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Virginia: Gov. Youngkin Moves to Re-criminalize Personal Possession of Marijuana

NORML

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.

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The first New Jersey recreational dispensaries will open April 21

Leafly

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.

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Move It! Exercise & the endocannabinoid system

Project CBD

Physical exercise triggers the runner’s high and improves metabolic health by activating the endocannabinoid system.

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Best strains and terpenes for ADHD

The Cannigma

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.

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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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Virginia: Governor Youngkin Signs Legislation to Improve Medical Cannabis Program

NORML

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.

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Pennsylvania Says Yes to Banking for Cannabis Businesses

Veriheal

Banking has been a hurdle for cannabis businesses since the birth of the industry. Despite the fact that these businesses are state-legal, financial institutions have historically hesitated to work with them due to cannabis’ federally illegal status. While the federal SAFE Banking Act —which seeks to provide banking protections for cannabis businesses—continues to hit road bump after road bump in the U.S.

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How to use a dab pen

The Cannigma

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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Illinois: Bill Eliminates Marijuana Drug Testing Requirement for Those Seeking to Have Their Criminal Records Expunged

NORML

NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano called the legislation "a common sense fix. Those seeking to expunge their records should not be penalized simply because they have recently engaged in behavior that is now perfectly legal under state law.". The post Illinois: Bill Eliminates Marijuana Drug Testing Requirement for Those Seeking to Have Their Criminal Records Expunged appeared first on NORML.

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New York approves its first rec cultivation licenses

Leafly

This week, New York took a huge step towards launching its recreational marijuana program. On Thursday, April 14, the state’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) voted to award conditional cannabis cultivation licenses to 52 existing hemp farms within New York. The licenses will enable these local businesses to take advantage of the 2022 growing season, and […].

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Ultimate 4/20 Trivia

CannaMD

Have you ever wondered how April 20th became a day for marijuana appreciation all over the world? As it turns out, no one knows for sure how it grew into the international phenomenon that it is today. But the writers over at the Huffington Post were able to trace it back to a group of […].

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What does 710-friendly mean?

The Cannigma

Outside of cannabis culture, 420 is the stoner holiday. But do you know about 710? If you’re new to the cannabis space, all of these numbers can be hard to keep track of. What does 710-friendly mean? Where did it come from? 710-friendly refers to hash oil , but it also refers more broadly to any form of cannabis concentrate, including: Wax Shatter Crumble Budder Live resin.

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State Policy Weekly Update 4/15/2022

NORML

This week’s update highlights important advancements of legislation in Maryland, New Hampshire, and Delaware, and additional important movements in Pennsylvania, Maine, Illinois and other states. The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/15/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Discreetly Dank: “Cannabis is my medicine, so why am I still so ashamed?”

Leafly

In our first Discreetly Dank, an amazing author details their journey with medical cannabis use and shame. The post Discreetly Dank: “Cannabis is my medicine, so why am I still so ashamed?” appeared first on Leafly.

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A Cannabis Cartel in Canada Inevitable?

Cannabis Life Network

Is a cannabis cartel in Canada inevitable? No one knows when the United States will legalize cannabis, but it feels imminent. Once this occurs, will Canada’s large licensed producers‘ lobby for domestic protection? Like Canada’s telecommunications industry? Canadians are “protected” from American competition. So we end up with a cartel: Bell, Rogers and Telus.

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Tennessee’s New Canna-Pub, Amazon’s Fight Against Unionization, & 4/20 Deals

Veriheal

Tennessee’s first cannabis-infused eatery is coming to Nashville, Amazon is fighting unionization with questionable claims, and companies are releasing some hot deals for this year’s 4/20. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Tennessee to Open First Legal Cannabis Restaurant. Get ready, Nashville! Residents of Music City will soon be able to grab a bite at Tennessee’s first legal cannabis restaurant. .

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Australia: Synthetic & Delta 9 Edibles Syndicate Uncovered In NSW Hunter Valley

Cannabis Law Report

Channel 7 Australia reports. Three people have been charged with multiple drug offences after police seized 15 kilograms of drug-laced lollipops in raids in the NSW Hunter region. NSW Police say two men and a woman were part of a criminal syndicate supplying illegal drugs on the dark web, which made more than $1.6 million in cryptocurrency. Police say the trio distributed drugs, including E-cigarettes containing synthetic cannabinoids, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and officers discover

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Leafly editor’s picks: The fire of Phoenix 420 ’22

Leafly

Happy 420, Phoenix weed smokers! Ya’ll have come so far in so little time: from a pretty tightly controlled medical marijuana state to a full-on legalization bastion beginning in 2021. Today, all adults 21+ have every type of cannabis modality—flower, extracts, edibles, even hot sauce. California’s finest ideas have rolled east. Major brands like Alien […].

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Will Elon Musk Make Twitter Great Again?

Cannabis Life Network

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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Celebrating Legal Recreational Cannabis Sales in New Mexico

Veriheal

New Mexico’s Recreational Adult-Use Cannabis Market Already Seeing Great Success. Recreational cannabis sales kicked off in New Mexico on April 1st with a blazing success. Cannabis dispensaries across the state of New Mexico welcomed recreational cannabis customers 21 years and older into their stores for the first time. Medical cannabis is legal in New Mexico, but April 1st marked the very first day stores were allowed to start making sales to the public for recreational cannabis.

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New York State’s $220B Budget

Cannabis Law Report

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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These men of God say weed is not ‘the Devil’s lettuce’

Leafly

A priest, a pastor, and a rabbi walk into a dispensary—no joke, those old stigmas about weed are going up in smoke. The post These men of God say weed is not ‘the Devil’s lettuce’ appeared first on Leafly.

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Is CBD or THC The Best Sleep Remedy?

Cannabis Life Network

It’s Sleep Awareness Month, and if you’ve been having trouble sleeping lately, you’re not alone. While the world enters its third year of a global pandemic (as well as other news), sleep has become a major health issue on a global scale. In the United States, insomnia is skyrocketing by 58% and an increase of impaired sleep and […]. The post Is CBD or THC The Best Sleep Remedy?

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The Cannabis Industry Is Riddled With Challenges That Leave Many Operators Unprofitable

Veriheal

American entrepreneurs are jumping on the cannabis bandwagon left and right as the American cannabis industry reaches new heights. But many are quickly realizing that this blossoming sector still has some major issues to address. According to the North Bay Business Journal (NBBJ) , a recent survey revealed that 37% of American cannabis operators are not profitable—a finding that contradicts the widespread belief that the industry is a jackpot for business owners.

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Spotlight Series: Cathy Corby Iannuzzelli, Co-Founder and President of KindTap

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

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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America’s coolest carts of 420 ’22

Leafly

People who love vaping weed—now ‘tis your season. Now through 4/20 and into summer, THC carts have never been cleaner, cheaper, stronger, more diverse, or more legal. More than a dozen states have adult-use sales going, and disposable THC vape cartridges are the second most popular category after flower. Battery-powered devices that heat but do […].

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How To Make The Best THC Infused Drinks for 4/20

Cannabis Life Network

If there is one holiday every weed-smoker reveres, it is 4/20. However, for some, smoking may not be an option due to lung conditions, living situations or legality. Thankfully, as any resourceful cannabis user knows, there are plenty of other ways to ingest weed, and one of the best (and arguably most delicious), is with […]. The post How To Make The Best THC Infused Drinks for 4/20 appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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California’s Local Governments Are Taking a Stand Against the Cannabis Tax ‘Crisis’

Veriheal

California’s cannabis industry is acknowledged as one of the most profitable in the United States, with the industry yielding $333 million in cannabis taxes during the second quarter of 2021. However, state lawmakers are moving at a snail’s pace to lower cannabis taxes. Cannabis industry taxation in California is starving companies of the opportunity to thrive, compete, and profit.

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DEA Seed Letter – Triumph or Trap?

Cannabis Law Report

Since the DEA’s Seed Letter became public I have fielded a number of calls from clients about selling cannabis seeds. Everyone wants to know if it is possible to sell cannabis seeds and other low-THC cannabis materials, such as cannabis clones, and stay out of legal trouble. The answer is, “It depends” Continue reading “DEA Seed Letter – Triumph or Trap?

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America’s best cannabis events of 420 2022

Leafly

Phish at The Garden, San Francisco Hippie Hill, and. Snoop in Nebraska? The post America’s best cannabis events of 420 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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7 Stoner Movies to Celebrate 4/20

Cannabis Life Network

For those spending 4/20 indoors, a stoner flick may be the perfect thing to pair with your weed. So if you’re still looking for the best 4/20 movies, get your snacks ready and celebrate 4/20 with our top 7 classic stoner movies across the decades. Guided by the legendary exploits of Cheech and Chong, pothead […]. The post 7 Stoner Movies to Celebrate 4/20 appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.