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Vermont: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales to Begin Later This Week

NORML

“A robust, above-ground retail marijuana market is necessary in order to disrupt the unregulated marketplace and to assure that consumers have adequate access to lab-tested, high quality products at competitive prices.”. The post Vermont: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales to Begin Later This Week appeared first on NORML.

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Legal medical cannabis could reach Mississippi by end of October

Leafly

With nearly 120 dispensaries licensed for business, patients will soon be able to treat roughly 20 medical conditions with cannabis products. The post Legal medical cannabis could reach Mississippi by end of October appeared first on Leafly.

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Gallup Finds That More Americans Smoke Cannabis Than Tobacco

Veriheal

Everyone knows that alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis are three of the most commonly used substances in the world. While it is nearly impossible to measure the exact extent to which those substances are consumed, a recent study interestingly found that more Americans are now smoking cannabis than tobacco. Considering all the controversy surrounding cannabis, it is quite a turn of events to see cannabis surpassing tobacco consumption. .

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George Smitherman on Cannabis in Canada

Cannabis Life Network

If you believe Justin Trudeau sold cannabis in Canada out to a Laurentian Elite, then George Smitherman is your boogeyman. A former politician and now licensed producer, he’s also President and CEO Cannabis Council of Canada (C3). When the Trudeau government announced a review of the Cannabis Act, C3 released “Five Big Asks.” They are: Address the financial viability of Licence holders by fixing the excise tax, provincial distributor mark-ups and fees.

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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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Analysis: Local Bans on Cannabis Retailers Drive Illicit Markets

NORML

The report estimates, “States with roughly 20 to 40 legal regulated stores per 100,000 residents, in general, have captured 80 percent to 90 percent of all cannabis sales in the legal market.”. The post Analysis: Local Bans on Cannabis Retailers Drive Illicit Markets appeared first on NORML.

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Another Study Finds Link Between Medical Marijuana And Less Opioid Use

The Fresh Toast

Another Study Finds Link Between Medical Marijuana And Less Opioid Use. This study joins a body of evidence that shows the positive aspects of medical marijuana. The post Another Study Finds Link Between Medical Marijuana And Less Opioid Use appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Nevada Supreme Court Holds Recreational Cannabis is Not a “Lawful” Off-Duty Product

The Blunt Truth

In the last two years, more jurisdictions have passed laws providing employment protections to applicants and employees using cannabis on their free time, including in New York , Washington, DC , and California. Recently, however, the Supreme Court of Nevada upheld dismissal of an employee’s lawsuit, which claimed that his termination for testing positive for recreational cannabis violated the state’s lawful off-duty product law. ( Ceballos v.

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Voters in Five States, Dozens of Cities to Decide on Marijuana Legalization Measures This November

NORML

If voters approve these measures, approximately half of all US residents will reside in a jurisdiction where the possession and use of cannabis are legal for adults. The post <strong>Voters in Five States, Dozens of Cities to Decide on Marijuana Legalization Measures This November</strong> appeared first on NORML.

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Study asks 80,000 cannabis users when, how, and why they use the plant

Leafly

Through an app called Jointly, researchers studied information gleaned from more than 200,000 cannabis user experiences to better understand what consumers desire. Here’s what the data showed. The report aims to demystify “purposeful and intentional” cannabis use across America. Data points include 206,000 sessions in total. The data from those experience logs were used as […].

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Cannabis genetics that express humulene

Cannabis Life Network

Terpene profiles will soon be commonplace among cannabis consumers. Rare profiles with a variety of terpenes comprise exotic cannabis chemovars — also known as strains. Albeit less common, some exotic cannabis genetics and at least one traditional cultivar can produce humulene. Humulene is closely related to the more common terpene, b-caryophyllene.

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California Employers See Most Cannabis Testing Go Up in Smoke

The Blunt Truth

On September 18, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2188 , which will make it unlawful for California employers to rely on cannabis test results for employment purposes, unless in very narrow circumstances. By including the law as an amendment to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the new law, which is effective January 1, 2024, essentially makes cannabis users a protected class in California.

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Ganjapreneur: Michigan State Police Refuse to Elaborate On Faulty Cannabis Blood Testing

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur report. Michigan State Police (MSP) are not offering any comment or follow-up after halting blood tests for cannabis late last month after discovering false positives for THC in the protocols. In a statement following the initial report, Shanon Banner, manager of the Public Affairs Section for MSP said the agency was “immediately halting the processing of all THC blood samples” out of an “abundance of caution” as the agency worked “to learn more” or “institute another validated me

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Edibles dosage chart: How strong is your cannabis-infused edible?

Leafly

The same dose of a cannabis edible can have different effects from person to person. Avoid an unpleasant experience with our cannabis edible dosage chart and guide. The post Edibles dosage chart: How strong is your cannabis-infused edible? appeared first on Leafly.

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Maze-X Pipe review: Can a dry herb pipe deliver a cough-free experience?

The Cannigma

Specs card. Price: $99.00 Size: 5.5” long Material: silicone body, aluminum cover, glass bowl Who it’s good for: flower smokers looking for a durable, portable bowl that hits smoothly Main pro: incredibly smooth dry bowl Main con: larger than your average dry bowl . Buy now. Flower lovers have been making and using dry bowls for decades. (A dry bowl or dry pipe is a smoking piece that doesn’t use water) Whether you’ve hollowed out an apple core or picked up a glass piece at a gas station near

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Cannabis Industry vs ESG “Woke” Cartel 

Cannabis Life Network

What role does the ESG “woke” cartel play in the cannabis industry? Despite legalization efforts across western nations, cannabis still gets a bad rap. Authorities call it addictive and claim it causes psychosis and poor mental health. They’ll say that the cannabis industry uses too much water, causes too much pollution, and point to other dismal environmental practices that developed during prohibition.

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Japanese health ministry panel recommends allowing use of cannabis-based medicine

Cannabis Law Report

News 24… Japan should approve the use of cannabis-based medicines, a health ministry panel recommended on Thursday, paving the way for a possible landmark revision of the country’s strict drug laws. But the shift will not affect Japan’s zero-tolerance policy on the recreational use of marijuana, with the panel in fact proposing a tightening of […].

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Looking for Las Vegas cannabis lounges? More than 20 could open soon

Leafly

Planet 13 and other megastores may have lounges open soon—unless casinos can find another way to delay them. The post Looking for Las Vegas cannabis lounges? More than 20 could open soon appeared first on Leafly.

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Where to Buy Medical Marijuana After Hurricane Ian

CannaMD

In the wake of Hurricane Ian, many Florida medical marijuana patients are concerned about their access to safe cannabis products as dispensaries around the state close down. Where can patients purchase their medication while communities everywhere are picking up the pieces after the storm? See the full list below for more details and remember to […].

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Cannabis Litigation: Mediation Tips

Canna Law Blog

Our litigation team regularly attends mediations both before a lawsuit is filed and while a lawsuit is pending. We’ve covered mediation in the past, but for those who are unfamiliar, mediation is essentially a conference in which parties sit down together, generally with a neutral third party, to see if they can resolve cannabis litigation or a pre-litigation dispute outside of a court.

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Why Athletes and Active People Should Consider Taking CBD 

Cannabis Law Report

CBD has pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties which has recently made it popular for use amongst athletes and active people. It’s believed to aid in the recovery process when injuries occur in training and competition. However, more scientific evidence is needed to confirm the suspected benefits of CBD for athletes. But the proof is in the pudding for the numerous athletes and active people who are already reaping the benefits of CBD.

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Star signs and cannabis strains: October 2022 horoscopes

Leafly

It's fall, y'all. Find out which strains you should enjoy to have the best October possible according to your astrological sign. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: October 2022 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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Evri by Dip Devices: Is this 3-in-1 vape device worth it?

The Cannigma

Price: $59.99 Size: 5.25 inches long Material: metal, plastic, ceramic tip Who it’s good for: concentrate lovers and beginners alike Main pro: consume concentrates anytime anywhere, no nail or blowtorch needed Main con: learning curve. Buy now. If you love concentrates, but dislike the intensity of a nail and blow torch, or don’t want to chase around separate bases for different style oil cartridges, the Evri by Dip Devices is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

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New York’s Social Equity Fund Limited Partnership Agreement

Canna Law Blog

During a little advertised Cannabis Control Board (CCB) meeting , the CCB announced and approved a Limited Partnership Agreement for New York’s Social Equity Fund. As a brief refresher, the Social Equity Fund was mandated by the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). On January 5, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the fund would be, well, funded with $200 million of investments funds, $50 million of which would be invested by New York State from revenue deposited in the Cannabis

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Master Kush Feminized Grow Report (Indoor)

Sensi Seeds

Master Kush Feminized is the combination of a hand-chosen strain from India outcrossed to a selected strain from Afghanistan. Both are well-known regions for hashish, but more specifically, a type of hash called charas. It is no surprise that Master Kush is loaded with trichomes and gives off a strong profile that excites the heady hash folks. The post Master Kush Feminized Grow Report (Indoor) appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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5 hot tokes from Rolling Loud New York 2022

Leafly

The rich intersection of pot and pop culture is on full display at this international musical festival, which hit New York this weekend. The post 5 hot tokes from Rolling Loud New York 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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Can You Fail a Drug Test from Secondhand Smoke?

Veriheal

Can you fail a drug test from secondhand smoke? Many will say it is unlikely for you to fail a drug test because of secondhand cannabis smoke, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t happen. There are a few factors that could contribute to someone failing a drug test due to secondhand cannabis smoke including: Low tolerance to cannabinoids or cannabis exposure.

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Meet New York’s Cannabis Director of Policy

Canna Law Blog

As part of New York Cannabis Control Board’s (CCB) meeting on August 15, 2022, the CCB proposed and approved John Kagia as the Office of Cannabis Management’s Director of Policy. Given the expansive and stratified plans for New York’s adult-use cannabis industry (with the general ban on vertical integration, emphasis on social equity and advanced conditional licenses), the Director of Policy will have a quite a few responsibilities.

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RICO Claims Against Cannabis Companies Are Evolving

Cannabis Law Report

29 September 2022 by Ethan R. Feldman and Seth Goldberg Duane Morris LLP A few years ago, a trend began to emerge – driven by the anti-cannabis lobby – of civil claims being asserted against state-licensed cannabis operators under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. The suits were brought in an attempt to curtail operators’ state-legal cannabis […].

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Free THC+CBD from Medterra

Leafly

Get your full-sized free gift from Medterra and start enjoying that feel good relief today. THC+CBD with a range of formats to choose from. The post Free THC+CBD from Medterra appeared first on Leafly.

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Why Bud & May’s Is The Best Dispensary In Iowa

MMJ Recs

Are you on the hunt for the best dispensary in Iowa? Perhaps you’ve tried a few Iowa Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and aren’t quite sure which is your favorite? Everyone has their own preferences as to what they’re looking for in one of these specialized shops, but there are some factors which can make cannabis dispensaries in Iowa really stand out. .