Leafly
JULY 10, 2019
While lawmakers seemed to agree on the need to end cannabis prohibition, Wednesday’s hearing highlighted tensions between competing visions of what reform should look like. The post Congressional Committee Discusses How to Legalize Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
WeedAdvisor
JULY 11, 2019
Just a few short years ago, CBD – the non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in hemp and marijuana to different degrees – was rather obscure. But as time wore on, word quickly spread about this allegedly miraculous health product. In some ways, the public was not entirely wrong. CBD proved to be life-changing for epilepsy patients, with some preliminary studies indicating that it could help with several other issues, like inflammation.
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Project CBD
JULY 11, 2019
The huge popularity of cannabidiol ( CBD ), a non-intoxicating component of cannabis , has helped to destigmatize the plant and restore its reputation as an important medicinal herb.
NORML
JULY 10, 2019
Members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security heard expert testimony today challenging the federal government’s failed policy of cannabis prohibition. The hearing, entitled “Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform,” debated the merits of various alternative policy options – including abolishing cannabis’ longstanding Schedule I criminal status under federal law.
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
JULY 12, 2019
The media has been known to misreport on cannabis information. Here's another example, with Forbes' latest article on a CBD study. The post That Alarming CBD Liver Damage Study Is Bunk—And the Media Should Know Better appeared first on Leafly.
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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
JULY 12, 2019
The New Mexico Department of Health on Friday heard public testimony from medical cannabis patients, patient advocates and cannabis producers about proposed changes to the Medical Cannabis Program. More than 30 people shared their thoughts about a new proposed plant limit, increased producer fees and extending the life of patients’ medical cannabis cards.
NORML
JULY 8, 2019
The enactment of laws regulating the use of cannabis by adults is associated with short-term declines in self-reported marijuana use by young people, according to findings published today in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. A team of researchers from Montana State University, the University of Oregon, the University of Colorado, and San Diego State University assessed teen marijuana use rates, as reported by the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, in states that had legalized either the medical or the recre
Leafly
JULY 10, 2019
While lawmakers seemed to agree on the need to end cannabis prohibition, Wednesday’s hearing highlighted tensions between competing visions of what reform should look like. The post Congressional Committee Discusses How to Legalize Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
Puff Puff Post
JULY 8, 2019
Study Offers Insight Into Adult Athletes’ Relationship to Cannabis and its Potential for Pain Management. BOULDER, Colo. – July 8, 2019 /Canna Newswire/ – The Colorado-based Canna Research Group developed The Athlete Pain, Exercise, and Cannabis Experience (PEACE) Survey study for active adults to look beyond the stigma of cannabis use in athletes.
Leaf Science
JULY 12, 2019
Although medical marijuana is becoming legal in many parts of the world, its use as a medicine dates back thousands of years. As legalization continues to be passed worldwide we hope (and will continue to educate) to see cannabis federally legal in the US and in most countries by 2022. As the debate over legalizing marijuana heats up, many continue to dispute the value of marijuana as a treatment for various ailments.
NORML
JULY 12, 2019
Pennsylvania health officials have expanded the pool of patients eligible to receive medical cannabis access. The State Health Department Secretary publicly announced on Thursday that patients diagnosed with anxiety disorders and/or Tourette’s syndrome will be eligible to receive recommendations to legally access medical cannabis products. The new rules take effect on July 20.
Leafly
JULY 9, 2019
Who invented the dab? All too often in the world of cannabis, such monumental achievements end up lost to history. But in this case, we actually have an unlikely government document to work off. The post How Psychedelic Surf Smugglers Invented Dabs (With Help From the CIA?) appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
JULY 11, 2019
In the past few weeks, many opinions on the sale, marketing and transportation of hemp and hemp-derived CBD-infused (“Hemp-CBD”) products have been released by federal agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), the U.S. Postal Service (“USPS”), and the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”).
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
JULY 10, 2019
If you’re anything like me, you’ve tried cannabis edibles bought at the dispensary and found them to be fantastic. Of course, now you want to make your own, because cooking is your passion, or maybe just a great outlet for your creative juices. Making your own edibles with marijuana is easy enough. All you need to do to get started is make the cannabutter and then follow any recipe, substituting the cannabutter, in part or all, for regular butter.
Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog
JULY 10, 2019
By: Matthew Ginder , Senior Counsel. A Florida Appellate Court issued a ruling yesterday finding that current medical marijuana laws creating a limited, vertically-integrated licensing structure are inconsistent with the State’s Constitution. The ruling creates uncertainty regarding the sustainability of Florida’s current licensing structure governing its medical marijuana program.
Leafly
JULY 8, 2019
New research discovers an 8% decrease in youth cannabis use in states that legalize for adult use. The post Youth Cannabis Use Drops 8% in Legal States, Study Finds appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
JULY 8, 2019
California is on the brink of legalizing hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) in many products—well, sort of. The law at issue is Assembly Bill 228 (“AB-228”), and I’ve been writing about it since it was introduced in January 2019 (for my posts on it, see here , here , and here ). As of today, it’s made its way through the California Assembly and most of the way through the California Senate with very little resistance.
Cannabis Life Network
JULY 12, 2019
Did you know that two pesticide companies collectively own 12 out of the now 28 pesticides approved by the Canadian government, at the time of writing? Making matters even worse is that the two companies, AEF Global (Levis, QC) and Bioworks Inc. (Victor, NY), are partners in international business and distribution. But that’s not all. […].
The Blunt Truth
JULY 11, 2019
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. First of all, are you headed to CannaVest West this month? Catch Seyfarth’s Stan Jutkowitz on the July 23rd panel discussing “Cannabis Real Estate: What You Should Know Before Buying, Selling or Leasing Property for Cannabis and Hemp Use.”.
Leafly
JULY 9, 2019
California's fastest-growing cannabis company turns 50 acres of farmland into sauce as affordable as it is tasty. The post How Raw Garden Is Reshaping the World of Cannabis Extracts appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
JULY 12, 2019
Last month, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California indicted a San Diego cannabis manufacturer for dumping hazardous waste in violation of federal law. The defendants are alleged to have arranged for an unlicensed garbage hauler to unlawfully dump at various locations twenty-eight 55-gallon barrels of waste ethanol used in volatile extraction of cannabis oils, a process that is permitted under state and local law with proper licenses and permits.
Marijuana Seeds NL
JULY 8, 2019
Anyone that knows how to harvest marijuana knows there’s a lot of trimming involved. Finding the right trimming scissors for the job is important. If you don’t get the right kind, not only will they be uncomfortable to use, but you could also damage your bud. Continue reading → The post Best Bud Trimming Scissors for Marijuana appeared first on MSNL Blog.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 12, 2019
This report (abstract below) asks if Epidiolex is as efficient a drug as the manufacturer believes it to be. By: James Holley, Molecular Biologist, Scientific Officer, Mike Robinson, Co-founder, Research Institute, and Dr. David Ostrow, M.D., Research Director. International Cannabinoid Cancer Research Institute (Draft 5). With review by: (Pending) (This is not the Final Draft).
Leafly
JULY 11, 2019
A new law will let patients purchase from any dispensary in the state—but not until 2020. The post Montana Preps for Big Change in Cannabis Rules appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
JULY 7, 2019
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.
WeedAdvisor
JULY 10, 2019
On July 9 th , Hawaii joined the ranks of U.S. states – now 26 in total – to pass this type of marijuana reform, according to The Hill. The law, which takes effect in January, 2020, is a step forward for law enforcement and the system as a whole. Under current rules, up to an ounce of marijuana can lead to 30 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. This new approach substantially diminishes the penalty, but with certain conditions.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 12, 2019
The Marijuana Control Board voted 2-2 on the application request from The Fairbanks Cut, the Anchorage Daily News reported. Approval requires a majority decision. Full report. Alaska regulators quash first application for on-site marijuana consumption.
Leafly
JULY 11, 2019
A new law will let patients purchase from any dispensary in the state—but not until 2020. The post Montana Preps for Big Change in Cannabis Rules appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
JULY 10, 2019
The 2019 Oregon legislative session formally concluded on June 30 and it was a doozy. With respect to cannabis, however, the session was significantly less eventful than any conference since 2015 (and that is mostly a good thing). If you’d like to track how we got here, we previewed the 2019 session here and we gave a mid-session update here. If you’re just here for the final tally, it’s enough to report that we didn’t get any legislation on hemp, social consumption, off-work use, or grow taxati
Cannabis Life Network
JULY 6, 2019
TORONTO, July 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following last Friday’s report in Postmedia’s “The Growth Op”, ZoomerMedia Limited (“ZoomerMedia”) confirmed the second stage in its recent deal with Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy”). The first stage involved the licensing of the “CARP Recommended” and “Zoomer Recommended” seals. This affinity partnership agreement allows Canopy the exclusive right […].
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