Cannabiz MD
MARCH 14, 2023
In any industry, third-party or independent lab testing provides validation for the manufacturer’s safety and label claims on any product intended for consumption. The cannabis industry is no different. Cannabis products can be divided into two main categories: inhalable and non-inhalable cannabis products.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 13, 2023
The Safe Banking Act , also known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), is sorely needed legislation to address the critical issue of financial services being denied to marijuana businesses that operate in the state-legalized industries. We’ve written extensively about the SAFE Banking Act over the past several years. See here , here , here , just to name a few.
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Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 14, 2023
What is the relationship between Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) – the largest U.S. bank failure since 2008 – and the cannabis industry? Fortunately, SVB doesn’t (or didn’t?) have any cannabis companies as significant clients. Despite the venture capital investors have pumped into the industry, U.S. cannabis banking remains elusive. That said, the cannabis industry will feel SVB’s collapse.
Medical Marijuana Program Connection
MARCH 15, 2023
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Temescal Wellness, the life cannabis company, has designated April 20 (4/20) as a paid holiday for team members.
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.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 14, 2023
Prague Morning reports on a subject close to our heart…We wonder what the Czech authorities think about overseas publications? In a huge blow to legalization efforts, the Court of Appeal ruled that publishing a magazine about cannabis can be deemed illegal because of the so-called “spreading of toxicomania”.
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NORML
MARCH 16, 2023
The measure awaits approval by the House The post Kentucky: Senate Approves Medical Cannabis Bill appeared first on NORML.
Leafly
MARCH 17, 2023
With new Zkittlez, Blue Face, Raw Garden gummies and more. The post Best St. Patrick’s Day weekend cannabis strains and edibles 2023 appeared first on Leafly.
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 14, 2023
This spring, Terrabis is set to open its newest retail location in Grayville, Illinois. The new dispensary will be located near I-64 at Exit 130 on Koehler Road. Full-building remodeling has begun and will include new exterior finishes, an expansive and welcoming lobby, multiple checkout stations, and prospective plans for an on-site consumption lounge in the future.
Project CBD
MARCH 15, 2023
I was fortunate to cross paths with Raphael Mechoulam, “the father of cannabis research,” at several science conferences over the years. The most memorable occasion was the 22nd annual meeting of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) in Freiburg, Germany, in July 2012. Mechoulam delivered a plenary speech at the symposium, addressing the future of cannabinoid research and key areas of study that should be pursued.
NORML
MARCH 17, 2023
“For millions of patients, cannabis is a legitimate therapeutic option. More and more, lawmakers, regulators, and the courts are recognizing this fact and evolving their opinions and policies accordingly.” The post Pennsylvania: Appellate Court Rules That Medical Cannabis Costs Should Be Reimbursed by Workers’ Compensation Insurance Plans appeared first on NORML.
Leafly
MARCH 15, 2023
Justin and Pat go over the basics of what you need to get started on growing your own weed: the laws, how to pick a spot, when and how long it takes, and the differences between growing indoor and outdoor. The post Let It Grow #1: Where can I grow weed? appeared first on Leafly.
United Patients Group
MARCH 16, 2023
Introduction With the growing acceptance that cannabis is a safe and effective medicine, many people are interested in trying it—including their pets. However, when it comes to pets and marijuana, this has not been studied extensively here in the U.S. It has been used for years in other countries such as India, France, Italy, Scotland and U.K. to name a few.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 15, 2023
Here at CLR we really have very little time for these offices at the UN. In nigh on 8 years of daily reporting on the regulation of cannabis markets we have yet to see a statement from the Narcotics board on moving forward practically.
NORML
MARCH 14, 2023
“An increasing number of Americans are choosing cannabis as a therapeutic option, and in many cases, they are substituting it in lieu of other potentially less effective and more harmful substances." The post Analysis: Percentage of Americans Acknowledging Medical Cannabis Use Has Doubled Since 2013 appeared first on NORML.
Leafly
MARCH 15, 2023
Some of the best ways to smoke weed are by bong, joint, or vape. However, the best way will depend on your personal preference. Find the best method for you. The post 9 best ways to smoke weed appeared first on Leafly.
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 14, 2023
As noted in my Strawberry Terp Stix review , I believe this will be the year of the infused preroll. As the category expands, Terp Stix is ensuring it has a place on dispensary menus by offering prerolls in a wide range of flavors. So I thought I’d try another flavor and review the Pineapple Terp Stix. Picked up from Mission South Chicago , this Pineapple Terp Stix tested at 18.25% THC-9, 16.50% THCa, 0.17% CBN, 0.35% CBG, 0.87% CBGa, 0.31% CBCa, 0.11% CBD, and 36.73% total cannabinoids.
United Patients Group
MARCH 12, 2023
Introduction The body is a delicate balance of chemicals and hormones. It’s more than just your heart beating and your lungs breathing. The human body has an internal clock, called the circadian rhythm, which regulates all of our daily processes. When we change our schedules — especially in drastic ways like daylight savings time — we can disrupt this natural rhythm.
NORML
MARCH 17, 2023
Since 2020, more than 100,000 truck drivers have tested positive for past cannabis exposure. Of this total, only about 25 percent sought to return to work — resulting in mass driver shortages. The post NORML Op-Ed: Antiquated Marijuana Policies Are Exacerbating Supply Chain Issues appeared first on NORML.
Veriheal
MARCH 17, 2023
Who would have thought that cannabis cultivation could be Alaska’s biggest earner? Over the course of the next eight years, marijuana cultivation is set to soar to new heights. Based on the latest employment trend report issued by Alaska’s labor department, marijuana cultivation will experience the most tremendous growth. The Alaska Department of Labor foresees marijuana cultivation steering all of the state’s industries regarding job growth between now and 2030.
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 17, 2023
Though I took a break after publishing my last News Joint Grow Journal , I didn’t stop growing. Instead, I filled up my tent with four different Work Sativa strains. I am a couple weeks from harvest, but I thought I would update my latest grow with a couple journal entries. For my Work Sativa grow, I planted four feminized seeds of four different sativa-leaning strains that hopefully will deliver energy, creativity, motivation, and focus.
United Patients Group
MARCH 15, 2023
Introduction The medical marijuana industry has been growing rapidly in the United States, and for good reason. Cannabis is a natural treatment for pain and other symptoms of withdrawal, and has been shown to help manage the side effects of drugs and even has be used as a substitute for prescription medications. The following are some examples of how cannabis can help patients taper off other drugs: Cannabis is a natural treatment for pain and other symptoms of withdrawal.
NORML
MARCH 15, 2023
The Act provides for the automatic review and expungement of any convictions or citations specific to marijuana-related offenses that have subsequently been decriminalized or legalized in the District of Columbia. It requires all cannabis-specific expungements to be processed by the courts by January 1, 2025. The post District of Columbia: Marijuana Expungement Bill Enacted Into Law appeared first on NORML.
Leafly
MARCH 14, 2023
Cash or card? Can I roll up out front? Are they collecting my data? Here are Leafly's FAQs for NYC's first-time legal weed shoppers. The post NYC cannabis etiquette: How to behave in an NYC dispensary without feeling weird appeared first on Leafly.
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 16, 2023
As mentioned, a few Illinois cultivators always grab my attention when they drop new genetics. Revolution Cannabis is one of them, so when I spotted Rev’s newest offering, Hood Candyz, I picked up a sample from Enlightened Mt. Prospect. Hood Candyz is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz and Why U Gelly? This batch of flower tested at 0.78% THC, 23.62% THCa, and 24.76% total cannabinoids.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 17, 2023
Sannabis, Colombia’s most recognized cannabis brand, has developed a line of registered cannabis terpene, and homeopathic products, to mass market to Colombia’s 52 million citizens, and international markets. Lafayette, Indiana-USA and Cali-Colombia, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ultimate Sports, Inc. (OTC: USPS) (the ‘Company’), a Men’s Health services provider in the U.S., announces a definitive agreement to acquire Sannabis S.A.S.
NORML
MARCH 15, 2023
Highlights in: AL, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MO, NH, NV, NM, ND & TX. The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/15/2023 appeared first on NORML.
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 13, 2023
Texas is one step closer to decriminalizing cannabis. House Bill 218, which received unanimous support, was approved in a 9-0 vote last week. Texas’ decriminalization bill removes arrest and jail time for low-level possession of cannabis. It will also allow for the eventual expungement of records. This isn’t the first time Texas has attempted to decriminalize cannabis.
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 14, 2023
Two Illinois House bills offer drastically different targets for cannabis funds. HB1189 offers the excess money from the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Fund to medical patients, and SB1969 would increase the percentage of money from the Cannabis Regulation Fund and redirect that money to a fund under the control of the Sheriff. HB1189 , sponsored by Rep.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 17, 2023
Police are looking into a Pomona business building where $1.3 million worth of marijuana products were found. On March 9, Pomona police officers were called to a business at 761 Corporate Center Drive for an investigation into embezzlement. When they got there, they found a casino that wasn’t supposed to be there.
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
MARCH 14, 2023
On March 7, 2023, a federal court in Pennsylvania issued a ruling denying a cannabis company’s motion to dismiss claims based on the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (the “FLSA”). The opinion in DeMarco et al. v. FarmaceuticalRC, LLC et al., W.D. Pa. Case No. 2022cv-1164, covers familiar ground in the realm of FLSA misclassification cases, and explains why the plaintiffs—who work as drivers ferrying defendants’ cannabis products along their supply chain—sufficiently pled their claims.
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