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The Governor has proposed an amendment in the nature of a substitute to SB 591 which would create two new misdemeanors for personal marijuana possession. . The post Virginia: Gov. Youngkin Moves to Re-criminalize Personal Possession of Marijuana appeared first on NORML.
Meet the 13 medical cannabis dispensaries approved to start selling to all New Jersey adults April 21. The post The first New Jersey recreational dispensaries will open April 21 appeared first on Leafly.
For people with ADHD, cannabis has long been a source of relief and support. Despite the prevalence of ADHD diagnosis over the past 20 years, it is still a relatively poorly understood neurological disorder, and cannabis use was not looked on favorably. But recently, scientists have begun to explore cannabis as a form of medication, rather than comorbidity.
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.
Includes eliminating the requirement that patients register with the Board of Pharmacy after receiving their written certification from a registered practitioner. The post Virginia: Governor Youngkin Signs Legislation to Improve Medical Cannabis Program appeared first on NORML.
Rap’s cash king is doing for Caliva what he’s already done for alcohol brands and sports leagues–all in the name of social equity—this time in the name of the Drug War’s survivors. The post 10 reasons JAY-Z shouted out ‘the Caliva brothers’ on new song appeared first on Leafly.
Rap’s cash king is doing for Caliva what he’s already done for alcohol brands and sports leagues–all in the name of social equity—this time in the name of the Drug War’s survivors. The post 10 reasons JAY-Z shouted out ‘the Caliva brothers’ on new song appeared first on Leafly.
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Dab pens cross the inhalation method of dab rigs with the convenience and portability of a vape pen. These pens work well for people who like cannabis extracts (“concentrates”), but don’t necessarily want to own or use a dab rig. Also called a wax pen, these pieces allow you to enjoy concentrates, anytime, anywhere. What is a dab pen? A dab pen is a small, self-contained conduction unit that turns concentrate into vapor or smoke – no nail or blowtorch needed.
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Will Elon Musk make Twitter great again? As in, a fully-functional town square where people are free to speak their minds? Eccentric tech mogul Elon Musk acquired 9.2% of the company’s shares last week. He is also going to be sitting on the company’s board of directors. He’s already tweeted about having “high-minded ideas” for […].
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Benzinga reports. New York State lawmakers finally wrapped up the state’s $220 billion budget and it looks like cannabis companies have reason to be pleased, maybe even celebrate. As it stands, cannabis companies not only have no access to the country’s banking system they are also not permitted to claim certain federal tax deductions like the rest of us.
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The CannaBusiness Advisory Spotlight Series features expert perspectives from Burns & Levinson clients and contacts who are blazing new trails in the cannabis market. This week we spotlight Cathy Corby Iannuzzelli, Co-Founder, President and Chief Payments Officer of KindTap. From your corner of the cannabis industry, what’s the single greatest challenge right now?
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