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Patients In Florida Can Finally Smoke Medical Cannabis

MassRoots

Newly sworn-in Governor Ron DeSantis officially ended the statewide ban on smokable forms of medical cannabis in Florida, making good on the promise he made to patients. On Monday, March 18, 2019, Gov. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 182 “Medical Use of Marijuana” into law. In doing so, medical cannabis patients are finally legally permitted to smoke dried cannabis flower if their doctor recommends that specific method of administration.

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Study: CBD May be Effective in the Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

The Joint Blog

According to a new study being published by the journal Brain Research , and epublished online by the National Institute of Health , cannabidiol (CBD) ” may be effective in the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy “ “Most diabetic patients describe moderate to severe pain symptoms whose pharmacological treatment is palliative and poorly effective”, states the study’s abstract. “Cannabidiol (CBD) has shown promising results in painful conditions.” Wi

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Can You Donate or Receive a Kidney If You Use Cannabis?

Leafly

Despite the incredible need for donor organs, recipients and donors who are also cannabis consumers have traditionally been turned away, but new research and state legislatures are changing that. The post Can You Donate or Receive a Kidney If You Use Cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.

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Tom Brokaw Comes Out As Medical Marijuana User And Advocate

The Fresh Toast

Tom Brokaw Comes Out As Medical Marijuana User And Advocate Add Tom Brokaw to the growing number of public celebrities embracing medical marijuana. Long an American symbol of stalwart and at times fussy newsmen, Brokaw is in remission from multiple myeloma. The post Tom Brokaw Comes Out As Medical Marijuana User And Advocate appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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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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Texas Police Chiefs Association Hold Marijuana Press Conference

NORML

Fellow Texans, Today, I attended a press conference held by the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) at the Texas State Capitol. They discussed “the myths vs. the facts as they pertain to marijuana sales, production, distribution, possession, usage along with its long-term effects as well as impact on quality of life for all citizens.” While there, I was able to livestream the press conference and ask the Chiefs three questions regarding medical marijuana. ( Watch here. ) After the

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The Future of High-CBD Hemp

Project CBD

Tags: CBD CBG Cultivation Genetics Products Research

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Enough Talk! Congress Takes Action on Key Cannabis Legislation

Leafly

Congress made progress on two of the most prominent cannabis reform bills this week, setting up key votes that could greenlight cannabis banking and OK state-level legalization. The post Enough Talk! Congress Takes Action on Key Cannabis Legislation appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana Banking Passes Critical Committee

NORML

In the first of what is anticipated to be multiple Congressional votes to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee will today voted to advance The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595 , 45-15. Currently, thousands of state-licensed and regulated businesses lack access to the banking industry and are unable to accept credit cards, deposit revenues, or write checks to meet payroll or pay taxes because federal law discourages financial institutio

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Marijuana regulation sparks debate

Cannabis Chronicles

When Washington voters passed a ballot initiative in 2012 legalizing recreational cannabis, they did so with the understanding it would be tightly regulated. But Ty Camp, who runs a Sifton-based cannabis farm, wonders if the scrutiny he’s facing from regulators is what the voters had in mind. Camp, an Army veteran and business owner, said that he acquired a small share of Sunshine Farms with the intent of fully owning the business and its license, building it and selling it for a profit.

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Atlanta Police Department No Longer Rejects Applicants For Having Used Cannabis

MassRoots

In a surprisingly progressive move, the Atlanta Police Department announced that potential recruits will no longer be rejected for admitting that they have used cannabis in the past. In fact, the question regarding cannabis consumption has been completely removed from the department’s applicant pre-screening questionnaire. Until recently, applicants were asked if they had consumed cannabis at any time in the last two years.

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How Can Black People Get Rich Off Cannabis, Too?

Leafly

The cannabis industry was built on the backs of people who look nothing like those who are on the front street of its success. It’s time for that to change. The post How Can Black People Get Rich Off Cannabis, Too? appeared first on Leafly.

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Connecticut: Big news for marijuana legalization

NORML

Big news out of Connecticut today, as a bill to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana has passed through a critical vote in the General Law Committee with a 10-8 majority. In addition to legalizing adult-use and establishing a regulated retail market, the bill also includes strong social justice language that incentivizes minority participation in the state’s marijuana market.

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Going Postal: USPS Provides Guidance on Mailing Hemp-CBD

Canna Law Blog

Recently the United States Post Office (“USPS”) issued an advisory on “Acceptance Criteria for Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil and Products Containing CBD.” Those criteria are as follows: 1. A signed self certification statement, subject to the False Statements Act (18 U.S.C. § 1001). Statements must be printed on the mailer’s own letterhead, must be signed by the mailer, and must include the text “I certify that all information furnished in this letter and supporting d

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How Marijuana Could Help Patients Quit Their Anti-Anxiety Meds

The Fresh Toast

How Marijuana Could Help Patients Quit Their Anti-Anxiety Meds A new Canadian observational study demonstrated the potential effectiveness of using medical marijuana to treat anxiety, as almost half of the study’s participants were successfully able to quit using benzodiazepines. The post How Marijuana Could Help Patients Quit Their Anti-Anxiety Meds appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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7 Women Writers From History You Didn’t Know Liked Cannabis

Leafly

For centuries, cannabis has inspired many women writers. Check out which of the classics were fueled by cannabis. The post 7 Women Writers From History You Didn’t Know Liked Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Texas: Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Advances Out Of Key Committee

NORML

Rep. Joe Moody’s bill to reduce penalties for low-level marijuana possession has passed out of the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee with a bipartisan vote of 5-2! If HB 63 passes the House and Senate, Texans would no longer face jail time or the collateral consequences that come along with a criminal drug conviction! The policy proposed by this bill is in line with the Republican and Democratic Platforms as well as numerous other states.

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Sequencing Cannabis Genetics for IP Protection: 4 Things to Consider

Medicinal Genomics

Editor’s Note: This following blog is an excerpt from an article that appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of Terpenes & Testing Magazine. View the full article. . It’s no secret that the cannabis industry is currently facing an IP land grab for highly-prized cannabis genetics. In particular, the Biotech Institute’s patent on all cultivars carrying the genes for both CBDA and THCA production with a specific terpene profile has stirred up quite a bit of controversy amongst cultivators

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Jeff Sessions Is Gone, But Trump’s Administration Is Still Blocking Marijuana Research

The Fresh Toast

Jeff Sessions Is Gone, But Trump’s Administration Is Still Blocking Marijuana Research Although the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a few years back that it would license more cannabis growers that just the University of Mississippi to produce research marijuana, the agency still hasn’t made good on its promise. The post Jeff Sessions Is Gone, But Trump’s Administration Is Still Blocking Marijuana Research appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Can CBD Save the Shopping Mall?

Leafly

America's largest shopping mall operator, Simon Property Group, will open dozens of CBD product kiosks in its malls. If they build them, will customers come? The post Can CBD Save the Shopping Mall? appeared first on Leafly.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/29

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has passed The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 out of committee this week. It now awaits consideration by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019.

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McMaster University launches Science of Cannabis program

Cannabis Life Network

HAMILTON, ON, March 25, 2019 /CNW/ – McMaster University Continuing Education opened enrolment today for its new Science of Cannabis program – one of the first post-secondary programs in the country focused on the scientific study of cannabis and its therapeutic applications, risks and harms. In partnership with the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research and the […].

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Cannabis Agency Litigation: Free Webinar April 23

Canna Law Blog

Those who have been running businesses in the cannabis industry for years, as well as those that are working hard to become licensed, know it is not a simple task to stay in compliance with state and local regulations. The complexity of such regulations can cause businesses to inadvertently make mistakes, which can lead to really serious violations that at times end up in monetary penalties, or even worse–license revocation.

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CBD in the Spotlight at SXSW, Despite Legal Gray Area

Leafly

Experts say the cannabinoid’s future is dependent upon research, legal clarity, and sorting out hemp's place in agriculture. The post CBD in the Spotlight at SXSW, Despite Legal Gray Area appeared first on Leafly.

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New Jersey Delays Marijuana Vote

NORML

Today, the New Jersey state legislature delayed a key marijuana vote, possibly until November. According to a February 2019 Monmouth University poll , 62 percent of New Jersey adults support legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use, and 68 percent believe that legalizing marijuana would boost the state’s economy.

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How Medical Marijuana Can Help Those With ADD And ADHD Focus

The Fresh Toast

How Medical Marijuana Can Help Those With ADD And ADHD Focus From hyperactivity to impulses and inattentiveness, ADD and ADHD are most common in children but can persist in adult years. The post How Medical Marijuana Can Help Those With ADD And ADHD Focus appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Are CBD Food and Drinks Really Not Legal? Really?

Canna Law Blog

We advise some of the largest companies in the U.S. on hemp-derived cannabidiol (hemp-CBD) products. Those companies are filled with lawyers, and the lawyers have many specializations. Most of them, however, have little or no familiarity with hemp-CBD, and that is why they reach out and hire us. In the preliminary emails and phone calls, a very common question those lawyers ask is this: “The FDA has stated that it is ‘not legal’ to introduce THC or CBD products into the marketplace.

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These New LEDs May Be the Future for Growing Marijuana

Leafly

LEDs have proven to be more efficient for growing marijuana for years. Can this new kind of LED make growing cheaper and more efficient? The post These New LEDs May Be the Future for Growing Marijuana appeared first on Leafly.

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Can Employers Fire Employees for Legal Marijuana Use?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Well over half the states in our country have legalized marijuana use for medicinal or recreational purposes. Most of those have only legalized medical marijuana use, but 10 states have legalized it for recreational use, and more are expected to do so. There is overwhelming support for legalizing marijuana use throughout the country. Since marijuana use is legal in many places, most people think they will not face any consequences for using it.

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The Week in Weed: March 29, 2019

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. No news is big news this week, as New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to news coverage; see for example, here , here and here. It’s not just in New Jersey that setbacks to legalization happened this week.

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California Just Got Closer to Allowing CBD in Foods and Licensed Cannabis Facilities

Canna Law Blog

Hemp CBD cookies, anyone? Our California hemp lawyers have been getting pummeled with questions about the legality of industrial hemp derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) ever since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed in January (and especially since our recent hemp and Hemp CBD webinar ). One of the most frequent questions we receive is whether CBD is a lawful additive in foods.

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