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New York’s Legal Take on Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

What is New York’s legal take on cannabis regulations? Every day the state gets closer to the legalization of cannabis. The state’s Cannabis Control Board has recently announced some new rules for soon-to-be cannabis retailers. New York’s Legal Take on Advertising New York’s legal take includes allowing TV ads, but they can’t target minors.

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Are High-THC Products a Problem?

CannaMD

With nine out of ten Americans now in favor of the nationwide legalization of medical marijuana, remnants of the anti-cannabis camp have increasingly shifted focus from prohibition to regulation. Specifically, this movement seeks to set caps on the THC content of both medicinal and recreational marijuana products. Vermont has passed legislation limiting THC levels in […].

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Louisiana: Series of Marijuana Law Reform Bills Advanced to Governor’s Desk

NORML

NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano praised lawmakers for advancing these measures to the Governor’s desk. “These are common sense reforms that will provide further protections and freedoms to patients and others and they ought to be enacted swiftly by Gov. John Bel Edwards,” he said. The post Louisiana: Series of Marijuana Law Reform Bills Advanced to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Use and Pro-Social Behavior

Project CBD

Scientists link cannabis consumption to greater empathy, agreeableness, and moral fairness.

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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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Indica vs. sativa: understanding the differences between weed types

Leafly

There is a lot of misinformation around sativa and indica weed strains. Check out Leafly's guide to learn about the difference between indica and sativa strains. The post Indica vs. sativa: understanding the differences between weed types appeared first on Leafly.

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Governors Sign Legislation Further Facilitating the Expungement of Past Cannabis Convictions

NORML

"Adults should no longer be stigmatized and disenfranchised because of convictions for marijuana-related activities that are no longer defined as crimes under the law.". The post Governors Sign Legislation Further Facilitating the Expungement of Past Cannabis Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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Medical Cannabis For TMJ? Here’s What The Science Says

The Fresh Toast

Medical Cannabis For TMJ? Here’s What The Science Says. Millions of people with TMJ struggle with the severe pain and discomfort brought on by this condition. The post Medical Cannabis For TMJ? Here’s What The Science Says appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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‘Light up,’ says NYC Mayor Adams, defying state’s desire to crack down on illegal weed

Leafly

With NY's recreational sales months away, Mayor Adams gives the OK for grey area gifting shops, trucks, and speakeasies to keep the green flowing. The post ‘Light up,’ says NYC Mayor Adams, defying state’s desire to crack down on illegal weed appeared first on Leafly.

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How to put a joint and save it for later

The Cannigma

The joint is an iconic cannabis delivery method, and one of the first things most people think of when they think of weed. Rolling and smoking a joint is one of the first tests for a new smoker. But when you inevitably roll a joint that’s too big for one sitting, what should you do? Don’t toss it away; you can smoke half the joint and save the rest for later!

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Delaware: Lawmakers Decline to Overturn Cannabis Legalization Veto

NORML

“I feel exasperated that lawmakers have failed to enact this common sense policy reform,” said Delaware NORML's Executive Director Laura Sharer. “While we the people are committed to ending prohibition in Delaware, it’s clear that our process and some of our lawmakers aren’t up to the task.”. The post Delaware: Lawmakers Decline to Overturn Cannabis Legalization Veto appeared first on NORML.

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As Suicide Rates Surge, Nebraska Gov. Says There’s No Evidence Cannabis Helps Veterans With PTSD

The Fresh Toast

As Suicide Rates Surge, Nebraska Gov. Says There’s No Evidence Cannabis Helps Veterans With PTSD. Staggering statistics show that on average, 17 veterans per day succumbed to suicide. The post As Suicide Rates Surge, Nebraska Gov. Says There’s No Evidence Cannabis Helps Veterans With PTSD appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Inflation’s so insane Snoop Dogg gave his blunt roller a raise

Leafly

In 2019, Snoop told Seth Rogen that his professional blunt roller makes up to $50,000 a year–but yesterday's price is not today's price. The post Inflation’s so insane Snoop Dogg gave his blunt roller a raise appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis and California Farmers’ Markets Could Soon Meet Up

Veriheal

Could you imagine going to your local farmers’ market to buy farm-fresh goods, including cannabis? You might not have to imagine this if you live in California thanks to Assembly Bill (AB) 2691. The sponsor of AB 2691, Assemblyman Jim Wood, said, “The focus of the legislation is to help legal cannabis farmers who grow less than one acre of cannabis get consumer recognition for their unique products as the state has done for its craft beer, artisan wine, and family farm industries.

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Oklahoma: Governor Signs Legislation Temporarily Halting Any Further Expansion of State’s Medical Cannabis Industry

NORML

"Rather than embracing Oklahoma's robust medical cannabis industry, politicians have instead sought to abruptly tap the breaks. This legislation is largely a solution in search of a problem and it is directly in conflict with the 'free market' principles so often espoused by those elected officials on the right side of the aisle.". The post Oklahoma: Governor Signs Legislation Temporarily Halting Any Further Expansion of State’s Medical Cannabis Industry appeared first on NORML.

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Thailand: 4,000 prisoners on cannabis abuse convictions to be freed after June 9th

Cannabis Law Report

As many as 4,000 prisoners, serving jail terms for offences related to cannabis or marijuana, will be released, starting on June 9th, when the announcement from the Ministry of Public Health, removing cannabis and hemp from the Category 5 drug list, becomes effective, according to the Department of Corrections. About 110 million baht seized from the offenders under the anti-money laundering law will also have to be returned to its owners after June 9th.

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Is the word ‘marijuana’ racist?

Leafly

A lawmaker alleged the term was 'pejorative and racist.' Is it really? I went in search of an answer. The post Is the word ‘marijuana’ racist? appeared first on Leafly.

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5 Fascinating Facts About the Cannabis Plant

Otherside Farms

The cannabis plant is a plant so iconic and so deeply ingrained into popular culture that there are over 1,200 different slang words for it. It’s been vilified, criminalized, tolerated, and then slowly de-criminalized again over the course of just a few generations. The cannabis plant has now been legalized for recreational use in 19 states across the US.

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Rick Steves: Let’s Make 2022 the Best Year for Marijuana Yet

NORML

I’d like to challenge you to help out with a donation to NORML, which I’ll match, dollar-to-dollar, up to $100,000. The post Rick Steves: Let’s Make 2022 the Best Year for Marijuana Yet appeared first on NORML.

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D.C. Secures Workers’ Cannabis Rights, Illinois Updates Discriminatory Cannabis Law, & a 5th Grader Brings Edibles to School

Veriheal

D.C. passed a bill that protects workers’ cannabis consumption rights, Illinois updated its discriminatory cannabis criminal justice law, and a 5th grader brought cannabis-infused gummies to school. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. D.C. Bill Aims to Secure Workers’ Cannabis Consumption Rights. Earlier this week, Washington, D.C.’s city council passed the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 (CEPAA).

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World’s best exotic cannabis decided at the Zalympix Championships June 11

Leafly

Who will be King Kong of Cookie Mountain? The post World’s best exotic cannabis decided at the Zalympix Championships June 11 appeared first on Leafly.

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Medical Cannabis & Sleep Disorders: What Do We Really Know?

The Fresh Toast

Medical Cannabis & Sleep Disorders: What Do We Really Know? Even though medical marijuana is often recommended to help treat sleep disorders, a new study confirms that more research is required. . The post Medical Cannabis & Sleep Disorders: What Do We Really Know? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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California: Multiple Reform Bills Continue to Advance

NORML

Several pieces of reform-friendly legislation have advanced out of their chambers of origin and are now awaiting hearings in their second chambers. The post California: Multiple Reform Bills Continue to Advance appeared first on NORML.

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Answer of the Day for Jun 5, 2022

TheAnswerPage

What is the half life of CBD? How does it compare to the half life of THC? The half life of CBD is 18-32 hours, which is similar to the half life of THC of 20-30 hours. Both CBD and THC are distributed to fatty tissues and highly perfused organs such as brain, heart, lung, and liver. Medical Marijuana, Recreational Cannabis, and Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.

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The Roll-up #245: Gummies that’ll make grandma blush

Leafly

Leafly's fearless Canadian editor Ashley Keenan joins us to discuss the newest innovation in child-repellent gummy shapes. Yes. They are what you think they are. The post The Roll-up #245: Gummies that’ll make grandma blush appeared first on Leafly.

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New York City Crossword

Cannabis Life Network

New York, New York, it’s a helluva town. You could go and visit without a set reason because there is so much to do and see. Between the landmarks, food, and culture, New York City is a happening place with a fascinating history. If you’ve never been, it’s time for a trip down the rabbit […]. The post New York City Crossword appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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State Policy Weekly Update 6/10/2022

NORML

This week's update highlights legislative developments in California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana, New York and North Carolina. . The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/10/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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4Front Ventures Appoints New General Counsel

Cannabis Law Report

Multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, 4Front has announced Christopher Wimmer as their new general counsel. Here’s a short bio. Christopher Wimmer served as in-house vice president of legal at Agrify Corporation, where he provided legal advice on all aspects of this publicly traded cannabis cultivation and extraction equipment company. Wimmer has 17 years of diverse experience as an attorney, and he has been in the cannabis industry for four years – two of which he has spent as in-ho

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10 fantastic Father’s Day weed gifts of 2022

Leafly

Step aside, Brookstone. Leafly has the weedy dad gadgets for '22. The post 10 fantastic Father’s Day weed gifts of 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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Thailand’s Easing Cannabis Laws

Cannabis Life Network

According to the deputy prime minister, Thailand’s easing cannabis laws will bolster the country’s agriculture and tourism sectors. Although not full legalization, Thailand’s easing cannabis laws is different from other nation-states. For example, the government has distributed 1 million cannabis plants among its population. Thailand is the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis.

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Answer of the Day for Jun 7, 2022

TheAnswerPage

What are some of the more common reasons dermatologists recommend cannabinoid-based medicines? According to the results of a survey of 145 dermatologists, 91 % of dermatologists were in support of medical cannabis use and 13.8 % have recommended it for a dermatologic condition. Atopic dermatitis (45 %) and psoriasis (40 %) were the most common conditions for which the medical cannabis was recommended.

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