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Arizona Passed Prop 207, Now What?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

It effectively changes marijuana policies in Arizona but will take some time to hash out the details completely and become official law. Medical marijuana patients remain protected against discrimination, as long as the job is not safety-sensitive. On the November 3 ballot, voters approved the proposition by just over 60%.

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Zkittlez marijuana brand tastes a lawsuit from Skittles candy maker

SpeedWeed

According to the Chicago-based Wrigley lawsuit, illicit edible makers using counterfeit Skittles and Starburst packaging in Illinois triggered the action. But Illinois also inherits a huge illicit market with pop-up “seshes,” where vendors sell untested, illegal THC products in counterfeit packaging imported from China.

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A Brief History of Home Cannabis Extraction in the Modern Era

The Joint Blog

The earliest cannabis extractions can be traced back to the 10th Century in the Middle East where hashish (or hash) is believed to have originated and become the mind-altering substance of choice over alcohol. Over the subsequent centuries, the techniques for making hashish evolved as cannabis use spread around the world.

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Cannabis Sustainability: Scope and Solutions

Cannabis Law Report

Yet, in order to market a business’s commitment to consumer safety and environmental integrity, these values need to be communicated—but how?” Another way cannabis companies are hoping to become more sustainable is through packaging changes. ” Marijuana Sustainability Certifications to Look For.

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4 ways to make cannabis more environmentally friendly

SpeedWeed

Cannabis’ demand for water, land, artificial lighting, and single-use packaging can leave a large environmental footprint if it isn’t done carefully. A lack of eco-friendly regulations placed on legal marijuana is a huge reason for unsustainable cannabis cultivation and packaging practices. But it doesn’t stop there.

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What is phytol and is it safe to vape?

SpeedWeed

The document in question was a 2020 safety study of the vape cartridge additive phytol. Using phytol to cut cannabis oil in a state-licensed vape cart makes less economic sense, because licensed manufacturers are required to print their lab-verified THC levels on the cartridge package. Show me the safety data. Which ones?

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Chuck Schumer Just Released the Details of His Long Awaited Federal Weed Legalization Bill

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The FDA would regulate the manufacture, marketing, and safety of cannabis products and packaging throughout the country. Cannabis reform has drawn bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress , so the bill actually does have some chance of passing if lawmakers can hash out the details before the 2022 midterm elections.