MassRoots

MARCH 25, 2019

Newly sworn-in Governor Ron DeSantis officially ended the statewide ban on smokable forms of medical cannabis in Florida, making good on the promise he made to patients. On Monday, March 18, 2019, Gov. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 182 “Medical Use of Marijuana” into law. In doing so, medical cannabis patients are finally legally permitted to smoke dried cannabis flower if their doctor recommends that specific method of administration.

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The Joint Blog

MARCH 27, 2019

According to a new study being published by the journal Brain Research , and epublished online by the National Institute of Health , cannabidiol (CBD) ” may be effective in the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy “ “Most diabetic patients describe moderate to severe pain symptoms whose pharmacological treatment is palliative and poorly effective”, states the study’s abstract. “Cannabidiol (CBD) has shown promising results in painful conditions.” Wi

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Leafly

MARCH 28, 2019

Despite the incredible need for donor organs, recipients and donors who are also cannabis consumers have traditionally been turned away, but new research and state legislatures are changing that. The post Can You Donate or Receive a Kidney If You Use Cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.

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The Fresh Toast

MARCH 28, 2019

Tom Brokaw Comes Out As Medical Marijuana User And Advocate Add Tom Brokaw to the growing number of public celebrities embracing medical marijuana. Long an American symbol of stalwart and at times fussy newsmen, Brokaw is in remission from multiple myeloma. The post Tom Brokaw Comes Out As Medical Marijuana User And Advocate appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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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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NORML

MARCH 26, 2019

Fellow Texans, Today, I attended a press conference held by the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) at the Texas State Capitol. They discussed “the myths vs. the facts as they pertain to marijuana sales, production, distribution, possession, usage along with its long-term effects as well as impact on quality of life for all citizens.” While there, I was able to livestream the press conference and ask the Chiefs three questions regarding medical marijuana. ( Watch here. ) After the

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Project CBD

MARCH 26, 2019

Tags: CBD CBG Cultivation Genetics Products Research

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MassRoots

MARCH 25, 2019

In a surprisingly progressive move, the Atlanta Police Department announced that potential recruits will no longer be rejected for admitting that they have used cannabis in the past. In fact, the question regarding cannabis consumption has been completely removed from the department’s applicant pre-screening questionnaire. Until recently, applicants were asked if they had consumed cannabis at any time in the last two years.

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2019

Big news out of Connecticut today, as a bill to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana has passed through a critical vote in the General Law Committee with a 10-8 majority. In addition to legalizing adult-use and establishing a regulated retail market, the bill also includes strong social justice language that incentivizes minority participation in the state’s marijuana market.

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Leafly

MARCH 25, 2019

The cannabis industry was built on the backs of people who look nothing like those who are on the front street of its success. It’s time for that to change. The post How Can Black People Get Rich Off Cannabis, Too? appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 27, 2019

Recently the United States Post Office (“USPS”) issued an advisory on “Acceptance Criteria for Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil and Products Containing CBD.” Those criteria are as follows: 1. A signed self certification statement, subject to the False Statements Act (18 U.S.C. § 1001). Statements must be printed on the mailer’s own letterhead, must be signed by the mailer, and must include the text “I certify that all information furnished in this letter and supporting d

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The Fresh Toast

MARCH 26, 2019

How Marijuana Could Help Patients Quit Their Anti-Anxiety Meds A new Canadian observational study demonstrated the potential effectiveness of using medical marijuana to treat anxiety, as almost half of the study’s participants were successfully able to quit using benzodiazepines. The post How Marijuana Could Help Patients Quit Their Anti-Anxiety Meds appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has passed The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 out of committee this week. It now awaits consideration by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019.

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Leafly

MARCH 25, 2019

For centuries, cannabis has inspired many women writers. Check out which of the classics were fueled by cannabis. The post 7 Women Writers From History You Didn’t Know Liked Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

We advise some of the largest companies in the U.S. on hemp-derived cannabidiol (hemp-CBD) products. Those companies are filled with lawyers, and the lawyers have many specializations. Most of them, however, have little or no familiarity with hemp-CBD, and that is why they reach out and hire us. In the preliminary emails and phone calls, a very common question those lawyers ask is this: “The FDA has stated that it is ‘not legal’ to introduce THC or CBD products into the marketplace.

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Medicinal Genomics

MARCH 27, 2019

Editor’s Note: This following blog is an excerpt from an article that appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of Terpenes & Testing Magazine. View the full article. . It’s no secret that the cannabis industry is currently facing an IP land grab for highly-prized cannabis genetics. In particular, the Biotech Institute’s patent on all cultivars carrying the genes for both CBDA and THCA production with a specific terpene profile has stirred up quite a bit of controversy amongst cultivators

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The Fresh Toast

MARCH 28, 2019

How Medical Marijuana Can Help Those With ADD And ADHD Focus From hyperactivity to impulses and inattentiveness, ADD and ADHD are most common in children but can persist in adult years. The post How Medical Marijuana Can Help Those With ADD And ADHD Focus appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Leafly

MARCH 28, 2019

Congress made progress on two of the most prominent cannabis reform bills this week, setting up key votes that could greenlight cannabis banking and OK state-level legalization. The post Enough Talk! Congress Takes Action on Key Cannabis Legislation appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 24, 2019

Hemp CBD cookies, anyone? Our California hemp lawyers have been getting pummeled with questions about the legality of industrial hemp derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) ever since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed in January (and especially since our recent hemp and Hemp CBD webinar ). One of the most frequent questions we receive is whether CBD is a lawful additive in foods.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 28, 2019

Well over half the states in our country have legalized marijuana use for medicinal or recreational purposes. Most of those have only legalized medical marijuana use, but 10 states have legalized it for recreational use, and more are expected to do so. There is overwhelming support for legalizing marijuana use throughout the country. Since marijuana use is legal in many places, most people think they will not face any consequences for using it.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 28, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. No news is big news this week, as New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to news coverage; see for example, here , here and here. It’s not just in New Jersey that setbacks to legalization happened this week.

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Leafly

MARCH 25, 2019

The ultimatum is an indication of the mounting frustration that medical cannabis still hasn't reached patients nearly four years after lawmakers OK'd the system. The post Louisiana Patients Demand Cannabis Be on Shelves by May 15 appeared first on Leafly.

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Sensi Seeds

MARCH 27, 2019

Dear Sensi Seeds blog readers, How are you? It’s been a while since we wrote to you. We think you’ve probably noticed. So we wanted to explain the lack of recent blog posts, and prepare you for what’s coming next. Simply put, there’s a lot going on at Sensi Seeds HQ at the moment! There’s a whole new project, Sensi Seeds Research , that’s like nothing we’ve have tried before (and we’re asking for your input on).

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Puff Puff Post

MARCH 28, 2019

LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. — The group of white-haired folks — some pushing walkers, others using canes — arrive right on time at the gates of Laguna Woods Village, an upscale retirement community in the picturesque hills that frame this Southern California suburb a few miles from Disneyland. There they board a bus for a quick trip to a building that, save for the green Red Cross-style sign in the window, resembles a trendy coffee bar.

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The Fresh Toast

MARCH 28, 2019

Why Is The White House Lying About Marijuana And Fentanyl? For the past few years, one of the greatest new-level propaganda schemes to come spewing from the mouths of local anti-marijuana squads is that fentanyl is being found in black market pot supplies. The post Why Is The White House Lying About Marijuana And Fentanyl? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Leafly

MARCH 26, 2019

America's largest shopping mall operator, Simon Property Group, will open dozens of CBD product kiosks in its malls. If they build them, will customers come? The post Can CBD Save the Shopping Mall? appeared first on Leafly.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

MARCH 29, 2019

A medical advisory panel on Friday said, for the third time, opioid use disorder should be a qualifying condition for medical cannabis—but this time the cabinet secretary tasked with final approval is expected to agree. The New Mexico Medical Cannabis Advisory Board voted unanimously to add opioid addiction to the list of 22 conditions already allowed.

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MassRoots

MARCH 25, 2019

Regulations were officially approved in Alaska to allow cannabis dispensaries to apply for on-site consumption permits. While some city ordinances in states like California, where cannabis is also legal, have allowed some in-store cannabis use, Alaska is the first state to establish a statewide licensing system to permit patrons to use the cannabis products they purchase before leaving the dispensary.

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The Fresh Toast

MARCH 25, 2019

A Beginners Guide To Reading Marijuana Labels People often rush to dispensaries with bright eyes and purchase a variety of items without properly understanding how to use them. The secret is in labeling comprehension. Here are a few tips. The post A Beginners Guide To Reading Marijuana Labels appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Leafly

MARCH 26, 2019

Experts say the cannabinoid’s future is dependent upon research, legal clarity, and sorting out hemp's place in agriculture. The post CBD in the Spotlight at SXSW, Despite Legal Gray Area appeared first on Leafly.

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Ellementa

MARCH 23, 2019

Mood swings, anxiety, depression – hormonal changes can wreak havoc on your mental and emotional state. Whether you’re experiencing PMS or in the throes of menopause, cannabis can offer relief. As we age, our endocrine system – like all of our internal systems – doesn’t work as well as it should, says Dr. Lakisha Jenkins, a naturopathic doctor and founding member of the California Cannabis Industry Association.

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