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New Hampshire: Supporters Back Off Efforts to Adopt THC Potency Caps On Medical Cannabis Products, Impose Per Se Driving Limits

NORML

NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano submitted written testimony to the Committee opposing both provisions. The post New Hampshire: Supporters Back Off Efforts to Adopt THC Potency Caps On Medical Cannabis Products, Impose Per Se Driving Limits appeared first on NORML.

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HB4513 proposes 2-word change for R3 geographic jurisdictions

Illinois News Joint

Today, Representative Cyril Nichols introduced House Bill 4513 , which would add two words to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. HB4513 would add the words “or county” when describing the geographic jurisdictions in Illinois that include a Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Area. Currently, the law states, “Eight public officials of municipal jurisdictions in the State that include an R3 Area.

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Lachie Love: Boy taking CBD oil and fish oil for terminal brain cancer defies odds as tumour shrinks

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Lachie Love has been diagnosed with an inoperable and aggressive brain tumour. A schoolboy diagnosed with incurable brain cancer has defied the odds, with recent tests revealing the tumour in his brain stem has shrunk. Lachie Love was diagnosed with a highly aggressive brain tumour called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.

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California’s Cannabis Taxes Are a Disaster

Canna Law Blog

Cannabis regulation efforts are usually sold to voters or legislators with the express promise that a state will be able to milk the new industry for all it’s got through cannabis taxes. Don’t believe me? Well, look no further than California’s landmark Proposition 64 , also known as the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana 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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3 arrested, marijuana seized in illegal dispensary bust on Brundage Lane

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Three people are in police custody after officials executed a search warrant at an illegal marijuana dispensary in central Bakersfield. BPD executed the search warrant Thursday at a dispensary located in the 2700 block of Brundage Lane, just south of Spruce Street. During their search, officials.

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Meet the leader trying to get alternative housing options to our CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

As developments change the landscape of the city, Mr van Dyke sees Ballarat as a "series of interconnected villages", where you would be able to get milk, bread, coffee or run into your neighbours in those areas. Original Author Link click here to read complete story.

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Oregon Considers Repealing Drug Decriminalization Act

Veriheal

In 2020, Oregon voters made history by passing Measure 110 and decriminalizing possession of personal amounts of illicit drugs like fentanyl, methamphetamine, and more. This measure passed with 58% of the vote. Since then, Oregon has implemented various harm reduction practices and accessible addiction treatment services. However, many Oregonians feel these initiatives haven’t been as effective as hoped.

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Why Ballarat needs action on the lack of parking in the CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The Courier reported in May 2023 that there may be plenty of parking sitting empty in Gov Hub, which has a 210-space basement car park. At the time, Gov Hub staff told us that some days, only a handful of them were being used. Original Author Link click here to.

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Jacksonville man caught flying into OIA with nearly 50 lbs of marijuana hidden in luggage – WFTV

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Jacksonville man is in the Orange County jail, accused of flying in to Orlando International Airport with nearly 50 pounds of marijuana hidden in his luggage. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS The investigation started early on the morning of Jan. 3 with the arrival of.

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Cannabis and CBD Regulatory Framework in Colombia – ResearchAndMarkets.com

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Colombia: CBD and Cannabis Regulation” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The hemp and cannabis legal framework in Colombia has rapidly evolved over the last couple of years. The government’s stance on cannabis and hemp products is very positive and the country is in the spotlight of.

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Rankin County deputies seize 130 pounds of marijuana

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Rankin County deputies seized 130 pounds of high grade marijuana. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said deputies stopped a commercial vehicle transport on Interstate 20 on Friday, January 19. During the stop, deputies said they became suspicious of one of the vehicles on the transport.

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Businesses close due to taxi stand-off in Pietermaritzburg CBD – LNN

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Traffic in the Pietermaritzburg CBD caused by an alleged stand-off between taxi operators and e-hailing taxi drivers. Photo: Supplied Several business owners in the Pietermaritzburg CBD closed their doors out of fear following an alleged stand-off between taxi operators and e-hailing taxi drivers at the corner of Boom and Peter.

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The Cannabist Company Teams up with Revelry to Bring the West Coast Lifestyle Cannabis and Retail Leader to the East Coast

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (NEO: CBST) (OTCQX: CBSTF) (FSE: 3LP) (“The Cannabist Company” or the “Company”), one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers, and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced today its partnership with Revelry Herb Co., an artisan-quality flower and pre-roll brand.

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Former Johnson County judge pleads guilty to money laundering, marijuana charge | WJHL

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Former Johnson County Sessions Court Judge Perry Stout pleaded guilty to laundering money and possessing marijuana Friday morning. Stout and his wife, Pamela Stout, were arrested Wednesday after an investigation by the First Judicial District Attorney General’s Office.

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Organigram Announces Appointment of Karina Gehring to Board of Directors

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Organigram Holdings Inc. (“Organigram” or the “Company”) (TSX: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI), announced the appointment of Karina Gehring to the Organigram Board of Directors at the Company’s annual general and special meeting held on January 18, 2024. “We are thrilled to welcome Karina to our Board of Directors. Her extensive.

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Rescheduling could change how medical practitioners do business: Q&A with marijuana health pros

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

… Enforcement Administration moves to reschedule marijuana. The Chicago-based company has … recommendation that the DEA reschedule marijuana – including 252 pages of … (when the DEA last rejected marijuana rescheduling). Will having government documentation … Original Author Link click here to read complete story.

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Organigram Announces Results of Annual and Special Meeting, including Shareholder Approval of C$124.6 Million Investment from BAT

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Organigram Holdings Inc. (“Organigram” or the “Company”) (TSX: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) announced today the results of voting at its annual general and special meeting of shareholders (the “Shareholders”) held virtually on January 18, 2024 (the “Meeting”). Election of Directors Each of the nine nominees listed in the Company’s management.