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Missouri judge blocks attempt to kick legalization off ballot, for now

Leafly

Legalization opponents have appealed, but time is running out. The post Missouri judge blocks attempt to kick legalization off ballot, for now appeared first on Leafly.

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Analysis: Legal Cannabis Businesses Associated with Increased Home Values

NORML

“It’s time for local officials to put an end to the NIMBYism and unwarranted fears surrounding the establishment of licensed marijuana retailers. Cannabis is here and here to stay. Municipalities need to embrace this reality and provide the necessary oversight in order to hold these businesses accountable and to make this marketplace safe, transparent and profitable for the community.”.

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Americans Will Cultivate Over 4 Billion Grams Of Homegrown Cannabis in 2022

Veriheal

The legal cannabis industry in the United States has slowly expanded over the last decade. Despite the federal illegality of cannabis, lawmakers and state representatives have implemented successful medical and recreational cannabis programs across the nation. With legalization, patients and consumers have more freedom in product choice, and many are turning to homegrown cannabis.

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Leafly Buzz: 13 top cannabis strains of September

Leafly

Including Khalifa Mints, Biskante, Cap Junky, Opal, Red Runtz, and Zawtz. The post Leafly Buzz: 13 top cannabis strains of September appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Big Pharma Loses Billions After States Legalize Marijuana

CannaMD

The legalization of marijuana has been linked to serious financial losses in the pharmaceutical industry, according to one new study. A peer-reviewed article published last month in PLOS ONE confirmed many anecdotal reports involving the growing number of people turning to cannabis as an alternative to traditional medications. Today, CannaMD dives into this first-of-its-kind study […].

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Dolphin Study Identifies Hitherto Unknown Endocannabinoid

Project CBD

Newly discovered endogenous fatty acid compound promotes healthy metabolism and mental wellbeing by binding to cannabinoid receptors.

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US Court of Appeals: Federal Scheduling of Cannabis “Irrational,” But Not Unconstitutional

NORML

“Judges have repeatedly ruled that it is the responsibility of federal lawmakers, not the courts, to repeal the federal prohibition of marijuana. Rather than expect relief from the federal courts, citizens need to continue to pressure their federally elected officials to repeal this admittedly ‘irrational’ and destructive policy.”. The post US Court of Appeals: Federal Scheduling of Cannabis “Irrational,” But Not Unconstitutional appeared first on NORML.

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Big Pharma reportedly loses billions every time a state legalizes weed

Leafly

Here's why Big Pharma is lobbying to stop cannabis legalization: It hurts their bottom line. The post Big Pharma reportedly loses billions every time a state legalizes weed appeared first on Leafly.

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Wake and Bake Edibles: How to Make Weed French Toast

Cannabis Cheri

French toast tops a lot of people's breakfast food lists because it's simple to make, delicious, and filling. Fluffy and tender on the inside and perfectly golden-brown on the outside, this is a breakfast dish that is both simple yet indulgent! What's not to like? You can whip up some delicious French toast in no time using ingredients you probably have on hand.

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Global cannabis sales will grow to $57B but depend on new markets

Cannabis Life Network

As prohibition lifts an ugly grasp on cannabis, the new market prospers. BDSA is an analytics firm that tracks the industry through an enormous point-of-sale network. A recent report by the firm suggests global cannabis sales will grow to $57 Billion by 2026. This author spoke with the Founder and CEO but also Andy Seeger […]. The post Global cannabis sales will grow to $57B but depend on new markets appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News.

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Missouri: Legal Challenge to 2022 Legalization Initiative Dismissed

NORML

"With public support for marijuana policy reform reaching super-majority status in recent years, prohibitionists and other political opponents have largely abandoned efforts to try and influence public opinion. Rather, they are now relying on gamesmanship to prevent voters from weighing in on the issue.". The post Missouri: Legal Challenge to 2022 Legalization Initiative Dismissed appeared first on NORML.

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Inflation is making it tougher to open a cannabis business

Leafly

Construction costs are crazy—and that could mean fewer stores and higher prices for cannabis consumers. The post Inflation is making it tougher to open a cannabis business appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: September 16, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we’ve got more info on ballot initiatives – probably a feature that will follow us into November. We start out in Missouri, head over to Arkansas and wind up in Oklahoma. But that’s not all! Bermuda would like to set up a cannabis industry, but the UK thinks that’s a bad idea.

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Supreme Court of Canada to Rule on Quebec Cannabis Ban

Cannabis Life Network

The Supreme Court of Canada will rule on whether Quebec‘s ban on growing cannabis for personal use is constitutional. Janick Murray-Hall v. Attorney General of Quebec will be heard on Thursday, September 15. Quebec’s Cannabis Growing Ban How did Quebec end up the odd-duck out with their home-growing cannabis ban? In 2018, the federal government […].

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Massachusetts: Court Ruling May Open the Door for the Mass Expungement of Prior Marijuana Convictions

NORML

“If no substantial countervailing concern is raised, judges must grant the petition for expungement,” justices on the Supreme Court concluded. The post Massachusetts: Court Ruling May Open the Door for the Mass Expungement of Prior Marijuana Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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Interview with a cannabis chef: Monica Lo and her fresh cannabis chimichurri recipe

Leafly

Monica Lo is a talented chef passionate about the weed plant and its many uses. Read her recipe for weed chimichurri and learn her story. The post Interview with a cannabis chef: Monica Lo and her fresh cannabis chimichurri recipe appeared first on Leafly.

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Rhode Island Legalizes Cannabis for Recreational Use

The Blunt Truth

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022. The new law, which is effective immediately, joins the growing number of states restricting the ability of employers to conduct pre-employment cannabis testing and act based on their employees’ lawful off-duty use, most rec

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What Does a Poilievre Win Mean for Cannabis?

Cannabis Life Network

Pierre Poilievre became the Conservative Party leader this past weekend, but what does this mean for cannabis? Conservatives in Canada have typically been supportive of the drug war. Like Liberals who believe guns, and not irresponsible people with guns, are the problem, Conservatives tend to hate drugs instead of blaming the irresponsible drug user.

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What is hydroponic cannabis? Pros and cons

The Cannigma

First, let’s clear up that slang you heard at a party when someone was referencing their weed with terms like the “Sweet Dro’”, or “Hydro weed” and tackle the question: “What does hydroponic mean?”. The term hydroponic comes from the Latin words ‘water’ and ‘working’; so, the term directly references the grow method used for that specific cannabis plant.

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These combat athletes have touted cannabis for peak performance

Leafly

Which boxers, wrestlers, and MMA fighters are down to hit the dank? These are the top contenders. The post These combat athletes have touted cannabis for peak performance appeared first on Leafly.

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North Carolina Rejects Hemp Defense and Upholds Conviction of Man Caught Mailing Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur reports… A North Carolina court upheld drug conviction charges against a man who mailed fifteen pounds of cannabis through FedEx; the defense had argued that law enforcement did not have cause to search the package due to the federal legalization of hemp, which is largely indistinguishable from THC-rich cannabis. A North Carolina court has upheld the drug convictions of a man who was caught mailing cannabis via FedEx, the News & Observer reports.

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How recreational access affects medical cannabis according to BDSA

Cannabis Life Network

BDSA’s latest report suggests that recreational cannabis access affects longer standing medical market. Access with a medical card encourages patients to buy heavily taxed adult-use cannabis. But is recreational access a benefit or hinderance on medical cannabis? Why patients move into rec markets This author asked Roy Bingham, BDSA’s CEO and co-founder, about the pros […].

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Patient Appreciation Day is 9/16!

Peninsula Alternative Health

September 16th is officially Patient Appreciation Day here at PAH! We will be celebrating our patients all day with games and giveaways, from 10am-8pm on September 16th at our Salisbury location. Your favorite vendors will also be there with popups and giveaways from Curio , Nature’s Heritage , Green Thumb , as well as our staff’s brands Cannapparel , and Lonewolf District !

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Cannabis will likely remain banned by world anti-doping agency in 2023

Leafly

Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympic trials suspension sparked a discussion of cannabis. But the World Anti-Doping Agency wasn’t moved by the evidence. The post Cannabis will likely remain banned by world anti-doping agency in 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Nevada’s drug classification for cannabis ruled unconstitutional by judge

Cannabis Law Report

The Nevada Board of Pharmacy’s classification of cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug is unconstitutional, a district judge ruled Wednesday. The ruling came in a lawsuit filed against the Board of Pharmacy by the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada on behalf of plaintiffs Antoine Poole and the Cannabis Equity and Inclusion Community, an organization that helps people get established in the state’s marijuana industry.

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Washington State Is Leading the Way to a Consistent, Scientific Cannabis Lexicon

Veriheal

Advocates for a consistent and accurate cannabis lexicon will be thrilled to hear that Washington state legislators are working toward replacing the word “marijuana” with “cannabis” in all outstanding legislation and laws. The word “marijuana” has been directly connected to a very racist past. It is a term that many advocates agree should never have been utilized in the text of any official laws or legislation.

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Cannabis laws in Vatican City

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. Medical and recreational cannabis are illegal in Vatican City. Pope Francis has come out strongly against drug legalization. While medical and industrial cannabis are legal in Italy , and Vatican City typically adopts the laws of Italy, this does not hold true for cannabis. Vatican City is a country in its own right and does not recognize the medical or personal benefits of the cannabis plant.

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New Jersey will protect workers from cannabis testing

Leafly

New Jersey is the latest state to protect workers who use cannabis. But that doesn't mean you can smoke on the job. The post New Jersey will protect workers from cannabis testing appeared first on Leafly.

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US hemp Roundtable: House Leaders Slam FDA Technical Assistance On Hemp Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

US hemp roundtable write… Lead sponsors of H.R. 6134, the CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act , are calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide answers as to why the agency has failed to establish a regulatory framework for hemp-derived CBD. A letter sent to FDA Commissioner, Dr. Robert Califf, from Reps. Kathleen Rice (D-NY), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Angie Craig (D-ME), and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) criticizes the FDA for a lack of thoughtful, applicable feedback pr

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Panama Issues Medical Cannabis Regs

Canna Law Blog

Panama has adopted medical cannabis regulations, after becoming the first Central American country to legalize medical cannabis in October 2021, pursuant to Law 242. The regulations take the form of a decree issued by President Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, which “regulates the use and access to the product and its derivatives, for therapeutic, medical, veterinary, scientific and research purposes throughout the country.” The new regulations establish responsibilities for different gover