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At 5:30 p.m. yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newsom took a giant step forward in preventing the spread of COVID-19 by enacting a “Stay At Home” order (the “Order”) across the state, mandating that California state residents remain in their homes, except to fulfill “essential” needs. The Order is in place seemingly indefinitely as Newsom would not give a deadline for its expiration.
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting businesses around the world, and smaller businesses especially. That is why this week, NORML reached out to our numerous allies on Capitol Hill to ensure that any Unemployment Insurance aid packages considered by Congress provide relief to cannabis-industry personnel who have been or will be either furloughed from their jobs. “Given the tremendous amount of uncertainty in the broader economy, the hundreds of thousands of A
States. Alabama. Senate Approves MMJ Bill. Families plea for lawmakers to pass MMJ bill. Summary of MMJ Legalization Efforts. Alaska. Rep. Don Young sent constituents survey on whether vets should get MMJ. Arizona. Ballot measure endorsed by former backers of rival campaign. Warning labels, tax, MMJ studies get tentative House OK. House allows children with autism to access MMJ.
NORML Family, I wanted to reach out personally to you to address the current public health situation that is directly impacting all of our lives, and to discuss what this means for our shared goal of ending federal marijuana prohibition going forward. Since its founding in 1970, NORML has always had its doors and phone lines open to assist cannabis consumers across the country.
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.
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is issuing the following statements regarding the continued operation of medical cannabis dispensaries during the COVID crisis. “NORML commends the decision of various state governments and local jurisdictions during this pandemic to designate medical cannabis facilities as ‘essential’ to the community.
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is issuing the following statements regarding the continued operation of medical cannabis dispensaries during the COVID crisis. “NORML commends the decision of various state governments and local jurisdictions during this pandemic to designate medical cannabis facilities as ‘essential’ to the community.
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The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin reports. The road to Illinois becoming the 11th state in the country along with the District of Columbia to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis was a long and winding one. Now that the law has finally gone into effect, however, human resources executives around the state are realizing that the real work of understanding and applying the law to their employees is just beginning.
While some very early research shows that CBD may have some anti-viral properties, there is no research that shows cannabis, THC or CBD rich, to be a cure for viruses or even colds. So beware of unethical CBD companies selling bogus Coronavirus “cures.”. That said, cannabis can definitely help ease symptoms such as inflammation and aches and pains.
Marijuana Moment reports… New York lawmakers have rolled out a revised bill to legalize marijuana as uncertainty abounds about the state legislative and budgetary process amid the coronavirus outbreak. The proposal filed on Thursday, which would allow individuals 21 and older to purchase cannabis from licensed retailers and cultivate up to six plants for personal use, has undergone several changes from prior versions as lawmakers continue negotiations.
As cities across Europe shut down, consumers line up to stock up at legal stores across North America. The post COVID-19 restrictions sparking a run on cannabis stores appeared first on Leafly.
On behalf of everyone at Harris Bricken, our hearts go out to all those impacted by COVID-19 around the world — not only those diagnosed with the virus, but also their friends and family and those whose work, education, and way of life have been affected. Our top priority, as always, is the health and well-being of our employees, clients and communities.
It can’t be emphasized enough that patients must be honest with their doctors about their cannabis use, particularly if CBD is involved, given its modulating effects on various CYP enzymes.
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Don’t forget to sign up for our email list, and we will keep you posted as these bills and more move through your home state legislature and U.S.
Learn how to make cannabis oil to use when baking desserts, sautéing veggies, frying up your morning eggs, or putting in your salad dressing, in 3 easy steps. The post How to make cannabis cooking oil appeared first on Leafly.
With the world now coming to a screeching halt with the COVID-19 pandemic, the global cannabis market is perhaps more precariously positioned than ever before. As the S&P hits new lows and the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates, many companies, not just those in the cannabis industry, are feeling the pinch. With billions wiped off markets in a matter of moments, industry mainstay Tilray has been forced to raise $90M for “general corporate purposes” [1] to continue operations.
While smoking cannabis appears to be helpful for diabetics managing weight and insulin levels, synthetic cannabinoids could be dangerous. Spanish researchers recently documented a case where a diabetic man expressed dangerously high blood sugar levels after smoking an herbal blend treated with unknown synthetic cannabinoids.
As Florida’s leading medical cannabis physicians , CannaMD is committed to working closely with licensed dispensaries to ensure medical cannabis patients stay safe while continuing uninterrupted treatment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below.
Smoking in general may harm your lungs, making it difficult to fight SARS-CoV-2, should you contract it. Check out why edibles, tinctures, and topicals may be the way to go right now. The post Edibles may be better than smoking cannabis during the pandemic appeared first on Leafly.
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Cannabis Investing in a Coronavirus World. 60 days ago, cannabis investors were excited about 2020. More states and countries legalized, supply chains were ready, and customer demand was growing – the investment opportunity was obvious. Then COVID -19 hit, and investors got spooked, turning the taps off. Covid-19 will not last forever. And the cannabis opportunity did not disappear.
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Cannabis gardening can be a good hobby in lonely times. Check out why now's a great time to start growing at home. The post 5 reasons why it’s the perfect time to start growing cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
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COLUMBUS, March 19, 2020 /CNW/ – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) (“ GGB ” or the “ Company “) announced today that Peter Horvath is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors effective today. Mr. Horvath has served as CEO of the Company since January 2019 and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors since July 2018.
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Before we get to COVID-19, let’s examine some non-virus news, shall we? What would have been our big story of the week is that the Alabama state Senate has approved medical marijuana in the state. The measure now moves to the state House, where it may meet with a frostier reception.
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Looking to kill some time while stuck at home? It's a great time to whip up some cannabis-infused butter or cooking oil and teach yourself the finer points of baking with marijuana! Here are some of our favorite starter recipes. The post Learn to bake cannabis edibles during your coronavirus self-isolation appeared first on Leafly.
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