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Millions of Americans to Cast Votes for Marijuana Legalization on Election Day

NORML

“Between local and state efforts, these initiatives will affect over 18 million Americans.” . The post Millions of Americans to Cast Votes for Marijuana Legalization on Election Day appeared first on NORML.

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Legal cannabis is America’s 6th biggest cash crop

Leafly

The US grew 554 more metric tons of adult-use cannabis in the past year than in 2021. Still, the crop’s value fell by $1 billion. The post Legal cannabis is America’s 6th biggest cash crop appeared first on Leafly.

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Debunking Cannabis Halloween Myths

Cannabis Life Network

Another Halloween requires another debunking of cannabis Halloween myths. Particularly the myth that people are handing out cannabis edibles to your children. British Columbia‘s Minister of Public Safety, Mike Farnworth, told parents to look out for legal and illegal edible products. Even though legal products are capped at 10mg and come in child-resistant packaging, Farnworth said, “legal cannabis products can still be attractive to children.” How?

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Why Go to a Cannabis Science Conference?

Project CBD

Highlights from the 2022 International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines meeting in Basel, Switzerland.

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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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Colombian Cannabis Legalization Ahead

Canna Law Blog

Colombian legalization of adult-use cannabis is on track, following the Chamber of Representatives’ overwhelming vote of support for a bill introduced by a multiparty group led by Liberal Party deputy Juan Carlos Losada. Back in June we held out some cautious optimism regarding Colombian legalization prospects, following the election of Gustavo Petro as president.

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Why I Started the ASA Challenge: Bringing Funds and Awareness to the Urgent Need for Medical Cannabis Access

Americans for Safe Access

I became passionate about medical cannabis when I saw remarkable results using cannabis in treating my son Zach’s severe refractory epilepsy. He went from sleeping most of every day, barely speaking or comprehending being spoken to, having a life filled with seizures, to being alert, interactive, and seizure free for most of the year. My passion drove me to pursue a Master’s degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics and to pursue a career in advocacy helping other families like my own.

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New York loosened weed testing rules for mold and yeast—Here’s why

Leafly

Sounds gross, but it’s probably going to be OK. Leafly spoke to experts from across the industry to weight the pros and cons. The post New York loosened weed testing rules for mold and yeast—Here’s why appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: November 4, 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 start off in Nevada, where a judge determined that marijuana should no longer appear on the state’s Schedule I, and where a lot of people would like to open cannabis lounges. Then we travel to Mississippi, where medical marijuana sales will begin in January 2023.

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Marijuana Can Help Treat Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Disease, Finds Study

The Fresh Toast

Marijuana Can Help Treat Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Disease, Finds Study. A new study looking into the effects of marijuana on IBD found that the drug can lessen the symptoms with minimal side effects. The post Marijuana Can Help Treat Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Disease, Finds Study appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Four methods to Clean Your Glass Pipe to Perfection

Veriheal

Glass is one of the most commonly utilized materials in smoking apparatuses for cannabis. For this reason, many people have been left asking themselves, how do you clean your glass pipe? In this article, we will look at the importance of keeping your glass clean, tips on how to do just that, and tried and true methods for cleaning your goopy ganja glass.

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Diddy just paid $185 million for Cresco and Columbia Care operations in 3 states

Leafly

The deal will pass Cresco Labs and Columbia Care assets in New York and Illinois to the mogul formerly known as Puffy. The new, unnamed company will be America’s first Black-owned and operated multi-state cannabis pipeline. The post Diddy just paid $185 million for Cresco and Columbia Care operations in 3 states appeared first on Leafly.

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Featured Cannabis Brand: AZ Nectar Farms

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Why do we love AZ Nectar Farms? Just as every cannabis user is different, the unique characteristics of the company producing your flower or concentrates can drastically affect the quality of the cannabis and the experience you’ll have with the product. Organic vs. non-organic, larger farms vs. curated crops, and even different handling methods can all create distinctly different crops.

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After five drug related arrests, Iowa attorney faces disciplinary action

Cannabis Law Report

The Iowa Capital Dispatch reports After five drug arrests in a little more than a year, an Iowa lawyer is facing a possible 18-month suspension of his law license. Wesley Alan Johnson, who was admitted to the Iowa bar in 2008, has practiced in Boone County, primarily in the areas of family law, juvenile law, […].

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Cannabis Legalization in the Czech Republic

Cannabis Life Network

How soon will we see cannabis legalization in the Czech Republic? Sooner than you think. With cannabis already decriminalized and medical cannabis available since 2013, recreational legalization is one step closer. Prague wants cannabis legal by 2023 and intends to coordinate with the Germans. Cannabis Criminalization in the Czech Republic Didn’t cannabis legalization already occur in the Czech Republic?

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Why is it so important to test cannabis products? 

Leafly

Testing cannabis products is essential for consumer safety. Learn what cannabis is tested for and why it's so important. The post Why is it so important to test cannabis products? appeared first on Leafly.

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New York’s Cannabis Retail Dispensary Regulations Are Here!

Canna Law Blog

On Friday, October 28, 2022, with no announcement, publicity or advance warning, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) released its “ Guidance for Adult-Use Dispensaries ” (the Regulations). Although not expressly referenced in the title, the intent of releasing these regulations is to provide guidance for Conditional Adult-Use Retails Dispensary (CAURD) licensees and applicants.

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SXSW 2023 – 7 Cannabis Panels Chosen (No Law Panels)

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what you get. we’ll pass! The Art of Cannabis and Food Pairings Cannabis Presentation Session Can the Union of Equity and Tech Save Cannabis? Cannabis Panel Session Creating Robust Data Sets Cannabis Panel Session Culture, Legacy & Cannabis: Roadmap To Coexistence Cannabis Panel Session Green or Not? Is Cannabis Actually Good for the Environment?

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Is the Cannabis Industry Racist? 

Cannabis Life Network

The U.S. cannabis industry will hopefully soon be legal, but will it be racist? Yes, according to some, because of the individual, institutional, and structural racism in everyday American society. The theory of systemic racism is everywhere these days, but how accurate is it? Let’s find some common ground with race theorists. Take the Greater Toronto Area, for example.

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No you can’t buy weed at Cookies’ New York store, yet [FAQs]

Leafly

San Francisco’s staple cannabis brand is debuting a new store in NYC this weekend. Here’s what you need to know about the Herald Square Cookies store’s grand opening. The post No you can’t buy weed at Cookies’ New York store, yet [FAQs] appeared first on Leafly.

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SEC Targets Cannabis Industry Stock Promotion Scheme

Canna Law Blog

It looks like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has its eye on the cannabis industry and specifically stock promotion schemes. Last month, the Commission announced charges against two cannabis companies and associated individuals for their involvement in “a fraudulent scheme to promote the securities.” The companies at issue are Elegance Brands Inc., Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals Inc., High Times Holding Corp., and Cloudastructure Inc.

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Portugal: Home Grown Cannabis: personal consumption or trafficking?

Cannabis Law Report

Home Grown Cannabis: personal consumption or trafficking? A man has been convicted in Portugal for minor drug trafficking after cultivating and possessing cannabis plants which were being consumed by his wife, who was ill. The Évora Court of Appeal decided that cultivating and possessing cannabis is trafficking when the substance is not being consumed by […].

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COVID Regrets & Cannabis Promises 

Cannabis Life Network

The establishment has COVID regrets. Its media, like the Atlantic, has lost tens of millions of dollars. It seems that people would instead rely on the “misinformation” on the Internet than place their trust in the propaganda arm of the military-industrial complex. Thus, establishment mouthpieces like the Atlantic are trying to save themselves. “Let’s Declare a Pandemic Amnesty,” reads a headline by columnist Emily Oster.

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How are new weed strains created?

Leafly

Weed is arguably one of the most cultivated plants. Learn how growers can manipulate cannabis plants to suit various wants and needs. . The post How are new weed strains created? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Arbitration Provisions: the Injunctive Relief Carve-Out

Canna Law Blog

We’ve written plenty about cannabis arbitrations before, and why these proceedings may make more sense for your situation (see links at the bottom of this post!). But when you need fast, injunctive relief, a prior agreement to arbitrate can potentially be disastrous. Arbitration is much slower than other litigation to get started — even though arbitration is typically regarded as highly efficient and having an overall shorter timeline.

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9 Best Strains for Outdoor Cultivation

Sensi Seeds

If you’re an outdoor grower, spring is the season to get those seeds germinated, and into the ground. However, knowing which strains will flourish in outdoor climates can be challenging. There are plenty of excellent options, and the good news is that you can grow many of them with limited expertise. The post 9 Best Strains for Outdoor Cultivation appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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Holiday Cannabis Sales

Cannabis Life Network

What can we expect with holidays and cannabis sales? Halloween is behind us, but up ahead is Green Wednesday, the American Thanksgiving, and then it’s Christmas. According to Headset data, Christmas is the most important holiday for US cannabis retailers. In 2021, December 23rd ranked the fifth-highest day of the year’s cannabis sales. Compared to other days, sales on December 23rd increased by 74%.

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Gobble up Thanksgiving on White Runtz: November’s Leafly Highlight

Leafly

Bring the blingier Runtz to dinner. The post Gobble up Thanksgiving on White Runtz: November’s Leafly Highlight appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis laws in Lithuania

The Cannigma

Medical: legal, limited Recreational: illegal. Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. There is no recreational cannabis in Lithuania, but small possession and personal use are administrative offenses punishable by a fine or community service. In 2013 , the country legalized growing industrial hemp.

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Press Release: Leading Cannabis Companies Launch ‘Buy Legal’ Campaign to Share Benefits of Buying through Legal Market

Cannabis Law Report

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and former NBA star Al Harrington join effort alongside Nov. 3 launch at Black CannaBiz Expo in New Orleans November 3, 2022 Contact: press@uscannabiscouncil.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, cannabis industry leaders announced the launch of Buy Legal, a national campaign to educate adult consumers on the benefits of buying through the […].

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M&A Industry Spotlight: Cannabis

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

The lazy stoner jamming out to Pink Floyd in his VW van? That trope is long gone. Today’s enthusiasts are a diverse collection that includes executives, parents, healthcare workers, and everyone in between. As new markets continue to emerge and legislative hurdles ease, M&A activity in the cannabis industry is primed for a big year. Here’s what to expect in 2023: . . .