Canna Law Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2019
In a recent 13-part series, we reviewed the stance of each of the 2020 presidential candidates’ on marijuana, and we assigned each candidate a letter grade corresponding with our analysis. Our grading criteria is as follows: Current stance on marijuana : What have they recently said about marijuana legislation? When did they adopt this stance?
NORML
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Those suffering from chronic pain report significant improvements in health following the passage of medical cannabis access laws, according to data published in the journal Forum for Health Economics & Policy. Researchers affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania and the Perelman School of Medicine assessed the impact of medical cannabis legalization laws on self-reported health outcomes.
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Leafly
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Moving beyond D.A.R.E., the new "Safety First" program is being tested in NYC and San Francisco. The post This new drug education program could actually keep teens safer appeared first on Leafly.
WeedAdvisor
OCTOBER 31, 2019
In a move that can only be described as hypocritical, impractical and politically-charged, Quebec went through with its move to pass Bill 2. As CTV News reports, Quebec’s alleged goal is to protect youth from marijuana’s adverse effects. While there is no denying that, as a drug, cannabis has its risks, most critics argue that this is not the way to go.
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.
Greencamp
OCTOBER 30, 2019
The effects of cannabis on various kidney disorders like CKD and AKI have been the subject of numerous scientific studies, Continue Reading. The post Marijuana and Kidney Disease: A Scientific Overview appeared first on Greencamp.
Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Project CBD
OCTOBER 31, 2019
The use of cannabis as medicine for animals has been getting a lot attention in the medical, scientific, and pet owning communities. One of the potential uses showing the most promise is in the treatment of seizures. Does it work as well for pets as it does for people?
Leafly
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Can cannabis topicals provide relief for headaches? Here's what we know—and what we don't—about topical treatment of headaches. The post The science on cannabis topicals for headaches appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
OCTOBER 30, 2019
In what is being called the most comprehensive review around marijuana and mental health, researchers say the evidence isn’t there. Continue reading There’s ‘Insufficient Evidence’ That Marijuana Alleviates Mental Disorders at The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Under Prop. 64 it actually cost money to give away medicine to patients in need. But how much can growers afford to give? The post Gifting cannabis to the terminally ill becomes tax-exempt in California appeared first on Leafly.
WeedAdvisor
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Germany is considering joining the list of industrialized nations who plan to legalize recreational marijuana in the near – albeit unspecified – future. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s governing party, the Christian Democratic Union, opened up to the idea of legalization in what German broadcaster Deutsche Welle calls “…a historic policy turn for the conservative party.”.
NORML
OCTOBER 29, 2019
The United States Department of Agriculture has issued interim rules governing the commercial cultivation of hemp. The rules are still subject to a mandatory 60-day public comment period following their publication in the Federal Register. States the agency, “If a State or Indian Tribes wants to have primary regulatory authority over the production of hemp in that State or territory of that Indian Tribe they may submit, for the approval of the Secretary, a plan concerning the monitoring an
LIWTS
OCTOBER 27, 2019
Every cannabis connoisseur has their favourite region of origin. For some, nowhere has done bigger or more important things for cannabis culture than the United States. Indeed, it’s hard to dispute the fact that some of the most incredible cannabis the world has ever seen was born in the USA. But which are the best [ ] The post The Top 10 All-American Cannabis Strains appeared first on Legalize it.
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
A new parliamentary intergroup was announced in Italy on October 24, 2019. In just a few hours, the group gathered more than 50 members. Its primary objective is to set a schedule for the discussion of the 2016 citizens’ initiative for cannabis legalization. This initiative was supported by 60,000 signatures, and now a parliamentary debate is set to launch on the subject.
Canna Law Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released its interim hemp rules. This is a major step in the full implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill. These rules are not final but they will be effective as soon as they are published in the Federal Register. Stakeholders will have 60 days to submit comments on the interim hemp rules.
NORML
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
State regulators have begun accepting applications from those wishing to open licensed retail cannabis facilities. Fifty-six percent of voters last November approved Proposition 1 — a statewide ballot initiative legalizing the adult use, cultivation, and retail marketing of marijuana. Representatives with the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency have spent the past months finalizing rules governing the licensing process for would-be retailers.
Leafly
OCTOBER 31, 2019
The city of 4 million has no target dates for more licensed, operational stores in the next two years. The post Here’s why there are so few legal cannabis stores in Los Angeles appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
CBD cigarettes are as fresh as they sound. Rather than use nicotine and other tobacco products, CBD cigars are made of pure hemp and a slight addition of THC. For cigarette smoker trying to quit, smoking cessation can be a real devil to kick out of the system. The good news is that CBD cigarettes can come equally handy to ease the urge for tobacco. The withdrawal effects of typical smoking are not easy to handle, as it may seem on paper.
Canna Law Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released its interim final rule for the production of hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. Although these rules are not final, they will go into effect once published in the Federal Register, at which point a 60-day public comment period will begin. Upon the publication of the rules, our firm provided a broad overview of the provisions found in the rules.
NORML
OCTOBER 30, 2019
To honor both those who have bravely served and those who still suffer due to federal cannabis laws, Nevada NORML will be hosting a unique event on Veteran’s Day. The virtual lobby day, a lobbying event done entirely through electronic means, will raise awareness of the many federal pieces of legislation that could benefit veterans such as Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz and California Congresswoman Barbara Lee-sponsored The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act , which would allow vetera
Leafly
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Direct CBD Online delivers CBD products directly to consumers' doors. With a wide range of exclusive brands, it's an easy way to shop CBD for the whole household. The post How Direct CBD Online encourages CBD discovery and savings appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 30, 2019
CBD is short for cannabidiol, one of the primary chemical compounds found in cannabis plants. It can be sourced from hemp or marijuana plants, but is generally sourced from hemp strains with high CBD and low THC content. Unlike THC, CBD does not make the user feel ‘high’ and in general is thought to provide the same, or similar health benefits that one would experience from using other forms of cannabis, such as medical marijuana, for instance. .
Medicinal Genomics
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Culture-based methods, such as plating, are considered by some to be the “gold standard” of microbial safety testing. After all, the method is used extensively in the food industry and is validated on a myriad of different matrices. . However, cannabis is NOT one of those matrices ! To date, there are no published manuscripts to support using culture-based plating methods on cannabis.
Greencamp
OCTOBER 26, 2019
Addiction isn’t something that’s easily defined and understood. That’s why, from the get to, we have to put to rest. Continue Reading. The post Weed Addiction – Is It a Real Thing? appeared first on Greencamp.
MMJ Recs
OCTOBER 30, 2019
What is the fastest-growing medical marijuana state in the US? Only a few years ago, a lot of people thought that Oklahoma would never even get as far as legalizing medical marijuana. But it may surprise you to learn that Oklahoma is the nation’s fastest-growing MMJ state. In the space of fewer than eighteen months, MMJ has been fully legalized in the Sooner State, and the remarkable medical marijuana boom in Oklahoma has amazed industry insiders.
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Portland, OR — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has published the latest episode of its occasional podcast, “In the Weeds – The Ultimate OLCC Potcast.” Episode Four of “In the Weeds” focuses on the THC vaping respiratory illness crisis and Oregon’s ban on flavored THC vaping products. “In the Weeds” launched in April 2019 using the podcast format to provide more digestible details and nugget-sized information about the regulations and rules governing Oregon’s regulated marijuana indus
Canna Law Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2019
I recently attended two events in Utah headlined by the United Natural Products Alliance (“UNPA”) where its President, Loren Israelsen , discussed the voluminous public comments received by the FDA in response its latest round of questions regarding how over-the-counter cannabis extracts like CBD should be regulated. Israelsen provided numerous takeaways for UNPA members and their in-house attorneys regarding CBD and cannabis-derived products, and many cannabis businesses can also benefit from t
The Blunt Truth
OCTOBER 31, 2019
The National Safety Council released a policy statement endorsing employer zero-tolerance policies for cannabis use for employees who work in safety-sensitive positions, explaining that no level of cannabis is safe. Unlike a test for Blood Alcohol Content, testing results for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) metabolites (the psychoactive components of cannabis) do not directly demonstrate employee impairment.
Leafly
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Cannabis events for November 2019, happening across Canada. The post Cannabis events in Canada for November 2019 appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Robots Are Hotter Than Weed for New Fund Pivoting Between Themes says Bloomberg piece 1 November. Can’t decide whether to invest in cannabis companies, artificial intelligence or both? A new exchange-traded fund wants to help. The Global X Thematic Growth ETF , which trades as GXTG, is giving investors exposure to a multitude of themes using about 17 funds run by its parent company.
Canna Law Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Seems like not a month goes by in California where the Assembly isn’t trying to pass a slew of cannabis bills to help regulate the state’s industry under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). And October was no different. As of October 13, 2019, California has some new cannabis laws on the books (thanks to the Governor).
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