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TSA (Sort of) Allows (Some) Hemp-CBD Products on Flights

Canna Law Blog

In the past few months, our team has been quoted in several magazines and online publications on the risks of traveling with CBD products. These media inquiries resulted from repeated arrests of travelers in possession of CBD oil at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (“DFW”). At the time of these arrests, the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”), an agency of the U.S.

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Cannabis Terpenes, Part 3: A Few of Our Favorite Terpenes

FloridaMarijuana.net

Cannabis has been a source of food, fuel, paper, and building materials, a textile fiber, and a folk medicine remedy for thousands of years. THC and CBD are two popular cannabinoids, and have been used medicinally for centuries. But now, science has proven that there’s far more to the cannabis plant than just those two beneficial compounds. Cannabis also has terpenes.

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Texas Lawmakers Approve MMJ Expansion. Will the Governor OK It?

Leafly

The long-limited Texas medical cannabis system is poised to finally open its doors to more patients. The post Texas Lawmakers Approve MMJ Expansion. Will the Governor OK It? appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois Legislature Passes the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act

NORML

With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. Springfield, IL : Just prior to the closing of the 2019 legislative session, both chambers of the Illinois statehouse passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (HB1438-SFA2) to legalize cannabis and regulate it’s production, manufacture, and distribution. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

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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Hemp-Derived CBD Now Allowed On Flights By TSA

MassRoots

TSA ( Transportation Security Administration ) now allows CBD (Cannabidiol) in airports and on flights. TSA clarifies that the CBD products must be hemp-derived “under the Agriculture Improvement Act 2018.” They recently updated a section of their website “What Can I Bring?” regarding medical marijuana shown below. Possession of cannabis and “certain cannabis infused products” are still prohibited, but the wording opens up the possibility of some cannabis infu

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Surprise! Illinois Becomes the 11th Cannabis Legalization State!

Leafly

Residents can carry 30 grams of cannabis; tourists, 15. Legal stores could yield $500 million in annual taxes. The post Surprise! Illinois Becomes the 11th Cannabis Legalization State! appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois Senate Passes the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act

NORML

Illinois poised to become the first state to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis. Springfield, IL : For more than 40 years, NORML has been committed to the mission of ending cannabis prohibition, and after decades of hard work by dedicated volunteers and activists from coast-to-coast that mission is one step closer to fruition following the passage of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (HB1438-SFA2) by the Illinois Senate.

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U.S. holds CBD hearing as fans, sellers await legal clarity

Cannabis Chronicles

SILVER SPRING, Md. — CBD products have surged in popularity despite confusion around their legal status. Now U.S. regulators are exploring ways to officially allow the hemp ingredient in food, drinks and dietary supplements. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration held a hearing Friday to collect information about cannabis compounds such as CBD, which is already available in candy, syrups, oils, drinks, skin patches and dog food.

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What's Next for Cannabis Banking?

MJ Business Attorneys

The California Legislature passed Senate Bill 51 last week, allowing California state-chartered banks and credit unions to provide banking services for the states’ cannabis businesses. This legislation covers 40.02 million California residents, but will it be a powerful enough move to help sway the Senate Banking Committee and Chairman Michael Crapo to move forward on the SAFE Banking Act?

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5 Takeaways From the FDA’s Hearing on CBD

Leafly

We listened to 100 stakeholders for ten hours on Friday. Here's what you need to know. The post 5 Takeaways From the FDA’s Hearing on CBD appeared first on Leafly.

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FDA Hearing On ‘Hemp-Derived CBD’ Today

NORML

Washington, DC : Today the US Food and Drug Administration is taking in-person public testimony with regard to the “manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale” of CBD-infused retail products. “The rapidly evolving hemp-derived CBD marketplace sadly includes a number of bad faith actors selling the equivalent of modern day snake-oil,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal. “With states rapidly legalizing the distribution of these products, c

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Cannabis Terpenes Part 2: Hundreds of Terpenes

FloridaMarijuana.net

As the cannabis plant, and medical marijuana, become more mainstream, science is proving what humans have known for centuries: cannabis is a means by which patients can seek and receive holistic wellness. The healing cannabis plant is complex and most notably known for the compounds THC and CBD. As researchers dive into the depths of the cannabinoid system it is becoming clear that cannabis terpenes are just as vital to a plant’s efficacy as are THC and CBD.

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CBD Essential Oil: The Therapeutic Benefit of Cannabis Along With Other Botanicals

Puff Puff Post

As CBD oil becomes more mainstream, people are experimenting with using it to augment other forms of natural therapy. One promising combination is with essential oils. Essential oils are plant extracts that have been used for thousands of years to treat all sorts of conditions. While CBD oil is derived from the cannabis plant, it works on different healing systems than essential oils.

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Opinion: Why Smoking Flower Will Always Be the Best Consumption Method

Leafly

Joint? Vape? Dab? Our own Dante Jordan discusses why smoking flower beats all other consumption methods. The post Opinion: Why Smoking Flower Will Always Be the Best Consumption Method appeared first on Leafly.

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Arizona: Supreme Court Rules That Concentrates Are Legal Under State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law

NORML

Manufacturing and possessing concentrated forms of cannabis are legally protected activities under the state’s medical cannabis access law, according to a unanimous decision issued today by the Arizona Supreme Court. The decision reverses a 2018 ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals. Writing for the Court, justices opined : “AMMA (the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act) defines ‘marijuana’ as ‘all parts of [the] plant.’ The word ‘all,’ one of the most

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Cannabis Track and Trace Is A Disaster Waiting to Happen—and Not for the Reasons You Might Think

Canna Law Blog

Most states’ regulated cannabis regimes require licensed cannabis companies to use seed-to-sale track-and-trace software. In California, the state has contracted the entire track-and-trace program to the METRC program. The METRC program isn’t yet fully implemented because many operators don’t yet have annual licenses. Our California cannabis attorneys frequently assist clients with track-and-trace compliance and preparation.

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The Best CBD Oils For Sleep and Why They Work

Puff Puff Post

CBD oil may soon be the first remedy people try when suffering from insomnia. It’s no secret that cannabis is a go-to aid for those who suffer from sleep issues. A study of 1000 average U.S. adults by Sleep Cycle revealed that 14% incorporated marijuana into their sleep routine. Now that CBD oil is becoming widely available, many sleep sufferers are flocking to the cannabinoid to save their sleep without getting high.

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Colorado Gov. Signs Bills Legalizing Delivery and Lounges

Leafly

Gov. Polis signs measure to legalize delivery and cannabis 'hospitality spaces.' No more need to smoke in the back alleys of Denver! The post Colorado Gov. Signs Bills Legalizing Delivery and Lounges appeared first on Leafly.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/31/19

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! This week, the US Food and Drug Administration is taking in-person public testimony with regard to the “manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale” of CBD-infused retail products. Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed multiple cannabis reform bills into law that regulate cannabis delivery services and social consumption spaces, and reduce criminal penalties for the possession of large

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5 Different Ways of Using CBD for Cancer Treatment

Otherside Farms

Cannabidiol, or CBD, has become quite a popular product on the market. In the past, there was a lot of controversies when you hear something related to cannabis. Mainly because of its infamous recreational use. Now, it has become an ideal product which can be found in the majority of pharmacies. CBD is a variety of cannabinoid. It can be found in marijuana and hemp.

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Cannabis Real Estate Leases: The Roots of Your Cannabis Business, Part 1

Canna Law Blog

These leases are different, you know. Whether you are a landlord, tenant, or subtenant in the cannabis industry, you need a first-rate cannabis lease. The structure of the leasing relationship and the terms of the lease are key components, both for getting funds out of the primary business and mitigating your risks, of which there can be many. If you are involved in more than one venture or have a complex organizational structure, any good attorney or accountant will advise you to put a separate

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Workplace Deaths Fell 34% After Medical Cannabis Legalization

Leafly

Younger workers might be getting less drunk on the job. The post Workplace Deaths Fell 34% After Medical Cannabis Legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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Your Brain On Weed: Concussions And Cannabis

The Fresh Toast

Your Brain On Weed: Concussions And Cannabis Both THC and CBD are neuroprotective antioxidants, which is a fancy way of saying they help reduce the effects brain damage whether due to trauma or things like strokes or other disease. The post Your Brain On Weed: Concussions And Cannabis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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BC Supreme Court rules against test case dispensary appeal

Cannabis Life Network

Dispensaries are ordered to pay bills of court costs and violation tickets. In a landmark test case decision the Supreme Court of B.C. rules that sections of the City’s Licence Bylaw and Zoning and Developing Bylaw were constitutional, and intra vires – within it’s powers and authority. The bylaws were found to not unduly restrict […].

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Cannabis Branding and Marketing: Risks of Using Fictional Characters

Canna Law Blog

Last week I attended the International Trademark Association’s Annual Meeting, where one of the somewhat obscure topics discussed is something I’ve actually seen crop up recently in practice. The question is at what point the use of a fictional character in branding or advertising constitutes either trademark or copyright infringement. And the answer is not always entirely clear.

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Why Some People Freak Out on Cannabis, and Others Don’t

Leafly

I tend to spiral out when I smoke. But most others don't. Why is that? The post Why Some People Freak Out on Cannabis, and Others Don’t appeared first on Leafly.

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Can You Get Addicted to Certain Drugs on the First Try?

Otherside Farms

Most people have heard using drugs like heroin or cocaine one time can lead to addiction. However, how true is this? While it’s possible for many people who try these drugs to become addicted to them, most people aren’t going to become addicted the first time they try a new drug. Instead, they’ll become addicted if they continue to take the drug over some time.

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Ozzy Osbourne Uses CBD For His Pain Relief

Cannabis Law Report

Sharon Osbourne, on a U.K. talk show, Loose Women, when asked by the hosts about her husband…… Sharon explained that Ozzy had met a severe motorbike accident few years ago, several metal rods had to be put in his body and the accident moved all the rods and the bones they were screwed into all splintered. She also said that Ozzy had some trouble with his neck as well, he went into surgery twice for it and is in recovery now.

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California Cannabis: L.A. Phase 3 Social Equity Window Opens Today

Canna Law Blog

The prelude to Phase 3 licensing in the City of L.A. is finally upon us. Today, L.A. will begin accepting applications for Phase 3 social equity applicants for retail and delivery in the City. Specifically, Phase 3 social equity applicants will have from today through July 29th to prove up their Tier 1 or Tier 2 status. And if they can do that, they’ll move on to be able to apply for actual licensure in Phase 3, which kicks off (or should kick off) in September of this year.

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Ben & Jerry’s ‘Can’t Wait’ to Make CBD-Infused Ice Cream

Leafly

“We are committed to bringing CBD-infused ice cream to your freezer,” the company said Thursday. But don't head for the freezer aisle just yet. The post Ben & Jerry’s ‘Can’t Wait’ to Make CBD-Infused Ice Cream appeared first on Leafly.

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