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Pregnancy Complications: Can Cannabis Harm a Fetus?

Project CBD

Project CBD submitted this public comment, composed by Adrian Devitt-Lee, to California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment ( OEHHA ), which administers the Proposition 65 Program. Approved as a 1986 ballot measure, Proposition 65 requires the state to maintain and update a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.

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How Good Is Cannabis for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

Greencamp

Over 2.3 million people around the world live with multiple sclerosis (MS). Here’s whether cannabis can help. Canada is one of the countries with the highest numbers of MS patients. According to MS Society of Canada , 1 in every 385 Canadians lives with this condition. As it’s one of the most debilitating conditions, living with multiple sclerosis is a real battle.

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Quitting Cigarettes? Joints Rolled With CBD Might Help

Leafly

Mellow pre-rolls from Toast, Prism, Willie’s Reserve, Marley Natural, Herba Buena, and Henry’s Originals could blunt nicotine cravings. The post Quitting Cigarettes? Joints Rolled With CBD Might Help appeared first on Leafly.

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Texas: Marijuana Decriminalization Bill to be Considered on House Floor

NORML

On Thursday, April 25, members of the Texas House of Representatives are scheduled to consider a marijuana decriminalization bill. House Bill 63 would reduce penalties for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana from a class B misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum fine of $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail, to a civil offense punishable by a $250 fine only.

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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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Cannabis Topicals: DIY 3-Ingredient Whipped Marijuana Body Butter

Cannabis Cheri

?. You are not going to believe how quick and easy it is to make this luxurious whipped marijuana body butter! And how little it takes to make it, just 3 simple ingredients: Cannabis. Coconut Oil. Cornstarch or Tapioca Flour. That’s it! The body butter has a thick creamy consistency that melts into a healing moisturizing oil upon skin contact. I slather it on after every shower.

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How to Grow Marijuana Sustainably With Korean Natural Farming

Leafly

Learn about Korean Natural Farming, a set of practices that can be used to grow cannabis sustainably by incorporating and working with nature instead of disrupting it. The post How to Grow Marijuana Sustainably With Korean Natural Farming appeared first on Leafly.

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Michigan: State Supreme Court Rules Police Search Of Passenger’s Personal Property Is Unconstitutional

NORML

The warrantless search of a passenger’s personal property during a traffic stop is unconstitutional, according to a ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court. The judgement overturns a 2007 decision that barred passengers from challenging similar searches by members of law enforcement. Justices unanimously opined that the driver’s voluntary consent to allow the police to search her vehicle did not extend to the passenger’s personal belongings.

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Possession of a Medical Marijuana Card Doesn’t Necessarily Prove Current Drug Use

The Blunt Truth

Last month, a Hawaii federal district court judge denied an employer’s motion to dismiss an applicant’s claim for disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) where the employer merely assumed that an applicant who admitted to having a medical marijuana card was a current marijuana user and would fail a drug test. Specifically, in Kamakeeaina v.

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National Geographic Teaches You Cannabis 101 in Two Minutes

The Fresh Toast

National Geographic Teaches You Cannabis 101 in Two Minutes If you know absolutely nothing about marijuana, then the recently published video from National Geographic will teach you a lot of the basics in just over two minutes. The post National Geographic Teaches You Cannabis 101 in Two Minutes appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Smoke Good, Do Good With These Cannabis Products That Give Back

Leafly

Feed the needy, help veterans, heal cancer patients, and more with these vape pens, flower buds, and edibles. The post Smoke Good, Do Good With These Cannabis Products That Give Back appeared first on Leafly.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/20/19

NORML

Welcome to the 4/20 edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! I’d like to wish everyone a very Happy Holidaze, and remember to consume responsibly! At the state level, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed legislation into law to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC.

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Why are Edibles More Potent than Smoking?

Marijuana Seeds NL

Anyone that consumes cannabis knows that there’s more than one way to do it. Consumers have their choice these days between smoking it, vaping it, using a concentrate, or even eating it. Of course, the concept of edibles is not new. People in the 60s and beforehand were experimenting with things like pot brownies and pot butter. Continue reading → The post Why are Edibles More Potent than Smoking?

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What is the Endocannabinoid Profile and How Does It Heal the Body?

Cannabis Law Report

Not long ago, scientists had no idea that a major body system existed. While studying the way cannabis interacts with the body in the 1900s, scientists found that the compound THC was binding to receptors in a system they had never noticed before. They began studying this system and found that it was extremely complex and had a large impact on the way the body functions.

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Years After Legalization, Maine Releases First Cannabis Industry Rules

Leafly

Residents voted in favor of legalizing marijuana in 2016, but crafting the rules has been a long and sometimes contentious process. The post Years After Legalization, Maine Releases First Cannabis Industry Rules appeared first on Leafly.

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Legalizing Medical Marijuana Could Make Workplaces Safer

The Fresh Toast

Legalizing Medical Marijuana Could Make Workplaces Safer According to this new research, states that legalized medical cannabis saw a drop in workplace fatalities among young adult employees. The post Legalizing Medical Marijuana Could Make Workplaces Safer appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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California Cannabis: Los Angeles Moves to Reform Phase 3 Cannabis Licensing

Canna Law Blog

This past weekend was the hallowed 4/20 holiday for those who celebrate and participate. Prior to 4/20, the City of L.A. made some progressive moves towards bolstering consumer protection in the City concerting illegal cannabis (see this pretty great interactive map for your legal cannabis providers in City borders) and rounding out (legally speaking) the Phase III licensing process that’s been long awaited by stakeholders.

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Grassdoor Brings Farm-to-Door Marijuana to LA

Otherside Farms

Fastest marijuana delivery app employs cannabis sommeliers to hand-pick bud. From sunrise to sunset, Grassdoor’s team of expert marijuana testers travel to California’s farms – searching for the best flower the Golden State has to offer. The relentless Grassdoor staff personally selects each strain, cartridge, edible, concentrate – often right off the production line.

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Wisconsin Legalization Would Save Lives, Bring $1.1B Benefit, Study Says

Leafly

Medical legalization would prevent 49 overdose deaths every year, save policing costs, and halt thousands of arrests. The post Wisconsin Legalization Would Save Lives, Bring $1.1B Benefit, Study Says appeared first on Leafly.

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Life Hacks: How To Salvage That Dried Out Marijuana

The Fresh Toast

Life Hacks: How To Salvage That Dried Out Marijuana Dried out marijuana: it’s harsh, it burns fast and it no longer resembles the award-winning bud you remember picking up at the dispensary. The post Life Hacks: How To Salvage That Dried Out Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Oregon Cannabis Legislation Update

Cannabis Law Report

Oregon Update . A quick rundown of some of the bills we’ve been tracking so far this year. 1) Export Bill Passes Crucial Committee Vote! We’re extremely excited to announce that the bill that establishes the framework for cannabis exports passed out of committee last week, and is headed to the Oregon Senate floor. We have been working on this issue for five years, and its gratifying to see that attitudes have changed !

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How to Get a Medical Cannabis Prescription

Otherside Farms

If you have been thinking of getting a cannabis prescription, the first thing you need to understand is that it will depend on the state you live in. Getting a medical cannabis prescription will also depend on what condition you’re suffering from. Different states have different rules and regulations surrounding obtaining medical weed legally.

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New Report Says an Adult-Use Cannabis Industry Could Provide $4 Billion for New York State

Leafly

Despite adult-use cannabis' exclusion from the New York State budget this year, a new report says it could provide the state at least $4 billion. The post New Report Says an Adult-Use Cannabis Industry Could Provide $4 Billion for New York State appeared first on Leafly.

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Study: Marijuana Users Gain Less Weight Over Time Than Non-Users

The Fresh Toast

Study: Marijuana Users Gain Less Weight Over Time Than Non-Users A new study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology shows that people who use marijuana tend to weigh less. The post Study: Marijuana Users Gain Less Weight Over Time Than Non-Users appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabots: Are the Robots Coming For Your Weed?

Canna Law Blog

Everyone seems to agree that few of us are safe from the impending roboacolypse. Not the farmers , not the restaurant workers , not even the fashion models or (gasp!) the lawyers. What about those employed in the cannabis industry? Not according to a recent article on Seedo, “an Israeli and Maryland based startup that claims to be able to quadruple the yield of traditional cannabis grows using climate-controlled chambers run by robots.

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Not All Cannabis Seeds are Created Equal… Take a Look

Otherside Farms

Feminized cannabis seeds, auto-flowering cannabis seeds, outdoor cannabis seeds, indoor cannabis seeds, OH MY! When choosing the seeds to grow your next crop, there are some things you’ll need to know. When choosing to grow your very own marijuana crop from cannabis seeds , you’ll likely have already looked into all of the growing methods available, as well as amassed loads of amazing products and tools to get your plants growing healthy and strong.

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7 Ways to Spark More Joy in Your Cannabis Routine

Leafly

Spring isn’t just an excellent time to organize your closet and clean out your garage, it’s a great time reevaluate your everyday habits—and that includes your cannabis routine. The post 7 Ways to Spark More Joy in Your Cannabis Routine appeared first on Leafly.

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Study: CBD Reduces Mental Impairment Caused By THC

The Fresh Toast

Study: CBD Reduces Mental Impairment Caused By THC A new study finds that the more cannabidiol (CBD) present in a cannabis strain, the less mental impairment this strain will produce on users. The post Study: CBD Reduces Mental Impairment Caused By THC appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Patents: The Potential Power of the PCT Application

Canna Law Blog

Last week, Canadian corporation Yield Growth Corp. announced that its subsidiary, Urban Juve Provisions, filed a Patent Co-operation Treaty Application (PCT Application) entitled “Cannabis Root Extract, Method of Manufacture, Method of Use.” The PCT Application claims priority to eleven U.S. patents filed in the last year by the company and contains claims to a method of manufacturing cannabis root oil, as well as use of that oil as an active ingredient in various formulas for cosmetics and ther

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Hoban Law Attorney Joins FinCanna Advisory Board

Cannabis Law Report

The press release says… Patrick has waged battle on the legal front lines of industrial hemp and general cannabis reform for over two decades. He is based in San Francisco where he served as co-counsel in the seminal HIA v. DEA 2000s cases. In 2005, Patrick helped lead industry efforts for passage of San Francisco’s inaugural ordinance regulating medical cannabis and later served on the city’s Medical Cannabis Task Force.

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California’s 6 Sweetest Edibles Under $5

Leafly

Sample Dollar Dose lozenges, Altai chocolate coins, Soul Sugar jellies, and Lazy 8 caramels without denting your bank account. The post California’s 6 Sweetest Edibles Under $5 appeared first on Leafly.

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