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Senate Majority Leader Provides Timeline for Introducing Long-Awaited Marijuana Descheduling Plan

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Senator Schumer said: “In the coming weeks, we’re ramping up our outreach and we expect to introduce final legislation. Our goal is to do it in April. Then we begin the nationwide push, spearheaded by New York, to get the federal law done. As the majority leader, I can set priorities. This is a priority for me.”. The post Senate Majority Leader Provides Timeline for Introducing Long-Awaited Marijuana Descheduling Plan appeared first on NORML.

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Pennsylvania: Patients Respond to Recall of Medical Cannabis Products, Say Such Incidents Strengthen Arguments to Permit Home Cultivation 

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“Today, we are without any kind of home-grow rights. If we were able to produce our own cannabis, our own cannabis oils, and yes even our own vape products, we could guarantee our own safety.” . The post Pennsylvania: Patients Respond to Recall of Medical Cannabis Products, Say Such Incidents Strengthen Arguments to Permit Home Cultivation appeared first on NORML.

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USDA approves hemp production plans for Alaska, Arizona and Montana

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Industry Daily reports. Federal agriculture regulators continue to approve hemp production plans for state and tribal programs following the Jan. 1 deadline when pilot programs were due to expire and the final rules under the 2018 Farm Bill were set to take effect. Most recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved hemp production programs for Alaska, Arizona and Montana.

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Treating Pets with Medical Cannabis

Project CBD

Questions and answers about medical cannabis from veterinary professionals.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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A Year of Obstruction on Medical Cannabis In Mississippi Comes to an End

Americans for Safe Access

The journey here has been a lengthy saga in the abuse of power by the prohibitionist lawmakers and bureaucrats of the Hospitality state who fought tooth and nail against the will of their constituents at every step in the process. It is evident through all of their constant obstruction that, without the overwhelming consent of the voters, state lawmakers in Mississippi would’ve never bothered to pass legislation to improve the quality of life of their constituents.

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Why do smoking cannabis and eating edibles cause red, bloodshot eyes?

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Red eyes are a common side effect of cannabis, but why? Learn the causes of cannabis-induced red eyes and how to help minimize them. The post Why do smoking cannabis and eating edibles cause red, bloodshot eyes? appeared first on Leafly.

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What is greening out? What you need to know about consuming too much cannabis

The Cannigma

Greening out is a slang phrase for consuming too much cannabis, specifically THC. Whether you take a bigger hit of the bong than expected or eat an edible that’s stronger than you thought, many cannabis consumers experience a green out at some point. Greening out is a play on the term “blacking out” from alcohol, but they’re very different forms of overindulgence.

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What We Accomplished in 2021

Americans for Safe Access

Despite the Covid global crises, ASA was hard at work at the state and federal levels, and had a busy 2021. Here are just a few of the activities we accomplished last year.

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What’s the Future of Marijuana Legalization in Oklahoma?

NORML

“We are hopeful that Oklahomans will have the opportunity this fall to decide in favor of ending the failed policy of marijuana criminalization.If so, we are confident that they, like voters in other states have already done, will decide in favor of legalization,” said Jax James, NORML’s State Policy Manager. The post What’s the Future of Marijuana Legalization in Oklahoma?

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Why More People Are Choosing Cannabis Over Alcohol

Cannabis Life Network

How many of us look forward to a drink at the end of a hard work week? Some even look forward to it after a particularly hard day. From going out for drinks with friends or healing a broken heart, we all have our reasons to partake. Sprinkle a little bit of Covid into the […]. The post Why More People Are Choosing Cannabis Over Alcohol appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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How to make cannaflour

The Cannigma

Yield: 1 cup Prep time: 10 minutes. Cannaflour is one of the quickest ways to infuse anything you’re making with cannabis. It only takes 10 minutes and can be used in a variety of dishes, from baked goods to dredging meats, and anything else you can crave. Unlike cannabutter or cannaoil , cannaflour usually has a distinct weed taste. If you enjoy the flavor that cannabis brings to the table, you’ll love this flour as it, but it may be an acquired taste for some.

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The perks of living with a THC-free bae

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Do you love weed, but your partner does not? Here's the bright side for stoners with THC-free cuties to cuddle. The post The perks of living with a THC-free bae appeared first on Leafly.

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Retail Licensing Delays and Emerging Social Equity Concerns in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut

NORML

As more states transition from marijuana criminalization to a regulated retail marketplace, struggles over the structure of retail sales markets have become a foremost concern. Inabilities in establishing and enacting clear and timely regulations regarding the application and acceptance process for business licenses have caused significant delays in the actualization of retail markets in many states.

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ITC Receives Signed Assurances From Vape Companies That They Will Not Infringe TM of Shenzhen Smoore Technology Subsidiary CCELL

Cannabis Law Report

An interesting case considering the current political and trade differences between the US & China. These differences haven’t stopped the US trade body the ITC from pursuing US manufacturers who are currently infringing a Chinese company’s trademark. On November 4, 2021, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1286, in Certain Oil-Vaping Cartridges, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same.

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Pruning cannabis: how to top marijuana plants

The Cannigma

Pruning isn’t “essential” for healthy cannabis growth, and when done incorrectly it can actually harm a cannabis strain. However, learning correct pruning techniques can help you reap higher rewards at harvest time. 1. Generally speaking, “pruning” refers to selectively snipping branches and leaves to enhance the plants’ microclimate by maximizing light exposure, nutrient use and air circulation.

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All-star LA pot shops for packing a superb bowl

Leafly

Pre-game with this starter list of the best marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles. The post All-star LA pot shops for packing a superb bowl appeared first on Leafly.

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State Policy Weekly Update 2/11/2022

NORML

Here is NORML’s weekly update on state legislative activity in Wisconsin, Washington, Tennessee, South Dakota, South Carolina, New York, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Iowa, Illinois, Hawaii, and Colorado. The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/11/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Broad spec CBD reduces viral replication via stress, no result for synthetics

Cannabis Life Network

After two years, everyone has grown tired – dare we say we’re stressed. But new research does not recommend we sit back and smoke a joint, or even consume cannabis just yet. Fortunately, though, cannabis formulations consumed orally did reduce coronavirus replication in a lab. Cannabidiol (CBD) regulates the stress response which reduces viral replication […].

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What are THC crystals? THCa crystalline and its uses

The Cannigma

Thanks to their unrivaled purity and potency, THCa crystals or “diamonds” are growing in popularity in the cannabis community. This novel cannabis concentrate is the raw form of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA or also written as THCa), the main intoxicating compound found in cannabis flower. But there are some misconceptions about what THCa crystalline is, its uses, and how it’s made.

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Louisiana patients loving newly legal cannabis flower

Leafly

Cannabis flower is finally legal in the Bayou State, but supply is low and early prices are high. The post Louisiana patients loving newly legal cannabis flower appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Seeds Found in a Chinese Tomb Show Evidence of Use in Ancient Times

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The accidental discovery of the tomb of a Tang dynasty soldier, Guo Xing, hinted at cannabis as an important food crop in ancient China. The Tang dynasty, also known as the Tang empire, ruled from 618 to 907 CE with an interregnum between 690 and 705 CE. According to a new study, cannabis seemed to be a staple of the Chinese people’s diet during the ruling of this empire.

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Missouri can’t keep applications of medical marijuana licensees secret, high court says

Cannabis Law Report

The Kansas City Star Reports. The Missouri health department can’t keep secret the applications of businesses that have won medical marijuana growing and dispensary licenses from the state, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The judges ruled unanimously that the Department of Health and Senior Services, which oversees the state’s burgeoning medical marijuana program, must turn over information in the successful applications to those who were denied a license, for use in their appeals.

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Government-Supplied Marijuana: Hurting Research?

CannaMD

“Look at him, man. I wonder what he’s been smoking?” “Well, whatever it is, I wish we had some!” These lines from the 1978 cult comedy Up In Smoke might well summarize the sentiments of a generation of researchers who have conducted medical marijuana studies under U.S. government guidelines. The reason for their envy stems […].

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Pantone’s color of the year is a perfect match with these gorgeous terpenes

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Learn more about the wide range of beneficial properties that Myrcene, Linalool, and Caryophyllene bring to every party. The post Pantone’s color of the year is a perfect match with these gorgeous terpenes appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis giant Curaleaf dishes out $50,000 in compensation for CBD-THC mix-up

Veriheal

Cannabis multistate operator (MSO) Curaleaf Holdings has entered the new year with a slew of lawsuits regarding alleged negligence. A string of legal cases were filed on behalf of the unhappy customers who allegedly sought medical attention after consuming the company’s Select branded CBD (cannabidiol) drops. Instead of dosing up on the medicinal cannabinoid CBD — for which the global market was valued at USD 2,770.8 million in 2020 — the plaintiffs suffered the negative side effects of consumin

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Oregon seed breeder asks for federal help in lawsuit getting hemp money owed in Kentucky

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Industry Daily reports… An Oregon hemp seed breeder is asking a federal court in Kentucky to help it get almost $2 million it received in a dispute with AmHemp Kentucky LLC of Murray. Ashland, Oregon-based Phytonyx said in a lawsuit filed Monday that AmHemp Kentucky paid $1.1 million for some $3 million worth of high-CBD hemp seeds in 2019.

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Cannabis Legalization in Spain: Legislative Update

Canna Law Blog

Adult use cannabis legalization in Spain could be back on track, following a series of setbacks. To move things forward, Congress recently approved the creation of a subcommittee within the Committee on Health and Consumer Affairs. This subcommittee will analyze the experiences of regulating cannabis for medicinal use. Cannabis legalization in Spain: “To raise to political reality, what at street level is simply normal”.

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Stars & strains: compatibility guide for love and connection

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Friends, lovers, or nothing? Find the cannabis strains that will help you connect with every sign in the Zodiac and show some serious love. The post Stars & strains: compatibility guide for love and connection appeared first on Leafly.

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Study Shows That Programmers Embrace Cannabis—But Not for Wellness

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Throughout history, creative minds have embraced cannabis. Now, a study from researchers at the University of Michigan has concluded that it may also be a favorite among creative geniuses of today—specifically, the software developers that make all the magic happen behind the scenes. The full findings of the study, “Hashing It Out: A Survey of Programmers’ Cannabis Usage, Perception, and Motivation,” are set to be published in the proceedings of the International Conference on

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Canada: Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club fined $6.5 million, accused of illegally selling cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Province’s fine follows an inspection in May 2019 and two raids, in November 2019 and July 2020. The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club Society and its founder Ted Smith have been fined a total of $6.5 million for selling marijuana illegally at the club’s Johnson Street location. The fine follows an inspection in May 2019 and two raids at the unlicensed, non-profit dispensary in November 2019 and July 2020.

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