NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) has introduced HR 493 : The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets.

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Cannabis Cheri

JANUARY 18, 2019

There simply is NO SUCH THING as a single ideal cannabis dosage! This fact continually frustrates budding cannabis cooks (pun intended) who want an easy answer. We hear a lot about cannabis edibles dosages. States are imposing arbitrary dosage caps (usually 10 mgs. per serving). The media is filled will fear-mongering tales over people eating too much marijuana and going to the emergency room (not necessary, please read this article on what to do if you or someone you know ingests too much marij

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Leafly

JANUARY 18, 2019

The US Virgin Islands this week became the latest US territory to greenlight medical cannabis. The post US Virgin Islands Legalize Medical Marijuana appeared first on Leafly.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 17, 2019

Recreational marijuana sales have been legal in California for a full year now, but some people in communities where commercial dispensaries have been banned do not have easy, reliable access to legal products. That is going to change now that a new regulation was enacted to officially allow home deliveries throughout the Golden State, even into the areas where retail dispensaries are not permitted to operate.

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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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NORML

JANUARY 17, 2019

A bipartisan coalition of House lawmakers has introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 ( HR 601 ), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis. Click here to send a message to your Representative and urge them to support the measure. . The act ends the University of Mississippi’s existing monopoly on the growth of cannabis for clinical research purposes, by requiring the licensing of additional manufacturers.

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Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2019

Meet the cannabis breeders who blessed us with cannabis strains so good, it's hard to imagine life without them. The post 5 Cannabis Breeders Who Changed the Game appeared first on Leafly.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 14, 2019

For the first time in nearly a century, cannabis seeds have been legally planted in Arkansas. The state awarded a total of only five licenses for medical marijuana producers, and BOLD Team Cultivation is officially the first to begin the process. BOLD TEAM LLC said that they are, “pleased to announce that we have been granted approval to begin cultivation of medical marijuana.” “The cultivation process is now underway and we expect to have medicine available to dispensaries in

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NORML

JANUARY 17, 2019

Earlier today, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri made an appearance on CBS News to discuss Attorney General Nominee William Barr’s recent comments regarding marijuana legalization and how he would handle states that have reformed their cannabis policies if he were confirmed as the next Attorney General. “It really falls to Congress at this point to take the initiative and to deschedule marijuana entirely from the CSA so the 47 states that currently aren’t in co mpliance with that act d

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The Fresh Toast

JANUARY 12, 2019

This Man Wants To Smash Diabetes With Cannabis Therapy It wasn't until Martin Tindall walked around a Colorado dispensary and saw firsthand how cannabis could lengthen and save lives did he become a believer. The post This Man Wants To Smash Diabetes With Cannabis Therapy appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Leafly

JANUARY 16, 2019

What do you do with that seed you found in your bag of cannabis? Before you try and grow your bagseed, find out if it’s worth it. The post I Found a Seed in My Bag of Cannabis. Can I Grow It? appeared first on Leafly.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 17, 2019

The two-and-one-half year wait is finally over for medical cannabis patients living on the Big Island of Hawaii, more accurately known as Hawai‘i Island. For the 6,659 registered medical marijuana cardholders, this is a day for the history books. Big Island Grown opened in Hilo , and is the first medical marijuana dispensary operating on the largest island in the United States.

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! U.S. Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) this week introduced HR 493: The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. Additionally, a bipartisan coalition of U.S. House lawmakers introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis.

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The Fresh Toast

JANUARY 17, 2019

8 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Marijuana’s CBD The past year has seen a surge of interest in cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating cannabis compound with significant therapeutic properties. The post 8 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Marijuana’s CBD appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Leafly

JANUARY 16, 2019

Recently, I achieved my goal of smoking with my grandmother. Here's what it was like to pass a joint through the generations. The post Getting High With Grandma: Passing Joints Through Generations appeared first on Leafly.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 15, 2019

A young man in Pennsylvania allegedly left a bag full of marijuana in the back of an Uber last December. Police say he emailed the car service a few days later asking for the bag to be returned. Instead of getting his weed back, and going on his merry way as planned, he has ended up in jail. Malik Rasaan Mollett, 21, is being held on $150,000 bail in Westmoreland County Prison after admitting to an undercover police officer that the two pounds of marijuana they had in their possession was indeed

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LIWTS

JANUARY 17, 2019

It’s one of the most commonly asked questions in cannabis circles worldwide. Not to mention, a highly disputed argument that generates all manner of wild and wacky claims. The question being – what does science tell us about male cannabis plants? More specifically, is it possible to get high by smoking in any of the […]. The post Male Plants: Can They Get You High?

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Sensi Seeds

JANUARY 14, 2019

This vegan coleslaw recipe is quick to prepare – especially if you have a mandolin to slice the cabbage – but chilling it for a few hours or even a full day will make it tastier and tender. Add hemp seeds to optimize your intake of protein, minerals and dietary fiber. Preparation. Finely chop the cabbage with a knife or mandolin and put it in a large bowl.

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Leafly

JANUARY 15, 2019

Growing cannabis outdoors is easy, but timing is everything. This guide will show you how to carry out the process throughout the season to get the most out of your garden. The post Leafly’s Outdoor Cannabis Grower’s Calendar appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2019

Yesterday afternoon, on January 16, 2019, the California Office of Administrative Law (“OAL) finally approved the sets of final regulations under it had been reviewing after submissions from the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) which regulates cannabis manufacturers, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (“CDFA”) which regulates cultivators, and the Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”) which regulates distributors, retailers, e

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LIWTS

JANUARY 12, 2019

At the risk of generalising, most cannabis users are all about tetrahydrocannabinol. THC being the psychoactive cannabinoid responsible for delivering that uplifting ‘high’ that’s synonymous with cannabis consumption. As such, it is common for cannabis users to search high and low for the strongest strains they can lay their hands on – ideally packing as […].

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CannaTech

JANUARY 16, 2019

Thanks to the recent emergence of regulated medical cannabis markets, the success of this versatile plant can be followed from farm to pharma and prescriber to patient, however, the origins of cannabis as medicine cannot be as simply traced as the plant is today from seed to sale. Pharmaceutical grade cannabis is relatively new in parts of the world.

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Leafly

JANUARY 15, 2019

In 2019 Texans will find out whether lawmakers are ready to build a viable medical cannabis program or whether old-fashioned politics will limit access to effective medicine. The post Can Texas Build a Working Medical Cannabis Program in 2019? appeared first on Leafly.

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The Fresh Toast

JANUARY 13, 2019

Is Smoking Marijuana The Key To Happiness? Cannabis consumers make more money, volunteer more and are generally more happy about life. Is smoking marijuana the key to happiness? The post Is Smoking Marijuana The Key To Happiness? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 13, 2019

Congratulations to Canna Law Blog’s Hilary Bricken , recently named one of the cannabis industry’s top lawyers by Business Insider! The cannabis industry is volatile and deals are growing more complex as markets evolve. Having worked with clients in the cannabis industry for over eight years, though, and in multiple jurisdictions, there is no deal too complex for Hilary.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 16, 2019

The Arizona medical marijuana program reached a record breaking high in 2018 with patients consuming nearly 61 tons of cannabis products, according to the Arizona Medical Marijuana Program Report released by the state Department of Health Services on Monday, January 14. That amount is equivalent to almost 122,000 pounds, or about nine African Bush Elephants.

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Leafly

JANUARY 14, 2019

Learn how cannabis breeders combine strains to enhance, strengthen, or combine traits to create the perfect experience. The post Cannabis Breeding: How Are New Strains Created? appeared first on Leafly.

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Leaf Science

JANUARY 17, 2019

There are a lot of cliches and stereotypes surrounding cannabis use. These are spread by both anti and pro herb groups. With the anti side using them to show how degenerate and wasted cannabis users are, while the pro side propagate these tropes because they’re funny. I guess, Seth Rogen built an entire career off the back of pointing out that weed exists.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2019

January Webinar. Federal Hemp Legalization: The 2018 Federal Farm Bill and Agency Regulation. Thursday, January 24, 9am pst (Noon Eastern). Register Here! This one hour webinar will provide key insight into the federal regulatory framework of this new era of hemp legalization through a detailed look at the Hemp Farming Act (included in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018) by NCBA Board of Director Courtney N.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 16, 2019

Legislation to decriminalize the possession of up to two ounces of cannabis has been filed in Indiana by State Senator Karen Tallian, D-Ogden Dunes. Sen. Tallian has been fighting for cannabis policy reform in the Hoosier State since 2012. Indiana, a red state where it remains illegal to catch a fish with your bare hands , is known to have some of the most stringent penalties for marijuana in the country.

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Leafly

JANUARY 14, 2019

It can be tricky navigating the cannabis seed market from a legal perspective. This guide will answer all of your questions on how to buy cannabis seeds. The post A Guide to Buying Cannabis Seeds appeared first on Leafly.

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