The Joint Blog
APRIL 3, 2019
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed into law legislation that allows those with autism spectrum disorder to become legal medical marijuana patients. “OK kids, that’s how we make a law,” Governor Polis said after signing House Bill 1028 into law. The measure was passed unanimously by both the House of Representatives and Senate (combined the vote was 96 to 0).
The Fresh Toast
APRIL 1, 2019
Cannabis Inhalers May Become The Next Asthma Medication & Cancer Pain Reliever To meet and fulfill the demands of people who need immediate relief but cannot or choose not to combust cannabis, Israeli scientists have created cannabis inhalers. The post Cannabis Inhalers May Become The Next Asthma Medication & Cancer Pain Reliever appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
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Leafly
APRIL 3, 2019
Less than a month after Florida lifted a ban on smokable medical cannabis, some lawmakers want to cap potency at just 10% THC. The post Florida Lawmakers Move to Limit Medical Marijuana Potency appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
APRIL 5, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Cory Gardner (R-CO), along with Representatives David Joyce (R-OH) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), have reintroduced The STATES Act of 2019. This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises.
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.
Cannabis Chronicles
APRIL 2, 2019
NEW YORK — U.S. regulators are planning a public hearing to collect more information on CBD in cosmetics, foods and other products as the cannabis compound spreads in popularity. CBD comes from marijuana or hemp plants but does not cause a high. People have been drawn to the extract because of its supposed calming effects. The Food and Drug Administration says the May 31 meeting will discuss the science, safety and sale of cannabis compounds like CBD.
Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Leafly
APRIL 4, 2019
With hemp cultivation expected to skyrocket, outdoor cannabis farmers are concerned with how pollen draft will affect the viability of their crop. The post Is Legal Hemp About to Ruin America’s Outdoor Cannabis Crops? appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 3, 2019
Last week, we explored whether the addition of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) to food and beverages is actually unlawful , notwithstanding FDA policy. In that article we explained that we hadn’t seen much in the way of FDA enforcement, and that we “believe that FDA will likely continue to act where people make health claims that violate the Food Drug & Cosmetic Act” and not much more.
Cannabis Chronicles
APRIL 3, 2019
Marijuana is a gateway drug that’s associated with violent crime. But kids in Washington aren’t using the drug at higher rates since it was legalized and it has no conclusive link to mental illness. Those were two of the claims made respectively by local law enforcement and the county’s public health officer at a Clark County Council work session Wednesday morning.
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 5, 2019
Thankyou to to Andrew Sacks of Sacks Weston Diamond LLC. for the pointer. Law 360 Reports. Pennsylvania’s classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug without any accepted medical use runs counter to the state’s own medical marijuana program and should be eliminated, a defense attorney and legalization advocate told a Superior Court of Pennsylvania panel Wednesday. ( 3 April).
Leafly
APRIL 2, 2019
The "top 10 must-haves for any state cannabis legalization bill," according to Shaleen Title of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. The post Legalization Isn’t Enough: 10 Things Every New Cannabis Law Must Have appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 2, 2019
On April 2, 2019, the federal Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued a press release on hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”). This is Gottlieb’s first major official press release since the now infamous December 20, 2018 press release which came just hours after the 2018 Farm Bill passed.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
APRIL 4, 2019
New Mexico is set to see some sweeping changes to its medical cannabis law. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 406 into law which is the first major statutorial change to the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act since it was enacted in 2007. The Senate bill made broad changes to the program that range from allowing medical cannabis in schools to allowing licensed manufacturers to process home-grown medical cannabis.
The Blunt Truth
APRIL 4, 2019
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Our weekly review starts in Georgia, where the governor is expected to sign a medical marijuana reform bill into law. The law will allow grow houses and production facilities in the state, which will be heavily regulated. Moving up the East Coast, you will doubtless recall that last week, New Jersey did not legalize recreational cannabis.
Leafly
APRIL 3, 2019
As it tries to determine how to regulate CBD, the FDA is asking for comments about CBD-related health and safety, quality control, product labeling, and other issues. The post The FDA Is About to Deal With CBD—and Wants to Hear From You appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 31, 2019
For a few moments there, it seemed like the California cannabis delivery companies could deliver anywhere in the state—even to cities that said no. It now looks like that may not be allowed. In January 2019, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”)—which regulates cannabis delivery companies—issued Rule 5416(d) , which says that “A delivery employee may deliver to any jurisdiction within the State of California provided that such delivery is conducted in compliance with all delivery pro
LIWTS
MARCH 31, 2019
Right now, there are more than 1,000 strains of marijuana available on the commercial market alone. A figure which doesn’t take into account the many thousands of DIY hybrids doing the rounds in recreational and medical circles worldwide. Of these thousands of cannabis strains, the overwhelming majority belong to just two primary cannabis species: Cannabis […].
The Blunt Truth
APRIL 3, 2019
The New Jersey Court of Appeals revived a funeral director’s medical marijuana discrimination suit in Wild v. Carriage Funeral Holdings, Inc., Case No. A-3072-17T3. There, the funeral director was involved in a workplace accident. The director told the hospital that he was authorized to use medical marijuana. The employer fired the funeral director.
Leafly
APRIL 1, 2019
Nevil Schoenmakers is celebrated for creating the world's first cannabis seed bank and creating legendary hybrids. The post Remembering Nevil Schoenmakers, Founder of the First Cannabis Seed Bank appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 30, 2019
During a recent interview with the Brookings Institution, Scott Gottlieb, the departing head of the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), explained it would take several years for the agency to come up with rules that would legalize the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp-CBD) in food products, unless Congress steps in. Gottlieb acknowledged the strong interest among CBD stakeholders and lawmakers in developing a regulatory framework through which Hemp-CBD could be infused to food.
The Fresh Toast
APRIL 4, 2019
It Looks Like Georgia Will Become The Next State To Legalize Medical Marijuana Sales This week the Georgia General Assembly passed a bill that would create a system for patients to purchase medical marijuana in the state. The post It Looks Like Georgia Will Become The Next State To Legalize Medical Marijuana Sales appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Miss Marijuana
MARCH 30, 2019
By: Alexis Ortiz. CBD oil. Does it help with Anxiety? Anxiety is usually treated with pharmaceuticals, which can cause a number of side effects. Medications like benzodiazepines that are prescribed for anxiety , can be addictive and may lead to substance abuse. CBD oil has shown promise as a treatment for anxiety, leading many who live with anxiety to turn to this natural a pproach.
Leafly
APRIL 1, 2019
By adding organic-culture superstar Maria Rodale, Treehouse Global Ventures expands its mainstream cannabis clout. Meet the women funding the next cannabiz breakouts. The post These Investors Are Looking for Women-Led Cannabis Companies appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 5, 2019
As expected (and as we’ve written about here ), California cities have joined forces to fight the State’s regulation allowing delivery of cannabis in every jurisdiction. Here is a copy of the complaint. The lawsuit was filed in Fresno County Superior Court against the California Bureau of Cannabis Control and its chief, Lori Ajax. The local government plaintiffs challenge the regulation adopted by the BCC in January that permits state-licensed entities to deliver cannabis in cities t
The Fresh Toast
APRIL 2, 2019
5 Weird Ways In Which Marijuana Affects Men And Women Differently Some research claims that estrogen and THC have a pretty meaningful relationship, giving a boost to women and how they experience cannabis' benefits. The post 5 Weird Ways In Which Marijuana Affects Men And Women Differently appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 30, 2019
Maryland licensed producer Curio Wellness has filed a lawsuit in an effort to prevent the state Medical Cannabis Commission from awarding additional cultivation licenses in an effort to foster more minority participation in the state’s industry, the Baltimore Sun reports. The company argues that the commission is violating its own rules by soliciting applications without first completing a supply and demand survey.
Leafly
APRIL 4, 2019
Why did legalization fail in New York? Many factors. But chief among them: The cannabis industry ignoring social equity. That's got to stop. The post How the Cannabis Industry Defeated Legalization in New York appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 4, 2019
California cannabis licensing has been quite a ride. If you’re in the cannabis licensing game in California, you know that it’s taking months and months to secure annual licensing from all three agencies overseeing the implementation of the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. To date, temporary licensing has propped up the industry.
The Fresh Toast
APRIL 2, 2019
Glaucoma And Medical Marijuana: 5 Informative Facts Medical marijuana glaucoma treatment can help reduced eye pressure and relieve pain. Here's what you need to know about using cannabis for eye health. The post Glaucoma And Medical Marijuana: 5 Informative Facts appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 5, 2019
It’s been in discussion for quite some time now so it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. The Seattle Times reports. Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed the bill Thursday — a week after the Legislature narrowly passed the legislation that allows people ages 21 and older to possess up to an ounce (28 grams), the Pacific Daily News reported.
Leafly
APRIL 1, 2019
Licenses mania. Dispensaries next to dispensaries. In Oklahoma's Wild West, even the cops and holy rollers are jumping into the industry. The post Oklahoma’s Green Rush Is Even Wilder Than You Imagine appeared first on Leafly.
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