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These States Possess the Highest Number of Cannabis Consumers Per Capita

NORML

Authors collected data on the percentage of adults in each state who acknowledged having used cannabis within the last year. They then cross-referenced those percentages with the most recent population data from the U.S. Census Bureau to calculate the number of cannabis users per capita (per 100,000 residents) in each state. The post These States Possess the Highest Number of Cannabis Consumers Per Capita appeared first on NORML.

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How Do I Save a Dying Cannabis Plant?

Leafwell

“Why is my cannabis plant dying?” If this is a question you want an answer to, you’re in the right place. The most important thing when it comes to saving a dying cannabis plant is to find out what’s wrong. The most common issue is with the growing environment. Are you watering the plants appropriately? Is the lighting adequate?

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Cannabis Isn’t Food. Don’t Test It Like It Is.

Medicinal Genomics

We continue to see several conflations and misconceptions voiced in the discussion about microbial safety standards for cannabis products. The foundation for these misconceptions is the idea that cannabis testing regulations should mimic the food industry. We reject this idea because cannabis flower has two major departures from food: it contains high concentrations of antibiotics and it is dried and inhaled.

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The power of Beyoncé’s CBD reveal

Leafly

Beyoncé has spoken and she likes CBD. Will we ever be able to taste her honey or try her hemp? Only time will tell. The post The power of Beyoncé’s CBD reveal 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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North Carolina: Medical Cannabis Now Legal on Cherokee Land as State Considers Reform

NORML

A local ordinance was approved by The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council, legalizing medical cannabis within the Qualla Boundary. The post North Carolina: Medical Cannabis Now Legal on Cherokee Land as State Considers Reform appeared first on NORML.

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Coming to a smoke session near you: the North American Weed Tour 2021 hits the road and the airwaves

The Cannigma

If the past year and a half has taught us one thing, it’s that cannabis is pandemic-proof. But what about a weed tour of North America, one that’s taking off just as the Delta variant begins picking up speed across the United States? The team behind the 2021 North American Weed Tour isn’t worried. “This is pandemic proof, unless I get sick,” laughs Joseph Brabo, co-owner of Respect My Region , which is organizing the tour.

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Here’s where New York’s next governor stands on marijuana legalization

Leafly

Kathy Hochul will take over after Andrew Cuomo resigns—and that's good news for the coming adult-use market. The post Here’s where New York’s next governor stands on marijuana legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Decriminalized in New Orleans, Pardons 10,000 Cannabis Convictions

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis Decriminalized in New Orleans On Thursday, August 5, New Orleans took a historic step. The New Orleans City Council passed a series of articles to pardon cannabis-related charges and any future charges. Effectively aiming to decriminalize cannabis, the city is making an effort to work with the NOPD to end the war on weed. […]. The post Cannabis Decriminalized in New Orleans, Pardons 10,000 Cannabis Convictions appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos &

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12 Comic Book Characters & Cannabis: From Popeye to the Superheroes

Sensi Seeds

Comic books have been keeping us entertained for centuries. From Popeye to Superman, these stories reflect the society we live in. However, if we have a closer look at some of their magic powers, we may see some recognisable substances. Could Popeye’s spinach be a substitute for cannabis? Or Superman’s kryptonite, a subtle reference to methamphetamines?

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Oklahoma: $10Million … oops! Lincoln County DA’s Office Database Disaster

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report on a lawsuit in the making! An apparent computer mix-up led law enforcement officers to raid a legal marijuana cultivation operation in Oklahoma, resulting in what’s estimated to be more than $10 million in damages to the facility and crops. According to Oklahoma City TV station KWTV, a district attorney in Lincoln County authorized the raid on the grow, which is owned by Earth Research Labs.

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4 ways to make cannabis more environmentally friendly

Leafly

Growing green doesn't mean you're being environmentally-friendly. Learn how to make cannabis more sustainable with these ecological tips. The post 4 ways to make cannabis more environmentally friendly appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: August 13, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Ohio’s legislative proposal to legalize cannabis was rejected by the Secretary of State. Veteran access to medical marijuana advanced this week. Michigan announced the winners of its Veteran Marijuana Research grants. New York’s new governor may mean changes in the cannabis industry.

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Fantasy Island + Grasslands Sativa

Cannabis Life Network

Depending on your age, the words "Mister, Mister! The plane!" Bring a very specific image to your head of a particular actor. Fantasy Island on Fox brings the classic black and white show back with a beautiful new Mrs. Roarke. It's a great pair with Grasslands Sativa, which has a THC content of 180mg/g and a CBD content of >1mg/g. The post Fantasy Island + Grasslands Sativa appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Paper: Interstate Commerce in Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Interstate Commerce in Cannabis. 101 Boston University Law Review 857 (2021). Vanderbilt Law Research Paper No. 21-09. 40 Pages Posted: 3 Mar 2021 Last revised: 20 Jul 2021. Robert A. Mikos. Vanderbilt University – Law School. Date Written: March 2, 2021. Abstract. A growing number of states have authorized firms to produce and sell cannabis within their borders, but not across state lines.

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UN cannabis attitudes are shifting—and not in the cannabis industry’s favour

Leafly

The United Nations wants to ban weed marketing worldwide—regardless of if the country has legalized cannabis. The post UN cannabis attitudes are shifting—and not in the cannabis industry’s favour appeared first on Leafly.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup August 13

Veriheal

An associate’s degree in cannabis business will be available at Community College of Denver this fall. High Times Cannabis Cup holds its first-ever Massachusetts competition, and a tribal nation in North Carolina might offer loopholes for non-members to get medical cannabis. Video Transcript. Colorado’s first-ever cannabis business program will be available this fall .

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“Weed isn’t a drug” — A brief history of the war on drugs

Cannabis Life Network

“Weed isn’t a drug, it’s a plant.” It’s something many of us have heard or even said at some point in our relationship with cannabis. Usually, following an epiphany that everything politicians and the media told us about cannabis is wrong. A few natural conclusions follow: if they lied to us about cannabis, what other […].

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Michigan AG Dana Nessel Says People Fired From Jobs For Cannabis Use Should Be Eligible For Unemployment Benefits

Cannabis Law Report

People fired from their jobs for using marijuana outside the workplace still should be eligible for unemployment benefits, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a filing before the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission. Reports WXYZ News. The brief was filed Monday and focuses on three cases currently consolidated before the board and says the commission’s ruling will “directly impact many law-abiding Michigan workers who may be terminated for the use of marijuana.”.

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The Roll-up #203: Inside Chicago’s cannabis culture

Leafly

This week we talk with James Gordon, founder of Chi High Tours, about cannabis culture in the Windy City. The post The Roll-up #203: Inside Chicago’s cannabis culture appeared first on Leafly.

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Gen Z Women Are the Quickest Growing Group of Cannabis Consumers

Veriheal

The future of cannabis appears to be female, as Gen Z women have become the fastest-growing group of consumers of legal cannabis, according to NBC News. They explain that the covid-19 pandemic led to a 46% growth in legal cannabis sales during 2020. It appears that Gen Z saw the fastest growth but that the women took the lead. . Who is Gen Z? Gen Z, or Generation Z, is defined as those who were born after 1996 with the oldest turning 24 this year.

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How To Say Popular Weed Words And Phrases In Sign Language Part 2

Cannabis Life Network

Learning American Sign Language is a wise and worthwhile idea, especially for a cannabis user. If privacy is an issue, ASL is your best option. You can literally speak without making a sound, which can surely come in handy when you smoke pot. Best of all, lots of stoner slang translates into sign language. So […]. The post How To Say Popular Weed Words And Phrases In Sign Language Part 2 appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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CA Lawsuit Alleges Mendocino Officials, Including The District Attorney, Conspired to Rob Cannabis Dealers

Cannabis Law Report

The world gets stranger by the day… The Anderson Valley Advertiser reports. Filed in Mendocino County Superior Court on August 9, 2021 by The Scott Law Firm of San Francisco and the Gearinger Law Group in Santa Rosa. Case Number 21CV00588. Ezekiel Flatten, William Knight, Chris Burr and Anne-Marie Borges, plaintiffs, versus Bruce Smith, Steve White and Does 1 through 50 inclusive.

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Washington’s LCB Clarifies Legality of Producing Delta-9 THC from Hemp-based CBD – What Cannabis Companies Need to Know  

Garvey Schubert Barer - Cannabis Business

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board ("LCB") issued an interpretive statement on July 22, 2021 ("Notice"), with the aim of resolving questions surrounding the legality of processors making delta-9 THC from CBD. The LCB concluded that cannabis processors cannot convert hemp-derived CBD into delta-9 THC in the legal cannabis market. Processors engaging in these activities may be subject to administrative violations (“AVNs”) or criminal prosecution.

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How To Make Cannabis Ice Cream

Marijuana Seeds NL

Originally posted on 31st May 2018, Updated on 11 August 2021. The warmer weather has finally started to put in an appearance and that means it’s the time of year when ice cream really comes into its own (although it tastes good in winter too). Of course the best ice cream of all has to be cannabis ice cream since it combines both marijuana and ice cream.

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Movies, TV and News — Pandemic Boredom Crossword

Cannabis Life Network

Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you have managed to make it through a global pandemic — Boy did that ever suck. Slow and steady, life is returning to a semblance of pre-pandemic normal. One day, they will look back and wonder how we all managed. The truth is, it was thanks to movies and weed. […]. The post Movies, TV and News — Pandemic Boredom Crossword appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Illinois: Cook Co. changes cannabis test policy for asst. public defender applicants

Cannabis Law Report

They were (excuse the pun) weeding positive testing attorneys out. but now they’ve been forced to reverse that policy. ABC7 Chicago reports. A power struggle has been brewing in Cook County, where job offers to several attorneys from Public Defender Sharone Mitchell were rescinded after confusion over the county’s drug policy. Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois last January.

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The pandemic has changed Canadian cannabis retail for the better

Leafly

Cannabis retail in Canada was hit hard by the pandemic, even as an essential service. But there is a silver lining! The post The pandemic has changed Canadian cannabis retail for the better appeared first on Leafly.

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What Are the Benefits of Cannabis Concentrate?

Leafwell

Today we’re looking at the benefits of cannabis concentrates. Fruit juice made from concentrate doesn’t have the best reputation. Concentrated fruit juice strips away essential vitamin C and fiber while retaining high levels of sugar. However, cannabis concentrates merit a better reputation. Cannabis concentrates get rid of unnecessary materials and serve up the crown jewels of the plant.

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Method Man Debuts TICAL Cannabis Line in Colorado

Cannabis Life Network

Method Man — rapper and founding member of legendary East-Coast hip-hop crew the Wu-Tang Clan — has just debuted his TICAL line of cannabis flowers. In partnership with Boulder-based Vera Cultivation, the launch coincides with a string of Wu-Tang Clan concerts in the state. “What’s that s**t that they be smoking? Tical, tical, tical” TICAL, […].

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Names Chair

Cannabis Law Report

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission met for the first time today and named Dr. Steven Stokes, a radiation oncologist from Dothan, as its chair. Click on image to hear him talking about prescribing medical cannabis as an oncologist. Stokes said he has been prescribing medical marijuana to cancer patients in Florida for about four years. He said he was skeptical about medical cannabis until he saw the results.

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