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6 tips for marketing cannabis on TikTok and Instagram

Leafly

Social media is the double-edged sword of cannabis marketing. Here are five ways to slice through the noise. The post 6 tips for marketing cannabis on TikTok and Instagram appeared first on Leafly.

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Poll: Most Americans Support Forgiveness for Past Marijuana Crimes, Oppose Cannabis’ Schedule I Status

NORML

"In order to rectify the state/federal conflict that currently exists over marijuana policy, and in order to best maintain the market controls that a majority of states have enacted to promote public health, prevent the distribution of marijuana to minors, ensure safe business practices, and improve public safety, cannabis must be descheduled — not rescheduled — from the Controlled Substances Act.".

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Is Cannabis Performance-Enhancing for Athletes?

Project CBD

The World Anti-Doping Agency continues to ban THC even though it’s not a performance enhancing drug.

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Rescheduling Cannabis in the United States

Cannabis Life Network

Last week, US President Joe Biden asked his attorney general to look at rescheduling cannabis. Right now, authorities refer to it as a “Schedule I drug.” But what does that mean? And what would it mean if the government rescheduled or de-scheduled cannabis altogether? Rescheduling Cannabis in the United States It began in 1970 with the passage of the Controlled Substances Act.

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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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Deschedule Cannabis, Don’t Reschedule It

Canna Law Blog

On October 6, 2022, President Joe Biden announced a retroactive pardon for simple possession of marijuana. He also announced that the federal government will review marijuana’s federal scheduling. His announcement suggests that the federal government may reschedule cannabis or even deschedule cannabis. Rescheduling cannabis is a bad idea, as I explain below.

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How to make cannabis cooking oil

Leafly

Learn how to make cannabis oil to use when baking desserts, sautéing veggies, frying up your morning eggs, or putting in your salad dressing, in 3 easy steps. The post How to make cannabis cooking oil appeared first on Leafly.

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Florida Officials Call on Governor Ron DeSantis to Grant Marijuana Pardons

CannaMD

This week, Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner, Nikki Fried, and State Senator, Shevrin Jones, implored Governor Ron DeSantis to consider a path forward where Floridians who have been convicted of simple marijuana possession might be pardoned. In Nikki Fried’s recent letter to the Governor, she explicitly requested that cannabis pardons be on the agenda for the next […].

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Did Biden Just Legalize Cannabis?

Cannabis Life Network

Did US President Joe Biden legalize cannabis? No, but his administration did pardon Americans with federal charges for small amounts of cannabis. This move will help over 6,000 people, but “it’s important to note here most small cannabis offences are actually sitting at the state level,” says Nawan Butt, Portfolio Manager at Purpose Investments Biden is urging state governors to pardon those with simple possession convictions.

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The Week in Weed: October 14, 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, the news centered on President Biden’s federal pardon and review of marijuana scheduling. Assuming you’re all up to speed on that topic, let’s have a look at what *else* is going on. The District of Columbia decided not to inspect unlicensed cannabis dealers.

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Tribal weed stores are booming. Here’s where to find them

Leafly

Tribal stores are thriving on reservation land, creating jobs and bringing in revenue for health clinics and scholarships. The post Tribal weed stores are booming. Here’s where to find them appeared first on Leafly.

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New Zealand: Cannabis grower released from prison after appeal decision

Cannabis Law Report

A positive decision from a NZ court. The grower had been growing low THC medical cannabis and was not profiting from the grow. The Otago Times A man behind a highly sophisticated cannabis cultivation of nearly 1000 plants has had two years slashed off his sentence. Matthew Ian Anderson, 40, was jailed for three […].

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Should you use warm water in your bong?

The Cannigma

You may have heard of adding ice cubes to your bong to create a chill hit, but have you tried adding warm water instead? Despite sounding a little against the grain, there are many fans of this approach on the internet. First, a point of terminology. The difference between warm and hot water is subjective. This article uses warm water instead of hot to make it perfectly clear that you should NEVER use water that’s too hot to drink in your bong.

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Cannabis Gift Ideas For Your Stoner Friend This Holiday Season

Veriheal

Whenever fall rolls around, I start thinking about winter and planning what presents I want to buy for my friends and family for the holidays. It’s OK if you just shuddered at the thought of holidays coming up…but you still have a few months to plan. If you’re someone who is a habitual last-minute shopper, then this post is for you! Are you looking for the perfect gift for your stoner friend?

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Are psychedelics legal in Canada?

Leafly

Here’s where Canada currently stands on the decriminalization and legalization of psychedelics drugs like ketamine, mushrooms, LSD, MDMA, and others. The post Are psychedelics legal in Canada? appeared first on Leafly.

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Australian Greens Party Say They Have Plan To Have Legal Cannabis In Victoria By 2024

Cannabis Law Report

Here is their press release 2022-10-10 The Victorian Greens have launched a plan to legalise and regulate the sale and consumption of cannabis in Victoria from 2024. This would include a tax on the sale of cannabis that the Parliamentary Budget Office has revealed could raise over $1.21 billion dollars in revenue over the next ten […].

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Can Hemp End the War?

Cannabis Life Network

Can hemp end the war between Russia and Ukraine? Probably not, as Russia’s claim to Ukrainian territory goes back centuries. The war today is a result of multiple things. One, poor Soviet policy from the 1960s gifted Russian-speaking regions to Ukraine. Which, at the time, didn’t matter because everyone was under the control of the Kremlin.

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What You Need for the Perfect Halloweed Party

Veriheal

The spooky season is upon us! Combine your love for all things spooky with cannabis this Halloweed. This article will look at cannabis infusions that will make any Halloweed party a sweet and spooky treat. We will also look at spooky-themed cannabis strains to elevate the party and canna-themed Halloween costumes that anyone can pull off! 3 Halloweed Cannabis Infusions .

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10 must-read weed and psychedelics books from the last decade

Leafly

This National Book Month, take a look at the top ten books for weed and psychedelic lovers published in the last 10 years. The post 10 must-read weed and psychedelics books from the last decade appeared first on Leafly.

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Griner’s Russian attorney Alexandr Boikov tells US TV She Fears She May Not Be Released

Cannabis Law Report

WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is facing nine years in a Russian prison, is worried that she may not be released, her attorney told ABC News as the U.S. works to secure her freedom. “Her being afraid of not being released is mostly connected to the negotiations, which we are not aware of at all,” […].

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I Have Some Thoughts on This Biden Cannabis Play

Canna Law Blog

I have a bunch of thoughts actually, none of them so flattering. I’m going to break them down by category. The pardons themselves don’t do much. President Biden pardoned 6,500 people previously convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law. The pardons don’t release anyone from prison, as no one was in federal prison for this dubious crime.

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The Dangers of Mixing Cannabis and Codeine

Veriheal

Cannabis is notoriously combined with other substances, and of those combinations, few have been the topic of research. We have seen plenty of research on cannabis and alcohol , cannabis and cigarettes, etc…but now, a recent study has brought to our attention the risks of a combination that is more common than one might think: cannabis and codeine. The team of researchers suggests that cannabis use is associated with increased odds of codeine use—but under what circumstances, and is that always

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Meet amanita muscaria, the legal mind-altering mushroom for sale in Florida (and online)

Leafly

Available in capsules, gummies and other forms, the mind-altering mushroom boasts a fascinating history tied to the traditions of Christmas. The post Meet amanita muscaria, the legal mind-altering mushroom for sale in Florida (and online) appeared first on Leafly.

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Ex-county official to plead guilty in cannabis bribe scheme

Cannabis Law Report

The San Diego Tribune reports A former county official in Southern California will admit he funneled bribes through his company to a city councilman in exchange for the councilman’s votes and influence in the city’s cannabis permitting process, federal prosecutors said. Gabriel Chavez, a former San Bernardino County planning commissioner, has agreed to plead guilty […].

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New York Cannabis Sales: An Update

Canna Law Blog

New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) provided an update on the timing of adult-use sales: still in 2022! As reported by Spectrum News 1 , on Friday, October 7, 2022, OCM Executive Director Chris Alexander announced that: (i) conditional cultivator licensees’ crops will be ready for sale by year end; and (ii) dispensaries will be open in 2022.

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Cannabis laws in Malta

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: legal, limited. Malta has some of the most progressive cannabis laws in Europe as the first country in the European Union to legalize weed. Malta legalized medical cannabis in 2018 and created a limited recreational cannabis program in 2021. You can legally carry up to seven grams and grow four plants per household. Smoking in public is illegal.

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5 best THC-infused junk food snacks

Leafly

Brownies and baked goods are no longer the only popular vehicle for THC lovers who like to snack. These are our favorite THC-infused edibles. The post 5 best THC-infused junk food snacks appeared first on Leafly.

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NY: Lawyers & Accountants Quiz Cannabis Control Board Chair Tremaine Wright On State Licensing Process

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Control Board Chair Tremaine Wright answered questions on Thursday about the state’s licensing process for conditional adult-use retail dispensaries at a private meeting of the NYS Society of CPAs in New York City. Roughly 30 accountants, attorneys and other professionals attended the group’s cannabis committee meeting at the headquarters of Citrin Cooperman, a tax and business advisory firm, in […].

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Washington Cannabis: LCB Approves Social Equity Rule, Flaws and All

Canna Law Blog

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) voted and approved the Social Equity in Cannabis rule proposal yesterday morning, October 11. The Board’s approval will add section “570” to Washington Annotated Code Chapter 314-55. There was hope that the public comment period would yield some meaningful alterations to section 570, but the rule remains unchanged and that’s a shame.

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Top Trends to Watch with Recent Rises and Dips in the Cannabis Marketplace

MaxQ Cannabis

Top Trends to Watch with Recent Rises and Dips in the Cannabis Marketplace As we’re already aware, growth in the cannabis industry has shown high hopes for 2022 and beyond according to recent research. While things are looking up for many rises inside this marketplace, some trends are on the downslope but are still looking […]. The post Top Trends to Watch with Recent Rises and Dips in the Cannabis Marketplace appeared first on MaxQ Technologies.

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Farmgate program in BC aims to support rural and Indigenous cannabis growers

Leafly

British Columbia is launching a farmgate program, which allows cannabis cultivators to sell their products directly on site. Farm road trip, anyone? The post Farmgate program in BC aims to support rural and Indigenous cannabis growers appeared first on Leafly.

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