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What is Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV)? [A Multi-Purpose, Appetite-Suppressing Cannabinoid]

Leafwell

Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) has a chemical formula of C19H26O2. THCV is a homologue of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), meaning that the two share the same parent compound in cannabigerol (CBG) and have similar structures to one another, but differ from each other by a repeating unit. THCV has a propyl (3-carbon) side chain instead of a repeating pentyl (5-carbon) group on the molecule found in.

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Hemp testing over 0.3% THC must be destroyed—here’s why

Leafly

The 2018 Farm Bill opened up hemp farming in the US, but when an entire crop tests over 0.3% THC it's considered illegal. The post Hemp testing over 0.3% THC must be destroyed—here’s why appeared first on Leafly.

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Foreign Investment in U.S. Cannabis: A Continuing Love/Hate Relationship

Canna Law Blog

The U.S. cannabis industry attracts all kinds of entrepreneurs and investors. That has been true since Colorado and Washington legalized cannabis for adults 21 and up back in 2012, and since other states began creating comprehensive licensing regimes. The ever-emerging nature of the industry and its state-by-state quilt of regulations creates all kinds of business development and investment opportunities that most cannabis businesses hope culminate in either a very nice exit once our federal gov

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Survey: Nearly One in Three Migraine Sufferers Have Used Cannabis for Symptom Management, Most Report It to Be Effective

NORML

Some 30 percent of migraine patients have used cannabis to mitigate migraine pain. Among these users, 82 percent reported it to be effective at providing migraine relief. The post Survey: Nearly One in Three Migraine Sufferers Have Used Cannabis for Symptom Management, Most Report It to Be Effective appeared first on NORML.

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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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Tax expert says there could be significant revenues in cannabis legalization, some lawmakers still skeptical

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

Comments and questions raised on Tuesday during an interim legislative tax policy committee point towards lengthy debates on recreational cannabis legalization in the upcoming legislative session in January. Richard Anklam, the president and executive director of the New Mexico Tax Research Institute, told lawmakers that states that were early in legalizing recreational-use cannabis like Colorado, Washington, Oregon and California have seen significant tax revenue increases in the past several y

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Can We Please Start to Recycle Cannabis Packaging?

Cannabis Life Network

I am sure by now you have purchased weed from a dispensary. Did you notice the excessive packaging… Can we please start to recycle cannabis packaging? Seriously. It is absurd how much packaging is used to legally sell a few buds. I understand there are regulations, and this is the way it has to be… […]. The post Can We Please Start to Recycle Cannabis Packaging?

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South Dakota: Opposition Group’s Polling Shows Voter Support for Marijuana Legalization Initiatives

NORML

According to the survey results, some 70 percent of respondents back Initiative Measure 26 -- which establishes a medical cannabis access program -- and some 60 percent of voters support Constitutional Amendment A, which legalizes the adult-use marijuana market. The post South Dakota: Opposition Group’s Polling Shows Voter Support for Marijuana Legalization Initiatives appeared first on NORML.

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Green Light Law Group Snags New Attorney In Seattle From Harris Bricken, Daniel Shortt

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s his blurb… Daniel is a corporate and regulatory attorney based in Seattle, Washington who works extensively with entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. He advises … Read More. The post Green Light Law Group Snags New Attorney In Seattle From Harris Bricken, Daniel Shortt first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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How to summer detox with the help of cannabis

Leafly

The fall equinox means summer is over and it's time for that summer detox. Check out these three tips to detox with the help of cannabis. The post How to summer detox with the help of cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Interactive Wordsearch – Parts of the Cannabis Plant

Cannabis Life Network

Today’s Weed Wordsearch is all about the different parts of the cannabis plant! Get stoned and get ready! Here is a plant-based puzzle made for chronics! WHEN YOU FIND A WORD: Click on the first and last letter to cross it off the list! The post Interactive Wordsearch – Parts of the Cannabis Plant appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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NORML Registers Voters for National Voter Registration Day

NORML

NORML is excited to once again be part of a national effort to strengthen our democracy by registering voters on September 22, 2020, National Voter Registration Day. The post NORML Registers Voters for National Voter Registration Day appeared first on NORML.

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Intro to CBG

CannaMD

Tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, cannabichromene, and cannabinol – also known as THC , CBD , CBC , and CBN. These are just a sampling of the close to 100 known cannabinoids found in marijuana. The properties and effects of major cannabinoids such as THC and CBD are generally well known within the medical marijuana community, but they are far from the only components of the cannabis plant that hold potential health and therapeutic benefits.

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Vermont finally OKs retail cannabis stores, years after legalizing

Leafly

It's good news for consumers. Stores are expected to open in May 2022. The post Vermont finally OKs retail cannabis stores, years after legalizing appeared first on Leafly.

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Nebraska’s Governor Blasts Medical Cannabis With His Antiquated Views

Veriheal

Though the country has been slow to embrace the benefits offered by cannabis, in recent years we have seen an acceleration in the acceptance of the substance’s legality. Some form of medical cannabis is currently legal in 39 of the 50 states, and in the District of Columbia as well. Politicians have also begun to recognize the benefits of medical cannabis and to voice their support for its legalization and use.

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A Founder Looks at 50: The Rick Steves Advice for Surviving the Pandemic

NORML

Rick was both a principal sponsor and a major financial supporter of the successful Washington state marijuana legalization initiative approved by the voters of his state in 2012, making Washington, along with Colorado, the first two states to end criminal prohibition and replace it with a legal regulated system. The post A Founder Looks at 50: The Rick Steves Advice for Surviving the Pandemic appeared first on NORML.

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Invest Caribbean Partners With CanEx Capital Connection To Boost Financing In The Cannabis Sector

Cannabis Law Report

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Sept 25, 2020: Invest Caribbean , (ICN), the global private sector investment agency of the Caribbean, has announced a … Read More. The post Invest Caribbean Partners With CanEx Capital Connection To Boost Financing In The Cannabis Sector first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Home DNA kits can help you pick a cannabis strain

Leafly

We all know that cannabis affects everyone differently, and now this company has created a home DNA test to find the best strain for you. The post Home DNA kits can help you pick a cannabis strain appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD Tinctures You May Want To Add To Your Daily Routine

Miss Marijuana

By: Blythe Broadbin. What are the benefits of CBD tinctures exactly? Tinctures and oils that contain CBD are attractive due to their easily portable, and very potable qualities. A dropper under the tongue, or rubbed into the skin has been linked to stress relief , muscle relaxation, and other healing qualities. CBD tinctures are popular among those who want a bit more privacy when it comes to their usage.

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Study: Use of Cannabis Long-Term Not Associated with Cognitive Differences in Older Adults

NORML

“In this sample of individuals with neuropathic pain, no significant differences were found in cognitive performance between non-MC [medical cannabis] licensed and licensed patients.". The post Study: Use of Cannabis Long-Term Not Associated with Cognitive Differences in Older Adults appeared first on NORML.

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Commission Approves Draft Regulations for Adult Use Delivery in Massachusetts 

Cannabis Law Report

September 25 , 2020. The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) on Thursday approved draft regulations that establish two Marijuana Establishment types that would be authorized to … Read More. The post Commission Approves Draft Regulations for Adult Use Delivery in Massachusetts first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Is a tailor-made HVAC system the key to creating ideal cannabis growing conditions?

Leafly

Cannabis plants aren’t people, so why use an HVAC system designed for human comfort for your grow? The post Is a tailor-made HVAC system the key to creating ideal cannabis growing conditions? appeared first on Leafly.

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Veriheal Co-Founders Named in The Root 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2020 List

Veriheal

The Veriheal team is incredibly proud and moved to share that our Co-Founders, Joshua Green and Samuel Adetunji, have been named on The Root 100: The Most Influential African Americans in 2020 alongside top industry and cultural trailblazers like Colin Kaepernick, LeBron James, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Beatrice Dixon, and Issa Rae. The list, curated by The Root annually, honors Black leaders and trailblazers making history across industries and communities within arts, entertainment, media, pol

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Michigan: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Expungement Legislation

NORML

HB 4982 explicitly permits those convicted of one or more misdemeanor marijuana offenses to file a petition with the court to have their criminal record set aside. The post Michigan: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Expungement Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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WILL CONGRESS FORCE THE FDA TO TREAT HEMP CBD AS A DIETARY SUPPLEMENT?

Cannabis Law Report

BY DANIEL SHORTT, GREEN LIGHT LAW GROUP — On September 4, 2020 Representative Kurt Schrader (D-OR) and Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced the Hemp and … Read More. The post WILL CONGRESS FORCE THE FDA TO TREAT HEMP CBD AS A DIETARY SUPPLEMENT? first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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How to pair cannabis and coffee

Leafly

Something special happens when the smoke from a tasty joint mingles with the steam from a delicious cup of coffee. Check out our list of tasty strains and the perfect coffee varietals to go with them. The post How to pair cannabis and coffee appeared first on Leafly.

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Federal Courts are Going Backward on Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

A few weeks back, the Cannabis Law Institute invited me to discuss contract drafting for cannabis deals. A focal point for the panel was whether courts are willing to enforce cannabis contracts. The last time I had really looked at that issue was early 2019, when I wrote: Cannabis Dispute? Courts are Open. As the title indicates, my research (and our law firm’s experience) showed that both state and federal courts were generally open to resolving cannabis contract disputes at the time.

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New Jersey: Lawmakers Approve Telemedicine for Medical Cannabis Authorizations

NORML

However, unless the patient is a child, developmentally disabled, terminally ill, receiving hospice care, or housebound, the patient must have had at least one previous in-person visit with the recommending physician. The post New Jersey: Lawmakers Approve Telemedicine for Medical Cannabis Authorizations appeared first on NORML.

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Spanish Cannabis associations estimate that their regulation would generate between 200 and 600 million euros in taxes

Cannabis Law Report

Eldiario.es reports… The federation that represents cannabis venues throughout Spain insists on the need to end the legal limbo in which some 1,500 establishments now … Read More. The post Spanish Cannabis associations estimate that their regulation would generate between 200 and 600 million euros in taxes first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis parenting: pandemic edition

Leafly

Parents who like to puff, puff, pass are really going through it during COVID-19. Don't despair, cannabis parents! Here's some tips. The post Cannabis parenting: pandemic edition appeared first on Leafly.

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How to Spot High Grade Cannabis From Lower Quality Products

Veriheal

Cannabis legalization has happened in many places over the last few years. Residents of states such as Oklahoma, Ohio, Massachusetts, and others are finally enjoying the freedom of purchasing cannabis legally. Some states have limited access to cannabis, and others have an abundance. One thing you will run into when purchasing cannabis, no matter where you are, is quality issues.