The Fresh Toast
AUGUST 19, 2019
With the stigma of cannabis fading by the day, more families are exploring treatments that are more accessible and less pharmaceutical. Continue reading The Potential Of CBD And Cannabis Within The Anxiety And Autism Community at The Fresh Toast.
NORML
AUGUST 19, 2019
Click here to send a message to your Representative now! The MORE Act, which was introduced to the US Congress last month, would completely decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. How will it work, and what will it do for cannabis consumers, pot convicts, and the burgeoning gray-market industry? On July 23, Rep. Jarrold Nadler (D-NY) and presidential candidate Kamala Harris (D-CA) introduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act , which is arguably the most revo
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Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 21, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Cannabis treatments are too expensive and do not come with enough test evidence to be effective, UK authorities have said. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) reviewed evidence for the benefits and costs of cannabis-based medicinal products and drew up guidance for health professionals and the public.
Leafly
AUGUST 20, 2019
More than 5,000 patients are now being served by the state's nine dispensaries. The post Two Weeks In, Louisiana’s Medical Marijuana Program Is Thriving appeared first on Leafly.
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.
Project CBD
AUGUST 19, 2019
Read Project CBD ’s special report commenting on cannabis science to the FDA.
Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Americans for Safe Access
AUGUST 23, 2019
Recent news articles have shed light on a new problem that is being attributed to vape pens. The CDC has stated that “all reported cases have e-cigarette product use or ‘vaping.’” but that some patients have also acknowledged use of cannabis products containing THC. At this time there is no specific product that has been implicated in these adverse events, but we at ASA wanted to reach out and remind consumers and patients to be aware of the products they are consuming.
Leafly
AUGUST 19, 2019
If you’re lighting up in Maryland, you can forget the Febreze. The state’s Court of Appeals has ruled that smelling cannabis isn't grounds for police to search and arrest a person. The post Cannabis Smell Isn’t Probable Cause, Maryland Court Rules appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 22, 2019
Recently I wrote about the two dominant global MLM essential oil companies based in Utah : Young Living and doTERRA. Last month Young Living announced it is entering the CBD oil market , but doTERRA publicly stated on its website that it will not (yet) follow suit , even though everyone and their dog are clamoring for CBD oil and CBD oil-derived products. doTERRA only hints that it may produce CBD oil if it can be produced according to doTERRA’s rigorous standards for its products, but “Right no
NORML
AUGUST 20, 2019
A coalition of activist groups, including Arizona NORML, the Drug Policy Alliance, and the state chapter of the ACLU, have filed language with the Secretary of State seeking to legalize the adult use and dispensing of cannabis. The Smart and Safe Arizona Act , which was drafted with input from Arizona NORML State Director Michael Weisser, permits those age 21 and over to legally possess, purchase, and grow personal use amounts of cannabis and/or cannabis-infused products.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
AUGUST 21, 2019
As New Mexico lawmakers try to come up with a legislative proposal to legalize recreational cannabis that might ease the apprehension of some of their colleagues, there is already a group of business owners already laying the groundwork for a post-legalization world. Sometimes they’re called ancillary cannabis companies, other times they’re called cannabis adjacent businesses.
Leafly
AUGUST 19, 2019
This that Blue Dream you're smoking really Blue Dream? Analyzing data from our lab partners, we figure out which strains are actually what they say they are. The post How Reliable Are Cannabis Strain Names? appeared first on Leafly.
Leaf Science
AUGUST 20, 2019
Alternative growing systems are becoming widely popular in the dry herb industry. With aquaponics and aeroponics both fighting to reach the top spot, it is high time you understand the differences between these systems. On one hand, aeroponics involves the roots of the cannabis plant hanging in the air while a sprinkler sprays nutrient-based water instead of submerging the plant in it.
NORML
AUGUST 22, 2019
California health officials have identified a link between the use of unregulated vapor cartridges and patients seeking hospitalization for respiratory distress. In each of the cases, patients presented symptoms of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and possessed a history of consuming either THC or CBD extracts via the use of unlicensed vapor cartridges.
Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 18, 2019
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.
Leafly
AUGUST 23, 2019
Receipts from April through June total $74 million as legal industry expands. The post California Cannabis Tax Revenue Approaches $1 Million per Day appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 22, 2019
By Teri Buhl. Three South Florida men have been arrested as part of a ring of cannabis stock manipulators by the Northern Ohio Department of Justice. Charles Vaccaro, Eli Taieb, and Dror Svorai were all charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy after two FBI agents went undercover posing as bad actors willing to funnel the trio’s illegal stock gains back into their U.S. bank accounts.
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 22, 2019
LOS ANGELES — The major online pot shop directory and cannabis marketplace Weedmaps announced this Wednesday that it will no longer allow black-market businesses to advertise on its site. The decision will undoubtably boost California’s efforts to rein in its vast illegal market. State Regulators efforts to stop advertising of unlicensed pot shops on Weedsmap […].
The Blunt Truth
AUGUST 21, 2019
In a time where marijuana legalization is rapidly expanding, all employers should be reassessing their workplace drug testing policies to be sure they are in compliance with existing and soon to be effective state and local laws. Currently, thirty-three states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have passed laws broadly legalizing marijuana in some form.
Leafly
AUGUST 19, 2019
Yes, it was. So why has the agency delayed applications? Sue Sisley demands an answer, and the courts agree with her. The post Wasn’t the DEA Going to Let Others Grow Research-Grade Cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 23, 2019
Commercial marijuana activity remains a federal crime, and the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) generally prohibits financial institutions from accepting marijuana-generated dollars. Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. That includes regularly submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (“SARs”) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”).
Leaf Science
AUGUST 17, 2019
CBD water will certainly be on the market for many years to come. Usually food and drink items that reach this level of popularity are available for long after they were invented. Think of the invention of diet soda. Is it still on the market? Those products that produce high sales and are considered revolutionary often become a staple in the American diet.
The Blunt Truth
AUGUST 22, 2019
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We’ll start with New Jersey, which you will doubtless recall failed to legalize marijuana earlier this year. They are now expanding hemp production. The new law will allow CBD in food (both human and animal) and cosmetics. Washington, however, is headed in a different direction.
Leafly
AUGUST 23, 2019
How do I do it? Is it easy? What do I need to know going into this process? Do I even qualify? Those questions will be answered below in this step-by-step guide. The post How to Qualify for Medical Cannabis in Louisiana appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 19, 2019
California’s legislature introduced a potentially game-changing hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) bill in January 2019: Assembly Bill 228 (“AB-228”). For those of you who aren’t familiar with AB-228, see my posts here , here , here , and here. AB-228 would change California’s anti-Hemp CBD policies, and the highlights of some of the more significant changes from the recent version are: Licensed cannabis companies wouldn’t be precluded from being in the hemp
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 18, 2019
A Clackamas County judge has ruled, however, that she wouldn’t stand in the way of Kylee receiving surgery to remove the tumor — despite Kylee and her mother’s objections. “I’m not a doctor,” said Judge Heather Karabeika. “I let medical professionals handle what they think is most appropriate given their experience and knowledge.”. [link]. This story may well emanate from a more tabloid source than normal but it makes for interesting reading.
The Fresh Toast
AUGUST 20, 2019
One of the most common home-remedy uses for cannabis is as a natural sleep aid or cure for insomnia. Why? Because it works like a charm. Continue reading Does Marijuana Work Better Than Sleeping Pills For Insomnia? at The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
AUGUST 21, 2019
Law enforcement wants smokable hemp banned because it looks and smells the same— making it otherwise impossible to differentiate during police stops. The post North Carolina House OKs Ban on Smokable Hemp appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 20, 2019
The final countdown is on for Round 1, Phase 3 retail licensing in Los Angeles. On September 3rd at 10 a.m., the L.A. Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) will open the flood gates to would-be Round 1 applicants. And in its own announcements on the subject, the DCR states that it has verified over 800 social equity applicants (out of 1800 applicants that applied–though the City is continuing to process people) that will vie for the first 100 coveted Type 10 retail licenses (75 of which
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 21, 2019
Rapid City Journal reports……… A Colorado man who says he was delivering legal hemp to Minnesota is facing up to 36 years in prison after being arrested last month in Jackson County by South Dakota troopers who accused him of possessing and selling marijuana. . Robert Herzberg, a 41-year-old from Red Feather Lakes, is charged with intending to distribute marijuana, possessing more than 10 pounds of the drug, and ingesting marijuana and cocaine, according to his criminal complain
The Fresh Toast
AUGUST 19, 2019
Scientific evidence regarding the role of the endocannabinoid system in the treatment of autoimmune diseases is just emerging, but cannabis seems to be a viable treatment. . Continue reading The Link between Cannabis And Autoimmune Diseases at The Fresh Toast.
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