Fri.Feb 16, 2024

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NORML’s Black History Month Fight For Consumer Equity: Board Members Discuss War On Drugs’ Ongoing Harm To Black Communities

NORML

In honor of Black History Month, NORML will be spotlighting the systemic inequities that continue to challenge the Black community in the battle for a federally legal cannabis landscape. The post NORML’s Black History Month Fight For Consumer Equity: Board Members Discuss War On Drugs’ Ongoing Harm To Black Communities appeared first on NORML.

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky Signs Bill Legalizing Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

A new bill legalizing medicinal cannabis in Ukraine has been signed one month after it advanced to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s desk. The country’s parliament initially tried to block the legislation, but fortunately for Ukrainian citizens, this measure was able to successfully go forward anyway. This move comes two years after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which is the primary driver of the bill.

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Sour Diesel Group to host 420 Illinois Festival

Illinois News Joint

Despite the recent cold snap, cannabis-friendly event planners are warming up our Events Page with spring and summer festivals and conferences. The Sour Diesel Group is scheduled to produce the inaugural 420 Illinois Festival on, well, you guessed it—April 20. Logan County Fairgrounds, located at 1001 Woodlawn Road in Lincoln, is set to host the 420 Illinois Festival from 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

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York County borough considers decriminalizing marijuana amid statewide push for legal weed

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

North York could soon join the growing list of Pennsylvania municipalities to decriminalize possession of small quantities of marijuana. The proposed ordinance would make possessing a small amount of marijuana — an ounce or less — a non-traffic citation and a $50 fine. Possessing drug paraphernalia would be a $50.

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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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The Legal Landscape: Understanding the Current Status of Medical Marijuana in Texas

MMJ Recs

The evolving landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States has seen varying degrees of acceptance and implementation across different states. In Texas, a traditionally conservative state, the journey toward embracing medical marijuana has been marked by legal nuances and ongoing discussions. This article delves into the current status of medical marijuana in Texas, exploring the laws, regulations, qualifying conditions, and the overall framework that shapes the use of cannabis for med

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Exploring the Medicinal Marvels: Unveiling the Therapeutic Potentials of Plants

Greencamp

In the realm of healing, nature has been our silent pharmacist for centuries. The Medicinal Marvels series embarks on a journey to uncover the therapeutic treasures embedded in the green tapestry of our planet. As. The post Exploring the Medicinal Marvels: Unveiling the Therapeutic Potentials of Plants appeared first on Greencamp.

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Bill Skarsgård Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Sweden; John Wick 4 Star Charged Hefty Fine

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Actor Bill Skarsgård, known for his movies like John Wick: Chapter 4, Castle Rock and Barbarian, has reportedly been arrested for possessing marijuana at an airport in Sweden back in October last year. The actor was detained with 2.43 grams of marijuana at the time of the arrest. Bill Skarsgård, who.

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Thoughts on THCA, Interstate Sales…. and Oregon

Canna Law Blog

Friend of the firm Andrew DeWeese published a recent LinkedIn post on Oregon’s outlying stance on THCA the other day, and the priorities of local industry advocates. I wanted to highlight that post and discuss today– it’s a compelling post and I have all sorts of thoughts about it. Here it is: Let’s break it down. “THCA flower is legal under federal law” Maybe.

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Is marijuana legal in Spain and can I REALLY grow plants at home?

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

THE legality of cannabis consumption and cultivation in Spain is murky, with consumption and cultivation being decriminalised, but only if done in private. To put it simply, cannabis trafficking and transportation on public roads is illegal and punishable with prison time in Spain, while possession, consumption and cultivation at home.

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Maximizing Cannabis Yield: The Cost of ?Seeded Female Plants

Medicinal Genomics

Up until the 1970s, it was typical for cannabis flower to be packed with seeds. It was around that time that a cannabis farmer figured out that separating female cannabis plants—which yield the well-known, cannabinoid-rich buds—from their male counterparts would result “sensimilla,” or seedless cannabis flower. Seeded cannabis is a major inconvenience for consumers, who have to pick out each seed before lighting up.

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Biorelief CBD Gummies Review – SCAM Exposed! BioHealth Gummy Legit or Fake Bio Relief Formula?

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

What the Online Reviews Do Not Cover About Biorelief CBD Gummies Regardless of age group and gender, almost all Americans suffer from one kind of pain or another. And there seems to be no shortcut to get really from them or to alleviate the pain altogether. While judicious use of.

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The Week in Weed: February 16, 2024

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 see a retail market bill make progress in the Virginia legislature. There was a Senate vote in South Carolina on medical marijuana. A cannabis initiative could make its way onto the Arkansas ballot this November. Rep. Blumenauer wants a status report on re-scheduling.

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Brown-Forman Announces Sale of Cooperage in Alabama

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA,BFB) announced the sale of its cooperage in Trinity, Alabama, to Independent Stave Company (ISCO). The cooperage will continue to make barrels for the Jack Daniel Distillery as part of a strategic relationship between the companies. ISCO will rename the cooperage from the Jack Daniel Cooperage.

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Best CBD Creams for Pain Relief in 2024

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The CBD cream gives relief, comfort, and a bit of TLC to those tired muscles and creaky joints. Using the soothing powers of CBD and other ingredients like coconut oil, aloe vera, and an irresistible cocktail of essential oils, these creams work wonders. Targeted relief is the name of the.

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New York Officials Approve Marijuana Home Grow Rules And New Business Licenses Amid ‘Rocky Start’ For Legal Market

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

New York regulators have approved draft rules to allow for the home cultivation of recreational marijuana, and have signed off on more than 100 new cannabis business licenses that they hope will help the legal market overcome its “rocky start” this year. Amid sharp criticism from the governor and state.

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IGC Pharma Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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