NORML
MARCH 21, 2022
Fifty years ago today, the first and only blue-ribbon committee on marijuana policy formally recommended that Congress repeal federal penalties criminalizing the personal possession of marijuana. The post 50 Years Ago Today, Congress’ Own Expert Commission Demanded They Repeal Marijuana Prohibition appeared first on NORML.
Project CBD
MARCH 22, 2022
Cannabis, a bronchodilator, has historically been used as treatment for asthma, and scientific studies show that people with respiratory ailments can benefit from non-smokable delivery systems.
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NORML
MARCH 24, 2022
Members of the US House of Representatives have announced that they will hold a floor vote next week on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act. The MORE Act, or H.R. 3617, removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, facilitates expungement and resentencing for nonviolent federal marijuana convictions, promotes diverse participation in the regulated cannabis industry, and helps repair the racially and economically disparate harms caused by our nation’s disa
Veriheal
MARCH 24, 2022
In 2020, there were around 2.69 billion gamers worldwide. This number is expected to rise to 3.07 billion by 2023. This surprisingly lucrative industry is getting on board the cannabis train with the emergence of ‘CannaGamers.’ This relation between cannabis consumption and gaming may be a winning recipe for champions and as a target market for cannabis products.
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.
Leafly
MARCH 21, 2022
It's Aries season and we've got the cannabis strains that air, water, fire, and earth signs should be smoking to flow through the Ram-o-rama. The post Strains for Aries season: March 20 – April 19, 2022 appeared first on Leafly.
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NORML
MARCH 21, 2022
"Seventy percent of voters approved this right at the ballot box and it is reassuring to see that a majority of lawmakers, and the Governor, ultimately decided to respect the voters' decision.". The post South Dakota: Governor Signs Legislation Preserving Patients’ Home Cultivation Rights appeared first on NORML.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 21, 2022
Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, is a chemical compound found in cannabis plants. It has many health benefits that make it ideal in promoting good health and wellness. CBD is a versatile compound; hence you can find it in several forms. CBD gummies and CBD oil are among the most used by consumers. This article compares CBD oil vs. CBD gummies to determine which form is better for improving sleep quality and patterns.
Leafly
MARCH 23, 2022
Breaking: indica has won over inflation and you CAN spark up for under $50. The post How to build a smoking kit for under $50 appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 19, 2022
Endocannabinoids are fatty acids that serve critical functions within all vertebrae. But like other systems in our body, the broad endocannabidiome easily becomes tangled with error. And deficient quantities of these special fats can cause a wealth of malignancies. Drivers that lead to a Clinical Endocannabinoid System Deficiency are, however, less understood than symptoms caused […].
NORML
MARCH 21, 2022
"Congressman Young was a passionate supporter of ending America's failed marijuana prohibition and implementing a legalization policy based on personal freedom and individual liberty.". The post NORML Remembers Rep. Don Young, Co-Chair of the Cannabis Caucus appeared first on NORML.
CannaMD
MARCH 21, 2022
As America continues to struggle with a national opioid addiction crisis, there is evidence to suggest that medical marijuana can play a role in reducing prescription opioid use, and in mitigating the devastating effects of opioid addiction and overdose mortality. As we have reported previously, studies have shown that patients afflicted with chronic pain may […].
Leafly
MARCH 25, 2022
The murder of Jordan Brown has forced me to change my opposition to the SAFE Banking Act. It should change Sen. Cory Booker's mind too. The post Murder changed my mind: Pass the SAFE Banking Act now appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 23, 2022
Rep. Tony Lovasco, R-O’Fallon, has proposed a bill that would “create a framework to allow natural-based drugs” such as psilocybin, mescaline and others to be used for treatment of such conditions. The bill would also decriminalize possession of these hallucinogens up to four grams. If passed, it would allow Missourians to use psilocybin at home or at a medical facility.
NORML
MARCH 25, 2022
This week’s update highlights important legislative advancements in New Hampshire and Minnesota, focuses on several upcoming hearings, and provides updates on several other important bills moving forward across the country as well as an update on Nebraska and Arkansas’ ballot initiative efforts. The post State Policy Update 3/25/2022 appeared first on NORML.
Veriheal
MARCH 25, 2022
Connecticut’s General Law Committee has proposed a bill that would no longer allow Connecticut residents the option of gifting cannabis to family, friends, or strangers. Naturally, cannabis advocates and supporters are dismayed at the potential changes. If approved by the Committee, the proposed bill will be forwarded to the state’s House for final consideration.
Leafly
MARCH 25, 2022
It's officially spring, and that means it's time to plant your garden. We talk with Leafly's grow expert about getting started. The post The Roll-up #235: Start your cannabis garden today, here’s how appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 23, 2022
Marijuana Moment reports. A Pennsylvania bill meant to promote research into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin mushrooms for certain mental health conditions may be in jeopardy, with the sponsor saying that the chair of a key House committee is expressing reservations even after the legislation was amended in an effort to build support. The legislation from Rep.
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 20, 2022
Policies in Canada regarding cannabis could always use an update as the industry progresses and changes. Obviously, there have been several positive outcomes from legalization. It has resulted in the emergence of a multibillion-dollar industry, new jobs and tax revenue, to name a few. There have also been fewer cannabis-related drug convictions among young people.
Veriheal
MARCH 21, 2022
Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws. At the end of November 2021, the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced that there are deep-seated risks associated wi
Leafly
MARCH 21, 2022
What's a pre-roll? How does a tincture work? Let us take the mystery out of shopping at New Mexico's new adult-use cannabis stores. The post A complete guide to New Mexico’s marijuana products appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2022
Colorado Politics reports. The Colorado Department of Revenue qualifies as a “victim” that is entitled to restitution in the form of unpaid taxes from a ring of illegal marijuana growers, the state’s second-highest court has ruled. In a pair of decisions, the Court of Appeals determined that an Arapahoe County judge was wrong when she concluded society, not the state government, is the victim for violations of the tax-evasion law.
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 20, 2022
Since it is almost always the poor sent to fight wars, the political left has correctly used the metaphor of pawns in a larger, murderous chess game. This tide started to turn under Obama. His 2008 campaign is a testament to how the left used to be antiwar. But once he became president, not only […]. The post War and Peace and Cannabis appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.
Veriheal
MARCH 23, 2022
In a recent press release , natural soap company Dr. Bronner’s expressed gratitude and excitement for its new partnership with healthcare organization Enthea to expand its employee medical benefits to include psychedelic therapies. As a company that has stood at the forefront of many movements to legalize psychedelics, as well as advocates for mental health treatment options, Dr.
Leafly
MARCH 24, 2022
Dr. Martha Roser, author of a headline-making study, talks about the promise and limitations of her findings. The post Is CBD an antiviral COVID drug? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2022
Worcester Human Rights Commission held a meeting earlier this month petitioning for the decriminalization of entheogenic plants and fungi- natural psychedelics. Worcester is only the latest in a group of Massachusetts cities that have taken up the issue. The city councils of Easthampton, Northampton, Cambridge and Somerville have already voted to decriminalize the possession and use of psychedelic plants, according to WBUR.
Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)
MARCH 23, 2022
Readers, welcome back to the CannaBusiness Advisory blog! It has been a busy last few months as we took a short hiatus from publishing weekly posts. We first launched CannaBusiness Advisory in July 2017, and late last year we hit pause to re-focus our content and manage some large initiatives in our firm’s cannabis business and law advisory practice.
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 22, 2022
Did you know that one of the most prolific medical cannabis activists began her career at the age of 57? Not only was Brownie Mary an advocate for cannabis, but she was also a strong ally during the 1980s AIDS epidemic. Plus, she was one of the driving forces behind the popularization of the pot […]. The post The Legacy of Brownie Mary appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.
Leafly
MARCH 24, 2022
Some people feel paranoia when they smoke weed, but others don't—why not? Here's the science behind weed and paranoia, and some tips to help stop it. The post Why does weed make some people paranoid? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2022
Judge denies request for independent manager to run N.J. medical marijuana dispensary. An interesting article ahead of all the latest licensing rounds and NJ’s desire to stay one step ahead of NY. NJ.com reports. Although a medical marijuana dispensary in Hudson County has demonstrated “atrocious” record-keeping practices, it doesn’t need an outside consultant to take control of the operation, a state judge ruled Friday.
The Blunt Truth
MARCH 25, 2022
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Kentucky works on a medical marijuana bill. A House resolution asks the United Nations to de-schedule cannabis. New Hampshire and Rhode Island look at legalizing marijuana. Congress would like the Food and Drug Administration to regulate CBD.
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