Things to know about recreational cannabis use

In general, California will treat cannabis like alcohol, allowing people 21 and older to possess up to an ounce of cannabis and grow six marijuana plants at home. The state in December began licensing businesses for the new economy, including retailers who will sell it and distributors who will move it ...

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A beginner's guide to cannabis for California's Jan. 1 'Legalization Day'

On New Year's Day, long-clandestine cannabis will join the ranks of beer, wine, mixed drinks, cigars and other adult indulgences in California. It's easy for a newcomer to feel overwhelmed by this new purchasing power. It's like cruising the aisles of Costco without a game plan. For those who may ...

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New California Laws to Know in 2018

California state lawmakers in 2017 passed nearly 900 bills that Gov. Jerry Brown then signed into law. Most of them take effect Monday. The new laws cover topics ranging from the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, to the state's new recreational cannabis market, to the price of a college ...

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Sophia man held over ganja at Pamela Landing

A labourer of 'E' Field, Sophia has been arrested after being found with just over a kilogramme of cannabis in his possession. Stabroek News understands that a party of police acting on information received went to a shop at Pamela Landing, Potaro River, last evening and conducted a search which ...

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'Addicted' security worker caught with cannabis in Southampton

Ahmed Samantar pleaded guilty to possession of the class B drug when he was searched by officers in Southampton last month. The 24-year-old was found with £40 worth of the substance on him which he told police was for personal use. Representing himself, Samantar told Southampton Magistrates' ...

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Jan. 1 is almost here. Here's how to (legally) buy and use recreational pot in Berkeley

Berkeley's been blazing a trail for legalized cannabis use for decades, and now — with the passage of Proposition 64 last year — residents will soon be able to buy and use ... 1, those 21 years and older can buy cannabis for recreational use at authorized dispensaries and pot shops in Berkeley.

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Drug peddler arrested with cannabis

DODA, Dec 30: Gandoh police arrested a drug peddler and recovered 900 grams of cannabis from his possession. As per police sources, on credible information, a team from Gandoh Police Station laid a naka and apprehended a drug peddler along with 900 grams of cannabis. The accused has been ...

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Investing in Cannabis

I'm starting a Collective, I have amazing ideas and plans in my opinion with great wholesalers as well. I just need trustworthy people who want to be part of owning a cannabis delivery company and...

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California Could Make More Money From Legal Pot Than Beer By 2019

In 2018 alone, the dispensaries are expected to earn $3.7 billion, according to BDS Analytics, a cannabis market data and analytics company. By 2019, that number is expected to jump by more than a billion. If this happens, marijuana could bring in more revenue than beer, which brought in $5 billion ...

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Viral! Nenek 94 Membawa Ganja 5 Kg yang Diikatkan ke Tubuhnya

BENGKALISONE.com - Aksi nekat ditunjukkan seorang nenek yang telah berusia 94 tahun. Ia tertangkap membawa ganja seberat 5 kilogram yang diikatkan ke tubuhnya. Ketika ditangkap polisi, nenek itu tampak terkejut dan takut. Saat diinterograsi, ia mengaku dipaksa oleh sejumlah orang untuk ...

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Central Coast marijuana businesses get protection from cannabis security companies

Marijuana retailers, new and old, are preparing for a number of changes to the industry come Jan 1, 2018. Some of those changes have to do with security and how to protect the precious cargo of the cannabis industry. Advertisement. Seal pup visits Cape Cod pizza shop. Loading more articles.

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Year to Watch: Six Exciting Areas For Cannabis Industry Development in 2018

The cannabis industry is a catalyst for innovation. Industry leaders keep the cannabis space on the cutting edge as companies encourage new developments in biotechnology, marketing, consumer goods and more. Here are the areas to watch for cannabis industry developments in 2018.

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West Hollyweed? Recreational Pot Sales Launch First in WeHo on Tuesday

The first municipality in which the majority of its city council members were lesbian or gay. And now, the first city in Greater Los Angeles to sell recreational marijuana. First at least for a day. Two of West Hollywood's four medical marijuana dispensaries will be selling cannabis for fun beginning Tuesday ...

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Three in court after cops seize more than £600000 of cocaine and cannabis in Lanarkshire raids

Officers found 20 kilos of herbal cannabis in a Transit van on the M74 and another three kilos of cocaine at a home in Coatbridge. Share. By ... Three people have appeared in court after drug cops seized more than £600,000 of cocaine and cannabis in two raids across Lanarkshire. Officers found 20 ...

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California to begin ban on 'open containers,' use of cannabis on the road

Prohibitions on smoking or ingesting marijuana while driving, as well as carrying an “open container” of cannabis in a vehicle are among several highway safety standards incorporated into new California laws that will be enforced in 2018. Heading into a holiday weekend that will have the California ...

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The Top 10 Sports Cannabis Stories Of 2017

2017 was a very big year for the sports cannabis movement. Below are the top 10 sports cannabis stories from this year (in no particular order). 1. Retired professional athletes continue to unite to push for cannabis reform. When retired professional athletes speak out in support of cannabis reform in ...

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Maine's Regulated Marijuana Market Could Still Be Saved

With the governor's anti-cannabis rhetoric, it was no surprise when he vetoed a bill to regulate marijuana sales. It looked like the state might miss its deadline to set up a regulated market by February 1. But now, state lawmakers are expressing hope that they could still pass a marijuana bill with LePage's ...

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Cannabis Wheaton Income CBWTF Is Positioned To Take Advantage Of Explosive Growth In The ...

Cannabis Wheaton Income Corp. (TSX VENTURE: CBW) (“Cannabis Wheaton”, “CW”, or the “Company”) is happy to announce that it has entered an exclusive distribution alliance with the corporate owner of a national chain of independent pharmacies (the “Pharmacy Group”) to develop and implement ...

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At Church and State: The Oregon Cannabis Commission

HB 2198 established a new kid on the block by creating Oregon's Cannabis Commission. In November, its members were confirmed and on Friday, December 8, 2107, the Oregon Cannabis Commission held its first meeting. Members began by electing Dr. Esther Choo as their first Chairperson and Dr.

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Legal recreational pot in California: What you need to know

In general, California will treat cannabis like alcohol, allowing people 21 and older to possess up to an ounce of pot and grow six marijuana plants at home. The state in December began licensing businesses for the new economy, including retailers who will sell it and distributors who will move it from ...

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Legalization countdown: Oakland gears up for recreational pot sales

OAKLAND — For the last few weeks, the lines have been out the door at Harborside Health Center in Oakland, one of the world's largest medical cannabis dispensaries. It's not even D-Day yet for the much-anticipated Jan. 1 launch of recreational marijuana sales, when any adult 21 or over in California ...

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Cannabis Coin (CANN) Reaches Rank 420!

Marijuana enthusiasts who invest into cryptocurrencies can enjoy a collective chuckle today as the Cannabis Coin (CANN) has reached the market rank of 420. Initially mocked by many for being a gimmick heavy coin, it looks like Cannabis Coin is indeed moving up the ranks and does have some sort of ...

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California's cannabis market to soar to $5.1 billion

(Business Insider) Recreational cannabis sales are set to begin in California on January 1 — and the market is expected to haul in billions in revenue next year as dispensaries roll out across the state. A report from the cannabis industry research firm BDS Analytics estimates sales of cannabis to hit $3.7 ...

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Ganja Fields Worth Rs 15 Crore Destroyed In Angul

Angul: The Angul district Excise officials destroyed several ganja fields worth around Rs 15 crore during a clamp down exercise in various parts of the district on December 29. The officials conducted the exercise at Chhendipada and Jarapada area of the district and destroyed approximately 1 lakh 52 ...

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Cannabis in the Federated States of Micronesia

Cannabis in Micronesia is illegal. It is widely believed that cannabis was introduced to the nation in the 1960s by American Peace Corps volunteers. Cannabis is the second most popular drug in Micronesia, after alcohol. References[edit]. Jump up ^ FSM State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup ...

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Confused about local cannabis laws? SLO County wants to hear from you

If you're confused about state laws and local regulations regarding commercial cannabis, you're not alone. “A lot of people don't know what's legal or where it's legal,” Whitney Szentesi, a communications analyst with San Luis Obispo County, said. “We want to create more clarity on laws. Before we can ...

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Hippy dream turns billion-dollar industry as California gets set to legalise cannabis

A product pilloried in the 1936 film Reefer Madness will become culturally normalised and economically integrated, said Philip Wolf, an entrepreneur who runs a cannabis wedding company and a firm that pairs pot with gourmet food. “It's going to help destigmatise the plant. There's going to be a lot of ...

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Grandmother sprinkles cannabis on cheese on toast to battle Multiple Sclerosis

“There's a medically approved cannabis-based treatment called Sativex, but it doesn't work for everyone. In most parts of the UK you can't get it from the Health Service. That's because the good it does is seen as too small to be worth what it costs. And for many people it's too expensive to buy privately.”.

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This Small-Cap Marijuana Stock Might Dilute Shareholders to Death

Support for medical cannabis is even more convincing. An August Quinnipiac survey found 94% support for legalization and just 4% of respondents opposed to the idea of physicians prescribing medical cannabis to patients. This support is also seen through legal weed sales growth and expectations.

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Three in custody after £625000 cocaine and cannabis haul

Acting on intelligence police stopped a Transit van on the northbound carriageway of the M74, near to Junction 13 at Abington, at around 4pm on Friday. When they searched the vehicle they found around 20 kilos of what is believed to be herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of £300,000.

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Ashley MacIsaac fiddles with cannabis, country music possibilities

Ashley MacIsaac is hoping this time next year Nova Scotians will be smoking his brand of marijuana: MacIsaac Madness and Musical Mellow. MacIsaac Madness would be a pricier, stronger sort, but of “super quality,” while Musical Mellow (as the name suggests) would likely appeal to the meeker sort.

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Attorney General Jeff Sessions Delivered Mixed Messages About Marijuana in 2017

United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been squatting over state-legalized cannabis industries across the country, pinching out a grumpy loaf of reefer madness every so often. Reported to have said that he thought members of the Ku Klux Klan "were okay until I found out they smoked pot" in ...

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Three held with 15-kg ganja

Khanna: The Samrala police claimed to have arrested three persons and recovered 15-kg ganja from them. The accused have been identified as Mohamed Aleen, Tasleem Ahemad and Tarik Aziz, all residents of Nooh village in Haryana. As per the information, a police party had laid a naka at Neelon ...

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Flying high: California celebrates New Year as latest US state to fully legalise cannabis

With California's nearly 40 million residents joining the fold, more than one in five Americans will now live in states where people can legally smoke a joint or enjoy a cannabis-infused sweet. But Mr O'Neill, 35, has some misgivings about the burgeoning cannabis industry and the influx of big money.

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Drug cops stop van carrying more than £300000 of herbal cannabis on M74

Officers stopped a Transit van on the northbound carriageway of the M74 - near Abington services - at around 4pm on Friday. Inside the van they found around 20 kilos of what they believe to be herbal cannabis with a street value of £300,000. Two men, aged 21 and 43, have been arrested in connection ...

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Cannabis prices to jump as recreational use becomes legal

ARCATA – Medical cannabis patients and recreational consumers are in for a shock Jan. 1, 2018. Cannabis prices will jump as California's cannabis legalization takes effect and the state begins collecting taxes on cannabis retail sales, cultivation and manufacturing. The average cost of an eighth of an ...

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Where you can buy recreational cannabis on New Year's Day

On New Year's Day 2018, the small town of Del Rey Oaks, population 1,684, will be the only place in Monterey County where the public can purchase recreational cannabis. As of Friday, the state of California had approved temporary licenses for adult use retail for 47 businesses, nine of which are in ...

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California's cannabis market is expected to soar to $5.1 billion — and it's going to be bigger than beer

Recreational cannabis sales are set to begin in California on January 1 — and the market is expected to haul in billions in revenue next year as dispensaries roll out across the state. A report from the cannabis industry research firm BDS Analytics estimates sales of cannabis to hit $3.7 billion in 2018 ...

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Aurora cannabis

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Cannabis in Uganda

Cannabis in Uganda is illegal; the drug is locally referred to as bhang. Cannabis is the only drug produced within the country. History[edit]. The British as early as 1902 banned the production of "opium" in Uganda, noting that opium "includes... also the preparation known as bhang, ganja, churus, and ...

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Grandma who says cannabis is the best painkiller even has it sprinkled on cheese on toast

The 65-year-old usually smokes cannabis but occasionally treats herself by sprinkling it on cheese on toast. Sue, from Cwmbran in Wales, has spoken out to express her frustration that she has to resort to obtaining the substance illegally if she wants to use it, even though it has a better effect than her ...

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IE district police annual report Drugs, liquors worth over Rs 5 crore seized

Some of the major achievements of the Narcotic Cell and the district police include the seizure of contraband ganja weighing around 1605 Kgs and ... 1865 Kgs of ganja worth more than Rs 1,86,54,530, 11,500 grams of opium worth around Rs 14 lakh, 400 grams of brown sugar worth around Rs 48 lakh ...

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Ganja worth Rs 15 Cr destroyed in Odisha's Angul

Angul: The district Excise officials destroyed various Ganja fields worth an estimated Rs 15 crore during an eradication exercise in various parts of the district on Friday. The officials conducted the exercise at Chhendipada and Jarapada area of the district and destroyed approximately 1 lakh 52 thousand ...

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Sheriff's Narcotics Unit could double if county OKs cannabis

Olmstead believes if legal cannabis is allowed within county borders, additional investigators and staff would be needed for licensing, compliance ... If Santa Barbara County leaders agree to allow the cannabis industry to grow, the first step would be expanding the Sheriff's Office, the planning and ...

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Will legalized recreational cannabis increase rural crime rates?

Senior Deputy John McCarthy, who has worked on rural crime for nearly 20 years with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office and has been assigned to the Rural Crime Unit full time for about 10, said most crimes involving cannabis operations are investigated as narcotics crimes rather than ...

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Regulating cannabis? Just think of a complicated layer cake

Bay Area attorney Ariel Clark, with Clark Neubert LLP, specializes in cannabis law and advises growers, lawmakers and business people to look at the complex issue in layers. The top tier would be the federal government, the middle tier California law, and the third tier municipal governments in each ...

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Cannabis in the Bahamas

Cannabis is illegal in the Bahamas. Economy[edit]. The Bahamas role as a transit country for cannabis is noted as beginning in 1968, when 300 pounds of cannabis were flown from Jamaica to Bimini. As recently as 2010 the country was noted as a mid-point for Jamaican cannabis being smuggled to ...

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Cannabis gran sprinkles drug on cheese and toast and calls for it to be legallised

A grandmother who sprinkles cannabis o her cheese on toast to help cope with excruciating symptoms has called for it to be legalised. Sue Cox has been battling Multiple Sclerosis (MS) since 2014 but says the only thing that has ever helped ease her discomfort is the illegal drug. The 65-year-old says ...

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Bail Set for Trio of Accused Illegal Cannabis Cultivators Arrested in Winlock

Chanh Nguyen makes his preliminary appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Friday afternoon after being arrested in connection with a large scale cannabis growing operation in Winlock on Thursday. Jordan Nailon / jnailon@chronline.com. Lewis County Superior Court (Dec. 29, 2017).

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California cannabis law may trip up college students

California cannabis law may trip up college students. By Austin Lyke. December 29, 2017. While cannabis is legal in Washington, Colorado and California, it won't be. Photo: Elaine Thompson, Associated Press. While cannabis is legal in Washington, Colorado and California, it won't be welcome at the ...

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Aurora Cannabis purchases 450000 shares of CanniMed Therapeutics

TORONTO - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) says it has purchased 450,000 common shares of CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED), equivalent to about 1.8 per cent of the company. Vancouver-headquartered Aurora says it's allowed to buy up to about five per cent of the ...

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Cannabis Stock Report: GW Pharma's European Vacation

Privateer touts itself as “the world's first and leading private equity firm to invest exclusively in legal cannabis.” With investments in seven U.S. states and seven more countries, the firm has $150 million put up in over 500 cannabis brands. CEO Brendan Kennedy praised the deal with Goodship, stating ...

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Medical marijuana users hopeful that new laws will bring cannabis treatments into mainstream

Medical marijuana users hopeful that new laws will bring cannabis treatments into mainstream. Dec 29, 2017 Updated 51 min ago. Facebook · Twitter · Email; Print; Save ...

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Miscreants try to derail Ahimsa Express near Surat

This time an iron bench was placed on the tracks close to Utkal Nagar, which is known as a ganja hub. Some people living in the slums of migrant labourers from Odisha, store and supply ganja to different parts of the city. Police teams were attacked recently when they had raided the slums on being ...

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Debate rages after cannabis oil bust

A raging debate over the legalisation of cannabis – particularly cannabis oil – came to the fore over the past two weeks since the arrest of a Port Elizabeth man who was allegedly producing the oil. Vocal social media users called for the unbanning of cannabis oil, with many saying police should be ...

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Azerbaijan, Belarus to open plant in Turkey (PHOTO) (UPDATE)

'We have been cooperating with the Ganja Automobile Plant already for 13 years,' he said. 'It is a big industrial facility. For 13 years of cooperation, more than 10,000 tractors and over 4,000 trucks and special purpose products were assembled. In 2018, we plan to implement quite an ambitious project ...

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New California Laws Banning Workplace Immigration Raids, Legalizing Recreational Cannabis ...

Californians in the Golden State will be free to legally spark up and enjoy recreational cannabis come Jan. 1. Individual cities will still be free to introduce local rules on the usage and sale of the herb, but dispensaries will still have to be at least 600 feet from schools and must close their doors by 10 p.m. ...

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Traveling to California for Legal Cannabis? Here's What to Know

If you're counting on cannabis stores to be open near you on Jan. 1, don't. Many parts of the state, including major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, won't see legal sales begin until days or weeks after New Year's Day. Others have decided to ban retail sales entirely. To help you plan, we've ...

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Update - More on Cannabis Cos Halted

According to The Canadian Press, "several Canadian cannabis companies had their stocks temporarily halted on the Toronto Stock Exchange early Friday afternoon due to volatile swings in trading." It noted the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) halted trading on Canopy ...

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East Wind Cannabis' Critical Mass: Mellow in the Membrane

We lasted visited Gino, owner of East Wind Cannabis, at the start of summer. He told us about his award-winning hit, Critical Mass, a potent, indica-dominant cross of Afghani and Skunk #1. This strain produces a high CBD percentage, along with an equally sedating THC component; the combination of ...

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A look at Yolo County's year in cannabis

The New Year approaches, and with it, legal recreational cannabis. Some will celebrate, some will try to escape the haze — and many will realize they still have to source product from a legal dispensary. Yolo County is only one of 58 counties tasked with creating policy for the new crop via Proposition ...

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California cannabis law may trip up college students

While cannabis is legal in Washington, Colorado and California, it won't be welcome at the states' colleges. ... likely to perceive marijuana as a risk than a student in any previous cohort — could face criminal charges for cannabis possession in a state and on a campus where it is more or less supported.

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Sacramento approves dispensaries for retail pot sales

... no Sacramento dispensaries had received state approval to sell recreational weed. Regulators at the state Bureau of Cannabis Control will be working through the weekend processing applications, and some Sacramento locations could receive approval before Jan. 1, said spokesman Alex Traverso.

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Aurora Cannabis buys 1.8 per cent stake in CanniMed Therapeutics

Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it has purchased 450,000 common shares of CanniMed Therapeutics Inc., equivalent to about 1.8 per cent of the company. Vancouver-headquartered Aurora says it's allowed to buy up to about five per cent of the Saskatoon-headquartered company's stock on the open market ...

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The Top Three Cannabis Research Stories of 2017

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies are the gold standard in clinical research, but this study design has been lacking in medicinal cannabis research until now. Scientists tested the effects of oral CBD (Epidolex from GW Pharmaceuticals) on seizure frequency in children with a type of ...

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California Cannabis Growers Prep for the End of Prohibition

The surge of legal cannabis products could have an unintended consequence on stocks in the sector, he said. Several stocks such as GW Pharmaceuticals (GWPH) and Insys Therapeutics (INSY) and Kush Bottles (KSHB) dipped after states like California, Nevada and Florida passed medical and ...

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Cannabis goes legit, food fights and other themes investors will be talking about in 2018

To this point, Canadian cannabis companies have only been selling medical marijuana, their outsized market caps reflecting post-legalization potential and not their current modest revenues. That has some wondering whether the marijuana boom is a simply bubble waiting to pop. Neil Maruoka, analyst ...

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Cannabis Countdown: 3 Days Until Recreational Weed Legal In California

Jan. 1 is the first day you can legally buy pot for recreational use in California, but it's still unclear where you can buy it in Sacramento.

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Aurora Cannabis purchases 450K shares of CanniMed Therapeutics

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) says it has purchased 450,000 common shares of CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED), equivalent to about 1.8 per cent of the company. Vancouver-headquartered Aurora said it's allowed to buy up to about five per cent of the Saskatoon-headquartered company's ...

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Vaping Cannabis May Reduce Tobacco Use

A group of scientists researching addiction (to tobacco) has started to see a trend appearing in the U.S. and Europe that they believe is worth further investigation. The author of a letter to the editor published in the journal, Society for the Study of Addiction, believe that vaping cannabis, either whole plant ...

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The Cannador: The Solution to Humidity and Cannabis

The same holds true for the fragile medicine, better known as cannabis that should be treated as kindly as fine (read: expensive) wine. Humidity and temperature seem to aid in the aging of this very expensive healing material and not everyone has the ability to run out to the store and buy what is fresh.

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Underground Cannabis Dinners Are Creating Quite a Buzz in the Bay Area (and Wine Is No ...

Whether you're new to cannabis, gently returning to it after a break (all those bong loads you had in your 20s are a hazy memory), or are already a daily toker, there's a spot for everyone at the table. Some chefs infuse cannabis into their dishes, while others prefer to host smoking sessions before and ...

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County creates informational website about marijuana regulations

Although some local cities opted to permit commercial cannabis operations, the city of Santa Clarita voted in November 2017 to extend its moratorium to prevent cannabis businesses from opening next year. The city is expected to implement an ordinance to permanently ban them next year. “There's ...

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PolyKulture Cannayard: Sun-Grown, Small-Batch Cannabis

Lush, thick walls of cannabis tower over the duo behind PolyKulture Cannayard. Founded in 2015, they fell in love with the five-acre Mendocino property due to its amazing views and beautiful, peaceful energy. At a 2,500 foot elevation, the plants enjoy hot days and cool nights from ocean breezes.

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Pot in 2018: What to Expect

When it comes to cannabis, 2017 was a much better year than anyone was expecting. Back in January, stoners and pot moguls alike were super paranoid about incoming Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his plans to shut down legal weed businesses from coast to coast. After a decade of steady ...

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Ganja Baby Hot Sexy Girl Raw Edge T-shirt X-Large: Free UK Shipping on Orders Over £20 and Free 30-Day Returns, on Selected Fashion Items Sold or Fulfilled by Amazon.co.uk.

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Seven cannabis dispensaries approved by Sacramento to sell recreational weed

Seven Sacramento cannabis dispensaries have been given the thumbs-up by city officials to begin selling marijuana for recreational use on Jan. 1 — although it remains to be seen whether those dispensaries will have the required state permits on New Year's Day. Last month, the Sacramento City ...

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Drug cases under Calangute police station double in 2017

"Most of the accused are migrants or foreign nationals," said police inspector Jivba Dalvi, while adding that the most commonly found drugs are ganja, heroin, cocaine, LSD and MDMA.The number of drug busts have doubled in the last one year, with data showing that just 16 cases being filed in 2014, ...

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[Podcast] For the Love of Cannabis ft. Kamani Jefferson, Massachusetts Recreational Consumer ...

You'll also be introduced directly to Kathy Blume, the newest member of the Heady Vermont team and her first original cannabis commentary, “Smoky Ladies” where she espouses her love for the feminine mystique of cannabis and wonders why cannabis language can sometimes be so masculine?

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Central Florida's First Green Bank will no longer handle cannabis industry's cash

Because the federal government still considers marijuana to be an illegal substance lacking medicinal value, most banks across the nation still aren't willing to take the money from those involved with the legal medicinal cannabis industries, even though about 400 institutions nationwide have taken on ...

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Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Women in California Is Increasing, New Study Reports

A research team from Kaiser Permanente Northern California in Oakland found that the rate of pregnant women who used cannabis rose from 4% in 2009 to 7% by 2016. The rates were significantly higher among younger women, with pot use for pregnant teens under 18 growing from 13% to nearly ...

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Shares of several Canadian cannabis companies temporarily halted on TSX

Several Canadian cannabis companies had their stocks temporarily halted on the Toronto Stock Exchange early Friday afternoon due to volatile swings in trading. The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) halted trading on Canopy Growth Corp., Aphria Inc., Aurora Cannabis ...

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Cannabis Countdown: 3 Days Until Recreational Weed Legal In California

Jan. 1 is the first day you can legally buy pot for recreational use in California, but it's still unclear where you can buy it in Sacramento. Categories: News Local News KOVRTV. More Latest Videos. As California Nears Pot Legalization, Officials Warn DUI Is More Than Just AlcoholCalifornia officials started ...

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Grower Stories: How 5 Cultivators Came to Thrive in the Legal Cannabis Market

The reality is that it's not uncommon for the modern cannabis grower to have an extensive background in horticulture, commercial farming, or a formal degree in plant science. Many others start as hobbyists and let their passion for the plant guide their growing efforts. To paint a more genuine picture of ...

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Trading of several Canadian cannabis companies temporarily halted amid volatile trading

Several Canadian cannabis companies had their stocks temporarily halted on the Toronto Stock Exchange early Friday afternoon due to volatile swings in trading. The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) halted trading on Canopy Growth Corp. (WEED), Aphria Inc. (APH), ...

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I grow pot in California for a living. I'm worried about legalization.

Yes, New Year's will be a day of celebration for many, including tech billionaire Sean Parker, who helped bankroll the Proposition 64 campaign to end cannabis prohibition in the sixth-largest economy in the world. Recreational use is now legal in every state along the West Coast. With California poised ...

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Delayed in Denver: A Tale of Tea & Cannabis

Delayed in Denver: A Tale of Tea & Cannabis. When a snowstorm closes the highway to the ski resort, a detour to Denver isn't bad at all. With Kate McLean 12/29/2017 at 8:00am. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Google+ Share to Pinterest Share to SMS Share to ...

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Data Shows Positive Signs for the Legal Cannabis Industry

According to a report by Arcview Market Research, consumer spending on legal cannabis in North America is outpacing previous estimates. The report indicates that retail cannabis sales will grow 33% from 2016 to nearly $10 billion this year. By 2021 the legal market is expected to reach $24.5 billion, ...

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Shares temporarily halted for several cannabis companies on TSX

TORONTO - Several Canadian cannabis companies had their stocks temporarily halted on the Toronto Stock Exchange early Friday afternoon. The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) halted trading on Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH), Aurora ...

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Jack in the Box Courts Cannabis Crowd With Merry Munchie Meal'

These are some high times for Jack in the Box customers, especially for those who are cannabis enthusiasts. Jack in the Box (Nasdaq: JACK) recently partnered with Merry Jane, the digital media platform co-founded by hit rapper Snoop Dogg, to create the Merry Munchie Meal. With the legalization of ...

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MassRoots Forms Subsidiary for Cannabis Industry Blockchain Tech

MassRoots Inc. is launching blockchain technology for the cannabis industry – a digital ledger that can be used to record financial and informational transactions, the company announced today. The technology provides services such as seed-to-sale traceability, smart contracts, and identity ...

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Man held with 6kg ganja

... vehicle check in front of the TNSTC depot on Ukkadam-Sungam bypass road. They tried to stop a scooter but the rider did not stop after seeing the police team and tried to escape from the area. However, the police team managed to catch him and checked his back bag and found 6kg of ganja. TNN.

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Jack in the Box to Offer a 'Munchie Meal' as Legalization Comes to California

Fast food chain Jack in the Box has partnered with cannabis-centric media company Merry Jane on a Munchie Meal, which features two tacos, five mini churros, three crispy chicken strips, a half-serving of curly fries, a half-serving of regular fries, and a small drink for $4.20. According to the Adweek ...

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Cops find man's 2018 ganja stash

A LABOURER who had already stocked up on his stash of marijuana for 2018, was nabbed by police and went to court on Friday. Derwyn Scantlebury, 34 of Pleasantville was given until February to pay $4,000 or serve six months hard labour. At the San Fernando First Court, magistrate Christine ...

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With clock ticking down to legalization, marijuana becomes a suburban affair

All that's left of the onions at the Wheeler Farms shed here is the smell. The only crop around it is the field of discarded shopping bags flagged to the thorns of desert weeds. For cannabis power couple Lisa and Bob Selan, though, this drive-by plot of high desert in suburban Antelope Valley could be a ...

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Drug driver used cannabis fairly regularly for a back problem, court told

At court on Friday (December 29), Dack pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis and drug-driving. Representing him in court, Finn Butler said Dack has a back problem and uses cannabis fairly regularly for the pain. He added: "He says he used cannabis as self-medication to ease that pain." ...

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Marijuana firms in cloudy haze over banking woes

The void makes it hard for cannabis companies to conduct basic financial transactions such as deposit money, receive federal insurance or pay taxes. “Most marijuana companies have a courier service, or a Brinks truck, or a big wheelbarrow full of cash that they send to the Internal Revenue Service to ...

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San Diego Cannabis Stores Brace For New Year's High

Torrey Holistics was one of the first cannabis dispensaries in California to get a temporary license to sell adult use marijuana this month. Now the store is gearing up for a wave of new business on Monday as that license becomes valid and adult use sales become legal. "On January 1st we're expecting ...

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Prosecutor: Vermont State Attorney Had No Knowledge of Parents' Cannabis Gifting Scheme

The York County, Nebraska prosecutor handling the case of the elderly couple from California stopped with more than 25 bags of cannabis in the state said he has no reason to suspect their son – Chittenden County, Vermont Chief Deputy State Attorney Justin Jiron – had any knowledge or involvement ...

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Parcel containing ganja found along shore in Little Cayman

Police say that on December 23 they were alerted by a member of the public about a parcel which was discovered along the shore in Little Cayman. According to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) the parcel discovered contained ganja. The parcel was handed over to police. The RCIPS ...

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This is what happens to all the cannabis seized by police Liverpool Echo

Police seized more than 20,000 plants from cannabis farms across Merseyside in 2017. But few people know what actually happens to the drugs and growing equipment once it is taken out of the hands of criminals. Sergeant Gary Sorrell, who runs Merseyside Police's cannabis dismantling team, said ...

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Ganja washes up on Little Cayman shore

A parcel containing ganja washed up on the shore of Little Cayman on Dec. 23, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service reported. A member of the public informed law enforcement of the discovery and handed the package over to police. RCIPS removed the parcel from Little Cayman and planned to ...

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Custom ganja Xbox one bundle

Got a custom ganja Xbox one for sale comes with 2 controllers ( 1 limited edition blue control and o.

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This is what happens to all the cannabis seized by police

Sergeant Sorrell said: “The Cannabis Dismantling Team uncovers and dismantles cannabis farms on a daily basis, and we act on all information, including that which is provided by the community. “When we attend to dismantle a cannabis farm, once the property is made safe, our officers ensure that the ...

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California readies for cannabis cuisine

Recreational marijuana will be legal in California starting Jan. 1 and the state's culinary scene is jumping on the cannabis-foodie movement, The Associated Press reports. “Now you see all kinds of cuisines,” said Cristina Espiritu of the 420 Foodie Club, which promotes cannabis food events in Southern ...

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The fastest-growing marijuana stocks over the next two years

The company with the quickest growth prospects in the entire marijuana industry at the moment is Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQOTH:ACBFF), which is expected to grow its annual sales by 307% in 2018 and another 268% in 2019, for an aggregate increase of nearly 1,400% in a two-year span. Canopy ...

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In California, high hopes for 'green rush' with advent of legal ganja

LOS ANGELES, United States ( AFP) — At the stroke of midnight on January 1, ganja lovers in California may raise a joint, instead of a glass of champagne. America's wealthiest state is legalizing the growth, sale and consumption of recreational marijuana, opening the door to the world's biggest market.

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MassRoots Is Going To Leverage Blockchain For The Cannabis Industry

MassRoots Inc (OTC: MSRT), a U.S.-based company that offers a mobile application for use in the cannabis industry, said Friday it created a subsidiary dedicated to developing blockchain-based solutions for the cannabis industry.

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In 2017 Cannabis Stocks Were Red-Hot As The Marijuana Index Soared

The North American Marijuana Index saw unprecedented gains in 2017, as cannabis stocks soared throughout the year in anticipation of 2018's broader market for cannabis legalization. Beginning the year with 27 constituents, the Index rebalanced itself midway through 2017, ending up with 35 ...

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The Growth in Legalized Cannabis States

According to a report by Ameri Research Inc., the global legal cannabis market is forecast to be valued at $63.5 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 21.1% between 2017 to 2024. The market is going through a period of strong growth thanks to increasing legalization and decriminalization of cannabis ...

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MassRoots Forms Subsidiary for Blockchain-Based Solutions for the Cannabis Industry

View complete news release for MassRoots+Forms+Subsidiary+for+Blockchain-Based+Solutions+for+the+Cannabis+Industry - OTCMarkets.com.

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The beginner's guide to cannabis

On New Year's Day, long-clandestine cannabis joins the ranks of beer, wine, mixed drinks, cigars and other adult indulgences. It's easy for a newcomer to feel overwhelmed by this new purchasing power. It's like going to Costco without a game plan. Want to kick start your exploration? We've got you ...

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Cannabis testing, state regulations look for common ground

“It's good they're phasing everything in slowly though,” Lannon said. “From what we see coming to our doors, I'd say that 80 percent of the cannabis plants would fail, and 95 percent of cannabis concentrated products would fail the current testing standards if the regulations went into effect today." ...

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Marijuana Index Continues To Rally As Cannabis Stocks Help To Carry The Markets

Cannabis stocks continued to climb on Thursday in light trading as The North American Marijuana Index continued its rally heading into the final day of the year. Overall markets were slow as is typical during the holiday week, with Wall Street and Canadian Markets rallying after missteps earlier in the ...

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Province Evaluating Proposals for Cannabis Retail Locations

The Manitoba government is beginning the next step in establishing a hybrid system for the distribution and retail of legal cannabis by evaluating proposals from applicants seeking to operate retail locations, Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen announced today. “Our hybrid ...

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Medical marijuana users hopeful that new laws will bring cannabis treatments into mainstream

Joe A. Garcia went on to form the Lompoc Valley Cannabis Coalition for Safe Access in December 2016 to bring cannabis supporters together to try to influence government policies and regulations regarding marijuana, particularly in the city of Lompoc. He said the past year has opened up a world to ...

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Odor, water remain concerns for residents when it comes to cannabis grows

For example, if a new cannabis cultivation operation is permitted to do business in the county and opted to drill a well for its water needs, county officials would verify where the well's water is coming from and whether there is enough to sustain the business through its projected goals. They would also ...

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Popular grime artists such as Stormzy are fueling the use of 'skunk' by treating cannabis as 'product ...

Grime music is fueling the use of skunk because artists are referencing the drug in their chart-topping songs, warns a cannabis researcher. Ian Hamilton, based at York University, warned the popular music genre contains hundreds of lyrics glorifying the use of the class B drug. Speaking exclusively to ...

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As California legalizes recreational marijuana, this LA pot shop weighs closing its doors

“I've been fighting for this day forever,” said Kiloh, president of the United Cannabis Business Assn. He operates a Sherman Oaks dispensary that has the tranquil vibe of a salon, with artwork of David Bowie and Buddha overlooking his budtenders, herbal tea set out for patients, and a Sherman Oaks ...

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6 kg ganja seized, one held in Coimbatore

Police on night rounds were engaged in vehicle checking and seeing them two youths on a motorcycle sped without stopping in Ukkadam. When police chased them, they abandoned the vehicle and escaped.However, one person was nabbed. Police noticed a bag and found three packets of ganja, ...

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The Best Offense: Preventive Medicine Gains an Ally in Cannabis

Until recently, the mainstream medical community would hardly even consider the idea that cannabis could have a role to play in preventing serious diseases. That is slowly changing, as researchers are uncovering some of the plant's lesser known, but potentially quite powerful, preventive medical ...

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San Francisco to launch awareness campaign for youth on cannabis risks

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) With California poised to legalize the adult use of marijuana on Jan. 1, San Francisco officials today announced a campaign aimed at informing young people about the changes in the law and the potential legal and health risks of cannabis use. The public awareness campaign, ...

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Post-vote, cannabis businesses bloom on peninsula

Dylan Griffith (left) and Chase Griffith (right), co-owners of cannabis retailer and cultivator Permafrost Distributors, talk behind the counter at their Sterling Highway store on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 in Sterling, Alaska. The brothers opened their Nikiski limited cultivation operation in December 2016 and ...

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Six kg of ganja seized; one held

Coimbatore, Dec 29 (PTI) Six kg of ganja was seized and one person arrested in this connection here, the police said today. The contraband was recovered after police chased two persons on a motorcycle, who tried to escape, during a vehicle check at Ukkadam last night. They later stopped the ...

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Six kg of ganja seized; one held

Coimbatore, Dec 29 Six kg of ganja was seized and one person arrested in this connection here, the police said today. The contraband was recovered after police chased two persons on a motorcycle, who tried to escape, during a vehicle check at Ukkadam last night. They later stopped the two-wheeler ...

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Legal cannabis market needs strength testing

STEEP HILL – the world's leading cannabis science and technology company – has established a base in Jamaica to support small ganja farmers supplying newly-legal medical markets. This month, the company took part in the island's annual Rastafari RootzFes event, which educates delegates about ...

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Bags Of Ganja Uncovered In Suhum As Police Make Arrests

A 30-year-old woman and two men are in the in the grip of the Suhum police for unlawfully possessing dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. The three; David Tetteh 43, Akpeteyo Tetteh 30, and Bortey Samuel 22, were arrested by the night patrol team in a house at Abenabo near Suhum in the ...

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Investment Analyst Doesn't Smoke Cannabis, Predicts Bubble Will Burst

The Motley Fool is out this week with another report scaring investors away from Canada's burgeoning cannabis market. Despite the immense growth of the industry in the lead up to next summer's legalization efforts across the country, the finance rag reports that Canadian number crunchers Statistics ...

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Map: Where to Buy Cannabis In California on Jan. 1

When California voted to legalize adult use cannabis in 2016, it immediately became legal for adults over the age of 21 to possess small amounts of marijuana, consume it in private, grow six plants at home and give cannabis as a gift to other adults. Legally purchasing cannabis, however, remained ...

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Medicinal cannabis legislation disappointing say Taranaki couple

New medicinal cannabis legislation has been described as disappointing but a step in the right direction by a Taranaki couple who recently won a year-long battle to use imported products. Earlier this month new legislation was introduced by the Government, which would include a medicinal cannabis ...

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Marijuana's Unexpectedly Helpful Role in Psychosis Revealed in New Study

There are at least 113 active chemical compounds in cannabis, the most famous of which is tetrahydrocannabinol, more popularly known as THC. This component is what causes the euphoric, sometimes hallucinogenic high that comes with smoking — and in some cases, it's been linked to the ...

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Fake Policeman On Remand Over Ganja

A scrap dealer who is accused of pretending to be a Police officer at Kantamanto has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Fuseini Musuna who was charged with falsely pretending to a public officer pleaded guilty. According to him he told the crowd that he could be a police officer in order to save ...

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Ackrell Capital Publishes “2018 Cannabis Investment Report”

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ackrell Capital today announced the publication of its "2018 Cannabis Investment Report." Ackrell Capital's 180-page report provides in-depth analysis and insight into the current and future state of the rapidly developing global cannabis ...

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Cannabis-Industry Lawyer Raises Questions After His Bank Terminates Account

"Our first duty as attorneys is to our clients and the ethical rules that apply to us," Khurshid Khoja, founder of Greenbridge Corporate Counsel said. "We are licensed by the state and it's our duty to protect confidentiality and to keep our clients safe." He added: "We can't have banks interfering with that.".

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Police force needs transformation, not rebranding

Take the case of the war against ganja since the first decade of the 20th century; ganja smoking was blamed for all types of crime. Commissioner T. Calvert's report from the 1940s to early 1950s declared that there was affinity between the smoking of ganja and the rise and fall of crime. His words were ...

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Drunk driving still a concern during holiday season

They stopped the car and recovered a quantity of ganja and a drug utensil. The driver was arrested on suspicion of possession and consumption of ganja, as well as DUI. The driver was later found to have a blood-alcohol content of .252. The legal limit in Cayman is .100. The RCIPS also singled out an ...

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Cannabis expert calls for independent research body as Canada prepares for legalization

Canada's foremost cannabis academic says a new independent body is needed to organize and prioritize the diverse array of research on the drug as the country gets set to become the world's largest case study on the dangers – and potential benefits – of legalization. About six months out from making ...

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More than blowing smoke — imagination takes over

Companies have come up with clever names, some incorporating bits of cannabis lore or “underground” terms for marijuana, including 420 Gourmet, Aunty Em's Edibles Co., Cannabliss, Cannamour, Cap'n Cosmic, Edible Complex, Full Flava Medibles, Ganja Grindz Coffee Co., Happy Hemp Medibles, ...

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California Cannabis Shops Roll Out Hoopla As Sales Set To Start

Cannabis legalization arrives Monday in California with lots of hoopla, but only a handful of cities will initially have retail outlets ready to sell recreational cannabis . By Thursday afternoon, California had issued only 42 retail licenses. Another 150 applications were pending and regulators planned to ...

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Sonoma holding breath on cannabis

Despite its newly-legal status in California, cannabis remains a topic that runs long on controversy. Legal to some degree in 29 states and the District of Columbia, cannabis is nonetheless illegal at the federal level, and its industry generates vast sums of cash that cannot be legally banked. Depending ...

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Cannabis use is legal for adults 21 and older on Monday

Adult individuals 21 and older can smoke cannabis for recreational use in his or her private residence or at a retail location where on-site consumption is allowed, Traverso said in a phone interview Thursday. “It's not a situation where you can be walking down the street and smoking cannabis,” Traverso ...

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The cops and politicians joining Canada's cannabis business

As Canada moves towards legalising recreational cannabis, there's a surprising group of entrepreneurs jumping into the market: cops and politicians. In 2015, former Toronto police chief Julian Fantino was "completely opposed" to marijuana legalisation and supported mandatory jail time for minor ...

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Cottage Grove man back in federal custody after cannabis oil lab explosion

A Cottage Grove man hospitalized in November after a cannabis oil lab explosion has been jailed for allegedly violating supervised release conditions in a marijuana-related money laundering case. Federal authorities booked Eric Leighton Scully, 34, into the Lane County Jail on Wednesday.

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SF to teach teens 'risk of cannabis' ahead of legalization

1, San Francisco is launching an ad campaign to teach teenagers the “risks of cannabis use.” The public service announcements and education campaign will launch in early 2018, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health. “It is crucial that teenagers know the facts,” Barbara Garcia, ...

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CHP implores drivers to avoid cannabis-related DUIs in 2018

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. - Recreational cannabis is set to be legalized when the new year strikes. The California Highway Patrol wants to make sure drivers are aware they can't light up in the car as adult recreational use of cannabis is set to be allowed in 2018. CHP says they are anticipating a rise ...

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Recreational pot launch: Will new retail shops enjoy a near-monopoly?

With the sale of buds and edibles and other products set to begin New Year's Day in a handful of cities — including Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose and Sebastopol, where launch parties will feature food and live music — some cannabis advocates are urging local officials and state legislators to let the free ...

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Developing road network to be main focus of rural cops

As part of their ganja eradication mission in Visakha agency areas, rural cops established four check posts at Chodavaram, Narsipatnam and G Madugula to restrict the transportation of the narcotic. They also destroyed ganja crop that had been grown in 4,000 acres in coordination with excise and ...

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Canada pot growers, ready to go legal on July 1, eye global medical market

"If you pick a theme for 2018 it will be the globalisation of medical cannabis," said Linton, whose company is the world's largest publicly traded medical marijuana producer. "It's not difficult to see a really substantial global market coming off what starts here." Linton's comments come at the end of dynamic ...

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Cannabis Science Negotiates for Third Dispensary in California, With the First Two CBIS PRE ICO ...

IRVINE, CA, Dec. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTC Pink: CBIS), a U.S. company specializing in the development of cannabinoid-based medicines, is pleased to announce that its expansion plans are progressing rapidly as the final negotiations have been completed for the ...

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Michael Senderovich: Identifying and Insuring Cannabis Risks

Michael Senderovich is the founder and president of Zeyger Insurance Services, a California insurance brokerage working with cannabis companies despite the industry's ongoing federal prohibition. In this episode of the Ganjapreneur.com podcast, Michael joins our host TG Branfalt to explain the ...

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Press Releases

PORTLAND, OR – December 28, 2017 – The 2018 Cannabis Collaborative Conference (CCC), a two-day convention and networking event focused on the education of the fast-growing cannabis industry, will take place January 24 and 25 at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center (Portland Expo ...

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Palm Springs Is California's Smoking-Hot Cannabis Tourist Destination

If you want to visit California this weekend for a taste of historic cannabis legalization in the Golden State, the Coachella Valley—in particular the resort-town cluster of Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Desert Hot Springs—is one of your best bets for a cannabis getaway. It's sunny and warm, it's Palm ...

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Part 1, The Top CBD Cannabis Studies of 2017

The past year was important for proponents of medical cannabis. Those seeking to remove cannabis' Schedule I status are now armed with even more evidence for its medicinal and wellness benefits from a combination of human and rodent studies. From benefits in epilepsy, autism, and beyond, here ...

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Montgomery County Leads State in Number of Patients Who Can Buy Medical Cannabis

After about one month of medical marijuana sales in Maryland, Montgomery County leads the state in the number of patients certified to buy the substance. A state database shows that as of Dec. 21, about 10,995 people in Maryland have gotten permission to shop at a medical cannabis dispensary.

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Mothers on a Mission: CannaMommy Tackles the Taboo of Consuming Cannabis While Pregnant

Kelley Bruce hardly consumed cannabis during her first pregnancy in 2007. Bruce was living in Virginia, which is not a cannabis-friendly state, and she was scared to medicate; she feared getting in trouble with the law, not that cannabis would harm her unborn child. Fast forward to 2010, Bruce was a ...

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The top 10 cannabis lifestyle trends of 2017

Wrapping up another year that had its share of soul-crushing moments, the ongoing progress of marijuana legalization and exploding growth of the cannabis industry are two of the few things keeping me cautiously hopeful as we head into 2018. Let's take a moment to mark the monumental strides for ...

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Major News to Spark Huge Growth in Cannabis

It's almost easy to forget that not long ago cannabis was a vilified substance. But, in an incredibly short amount of time marijuana has rebranded itself completely. Instead of stoney hippies, when you think of the pot industry today, the images of high quality laboratories, politicians, and venture capitalists ...

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DOJA Cannabis Closes Upsized $17.25 Million Convertible Note Deal

DOJA™ is a premium cannabis lifestyle brand growing high-quality handcrafted cannabis flower. DOJA's wholly owned subsidiary is a licensed producer of cannabis under the ACMPR that has requested its Pre-Sales License Inspection, the last step prior to receiving a license to sell cannabis under the ...

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What you need to know about recreational cannabis for Jan. 1!

San Francisco Chronicle Cannabis Editor David Downs joined host Pat Thurston to fill California residents in on everything they need to know about the legalization of recreational cannabis come Jan. 1! This segment is a change up from Thurston's last chat with Downs, in which he delivered the bad ...

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The 5 Most Surprising Cannabis Stories of 2017

Bizarre overreliance on stoner allusions aside, the MEDS Act explicitly aims to “improve the process for conducting scientific research on marijuana as a safe and effective medical treatment,” from streamlining cannabis research to “requiring the Attorney General to increase the national marijuana quota ...

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Revenue Hit Predicted for California's Medical Cannabis Market

Elias Zaldivar, who has a medical marijuana prescription, poses for a Dec. 26 picture in Los Angeles. In the two decades since the state approved medical marijuana, it was an open secret that if someone was 18, they wouldn't have to look very hard to find a doctor to write a prescription for a real or ...

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Historic Day – Pot Is Legal on Monday, January 1 in California – Here Are Some Answers to Basic ...

There's a lot of smoke enveloping the ganja – lots of confusion out there. Here are some answers to basic questions – plus updates on a whole range of issues surrounding California's recreational pot industry and situation. It was November 2016 when California voters legalized adult-use cannabis ...

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A Cannabis Resort in the Mojave Desert? Sure, Why Not.

The nation's largest publicly traded marijuana company, American Green, recently bought the town for $5 million, with plans to develop a “cannabis-driven” resort on the edge of the Mojave….The company will double the size of the five-room Nipton Hotel, and the Whistlestop Cafe is being redone.

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West Maui plays host to 2-day cannabis conference

The event will feature nine educational panels with more than 30 cannabis experts, an exhibition and vending marketplace, and a VIP Party featuring a bikini fashion show and music. Keynote speakers include West and South Maui Sen. Roz Baker, Oahu Sen. Will Espero of Ewa Beach, Andrew ...

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Green Cures & Botanical Distribution Inc. In Talks with Humboldt County Cannabis Manufacture ...

LOS ANGELES, CA , Dec. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Cures and Botanical Distribution Inc. (OTC PINK: GRCU), an innovative hemp-infused nutrition, botanical, sports, and body care products company announce today they have entered discussions with a Humboldt County cannabis ...

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Khiron Receives Cultivation Quota From Colombian Government and Commences Cultivation of ...

TORONTO, Dec. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (“Khiron” or the “Company”) reports that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Khiron Colombia SAS, has commenced cultivation of a variety of medical grade cannabis strains in accordance with the receipt of its medical ...

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Tech-based policing curbs crime rate

As many as 785 accused were arrested and seized 3,1613 kg of ganja this year. As many as four check posts have been established to check ganja transportation. In association with the prohibition and excise and revenue departments over 4,000 acres of ganja crop was destroyed. Over 15 PD Act ...

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Maoist activity onthe wane, says SP

Mr. Sharma said during 2017, as many as 210 cases of ganja smuggling were registered. As many as 785 were arrested after seizing 31,613 kg of ganja worth ₹5.92 crore as against 362 cases and seizure of ganja worth ₹9.27 crore. Four check-posts were set up to control ganja transportation. Crop in ...

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Cybercrimes, drug cases see steep rise in Hyderabad

The drugs seized include ganja, cocaine, brown sugar, heroin, opium, charas, ephedrine and LSD blots. Of the total 203 Indians involved in narcotic drug cases, 169 were arrested in 2017 and 18 foreigners were also held. A total of 284 cybercrime cases were reported as compared to 237 in 2016.

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Ganja destroyed

Visakhapatnam: Commissioner of Customs DK Srinivas said four tonnes of ganja which was seized by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials in three separate cases, along with 100 kgs of alprazolam, a potent narcotic substance, were disposed of by way of incineration on December 26 by the ...

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Canadian cannabis is set to go global

There are now at least 80 cannabis companies listed on Canadian exchanges whose combined market value has ballooned to more than C$20bn ($15.9bn), according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Canopy and four other growers — Aurora Cannabis, Aphria, MedReleaf and Cronos Group — are ...

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Police see almost 10 smashes per day

The police officers pulled the car over and during a search they recovered a quantity of ganja from the 23-year-old George Town man and a drug utensil from the car. He was arrested on suspicion of possession and consumption of ganja, as well as DUI after a breath test revealed a blood alcohol content ...

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California County-Licensed Cannabis Distribution Company Employees Arrested During Traffic Stop

California Highway Patrol officers arrested two employees of a Mendocino County-licensed cannabis delivery company on Friday claiming their operation is unlawful under state law until Jan. 1, according to an Associated Press report. The employees of Old Kai Distribution were stopped in the ...

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Pennsylvania MMJ Program On-Track for Early 2018

More than 10,000 patients have registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Health to participate in the state's forthcoming medical cannabis program; however, just 1,188 of those have so far been given certification by a physician to access the program, which is expected to roll out in early 2018.

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Utah Regulators Cracking Down on CBD Sales

Utah's Bureau of Investigation and Department of Health is probing retail CBD sales in the state and has seized products from businesses throughout the state, according to a Salt Lake Tribune report. Department of Public Safety Spokesman Lt. Todd Royce indicated retailers are required to have Health ...

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Delhi: Woman arrested for selling drugs, tobacco items to minors

Last month, a shopkeeper was arrested in Patel Nagar for allegedly selling cigarettes to minors. Some students told us that on certain occasions, she allegedly sold them ganja (marijuana), which is a contraband,” said a police officer. There are a couple of schools in the area and the woman allegedly ...

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Apes! Bandar Narkoba Cegat Mobil Polisi karena Dikira Taksi

Seorang terduga bandar narkoba di Kopenhagen, Denmark, yang membawa 1.000 linting ganja dengan enteng masuk ke jok belakang mobil polisi yang dikiranya adalah taksi. Polisi Denmark mengatakan pria itu sedang bergegas hendak pulang saat dia membuat kesalahan besar -atau kesialan luar ...

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Your Regional Guide to Growing Healthy Cannabis Plants Outdoors

Not everyone lives in climates suitable for cannabis, so in many cases indoor gardens with controlled environments make the most sense. But if you're looking to harness the vast outdoors for cannabis cultivation, this guide can help you understand some of the key factors affecting the outcome of your ...

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The latest edibles are pre-mixed botanical cannabis cocktails

Many residents of California are waiting for January 2018 with glee, as that's when the state's new cannabis industry regulations go into effect, meaning all adults can legally use the drug recreationally. Since this news was announced, we've seen more and more edibles come on the market, including ...

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California Highway Patrol arrests drivers of licensed cannabis company van

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The confusing rollout of marijuana regulations in California has been underscored in Mendocino County, where local authorities licensed a company to deliver marijuana only to have state police arrest two employees who were trying to do just that with nearly a ton of weed.

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Police: Two charged with possession of cannabis

Zachary B. Coe, 21, of Northbrook was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper registration Dec. 17. He was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in Lake County Court Feb. 6 in Park City. Martin R. Muzik, 20, of Highland Park was charged with ...

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Developing road network to be main focus of rural cops

Summary: Properties of two ganja smugglers were attached, for the first time in the state," rural SP Rahul Dev Sarma said. Visakhapatnam: The rural cops have chalked out a new road map for the year ahead, with special focus on communication skills and development of transport network . This is the ...

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251 Motor vehicle collisions since start of December-RCIPS

Officers had seen the driver, a man, and a woman passenger in an altercation while the he was driving the car; they stopped the vehicle and a search recovered a quantity of ganja from the man's person and a drug utensil from the car. The man, age 23 of George Town, was arrested on suspicion of ...

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Companies Leverage Eased Cannabis Regulations to Climb on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

In its announcement Together said it intends to merge with an unnamed cannabis farming and production company in exchange for 85% of its shares. It further stated the investors of the unnamed cannabis company will inject $860 thousand into the merged entity (NIS 3 million), at a company valuation ...

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Jack in the Box Brainstormed With a Cannabis Company to Create the Ultimate 'Munchie Meals'

As more states continue to legalize marijuana and more cannabis companies emerge in the marketplace, it makes sense that established brands might want to explore the world of weed. Netflix dipped its toes in the pot world by patterning with a weed dispensary to create 12 strains of weed based on ...

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Major Developments in Cannabis Industry Today Including Significant License Developments

Canadian and North American Cannabis companies are quickly ramping up operations getting ready to meet the anticipated surge in demand when recreation customers could start ordering across Canada. Bill C-45, which will legalize cannabis across the country, largely leaves it up to the provinces ...

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Jamaican among two charged after canoe intercepted in Cayman waters

The Joint Marine and Air Operations Units on Saturday intercepted a blue-and-white canoe within Cayman waters. Two men who were on board the vessel were arrested and a quantity of ganja seized. A 48-year-olf George Town man has since been charged with human smuggling and the importation ...

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Police Reports Reduction In Crimes Against Women In Hyderabad In 2017

Police seized 914 kgs of ganja, 649 grams of cocaine, 8 kgs of opium during the year, the official said.As many as 271 cases were registered by the Cyber Crime Cell till November this year and 183 accused were arrested including nine foreigners, the Hyderabad Police chief said. The number of cases ...

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Health Buzz: Marijuana Use Is Up Among Pregnant Women, Study Finds. New Kaiser Permanente research published in JAMA found that marijuana use increased from 4 to 7 percent of pregnant women between 2009 and 2016. National cannabis, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, marijuana, ...

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Real estate, banks and black market among obstacles facing cannabis business owners

David Ross, a cannabis business owner who is looking to move from Sacramento area to Santa Barbara County to open up shop, tours empty ... Lompoc resident Mark Ashamalla has his sights set on opening a business that will run “the whole gamut of the cannabis industry” — everything from growing, ...

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Legal marijuana arriving in California after decades of underground dealing

Legalization through voter approval of Prop. 64, which created a system for legally growing and selling cannabis, also raises concerns about whether kids will start using more marijuana thanks to increased visibility and whether the state is creating a new Big Tobacco industry that puts profits ahead of ...

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Woman held for selling drugs, tobacco to children

Local staff also got information that the woman was selling ganja to minors. Officers of the Anand Parbat police station started scouting for underage tobacco customers who they could approach to pose as decoys. They finally zeroed in on two young students. Serial numbers “We gave them currency ...

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GW Pharma's cannabis-derived drug to be reviewed by FDA

GW Pharmaceuticals plc GWPH, -2.09% said early Thursday that the Food and Drug Administration will review a new drug application for its cannabis-derived drug epidiolex for seizures associated with two rare types of childhood epilepsy. The application was accepted for priority review, a special ...

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Meet a Company Profiting From Cannabis Without Touching a Plant

The company goes as far upstream as growers, but never touches the cannabis plant itself. While its bread and butter is child-safe packaging for cannabis products, Kush also develops labels, accessories, vapes, pipes and more, plus offers its sagacity in regulatory and brand design areas. In seven ...

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In Our View: Reconsider on Cannabis

After voters legalized cannabis five years ago, the cities of Vancouver and Battle Ground decided to allow its sale. Choosing to take advantage of the law's opt-in clause, other jurisdictions did not. Since then, there hasn't been a discernible difference in crime or addiction between places where pot sales ...

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Top-Performing Marijuana Stocks Of December

The cannabis industry has been very event driven ever since legalization began at the start of 2014 in Colorado. The article, "The State Of Marijuana Stocks And What To Look For In 2018," highlights how industry events have helped shape the market for cannabis stocks. Typically, where we've seen ...

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First Nations look to cash in on growing cannabis industry

A cannabis company in northern Ontario has also teamed up with local Indigenous communities. Forty-nine First Nations have invested in 48North Cannabis, representing about 20 per cent of the company's current shareholder base, said CEO Alison Gordon. 48North also has community benefit ...

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Major Developments in Cannabis Industry Today Including Signific

Canadian and North American Cannabis companies are quickly ramping up operations getting ready to meet the anticipated surge in demand when recreation customers could start ordering across Canada. Bill C-45, which will legalize cannabis across the country, largely leaves it up to the provinces ...

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Hypecheck: Why legal cannabis in California is really no big deal

California and marijuana have long been intimate companions, and legalization is just another step in the relationship. So this big celebration on Jan. 1 is a bit of an anticlimax. Herb is as embedded in the Golden State as it is in the soil of the Northern California forests — starting with our history.

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What happens to medical cannabis in California under legalization?

For the state's hundreds of medical cannabis dispensaries, Jan. 1, 2018 is very much business as usual, although they may find themselves turning away some recreational users who arrive to shop. Over the next 18 months, the medical system will obtain state licensing and new rules will phase in.

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How much will cannabis cost under California's legal marijuana taxes?

Legal cannabis buyers in California will pay about eight dollars more for their usual $50 eighth-ounce of top-shelf flowers, under California's new marijuana taxes which begin Jan. 1, 2018. Whether you're buying recreational or medicinal cannabis, the exact final price depends on your store's local sales ...

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Your California Cannabis Legalization Launch Guide

The state of California begins commercial sales of cannabis to adults Jan. 1, 2018. Marijuana is available with proper identification to any adult 21 or older — state resident or visitor — at about four dozen outlets scattered across the state. Sales begin as early as 6 a.m. New Year's Day at places like ...

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Where you can get pot -- or not -- in Shasta County in 2018

The city, so far the only place in Shasta County where commercial cannabis activity is legal, remains far ahead of other local jurisdictions in its embrace of the industry. Shasta Lake has three dispensaries vying to take on recreational customers, though as of Friday, only one had received its license and ...

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Cannabis operations will range from cultivation to retail sales

Testing labs are an indispensible part of the cannabis system, because all cannabis from buds, seeds and even stems to foods, lotions and medical products must be tested for levels of THC — tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana — and CBD — cannabidiol, the ingredient with ...

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Real estate, banks and black market among obstacles facing cannabis business owners

David Ross, a cannabis business owner who is looking to move from Sacramento area to Santa Barbara County to open up shop, tours empty greenhouses on North A Street in Lompoc. Len Wood, Staff. Greenhouse. Buy Now. Unused greenhouses that were last operated by the flower industry on West ...

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Cashing in on cannabis: County leaders grapple with tax structure as analyst warns against visions ...

An owner of the Higher Path medical marijuana dispensary, in Los Angeles, prepares his monthly tax payment, in this June 27 photo. He makes a monthly trip to Los Angeles City Hall to pay his tax payment in cash in Los Angeles. State and local taxes must be set aside and stored, sometimes for a ...

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Police find huge cannabis factory in Great Barr while investigating burglary

Police officers who responded to reports of an ongoing burglary stumbled across a huge cannabis factory – at the SAME ADDRESS. The discovery was made at a property on Wildnerness Lane, near Q3 Academy, Great Barr , shortly after midnight on Thursday, December 28. a close up of a plant: ...

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Recreation cannabis retail to become legal in Carson City on Jan. 1

Recreational marijuana sales are set to begin in Carson City on Jan. 1.There are currently two medical dispensaries in the state capitol: Sierra Wellness Connection and RISE. Marijuana distributor Paladin received a special use permit last week to relocate.

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Azerbaijan, Belarus to open plant in Turkey (PHOTO) (UPDATE)

“We have been cooperating with the Ganja Automobile Plant already for 13 years,” he said. “It is a big industrial facility. For 13 years of cooperation, more than 10,000 tractors and over 4,000 trucks and special purpose products were assembled. In 2018, we plan to implement quite an ambitious project ...

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Cannabis Stock Analysis #3: Cronos Group Inc.

Cronos' new cannabis production facility in Israel is providing the company with a skilled workforce and cheap cannabis production. Partnership with German pharmaceutical powerhouse Pohl-Boskamp will provide a strong stream of revenues for the next few years. Cronos is one of the few cannabis ...

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California laws for owning and operating a cannabis business

Q: “I understand that marijuana (cannabis) will be come legal in 2018. Some friends and I are thinking of starting a retail cannabis store. We currently own a liquor store and want to know about the new laws, so we don't get busted for illegal distribution.” A: Robin, I am not a cannabis attorney, and we do ...

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5.5 kg of ganja seized, four booked

The police seized 5.5 kg of ganja and booked cases against four persons on Wednesday. Following complaints that narcotics was available freely in many pockets in Sedapatti, Usilampatti, Thirumangalam and Chekkanoorani, among other places, Superintendent of Police N. Manivannan formed ...

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Kabul, Roy Moore, Cannabis: Your Thursday Briefing

Good morning. Here's what you need to know: Looking for loopholes. • Lawyers and accountants are scouring the new tax legislation for provisions that investors and companies might exploit. We looked at a tax break Congress passed in 2004 that illustrates the creativity of American businesses in ...

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Cannabis Countdown: Changes Coming in Marijuana Laws Jan. 1

As California prepares to allow the retail sale of recreational marijuana, or cannabis, on January 1 per voters' passage of Proposition 64 in 2016, SCVNews takes a look at the sometimes conflicting cannabis laws on the federal, state and local levels. California voters approved the ballot initiative, also ...

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Ganja Crops Worth Rs 10 Crore Destroyed In Koraput

Koraput(PTI): A joint team of police and excise officials has destroyed hemp plantations worth Rs 10 crore in Koraput district, police said today. As part of the administration's efforts to check illegal cultivation of cannabis, a crackdown was launched on several villages in the Maoist-hit district, Additional ...

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583 kg dry cannabis seized near Silchar, two held

About 583 kg of dry cannabis was seized and two persons were arrested in Assam, an official from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) said in Kolkata on Tuesday. “With support of the Border Security Force (BSF), the DRI officials of Silchar intercepted a truck at Badarpurghat area of Cachar ...

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Cannabis Stock Report Year In Review 2017 (Part II): Billions Made, Billions Threatened, Billions ...

“Obtaining our Dealer's License is a significant milestone in our international expansion strategy as it enables Aphria to have greater control over importing and exporting medical cannabis oil globally," Aphria Inc. CEO Vic Neufeld said in late November on the news of the company obtaining its dealer's ...

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Hemp crops worth Rs 10 crore destroyed in Odisha

The ganja plants are mostly grown on private lands in these villages, the officer said. "We have demarcated the lands and stern action will be taken against their owners," he said. Not just Koraput, hemp is grown on a massive scale in Gajapati, Malkangiri, Kandhamal, Boudh and Sambalpur districts, Rao ...

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Ganja glossary

From the medical marijuana days, because selling someone a “joint” made it sound like a drug deal, but allowing a cannabis patient to purchase a prerolled cannabis cigarette is classy. Cannabis—Pot. Sometimes known as grass, fire, trees, loud, ganja, smoke, dope, reefer, muggles, lechuga del diablo ...

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Solexine et ganja (Live)

Create & stream a free custom radio station based on the song Solexine et ganja (Live) by Hubert-Félix Thiéfaine on iHeartRadio!

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CHP freeway signs warn against driving under the influence of cannabis

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — With marijuana set to become legal in just a few days, there is a new campaign from California law enforcement about driving under the influence of cannabis. “You should never drive high,” said Rhonda Craft, the director of the California Office of Traffic Safety.

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Bigger fish to fry: Businessman races to become first licenced cannabis producer in Newfoundland

He has reversed course on his initial opposition after steeping himself in marijuana knowledge, and waded through thousands of pages of cannabis-related industry and medical research. He has worked his way up from a 12-page application to transform his fish plant into a cannabis-production facility ...

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Drugs smuggling in Chandigarh: More arrests in 2016 than 2015

Also, the report said 2016 witnessed a rise in seizures of conventional drugs like hasish, heroin and ganja, besides injections and tablets, sold illegally without prescription, in Chandigarh, as compared to 2015. But, less opium was seized in 2016 than 2015. In 2016, 63.84 kg ganja was seized, 42 FIRs ...

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CBD oil is seized amid Utah investigation into legality of cannabis products

Nonpsychoactive cannabis oil is becoming commonly used by people who say it helps with anxiety, sleep deprivation, seizures and other ailments. ... Businesses across Utah are selling cannabidiol, or CBD, a nonpsychoactive byproduct from cannabis plants that farmers in states and countries where ...

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Concentrates propel cannabis craft revolution in Washington state

Most Americans wouldn't know what they were looking at if you were to show them a cannabis concentrate. They might guess the substance is honey or some form of wax, but most people would be hard-pressed to think the substances have anything to do with the leafy green pot plants that all cannabis ...

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Only one business in Monterey County is ready for recreational cannabis sales in 2018

In Monterey County, there is only one place that will be selling legal recreational cannabis in January -- Monterey Bay Alternative Medicine in Del ... for the sale of medical marijuana on the Monterey Peninsula and it has helped to put MBAM ahead of the game when it comes to recreational cannabis.

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Pot Stocks Soar as California Gets Ready to Get High

The BI Canada Cannabis Competitive Peers index is having its best day ever as Californians prepare to light up, or eat up, marijuana products starting ... America has a joint venture in Canada with Canopy Growth and Organa Brands, which sought to invest in and acquire cannabis brands in the U.S..

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City of Ukiah relaxes distance rules for cannabis businesses

At the suggestion of city staff, the Ukiah City Council recently relaxed its proposed restrictions on cannabis-related businesses even more. At its last meeting Dec. 20, Assistant City Attorney Darcy Vaughn pointed out that the zoning restrictions the City Council agreed upon at its previous meeting would ...

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Vancouver's cannabis scene a hotbed for heady glass pieces

Fortunately, Vancouver's obsession with all things cannabis means there's no need for DIY smoking devices. Consumers in this city have access to some of the best glass in the country. Since 1995, Wes Kuitenbrouwer and Moss Tomlinson of Puff have been working closely with renowned glass artists ...

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Tips: Cannabis shopping tips for beginners, intermediates, advanced

For something more fun, look for cannabis flowers that are under 10 percent THC, the main active ingredient in cannabis that causes euphoria, or a feeling of well-being. Ask for flowers with some amount of CBD, the second most common active molecule in marijuana. CBD does not cause euphoria and ...

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Veterans and access to cannabis: 2017 in review

Johns Hopkins University withdraws from the MAPS-sponsored study of cannabis and PTSD in veterans. A university spokesperson said Johns Hopkins's goals for the study were no longer “in alignment” with those of MAPS. A spokesperson for MAPS, however said the dispute was primarily over the ...

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Major Investment Firm Urges Cannabis Caution, Despite Legalization Enthusiasm

This comparison failed to highlight the fact that access to medical cannabis is still relatively difficult, but will improve as more licensed producers enter the mix. Further, the report neglected to mention the inevitable growth in marijuana sales as past stigmas toward the substance are erased and more ...

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Nevada Cannabis Sales Set New State Record in October

Nevada's combined cannabis sales reached a new high in October, totaling $37.9 million, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The state received $5.8 million in tax revenues, of which about $3.8 million came from the state's 10 percent excise tax on recreational sales. Since recreational sales began ...

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The History of Illegal Cannabis in California May Be Lost in the Post-Prohibition Era

Recently, we shared some news and impressions from this year's Emerald Cup – the yearly meeting of cannabis business professionals and enthusiasts. As you may know, the era of cannabis prohibition is ending in California on January 1. No, you probably won't be able to walk into your local pot store ...

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Elderly Couple Arrested with Cannabis 'Gifts' are Parents of Vermont State Prosecutor

An elderly couple made headlines last week after they were arrested in Nebraska with 60 pounds of cannabis, telling police that they planned to give it away as Christmas gifts to relatives in Vermont and Massachusetts. The Burlington Free Press now reports that their son is Justin Jiron, chief deputy ...

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California's Golden Gate District Transportation Authority Bans Cannabis Advertising

California's Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District has banned cannabis related advertising, the San Francisco Examiner reports. The move bars ads from ferries crossing the San Francisco Bay, buses using the bridge, and from ferry terminals and transit kiosks. The move follows a ...

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Two remanded for 'small quantity' of ganja on boat

Two men were remanded in custody on Wednesday for importation of a “small quantity” of ganja found aboard a vessel early Saturday morning. Dencle Vic Barnes, of a Prospect address, and Marvin Campbell, of Westmoreland, Jamaica, appeared in Summary Court before Magistrate Angelyn ...

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California Marijuana Start-Ups, Shut Out From Banks, Turn to Private Backing

Cannabis use still lacks legal standing with the federal government. That means growers, processors and retailers can't open accounts or access lines of credit from federally insured banks. They can't write off business expenses when they file their taxes, and it's extremely difficult to purchase crop ...

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New Highway Safety Laws in California Target Driving While Using Cannabis

Laws passed by the California Legislature in 2017 include a handful addressing issues involving highway safety, including cannabis consumption and seat belts on buses. Akin to an existing law that prohibits the consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, a new law bans smoking or ingesting marijuana ...

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Cannabis Stock Report: IGC Channels Satoshi Nakamoto

Joining the blockchain craze this week was India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE:IGC), a heavy-equipment rental and real-estate-management firm that dabbles in medical marijuana. According to a statement, the company hopes to address one-of-a-kind issues faced by the cannabis industry.

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OSC issues ruling in cannabis hostile takeover fight

Cannabis seedlings at the new Aurora Cannabis facilty in Montreal. The Ontario Securities Commission has issued a cease-trade order for any securities issued by CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. under a shareholder rights plan that's being used as a defence against a hostile takeover by Aurora.

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Locking people up for cannabis possession costs taxpayers £13.5mn

The data also revealed that in 2016 alone there were 6,000 cases of detention for more than half a day for possession of cannabis. Possession of cannabis can carry a punishment of up to five years in jail, an unlimited fine, or both. Producing and supplying the drug, on the other hand, could mean up to ...

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CID ends 2017 on a high note

From May 2016 till date the number of cases registered is 622, number of persons arrested is 945, 14.967204 kg heroin seized, 8926.5812 kg ganja seized, 73.9316 kg opium, 7.05172 kg morphine, 303018 bottle syrups, 1.3 gm marijuawana, 243722 capsules and tablets, 630 Fortwin injections, one ...

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Unions recruit California cannabis workers as legalization approaches

The Teamsters have formed a coalition of their Northern and Southern California joint councils to specifically work with businesses in the cannabis industry. The United Farm and Commercial Workers International Union(UFCW) has stepped up its Cannabis Workers Rising Campaign, which has lead to ...

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'Marijuana Major' prepares students for careers in cannabis

More and more students across the county that are hoping to find a career in cannabis are turning to a 'Marijuana Major.' College students from more than 38 states and several spots around the globe are now studying 'Medical Plant Chemistry' at Northern Michigan University. Legal issues prevent the ...

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This Small-Cap Marijuana Stock Is Aiming to Produce 65000 Kilograms of Cannabis a Year

Legal marijuana is one of the consistently quickest-growing industries on the planet. According to research firm ArcView, legal cannabis in North America grew by 34% in 2016 to $6.9 billion, and it's expected to continue growing by an average of 26% per year through 2021, leading to an estimated ...

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