Cannabis Industry Preps for Biggest 420 Ever

With California and Nevada's recreational markets fully online this year, more folks than ever are expected to take part in the cannabis holiday. The 420 holiday, which dates back to decades before any real progress was seen on marijuana law reform, was started by The Waldos at San Rafael High ...

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Cannabis Product Review: 1:1 Strawberry Lemonade Gummies By Wana Brands

For obvious reasons, one of my favorite types of edibles is cannabis-infused sour gummy candies. They come in all types of shapes and sizes, with some definitely being better than others. One of my first dispensary purchases was sour gummy candies, the maker of which I think has since gone out of ...

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Fate of Medical Marijuana Legislation Down to the Wire

SB-0001, The Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Reform Act establishes new caps for medical cannabis growers and processors in Maryland, reconstitutes the Medical Cannabis Commission, and requires extensive outreach to encourage minority and small business owners to ...

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Louisiana veterans advocate for medical cannabis

The four of them on March 27 participated in a rally for the legalization of medical cannabis in Baton Rouge. “We are being the voice for many people who contact us,” Landry said. “We aren't just advocating for veterans but for all people in Louisiana.” Landry moderates a Facebook page called ...

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This Small Town Accidentally Legalized Cannabis

Whom among us hasn't been confused by a ballot question affecting local ordinances amidst the general election? In other words, was your vote for President as certain as your vote regarding a small-town referendum, like zoning codes? The impact of ballot questions obviously vary, but in the village ...

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Cannabis community needs to recognize that prospective NPA mayoral candidate John Coupar is ...

That was apparent last year when the Vancouver park board narrowly voted in favour of banning all cannabis-related events at beaches and in local parks. One of the four commissioners who voted for the prohibition was John Coupar. He's since declared his intention to become the NPA's mayoral ...

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Connecticut: Show Support For Cannabis Reform At Two Upcoming Public Hearings

This bill, which has already passed the House in a voice vote, would allow home cultivation of up to two mature cannabis plants and 12 seedlings by registered patients and caregivers. WHO: Senate Health and Human Services Committee, Rep. Renny Cushing (sponsor of HB 1476), and members of ...

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Cannabis Lounges Under Consideration by County

The board at its January, 2018, retreat discussed whether the county would take the lead on creating regulations for legal use of cannabis at locations other than private residences, according to the county. Making such lounges legal is a move expected to contribute significantly to marijuana tourism in ...

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How Local Control is Creating Access Deserts in California

California has an abundance of cultivators and a well-earned reputation for being a national leader when it comes to cannabis access. So with the kickoff of adult use legalization just a few months behind us, it might seem logical to assume Californians are up to their eyeballs in bud, but that's not really ...

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Utah officials concerned about marijuana shop 3 miles from border

Even though marijuana or edible products that contain cannabis extracts can be purchased legally in neighboring Colorado and Nevada, "they can't bring it into Utah or consume it in Utah. The laws in Utah have not changed," Royce said. Retail and medical marijuana is sold in at least two other ...

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How to store your marijuana for maximum flavor and potency

Freshly cured cannabis flowers are often favored to the ones that have been sitting on the shelf awhile. But does marijuana really have an expiration date? Time does impact cannabis' freshness and quality, according to experts, degrading the flowers' taste and smell. This is because the aromatic ...

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Lamar Odom Prepares To Launch Cannabis Business To Help People Struggling With Addiction

Lamar Odom is getting into the pot business. Khloe Kardashian's ex almost had a fatal overdose three years ago, and he is now reportedly investing in a new venture. Here are more details on his plans. The Blast reported that Lamar is preparing to start a cannabis business that will be called Rich Soil ...

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West Hollywood Okays Cannabis Consumption Lounges

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.–City Officials announced yesterday that West Hollywood, California, will allow licensing of recreational-use cannabis consumption lounges and facilities, which will be a first for Los Angeles. “For us to have these types of spaces that are welcoming and safe and where people ...

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Events manager Michael Miller caught with cocaine and cannabis in early afternoon

AN EVENTS manager was caught with drugs again after officers pulled him over for having a missing number plate. Michael Miller was back in court after a similar charge when he was discovered with a skunk cannabis factory which had the potential of producing almost £50,000 worth of the drug.

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Bengalury: 108 kg of ganja seized from nine people

In a massive drug seizure, the sleuths of the Central Crime Branch ( CCB ) claims to have recovered around 108 kg of ganja by arresting nine drug peddlers from Kerala, including the mastermind. The accused, police said, were getting drugs from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The accused are identified ...

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Karnataka: Inter-state drug racket busted; 108 kg ganja seized

Karnataka: Inter-state drug racket busted; 108 kg ganja seized. DECCAN CHRONICLE. Published Apr 8, 2018, 2:47 am IST. Updated Apr 8, 2018, 2:47 am IST. During the search operation at his residence, the police came across many bags of marijuana stashed inside. (Top) The accused and (Right) ...

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Controversy Over Denver's Upcoming 420 Event: A 'Rally' No More

Euflora's marketing director, Bobby Reginelli, said this year's event “will be much more about the cannabis culture than politics,” in Westword's paraphrase. And the name has changed — as it used to be called the Denver 420 Rally. “It's more diverse this year,” Reginelli told Westword. “We knew 30,000 ...

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Man convicted over Westcliff cannabis factory

A MAN has been convicted after cannabis with a street value of up to £189,000 was found growing in a loft. Police executed a search warrant at a top floor flat in Westborough Road, Westcliff, on September 15, 2016 and found 226 well established plants growing in the loft, which had been professionally ...

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Trio accused of cannabis dealing and having £26000 in home

Carl Riches, 51; Lee Junior Snelson, 23 and Jenna Watson, 24, all of Provident Street, Ashtons Green appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court in March. They are each accused of possession with intent to supply a controlled class B drug, namely cannabis resin. They are also accused of having ...

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At City Hall: Cannabis consultation ongoing

More than 3,000 St. Albert residents weighed in on two surveys from the city about their thoughts on how the upcoming legalization of cannabis could affect the city. Both surveys closed April 4. The final response count for the city's public survey, which was open to the whole community, was 2,385.

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Police bust nine-member drug gang from Kerala; seize 108 kg ganja

A nine-member gang from Kerala was arrested in the early hours of Saturday, and 108 kilograms of ganja was seized from their cars. The arrested are Nayanesh T N (36) and his associates Annas M H (26), Prajil Das T D (27), Shafi Kunjumarakkara (29) from Kochi; Saajan Das (22) from ...

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Calgary executive chef offers tips for cooking with cannabis

MacNeil appeared on CBC Radio's The Homestretch on Friday, ahead of this weekend's Cannabis and Hemp Expo at Stampede Park, where he'll be sharing tips and techniques for infusing cannabis into culinary creations. Below is an abridged version of that conversation. Q: A lot of people are familiar ...

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Cancer patients highlight benefits of cannabis at Grassroots Expo for the Cannabis Curious in ...

She then described how her use of cannabis oils "fixed my kidneys and my liver, which were damaged badly by chemotherapy". "Nobody needs to die from cancer," Crowther insisted. "There's a cure. It's just illegal." McKee talked about being repeatedly diagnosed with brain tumours, which at one point ...

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Highly Curated: The world's best 4/20 events

Events include yoga, discussion with cannabis experts, a 5K and 10K race, an edibles tasting bar, live art and the Stoned Olympics for a more conscientious cannabis experience. 3 p.m. – 1 a.m., Fri., April 20. Free. Mission Dolores Park, 19th & Dolores Street, S.F. www.420festsf.com/. SoMa StrEat Food ...

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Even where it's legal to sell marijuana, it's hard to advertise it

As the cannabis industry grows in the US, generating an estimated US$10 billion (NZ$13.75b) in annual sales, states are increasingly approving medical marijuana programmes and passing adult-use laws. But for marketing agencies, marijuana dispensaries and cannabis brands, advertising the pot ...

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Cannabis crime lord behind £500000 operation who was caught in a hotel room near an airport ...

A gang that ran a string of cannabis factories has been jailed after police caught the ringleader in a hotel room near an airport with his passport, a letter of apology to his girlfriend, and £550 in cash. Joe Hatherall, 24, was the leader of the gang that had factories stuffed with more than £500,000 worth of ...

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Khloe Kardashian's Ex Lamar Odom To Launch Cannabis Business, Claims Marijuana Helped ...

In a recent report by The Blast, it has been alleged that the 38-year-old former Los Angeles Clippers is keen to start a cannabis business called Rich Soil Organics. Apparently, Odom's company will cultivate “organically grown, pesticide-free cannabis,” which promises to help struggling addicts to recover ...

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Cannabis shows inconsistent benefits for pain, PTSD

The researchers found only weak evidence that cannabis use was associated with development of psychotic symptoms and moderately strong evidence that cannabis use was associated with impaired cognitive function in the general population. However, the confidence in the findings is limited by ...

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Death Count From Synthetic Cannabis Consumption Keeps Rising

Despite efforts from law enforcement, the death count from synthetic cannabis consumption keeps rising in Illinois. The latest victim to fall prey to the dangerous chemical cocktail was a young woman who died on March 28. Although officials have not yet determined the 22-year-old's cause of death, her ...

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Highly Curated: The world's best 4/20 events

Location shared upon purchase, Los Feliz, CA. https://ift.tt/2H15YhL. 4/20 Ganja Yoga Touch with Isochronic Tonal Musical Journey: Restorative yoga class led by Vanaspati Yoga leader Miho Watanabe with hand touch massage by ...

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Cannabis And Coconut Oil: The Wellness Power Couple

Twenty-nine states and several countries around the world have legalized medical marijuana for an array of ailments that have either scientifically or anecdotally been proven to be alleviated by cannabis. So. whether using it medically or recreationally, you're reaping benefits from the plant whether you ...

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Cannabis convention held in Desert Hot Springs looks at future of industry in the valley

He said it serves as the voice of the local cannabis industry. "They have issues about taxes, they have issues about development, they have issues about their permit, and instead of having 50 different people approaching the city in different directions, it's much better to be able to approach with a unified ...

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CCB seizes 108 kg. of ganja

The CCB on Saturday seized 108 kg. of ganja and arrested nine people who were allegedly transporting the contraband to Karnataka and Kerala. This is the first time that such a huge quantity of the substance has been seized from one place in the city, police said. According to the police, the accused ...

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Three held with 150 kg of ganja

MaduraiMadurai district police on Thursday seized 150 kg of ganja that was being smuggled into the district from Andhra Pradesh with the arrest of three persons at Appanthirupathi. The team found that the ganja was stocked in the car in six bags each containing 25 kg. “These persons have been ...

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Retail cannabis stores navigating new territory

Monterey >> At last count, there were four cannabis dispensaries doing business in Monterey County with more on the way. And even with the current climate in California embracing the industry, and government entities ready to harvest the benefits from cannabis-related businesses, these pioneers in ...

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Arcview Predicts $7.7 Billion California Cannabis Market by 2021

According to the report, California produced 13.5 million pounds of cannabis in 2016, of which state residents consumed only 2.5 million pounds. Arcview and BDS get that figure from a California Department of Finance report on the medical-marijuana market, “Economic Impact Analysis of Medical ...

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Legalised cannabis could help solve America's opioid crisis, studies suggest

Legalised cannabis use may help solve America's opioid crisis, two scientific studies have suggested. Two separate peer-reviewed studies in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found significant drops in opioid prescribing in US states that had relaxed their cannabis laws. Both studies appear to offer ...

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HSE will reimburse cost of Ava Twomey's medicinal cannabis

The HSE has agreed to reimburse medicinal cannabis sourced in Netherlands for a young Co Cork girl who has a severe form of epilepsy. Ava Twomey, from Aghabullogue, Co Cork, travelled to the Netherlands last summer with her family to receive medicinal cannabis to treat Dravet syndrome.

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Legal cannabis sales expected to exceed soft drink sales in 12 years

Legal cannabis sales in 12 years are expected to outpace soft drink sales, Bloomberg News reported. Sales from the legal U.S. cannabis industry are expected to hit $75 billion by 2030, according to the research firm Cowen & Co. The figure is almost the size of the North American soda market in 2017, ...

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The Use of Cannabis in Twin Cities

The use of an illegal drug called cannabis which is most commonly known as the weed has been increasing day by day in twin cities of Pakistan. According to a research conducted by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in 2013, the consumption of cannabis in Pakistan is 3.6% by population ...

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The current state of cannabis in Tehama County, surrounding counties

Red Bluff >> With commercial sale of recreational marijuana becoming legal in California starting this year, cities and counties throughout the state are faced with re-evaluating their local laws regarding sales. Counties and cities have varying policies regarding the buying and selling of marijuana.

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All the Ways You Can Use Cannabis For Anxiety, Stress-Relief, and Overall Wellness

Fact: cannabis can be equally as great for both medicinal and recreational purposes, but the fact that it can get you high often discredits its many medicinal and wellness benefits. Once you get past the stigma and recognize the plant for what it's truly capable of, there are endless ways to incorporate it ...

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HSE confirms Cork mother will be reimbursed for medicinal cannabis for her daughter

The HSE will reimburse the cost of medicinal cannabis sourced in the Netherlands by a Cork mother for the treatment of her eight-year-old daughter's Dravet's Syndrome. A spokesperson for Health Minister Simon Harris said the HSE contacted Vera Twomey yesterday to confirm arrangements to cover ...

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Ganja chocolates, ganja seized in Hyderabad; One held

Hyderabad: Nearly 80 ganja chocolates, three kilos of dry ganja powder and 650gm of wet ganja were seized and one person arrested by the Excise Enforcement team here on Saturday. According to Excise officials, the team had arrested Lal Bahadur Singh, 38, of Dhoolpet and seized the contraband ...

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Company blamed for fueling fentanyl addiction crisis will soon be approved to sell synthetic cannabis

However, top members of the cannabis community noted the company's financial interest in minimizing competition for synthetic marijuana products, according to the Washington Post. A pro-legalization campaign member J.P. Holyoak said: 'It appears they are trying to kill a non-pharmaceutical market ...

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Decriminalizing cannabis reduces harm

In the cannabis context, this means individuals caught with small amounts of cannabis for personal consumption won't be prosecuted and won't subsequently receive a criminal record or a jail sentence. In many states, possession of small amounts of cannabis is treated like a minor traffic violation.

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Bengaluru police nab inter-state gang of nine, recover 108 kg of marijunana

We got the information that they were bringing back the ganja in two cars from Odisha. So, we surrounded his house and waited for them to arrive on Friday morning,” he added. Upon their arrest, Nainesh is said to have confess to the police that he used to sell the marijuana in small quantities to college ...

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Chamber luncheon to tackle cannabis legalization

Business owners concerned about cannabis legalization will have their questions answered at the upcoming St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon. On April 11 the chamber is hosting a panel discussion with top cannabis experts in the province and the city. “We're hoping that it gives ...

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Colorado Lawmakers Still Not Onboard With Social Marijuana

No matter how hard Colorado cannabis advocates work to expand the state's recreational marijuana law, the suits over at the Capitol just cannot seem to wrap their heads around social use. Earlier this week, the Colorado General Assembly butchered and left for dead a proposal that would have ...

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Nine-member inter-State narcotics peddlers' gang, seize record 108 kg ganja

Bengaluru, Apr 7 (UNI) In a major action police arrested a nine-member inter-state ganja peddling gang and seized from their possession a record ... lay in wait as the kingpin of the gang Ninesh from Thrissur district of Kerala and his associates came in two cars laden with the ganja that they had brought ...

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Penn Law forum on cannabis and federalism

Cary Coglianese and Nancy Nord of the University of Pennsylvania Law School organized a panel called “The Cannabis Conundrum: An Experiment in Federalism or States' Rights Run Amuck?” with Peter Conti-Brown of Wharton talking about banking regulation and Judge James Colins of the ...

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Large quantity of cannabis seized from Tripura village

Agartala, Apr 7 (UNI) The Border Security Force (BSF) and police seized a large quantity of Cannabis (Ganja) and addition tablets from bordering Thambamura village under Sonamura of Sepahijala district yesterday. The joint team of police and BSF also apprehended a smuggler from the spot.

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County looks at lowering commercial cannabis tax rates amid industry challenges

Salinas >> Monterey County appears poised to lower its voter-approved commercial cannabis tax rates in response to a confluence of challenges facing the still-emerging local industry. On Friday, the county's cannabis committee considered a report from consultant HdL Companies on a number of ...

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The Leaflet Going green, not glowing green

New on The Leaf | Senators make a run for the border: Three anti-legalization Conservative senators ... - News - The Leaf Cannabis News.

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National Studies Link States With Legal Cannabis To Lower Opioid Prescriptions

The first study, found that states prescribed on average 23 million daily doses per year, but that number fell by over 2 million after the passage of medical cannabis laws, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study also noted that daily doses dropped by almost 4 million doses ...

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With $2 Million Ad Push, Cannabis Retailer MadMen Hopes to Finally Ditch the 'Stoner' Cliche

Just in time for 4/20, the largest marijuana retailer in Southern California is launching its most significant marketing push to date with a campaign aimed at busting 1970s-era, Cheech-and-Chong stereotypes of cannabis users. MedMen, with 18 locations in three states and a reputation as “the Apple ...

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'Why is cannabis treated like a firearm?': Cannabis users protest police raids in Regina

Patty Wood says cannabis helped her deal with the chemotherapy that beat her breast cancer. "I used cannabis to help me through it all," she said as she, along with some 40 other people, protested outside of Regina Police Services' station Friday afternoon. Wood and others at the protest took issue ...

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Justin Trudeau, Cannabis Legalization Is Your Chance to Prove You Want to Empower Women

Spring is (sort of) here and a season of change is on the horizon. A new federal fiscal year looms, a re-invigorated women's movement charges forward, and cannabis is just four(-ish) short months from being legalized. Is all this change just a serendipitous coincidence? No. Serendipity is for suckers.

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What Are You Smoking? Episode 30: Cannabis Industry Lawyer Deserae Weitmann

Get ready to lawyer up as Leafly's in-house legal counsel talks about practicing law in the constantly evolving cannabis industry. Deserae Abed-Rabbo Weitmann joins Will to talk about why she turned her legal training to the cannabis industry, what the biggest challenges are for lawyers in the space, ...

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Here's how much it will cost to apply for a commercial cannabis business permit in San Bernardino

Obtaining a commercial cannabis permit in San Bernardino could cost business owners more than $8,000. A maximum of five licences can be awarded per license type, but no more than 17 total. Permits for cultivation, distribution, manufacturing, microbusiness, retail and testing are available.

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Canadian Cannabis Producer Execs Make Substantial Stock Purchases

With Canadian licensed producers under intense selling pressure over the past several weeks, insiders stepped up at three licensed producers, making large purchases over the past week or so on the open market. In general, as measured by the Canadian Cannabis LP Index, stocks have been under ...

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A Cafe In This City Will Soon Serve Cannabis-Infused Lattes

Is the Space Needle about to get spacier? A cafe in this city will soon serve cannabis-infused lattes. Published. 1 min ago. on. April 6, 2018. By. Burgess Powell. A Cafe In This City Will Soon Serve Cannabis-Infused Lattes. Share · Tweet. Every cannabis and caffeine lover's dream is about to come true: ...

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Grower's Choice

We develop intelligent, commercial-grade, affordable horticultural lamps, fixtures and ballasts designed to better serve cannabis cultivators. With headquarters in Southern California alongside some of the most experienced growers in the world, Grower's Choice offers the industry's most technologically ...

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Youth held for supplying cannabis to students

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The city shadow police on Friday nabbed a 25-year-old youth for allegedly supplying ganja to school and college students. The Museum police recorded the arrest; the accused is Vishnu, a resident of Pandit Colony, Kowdiar. According to the police, Vishnu was under police ...

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Centre's new data shocks Excise Department

KOCHI: The Kerala Excise Department has expressed shock at the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) data which showed a drastic fall in the seizure of ganja and other drugs in the state in 2017 compared to the two previous years.In fact, the new provisional data released by the MHA has prompted the ...

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With $2 Million Ad Push, Cannabis Retailer MadMen Hopes to Finally Ditch the 'Stoner' Cliche

MedMen, with 18 locations in three states and a reputation as “the Apple Store of cannabis,” is using the spring date (and unofficial ganja holiday) to debut “Forget Stoner,” a continuation in theme of its January campaign that showcased a breadth of modern marijuana customers. It's not just Snoop and ...

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Pot Stocks, ETFs, Top News And Data From The Cannabis Industry This Week

“It looked to me like we hit a low this week, and I was able to up my exposure in my model portfolios to the Canadian LPs,” he added, pointing out that insiders have been buying stock in their companies, with large purchases at Aurora Cannabis, Cronos Group and MedReleaf by one or more executives.

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Texas Issues Cease and Desist for Crypto, Cannabis Investment Schemes

Moncher and Financial Freedom Club were also implicated in another alleged investment scheme - this one focused on a cannabis growing operation - that involved another firm called Capital Cash. The scheme appears to be wholly separate from the cryptocurrency trading platform, according to ...

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Canada's marijuana millionaires surprised by stock surge

As Canada moves to legalize recreational cannabis, the value of the nascent market has ballooned to more than $25 billion, swelling the ranks of affluent pot investors who have significant holdings in companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. and Aphria Inc. The U.S. legal market is expected to reach ...

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Tempe Cannabis Promoter in Trouble After Kid Eats THC-Laced Mac and Cheese

A Tempe cannabis-industry promoter will have to adjust her marketing plan following her arrest this week after her 21-month-old daughter ate THC-laced macaroni and cheese. The toddler consumed pot-laced butter as she chomped down mac and cheese with her dad in their house on the 1600 block ...

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Smart Pots

That's why many of the world's best cannabis producers grow in Smart Pots. What is a Smart Pot? The Smart Pot is a fabric aeration container that causes root pruning and root enhancement. When a root tip reaches a Smart Pot's side, it does not circle, but rather locks into the fabric. This immediately ...

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VIDEO: Atlas Growers Ltd Privately Held Cannabis Company Going Public Soon

Atlas Growers Ltd CEO Sheldon Croome has inked a deal with Namaste Technologies Inc (CNSX:N) (OTCMKTS:NXTTF) (FRA:M5BQ) to supply medical cannabis. They are fully vertically integrated in that they will grow and process their products. One of their investors is the Alberta Treasury Branch, ...

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Connecticut House Committee Advances Rec. Cannabis Bill

The Connecticut House Appropriations Committee has narrowly advanced a recreational cannabis bill, moving it to the floor which could consider the measure before the end of this year's legislative session. The measure passed the committee 27-24. The measure would require the Secretary of the ...

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Bristol drugs gang kept cannabis above Costa coffee shop

Seven other men were also sentenced for their part in the gang, which produced and sold more than £560,000-worth of cannabis from six locations. Hatherall was the only one to plead not guilty to the charges. But was he convicted on 23 March of conspiracy to produce and supply the Class B drug.

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Cannabis: Coping with Cancer Symptoms, Addressing US Opioid Epidemic

“The vast use of cannabis in the medical field is mainly driven by the subjective feeling of the patients and their personal evaluation of the impact of cannabis on their condition,” she added. “There is a serious lack of clinical evidence that supports the safety and efficacy of this treatment for specific ...

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The Future of Cannabis Health Lies in Personalization

There are approximately 800 strains of cannabis being actively cultivated, all with drastically different cannabinoid ratios and terpene profiles, capable of inducing different subjective experiences and medical alleviations. Finding the right strain for a particular patient dealing with specific condition can be ...

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Lamar Odom launching cannabis products

Lamar - who was previously married to Khloe Kardashian - has partnered with Camp Green for the venture and will be selling a number of cannabis products, including flowers, concentrates, extracts and other infusions. Meanwhile, Lamar recently declared he is "really happy" for his ex-wife Khloe, who ...

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Hey USDA: We Can Grow Cannabis with “Organic” Methods, Too

With news like that, it should come as no surprise that more and more consumers are starting to ask for organic ganja. But wait — we can't use that word! The term "organic" is essentially owned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Since cannabis ...

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Marijuana shortage possible this summer in San Diego

San Diego's legal pot stores could run short of recreational marijuana this summer when the seasonal rise in tourism sends the demand for cannabis soaring in a city that's emerged as a mecca for the sale of weed. Analysts and retailers say the government hasn't been approving cultivation licenses fast ...

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The Future of Cannabis: Where We Are Heading vs. Where We Should Go

The cannabis industry is at a crossroads. What was once primarily a social justice movement has transformed into a multi-billion industry, despite the direct conflict with federal law. But thanks to federal regulations that are science-light and prejudice-heavy, there is still a whole lot we humans don't know ...

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Feds Want Input On Marijuana Reclassification

Globally, it means that nations signed onto drug treaties are not supposed to legalize cannabis. But now, the United Nations World Health Organization is set to launch a review of the current international classification of marijuana, THC, cannabidiol and other related compounds and preparations, and it ...

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Guyanese among two charged over 70lbs of ganja found after traffic stop in US

A Guyanese was among two men arrested and charged after being allegedly found with approximately 70 pounds of marijuana during a routine traffic stop in the United States, Stillwater County News has reported. According to the report, Bing Yuan Liang, 46, and James Yannick Van Sluytman, 32, have ...

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Synthetic Cannabis Laced With Poison Linked to Severe Bleeding, CDC Warns

Synthetic cannabinoids sold under a variety of names, such as Spice and K2, have been linked to serious, unexplained bleeding in several states, federal health officials are warning. From March 10 through April 5, 94 people have presented to emergency departments (89 in Illinois, two in Indiana, one ...

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American Chemical Society Offers Scholarship for Cannabis Chemists

Cannabis enthusiasts aren't top of mind when people think about scholarly go-getters, but the American Chemical Society doesn't buy the stereotype. The nonprofit organization, which turns 141 years old today, April 6, founded its Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision in 2015. Now, it wants more brains to ...

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Italian firm files patent for solar powered cannabis and cryptocurrency farm

Evolution BNK, an Italian medical cannabis grower, is planning to build 20,000 sq m of solar powered greenhouses which will combine marijuana growing and cryptocurrency mining. The first 5,000 sq m facility is to be built by converting existing greenhouse in Sanremo, the “city of flowers” on the coast ...

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'Musa' wants united Caribbean approach to ganja decriminalisation

Former Agriculture Minister, Moses 'Musa' Jn Baptiste, has expressed the view that the Caribbean should approach the issue of decriminalising marijuana in a united way. 'It is something that we have spoken about even when we were in government. I was minister of agriculture and that question came ...

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Two arrested in Chilaw with 220 kilograms of Kerala Ganja

Two arrested in Chilaw with 220 kilograms of Kerala Ganja. Date. 4/6/2018 4:30:38 AM ... The Police said that the Kerala Ganja was estimated to be worth around Rs 25 million. According to the Police media unit, the Kerala Ganja was being transported in a van when it was seized. (Colombo Gazette).

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GrowSpan Greenhouse Structures

For nearly 40 years, GrowSpan Greenhouse Structures has been providing commercial and professional growers with custom and turnkey greenhouse structures. Over the past decade, we've taken our unique greenhouse design and cultivation experience and applied it to the cannabis industry.

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Safety Vision

We provide cannabis business owners the ability to securely monitor inventory from the moment the dispensary truck arrives at the grow facility to final delivery and drop-off. We have the ability to install these systems on any type of vehicle the business may be using—from a van to an armored truck, we ...

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Fighting for Survival

But California is unique in that it has had two thriving cannabis markets-a very loosely regulated medical market and a black market-for decades. Cannabis has supported tens of thousands of families and dozens of communities. And the harsh reality is that the state simply cannot sustain, in a legal ...

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Three held with 150 kg of ganja

Madurai district police on Thursday seized 150 kg of ganja that was being smuggled into the district from Andhra Pradesh with the arrest of three persons at Appanthirupathi. The arrested persons were identified as M. Rajapandi (35) of Pasukkaranpatti in Usilampatti and living in Ambarampalyam in ...

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Five things to check out at Green Living Show's cannabis exhibit

For the first time in its 12-year history, the Green Living Show (April 6-8), the largest eco-conscious consumer show in Canada, will be giving a dedicated main stage and educational feature exhibit to cannabis experts and exhibitors. This expanded presence at a long-running event is yet another ...

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Mie Prefecture shrine association gets license to grow cannabis for Shinto rituals

TSU, MIE PREF. – The Mie Prefectural Government has granted a local association a license to cultivate cannabis for making items used in Shinto rituals, including shimenawa (traditional ropes hung at a shrine's entrance). It is the first time the license has been issued in the prefecture. It was granted ...

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16 year old robbery suspect arrested; guns, ganja seized

A 16-year old boy is among three persons arrested by police for allegedly being in possession of three guns. Police said the teen was suspected to have perpetrated an armed robber. The Guyana Police Force said law enforcement agents in 'C' Division arrested the trio from Sophia. The items seized ...

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Connecticut House Committee Advances Rec. Cannabis Bill

The Connecticut House Appropriations Committee has narrowly advanced a recreational cannabis bill, moving it to the floor which could consider the measure before the end of this year's legislative session. The measure passed the committee 27-24. The measure would require the Secretary of the ...

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San Carlos hotel tax hike and cannabis tax up for review

In an effort to boost funds for city services like public safety and parks, San Carlos officials will consider Monday initiating November ballot measures to increase the city's hotel tax and impose a tax on commercial cannabis activity. San Carlos will join Daly City, Foster City and South San Francisco ...

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Why this doctor wants to test medicinal cannabis on children

An Australian doctor wants to trial medicinal cannabis on kids with behavioural disorders, including ADHD and autism. Veteran paediatrician Daryl Efron told RNZ on Friday parents have been asking for it so they don't have to give their children antipsychotics and antidepressants. "These parents are ...

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Cannabis demand expected to reach 1M kg by end of 2018

Health Canada predicts the cannabis demand will reach one million kilograms per year by the end of 2018. The supply is currently sitting at 300,000 kg, which represents a 700,000 kg shortfall in supply. While Canada is just months away from legalization, investor interest continues to heat up. With all ...

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West Hollywood, California Approves Cannabis Social-Use Plan

West Hollywood, California plans to license 16 cannabis consumption lounges where patrons can smoke, vape, or eat infused foods and beverages. In total, the city plans to issue 40 total canna-businesses licenses. Two types of consumption lounge licenses will be available: One will allow smoking, ...

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California's Issued 1000+ Cease-and-Desist Letters to Unlicensed Cannabis Operators

California's Bureau of Cannabis Control has issued more than 1,000 cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed cannabis operators since the recreational use law took effect on Jan. 1, according to a KCET report. It's the first step in shutting down illegal operators. According to the report, regulators are using ...

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada City Council Votes to Ban All Public Cannabis Use

The Calgary, Alberta, Canada City Council has moved to ban all cannabis consumption in public but included exceptions for those with medical need, the Calgary Herald reports. The regulations also prohibit retail shops from opening 150 meters (about 492 feet) from schools and emergency shelters ...

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Real Cannabis Beer To Push Infusion Trend Sky-High

In recent months several cannabis-inspired beers have entered the market. Amidst strict regulations, these typically don't include THC, one of the cannabis compounds that makes users feel euphoric. The close relationship between hemp and hops has given birth to several beers utilizing the two, like ...

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Archytas Ventures Gets Loans To Capital-Starved Cannabis Producers

In the nascent legal cannabis industry, he thinks he's found both. In early 2017, Rotolo teamed up with Antony Radbod, and David Kivitz to create an investment and holding company Archytas Ventures. Their first venture has been to lease cannabis extraction equipment to companies in the loan-starved ...

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SF Tea Bar Debuts Cannabis-Infused Matcha Tea

It's a combination of matcha tea lemonade and 10mg of hemp-derived CBD, one of the active ingredients in marijuana. It won't get you high, but it does have some anti-inflammatory effects & is something you can get just in time for 4/20.

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Ballot to include cannabis tax measure

City leaders approved putting a measure on the ballot to ask Hanford voters if they would like to tax the commercial medical cannabis business that ... of commercial adult-use cannabis manufacturing, they did OK a tax measure on cannabis companies that will be voted on by the residents of Hanford.

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First Cannabis Fund Cuts Exposure to Sector, Buys Medical Names

“The last six months those cannabis names were on fire, so some people just figured, you know what? Until the dust settles from a macro perspective, we're going to take some profits,” said Charles Taerk, chief executive officer at Faircourt, which has more than C$700 million ($550 million) in assets.

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Vera Twomey's plea to fund Ava's cannabis oil medication

Ms Twomey successfully campaigned for Mr Harris to grant a special licence which allows Ava to receive medicinal cannabis treatments. ... Vera Twomey speaking at a press conference in the Imperial Hotel, Cork, asking the government to fund the provision of medicinal cannabis for her daughter Ava ...

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Mangaluru: Police phone-in - More complaints on errant buses, haphazard parking

Mangaluru Apr 6: The 77th police phone- in programme was held at police commissioner's office on Friday April 6. Total 18 calls regarding parking, streetlights, high decibel vacuum horns and sale of illegal ganja and other issues were received on Friday. A caller from Moodbidri complained about ...

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Ganja worth Rs 15 lakh seized in Khandagiri

He was transporting ganja on the behest of the vehicle owner, who is on the run,” said a police officer. was transporting ganja from in district to . In the second crackdown, Khandagiri police arrested Sheikh Isak with 110 kg of ganja near Baramunda bus stand. Get latest news & live updates on the go on ...

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Some Cannabis Businesses Aren't Waiting for West Hollywood (or State) Licenses

The City of West Hollywood yesterday released the draft of an application form and criteria that will be used to determine who will receive the 40 cannabis business-related licenses required to operate shops offering medical and recreational cannabis, lounges where cannabis can be consumed and ...

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Lamar Odom launching cannabis products

"It's a perfect time to offer these cannabis solutions to the public who may be going through similar body issues as I am." Lamar - who was previously married to Khloe Kardashian - has partnered with Camp Green for the venture and will be selling a number of cannabis products, including flowers, ...

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Coast Line: Supervisors plan cannabis meeting Monday

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will have a special meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in the board chambers, 701 Ocean St., to discuss proposed cannabis cultivation and manufacturing ordinances. The recommendations of the Santa Cruz County Planning Commission will be reviewed and the ...

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Lompoc City Council allows cannabis businesses near dance studios

LOMPOC, Calif. - On Tuesday, the Lompoc city council decided dance studios will not be considered youth centers. This decision means cannabis businesses can open nearby without 600-feet buffer zones like the ones set up for schools. The council had originally agreed to treat dance studios as youth ...

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Centennial Series: SRJC's continuously changing cannabis culture

Harvesting past articles from the Oak Leaf's archives revealed a virtually nonexistent cannabis culture during the early years of Santa Rosa Junior College. However, throughout the decades public opinion has shifted from narrow-minded to tolerant and supportive. As cannabis culture and the public's ...

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Senior helps peers navigate cannabis choices

“Our job is to introduce customers to what forms of cannabis are available, and what ratios of CBD/THC might help them,” she said. CBD and THC are natural compounds in cannabis: CBD is generally connected to pain relief, and THC provides the common mental/physical reactions associated with the ...

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Even where it's legal to sell marijuana, it's hard to advertise it

As the cannabis industry grows, generating an estimated $10 billion in annual sales, states are increasingly approving medical marijuana programs and passing adult-use laws. But for marketing agencies, marijuana dispensaries and cannabis brands, advertising the pot brings its own hurdles.

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Live: Cannabis in Calgary — Council considers where it can be sold and smoked

Calgary City Council is holding public hearings Thursday on where cannabis retailers can locate their stores and where people will be allowed to smoke cannabis. Earlier this week, a council committee moved a proposed ban on the public consumption of cannabis forward. When it comes to where ...

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Council starts process of regulating cannabis stores

The Town already allows production facilities for medical cannabis in industrial areas and business parks with a stringent 150m setback from residential and school sites that was put in place in January 2016 to get ahead of potential applications. Without a specific clause under the LUB such facilities ...

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Lamar Odom says he's getting into the cannabis business

He's certainly not the first athlete or celebrity to get involved in the burgeoning cannabis business, but he might be the most interesting given his history. In an interview with TheBlast.com, Lamar Odom said he's starting Rich Soil Organics. The 38-year-old two-time NBA champion said that as he was ...

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Third man in court over Dromore cannabis seizure

A third man has appeared in court charged in relation to the NI's largest ever cannabis seizure. Appearing at Banbridge Magistrates' Court, sitting in Newry, 42-year-old James McAleese confirmed that he understood the four charges. Mr McAleese, of Hill Street in Dundalk, is accused of fraudulently ...

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Cork mother appeals to Minister for Health for medicinal cannabis cover

A Cork mother has appealed to Minister for Health Simon Harris to cover the cost of her daughter's medicinal cannabis medication under the Long Term Illness Scheme. Vera Twomey, whose eight-year-old daughter Ava has Dravet's Syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy, says the family cannot continue ...

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Woman drug peddler arrested with ganja

JAMMU, Apr 5: Bagh-e-Bahu police under 'Operation Sanjeevani' arrested a woman drug peddler along with ganja. As per police sources, on reliable information, a team from Bagh-e-Bahu Police Station laid a naka at Qasim Nagar and intercepted a woman. During checking, police recovered 1.200 ...

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WeHo Rolls Out Licenses For Cannabis Consumption Lounges

West Hollywood released details on how to secure one of the 40 coveted licenses required to open a cannabis-related business. Yesterday's announcement outlines the process which will result in a significant expansion of the city's cannabis industry. This includes cannabis consumption areas, ...

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Anti-Cannabis Stigma Thrives in Hate Crime Trials

The horrific case of an elderly Jewish woman in Paris killed in a clear anti-Semitic attack is being painted as an incidence of “cannabis delirium.” Despite all the progress since the days of Reefer Madness in the 1930s, cannabis is still blamed for violent crime by law enforcement and media alike.

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Cannabis oil UK: What is cannabis oil? Is it legal to buy CBD?

Although cannabis has been completely illegal in the UK since 1971, it is available to buy in the UK legally. For it to be legal products must contain less than 0.05% THC. This is the psychoactive component of cannabis which makes users feel “high”. This means it does not change the state of mind of the ...

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Six Terpene-Infused Brews Set Cannabis Beer Trend for South Florida

Several South Florida breweries have recently begun using terpenes — the nonpsychoactive flavor molecules responsible for the aroma and flavor in cannabis — to create new beers. Locally, much of the recent experimentation is thanks to CW Smith, director of operations for the Boynton Beach-based ...

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Rs 15 Lakh worth ganja seized, 2 arrested

Bhubaneswar: Cultivation of cannabis in several hilly areas of the State is proliferating every passing year. The rise can be attributed to demand for the weed among inter-state drug traffickers and the money it fetches. Seizure of over 2 quintals of the contraband worth `15 lakh from different parts on the ...

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California Cracks Down on Unlicensed Cannabis Businesses

Since the beginning of the year, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control has issued more than 1,000 cease and desist letters to marijuana businesses operating without state licenses. "As of January 1, 2018, any business wanting to engage in commercial cannabis activity in California must have a ...

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Resident seeks to put cannabis on ballot in Encinitas

Cannabis proponents in 2017 targeted Encinitas with a similar petition and started to collect signatures. They halted their efforts after Encinitas said it would explore creating an ordinance that would allow the cultivation of cannabis after the owner of Dramm & Echter, the city's largest remaining flower ...

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Choom: Four LP Applicants and a Killer Cannabis Brand -- CFN Media

SEATTLE, April 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CFN Media Group (“CFN Media”), the leading agency and financial media network dedicated to the North American cannabis industry, announces publication of an article covering Choom™ Holdings Inc. (CSE:CHOO) (CNSX:CHOO) (CHOO.

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Cannabis Stocks Continue Their Free Fall

As of April 4, markets continued to weigh down on the cannabis sector for the third straight day in a row. The Horizons Marijuana Life Science ETF (HMMJ) ended almost 80 basis points lower than its previous day's close. This ETF is down almost 27%, indicating weakness in the cannabis sector YTD ...

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Josephine County sues Oregon as cannabis regulation row escalates

A Southern Oregon county, rebuffed in its bid to place new restrictions on growing cannabis, is asking a federal court essentially to invalidate the state's legalization of the drug. In a lawsuit against Oregon in U.S. District Court in Medford, Josephine County argues that it doesn't have to heed Oregon's ...

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Council denies cannabis zoning appeal

PENDLETON, Oregon – The Pendleton City Council had two marijuana-grow-related items on its agenda this week, but only one ended with the council taking action. Mayor John Turner says the first item, a public hearing on an appeal of the city granting a grow operation by Burnswell Family Farms at ...

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Short film contest seeks to spur blunt conversation about cannabis

STEPHENVILLE, NL – With marijuana legalization looming, the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is partnering with Western Health to launch a 48-hour short-film competition called "Let's Talk Cannabis." According to a press release issued April 5, anyone can enter. The idea if for participants to ...

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Canadian cannabis deals boost boutique investment banks in 1st quarter

TORONTO, April 5 (Reuters) - A slew of equity capital markets offerings in the cannabis sector helped smaller Canadian investment banks and boutiques climb up the league table rankings in the first quarter, according to Thomson Reuters data released on Thursday. Cannabis-related offerings ...

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'These Two Worlds Are Struggling to Integrate': The Complexity of Cannabis and Art Therapy

Comparing our before-cannabis and after-cannabis mandalas, you could see hard lines begin to soften and blur. Rigid patterns collapsed into liberated free-form. The mandalas appeared as a mirror of the mind, a literal illustration of what was happening in each of our heads after cannabis dismantled ...

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The Science Can No Longer Be Ignored: Legal Cannabis Access Reduces Opioid Abuse and ...

Scientific data is growing exponentially in support of the notion that legalized cannabis access can significantly mitigate opioid use and abuse. On Monday, the esteemed Journal of the American Medical Association, Internal Medicine published a pair of persuasive new studies reinforcing this opinion.

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Namaste Announces Share Purchase and Medical Cannabis Licensed Dealer Application Letter of ...

Licensed dealers are authorized to perform research and development, analytical testing and conducting clinical studies with medical cannabis as well as importing medical cannabis for research purposes. The location for the LD facility is at 7 Canso Road in Etobicoke, Ontario and directly across the ...

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Adult-use cannabis gets thumbs down from Council

During the March 20 meeting, Council members had differing views on allowing adult-use cannabis, also known as recreational use, because Council ... The cannabis companies that were awarded permits to locate in Hanford's Industrial Park implored council to amend the ordinance so that they could ...

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Man held with 5kg ganja in snacks packet at B'luru airport

New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) A man, who was allegedly trying to smuggle out 5 kg of marijuana neatly packed inside salted snacks, has been apprehended by the CISF at the Bengaluru airport today, a senior official said. He said the security personnel noticed some suspicious packets in the baggage of a ...

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Colorado Senate Committee Rejects Social-Use Bill

Colorado's Senate Business, Labor & Technology Committee voted 6-1 against a measure to create social-use cannabis licenses, according to a Cannabist report. The measure was opposed by state cannabis regulators and by members of the law enforcement and medical communities. Colorado State ...

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Report: US Legal Cannabis Sales Could Top $75B by 2030

According to research firm Cowen & Co., legal cannabis sales in the U.S. are expected to reach $75 billion by 2030, which would put it on track to surpass the current sales for non-alcoholic carbonated drinks, Bloomberg reports. The firm previously predicted that the cannabis market would reach $50 ...

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Orange County, New York Gets First MMJ Dispensary

The first medical cannabis dispensary in Orange County, New York has opened for business following the expansion of the state program in 2017. The Curaleaf dispensary, operated by PalliaTech NY, LLC, is located in Newburgh; Orange County has a population of more than 377,600. “We are excited ...

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California cannabis company receives historic $1 million insurance payout following fire

It's believed to be the largest insurance award ever given to a legal marijuana business. Industry insiders also see the event as another indicator of how rapidly the legal cannabis industry has matured, and how much corporate America's “take” on cannabis companies has changed. Earlier this month the ...

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Austin, Texas, Medical Marijuana Firm Must Relocate Due to School Proximity

Surterra Texas is months behind the other two medical cannabis companies licensed in Texas — Compassionate Cultivation and Cansortium Texas — in terms of harvesting its first crop and bringing initial medicines to market, after it was found to be too close to a Northeast Austin preschool last August ...

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Industry Experts Host State's First-Ever Cannabis-Centric Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Last week, some of Vermont's leading cannabis industry experts held the state's first Continuing Legal Education seminar to help interested attorneys prepare for cannabis legalization. The six-and-a-half hour seminar covered federal policies; banking, financing, and taxation; Vermont's ...

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Green Spirit Industries Inc. Acquires Cannabis Dispensary and Delivery Operation in Mendocino ...

DORADO, Puerto Rico, April 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Spirit Industries Inc. (OTCPink:GSRX) (“Green Spirit” or, the “Company”) announced today that it has acquired The Green Room, a cannabis dispensary business located at 138 Main Street in Point Arena, Mendocino County, ...

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Legalization Likely To Boost Prospects Of Cannabis Stocks In Canada

Legal cannabis is clearly one of the most lucrative industries in the world right now for global investors. In 2017, the sales of legal marijuana jumped by 33 percent to $9.7bn in the North American market alone and because of tax cuts in America, these numbers should continue to grow. Cannabis stocks ...

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Bank of Springfield to close medical cannabis accounts

According to the Chicago Tribune, the Bank of Springfield told cannabis clients last month it will be closing all of those accounts by May 21st. This decision is linked to the Cole Memo, put into place during President Obama's administration. That memo recognized medical marijuana businesses in the ...

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Josephine County, Oregon Sues State to Nullify MMJ and Rec. Cannabis Laws

Josephine County, Oregon is suing the state in federal court seeking to invalidate both the medical and adult-use cannabis laws approved by voters in 1998 and 2014, respectively, the Associated Press reports. The lawsuit argues that the state laws are pre-empted by federal drug laws. “Any person in ...

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Lamar Odom Getting Into the Cannabis Business, Says Marijuana Helped With Rehab

Odom's new business venture is called Rich Soil Organics, and Odom says he discovered the healing powers of cannabis while he was recovering from his substance abuse issues with crack cocaine. The former NBA star says, “While going through rehab, I discovered certain strains that support ...

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West Hollywood Releases Draft of Application and Criteria for Cannabis Licenses

In a major step toward making possible the sale of recreational cannabis, the City of West Hollywood has released a draft of an application for those seeking one or more of the 40 licenses required to open a cannabis-related business in the city. With that release comes a long list of the criteria that will ...

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Canadian cannabis deals boost boutique investment banks in first quarter

But the strong contribution from the cannabis sector, which includes dozens of companies, highlights the business opportunity it presents, and all the major banks are evaluating the risks and benefits, sources close to the big banks said over the past week on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive ...

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The feds' view of cannabis remains murky

With U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions putting out a variety of messages related to drugs, the ever-growing cannabis industry and the banks that agree to conduct business with them find themselves in murky waters. The newly legalized market in California finds itself unable to secure banking services ...

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Look Who's Going to This National Cannabis Summit on 4/20

To see arch-conservative Grover Norquist and former NAACP president Ben Jealous in the same room sounds like the set-up to a bad joke. However, on April 20, they will both appear as part of Washington, D.C.'s first annual National Cannabis Festival Policy Summit. Meant to “highlight progress in ...

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Grover Beach likely to allow recreational cannabis businesses

While the council did not take any formal votes, it did direct staff to move forward with crafting an amended ordinance that allows cannabis businesses to sell, manufacture, or distribute products for adult recreational use. The council's initial ordinances, developed before the passage of Proposition 64, ...

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Cannabis Convention and Visitors Bureau?

He said with Redwood National Park celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, "it's the year of the redwoods," intoning that would limit — or even exclude — any plans to market Humboldt County as a cannabis tourism destination. He added that the bureau's focus is a mix of "destination marketing" and ...

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Farmers file another cannabis suit

Marijuana farmers filed another lawsuit against the county last week, alleging county supervisors violated the Ralph M. Brown Act by engaging in a series of private meetings and avoiding public engagement on cannabis issues. The lawsuit seeks to invalidate the cannabis ban that was enacted on Jan.

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