Using Marijuana In Legalized States Still Illegal For Non-US Citizens
Claudia didn’t think anything was wrong when United States Customs and Border Protection agents flagged her for an in-depth security screening after the early-morning flight from her native Chile landed at Los Angeles International Airport early on October 8, 2015. “It’s normal,” she says. “Sometimes the officers review people.” Besides, Claudia had never been in […]
Pot Prices: August 2016 THMQ
Market Analysis: All indices finished August above their previous month’s average with the exception of the Kind Index, which fell to a year-low average price of $365. The Mids Index experienced the biggest gain, closing the month $21 above its YTD average. Chemdog made the top five submitted strains for the first time. CURRENT US […]
Arkansans for Compassionate Care Responds to Gov. Hutchinson’s “Reefer Madness”
Supporters of Ballot Issue 7 fact-check the Governor’s claims cannabis has no medical value and his attempt to prevent sick and dying Arkansans from having an option to access medical cannabis even when their doctor recommends it. LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Sept. 12, 2016)— Governor Hutchinson, a former Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, and a […]
New Mexico State Supreme Court Poised to Hear Case Affecting the Many Thousands of New Mexicans Who Are at Risk of Being Denied the Right to Vote
SANTA FE – On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at 9 am, the New Mexico Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that will determine whether many thousands of New Mexicans will be at risk of being denied the right to vote: one of the most fundamental and meaningful rights that Americans possess. The […]
NJ: A New Way To Take Medical Marijuana?
Patients who use medicinal marijuana in New Jersey will soon have a new way to take it. Later this month Compassionate Sciences in Bellmawr, one of five certified medical marijuana dispensaries in New Jersey, will begin offering cannabis-enhanced creams and lozenges. “This really is a tremendous step forward in medical marijuana, it’s a real advancement […]
MI: Act Swiftly On Pot Regulation
After Michigan voters in 2008 passed an act allowing for the use of medical marijuana, the Legislature failed to address the myriad questions that followed. Among the most pressing: How would medical marijuana dispensaries be regulated? As time passed, many communities came up with their own solutions. Others, like Lansing, have failed to implement regulations, […]
OH: No Pot Ban In Yellow Springs
Yellow Springs – The council has decided against a pot ban and instead would like to explore medical marijuana economic development opportunities for the village. Ohio became the 26th state to decriminalize marijuana on Thursday, however several communities in the Dayton region have opted to impose a ban on the substance which the U.S. Drug […]
Delaware Students Can Now Use Pot Oil At School
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell signed a bill into law yesterday that will allow the state’s students with medical prescriptions to use pot oil at school. In the presence of guardians and caretakers, nurses at public and private schools from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade will be able to administer cannabis oil to children with prescriptions anywhere […]
Governor To Speak On Medical Marijuana
Little Rock, AR – Governor Asa Hutchinson is set to hold a conference to discuss his views about the marijuana initiatives on the November ballot Monday morning. Hutchinson will speak, along with representatives from the medical community. They will speak at the Governor’s Conference Room at the State Capitol in Little Rock. The conference starts […]
BC: Victoria Mayor Firm – New Rules Don’t Allow Pot Use At Shops
Victoria’s new marijuana retailing regulations coming into effect this month do not allow people to consume marijuana on site, Mayor Lisa Helps is stressing. “To be very clear, these bylaws are meant to make sure that people have access to their medicine. They are not meant to enable recreational consumption,” Helps said. “We expect that […]
No Changes For Ohio Employers Under The State’s New Medical Marijuana Law
Ohio’s new medical marijuana law went into effect on September 8, 2016. Ohio became the 26th state, plus the District of Columbia, to legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use. And as several other states are set to vote on legalizing marijuana to varying degrees in the November elections, this remains an issue for employers […]
AR: Hutchinson To Discuss Medical Marijuana Views
Little Rock, AR – Governor Asa Hutchinson is set to hold a conference to discuss his views about the marijuana initiatives on the November ballot Monday morning. Hutchinson will speak, along with representatives from the medical community. They will speak at the Governor’s Conference Room at the State Capitol in Little Rock. The conference starts […]
Cannabis Improves Quality Of Life
Cannabis has never killed a single person, ever. Right now the most dangerous thing about Cannabis is being caught with it. Anyone who says different has quite obviously never done a single bit of scientific research and is instead subjecting the population to their own, flawed opinion. I would issue this challenge: Please find one, […]
Hutchinson – Medical Marijuana Ballot Proposals Not In Best Interest Of Patients
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday said ballot initiatives seeking to legalize medical marijuana in Arkansas do not lead to good medical practice and are not in the best interest of patients. The two proposed ballot measures – the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act – are set to be considered by voters […]
CA: Marin Hospital Could Be First In State To Allow Medical Marijuana
If Dr. Larry Bedard has his way, Marin General Hospital would become the first acute-care medical center in California to allow patients to openly consume medical marijuana in the hospital. Patients wouldn’t be allowed to smoke it, since smoking is prohibited. But Bedard, a retired emergency physician at Marin General who now serves on the […]
Canada: Access To Cannabis For Medical Purposes Regulations 101 – Patients
On August 24, 2016, in response to Justice Phelan’s judgment in the case of Allard v Canada, Health Canada implemented the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR), replacing the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR). In Allard, Justice Phelan found the MMPR to be unconstitutional due to the restrictions it placed on a […]
Ireland: Medical Cannabis – Is It High Time For A Change?
In 1839, Limerick-born physicist William O’Shaughnessy was credited as the first expert to introduce cannabis to Western medicine after researching its benefits in Calcutta. His second trip to India saw him knighted by Queen Victoria and dubbed the “grandfather of cannabis research”. Almost 175 years later, a promising comedian by the name of Aodhrua Fitzgerald […]
WY: Public Meeting Discusses Future Of Medical Marijuana
Wyoming NORML and Wyoming Purple Cross, medical marijuana advocate groups in the state, are hosting a public meeting to discuss the Peggy A. Kelly Wyoming Cannabis Act. Right now, the groups are working to get enough signatures to put the issue on the 2017 ballot. This would allow voters to decide whether or not to […]
UK: All-Party Group Calls For Legalisation Of Cannabis For Medicinal Uses
Cannabis should be made legal in Britain for medicinal uses, according to a cross-party group of MPs and peers who led an inquiry into the drug’s potential to help patients. The recommendation from the group chaired by Lady Meacher would put the UK in line with at least 11 other European countries and 24 US […]
Alaska Cannabis Legalization in 2016: What’s to Come?
Oregon Cannabis Lab Accreditation Program Gets Help, Problems Addressed
Last week, news of problems facing Oregon’s cannabis laboratory accreditation program surfaced, leading some to speculate about possible delays for the recreational cannabis market. According to The Register-Guard, ORELAP administrator Gary Ward believed the program was “on the precipice of collapse.” According to Jonathan Modie, spokesman for the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), the Oregon Environmental […]
Colorado pot shops post record-breaking sales figures topping $122 million in July 2016
Published: Sep 12, 2016, 4:39 pm • Updated: Sep 12, 2016, 6:58 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Colorado’s monthly marijuana sales notched an all-time high in July 2016 as shops sold nearly $122.7 million of medical and recreational cannabis — a 27 percent increase from July 2015, according to state revenue data released […]
What are the Best Single and Multiplayer Video Games to Pair with Cannabis?
Whether in pursuit of mental freedom from the tedium of the day-to-day or simply to transport one’s mind to a place where immorality and wish fulfillment are implicit, video games and cannabis persist as a potent pair. Whether you’re looking for a multiplayer game to pair with your group cannabis sesh or you want to […]
The 3rd Annual OMD Agency Mixer: Glitz, Glam, and Golden Guests
Seattle-based agency Online Marijuana Design hosted its third annual OMD Agency Mixer at the swanky Columbia Tower Club last week. The event was a veritable banquet of big name players in the cannabis industry. Guests were greeted with a spectacular golden sunset view from the Columbia Tower, the tallest skyscraper to grace the Seattle skyline, […]
Proposition 64 Garners the Endorsement of Courage Campaign
PROPOSITION 64 GARNERS THE ENDORSEMENT OF COURAGE CAMPAIGN AND ITS 1.3 MILLION MEMBERS Influential grassroots advocacy organization says Prop 64 and ending the costly war on marijuana in CA is a “vital social-justice priority” SACRAMENTO—Today, Courage Campaign, California’s widely-respected progressive online advocacy organization with more than 1.3 million members, announced that its members have overwhelmingly […]
Spanish Group Forms to Strengthen Women’s Voice in Cannabis Industry
In Spain, grassroots social movements have come together to help build a system where individuals can lawfully purchase and consume cannabis. Thanks to activists working from the bottom up, there are now hundreds of cannabis social clubs across the country. Now a new and long-neglected focus of cannabis culture is finally coming to the fore: […]
Massachusetts Legalization Campaign has Raised $2.4 Million this Year, Seven Times More than Opposition Campaign
The campaign in support of Massachusetts Question 4 to legalize recreational cannabis for everyone 21 and older has raised over $2.4 million in 2016 in support of their effort, according to data retrieved from the state. The $2.4 million raised for the Yes on 4 campaign is nearly seven times the amount raised by the […]
Cannabinoid Medication for Adults With OCD
Experimental: Nabilone and EX/RP Will receive nabilone at 1 mg daily (BID) plus therapist-guided Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy during 4 weeks. Drug: Nabilone Nabilone is a synthetic cannabinoid that is thought to be a Cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB 1) agonist. It acts on the brain’s “endocannabinoid system,” which has been hypothesized to play […]
Cannabidiol and Emotional Stimuli
Experimental: Healthy volunteers received all drug conditions (CBD) Drug: Within-subjects (Cannabidiol (CBD)) This was a within-subjects, double-blind, placebo-controlled experiment during which each participant received Cannabidiol (300, 600, 900 mg) or Placebo on 4 separate sessions separated by at least 7 days.
Now A Marijuana Grower, Former CSU Football Player Joins Conversation
If college athletes want to use marijuana, the NCAA likely won’t catch them, and Treyous Jarrells is proof of that. He says he was high in almost every game he played. Now he has given up his dream of a football career for one that’s very different: He has one of 102,620 medical marijuana licenses to legally […]
Two of Canada’s big five banks backing away from marijuana industry
Scotiabank and the Royal Bank of Canada say they aren’t providing accounts to companies associated with the marijuana industry, leaving some business owners scrambling to find alternate arrangements. After a decade-long relationship with Scotiabank (TSX:BNS), Hemp Country owner Nathan MacLellan says he received a letter from the bank late last month stating his account was […]
New Polling has Florida Medical Cannabis Initiative at 70% Support
New polling released by Public Policy Polling has found that 70% of voters in Florida support Amendment 2 to legalize medical cannabis, with just 23% opposed; 7% remain undecided. The poll comes roughly two months before the November 8th election. “Poll after poll has us winning this race in November and finally allowing Florida’s doctors […]
FL: Orange Park Mulls Potential Temporary Moratorium On Medical Marijuana Businesses
Orange Park – Town Council is preparing for the possibility that operators of medical marijuana treatment centers or dispensaries might want to set up shop in Orange Park if Florida voters approve state Amendment 2 in the Nov. 8 general election. If approved, the amendment would expand the medical use of marijuana statewide for people […]
In New Jersey, Patients Say New Marijuana Lotions And Oils “Surprisingly Effective”
Huddled in the hot sun outside the Compassionate Sciences dispensary in South Jersey, a group of medical marijuana patients clutched bags that contained cannabis-infused oils they had just purchased. They began a lively debate on the best way to use the new products, though dispensary staff had told them Friday morning that the oil was […]
Another Hitch In The Plans For Medical Marijuana In Maryland
Annapolis, Md. – There’s another hitch in the plans for medical marijuana in Maryland. The Medical Cannabis Commission has given preliminary approval to 15 applicants to grow and process marijuana, but none of the women and minority applicants were chosen. Out of thousands of applicants, the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission has awarded preliminary […]
MI: Medical Marijuana Reform One Step Closer To Law
Lansing – After 11 months of sitting on and then reworking a three-bill package, the Michigan Senate passed medical marijuana law reform to legalize oils, edibles, and dispensaries but with a tiered regulation structure. As it stands, Michigan’s medical marijuana law is cloudy at best. Thursday the Michigan Senate approved HB 4209, 4210, and 4827 […]
CA: Cities Reconsidering Rules On Marijuana
Los Angeles – Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act on the Nov. 8 ballot, has made several cities in Los Angeles County reconsider their current laws regarding medical marijuana. If approved by voters statewide, the measure would allow adults 21 and over to possess, transport, purchase, consume and share up to one ounce […]
CO: An Athlete Becomes A Legal Marijuana Grower And Part Of An Emerging Debate
Fort Collins, Colorado – If college athletes want to use marijuana, the NCAA likely won’t catch them, and Treyous Jarrells is proof of that. He says he was high in almost every game he played. Now he has given up his dream of a football career for one that’s very different: He has one of […]
PA: Philly City Council Wraps Its Head Around Medical Marijuana
It could be years before patients can buy medical marijuana in Philadelphia, and even longer before the city sees a dime in economic benefits. Even so, Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services heard testimony Friday around what Pennsylvania’s new medical cannabis law means for the city and how officials can safely […]
Black Caucus Pledges To Halt Maryland Medical Marijuana Licensing
The Legislative Black Caucus plans to use any means necessary to stop Maryland’s medical marijuana commission from issuing final licenses until more are awarded to minority-owned businesses. “We will not be accepting crumbs,” Del. Cheryl Glenn, chair of the caucus, said Friday at a forum in Annapolis. “Do not think for one minute that anyone […]
People Are Getting Fired For Medical Marijuana In States Where It’s Legal
Justin Shepherd, a former employee at a Kohl’s in California, is suing the department store chain for wrongful termination. Shepherd says he worked at Kohl’s for years before he was diagnosed with acute and chronic anxiety and received a recommendation for medical marijuana from his doctor. Shepherd didn’t notify the company he had started to […]
Pay Tribute to Gene Wilder with a Wonka Strain and a Movie Marathon
“From that fateful day when stinking bits of slime first crawled from the sea and shouted to the cold stars, ‘I am man,’ our greatest dread has always been the knowledge of our mortality.” – Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, Young Frankenstein (1974) We lost a good one on August 29, 2016, when Gene Wilder passed away […]
Wiz Khalifa’s Kush to be Commercially Grown and Distributed
Multi-platinum selling rapper Wiz Khalifa has partnered with Tryke Companies, who operates Reef Dispensaries in Nevada and Arizona, to announce yesterday that they have signed a partnership with the rapper and his global cannabis brand, Young, Wild & Free (which shares a name with his hit single featuring Snoop Dogg and Bruno Mars). [embedded content] The partnership […]
How to Mix Cannabis with Dirty Talk in the Bedroom Without Getting Tongue-Tied
Reaching into the mail bag, I came across this query from a wannabe dirty talker: “I’ve always wanted to try dirty talk with my boyfriend but I’m nervous because I don’t know what to say. I feel like smoking weed beforehand might help, but I don’t want it to make me so stoned that I […]
High Standards and Craft Process: Dab Society’s Cotton Candy
For your Shatterday, we have a concentrate review of one of the finest in the Pacific Northwest, in my opinion. Here in Oregon, Dab Society Extracts is certainly a name that turns heads when the concentrate conversation arises in both industry and consumer circles. The company launched in 2014 and has been committed to the highest […]
PA: Medical Marijuana Could Be Thriving Business In Philly
Medical marijuana is about to grow roots in Philadelphia. City Councilman Derek Green is hosting a hearing today to discuss how Pennsylvania’s new medical cannabis program will operate in the city – and it’s going to get complicated. The spirit of the new state law is to supply a vital therapy to seriously ill residents. […]
The US Government Has Sent This Guy 300 Joints Each Month For 34 Years
If Irvin Rosenfeld had to guess, he’d say he’s smoked about 135,000 joints since 1982 – roughly ten a day, every day, for 34 years. Despite a cannabis habit that would probably kill Snoop Dogg, the 63-year-old Floridian leads a fairly normal life: He’s a senior stockbroker at a large securities firm, who spends every […]
OH: Council Passes Medical Marijuana Moratorium
Fremont – Fremont City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on medical marijuana, joining other cities across the state in putting the brakes on businesses that wish to dispense the drug in Ohio cities. Council member Kathy Stout said the city is waiting for the state to get its act together and provide specific details […]
NV: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Set To Open In Carson City
Carson City’s first medical marijuana dispensary is set to open later this month. The dispensary, RISE, held a ribbon cutting and hosted tours of its store on Clearview Drive at Carson Street Thursday. The dispensary operated by Green Thumb Industries (GTI) has tentative plans to open Sept. 16, but its opening depends on scheduling a […]
Arkansas Ballot Will Offer A New Test For Medical Marijuana
Little Rock, Ark. – Republicans control all of Arkansas’ statewide offices, hold a majority in both chambers of the Legislature and are nearly assured of winning the state’s six electoral votes in the presidential election. But this deeply red state could be on the verge of an unusually liberal move: legalizing marijuana for people who […]
MI: No More Smoke And Mirrors When It Comes To Medical Marijuana Law
Lansing, MI – Selling and distributing marijuana in Lansing has been a hot topic in the city for years and while waiting on state lawmakers to take action on the issue, Lansing city officials have been working on drafting their own marijuana ordinance. The first week of September, a new draft of an ordinance was […]
Medical Marijuana In Ohio – How We Got Here
Cincinnati – To hear Cincinnati’s James Gould tell the story, medical marijuana is legal in Ohio today because he never gave up, and he had the influence and money to help make it happen. Gould is the Downtown-based venture capitalist and deep pockets behind ResponsibleOhio – the 2015 campaign that bet big on legalizing marijuana […]
BC: Professor Conducting First Clinical Trial About The Effects Of Cannabis On PTSD
A UBC professor is conducting Canada’s first ever clinical trial about the effects of cannabis and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Zach Walsh, associate professor of phycology at UBC Kelowna campus, said they’ve received Health Canada approval to test out two different strains of weed. “We’re seeing increasing use of cannabis for treatment of mental […]
MN: Public Hearing Discusses Possible New Qualifying Conditions For Medical Cannabis
New steps are being considered to boost Minnesota’s medical marijuana program after manufacturers reported big losses last year. Minnesota Medical Solutions reported a $3 million loss, and LeafLine Labs reported a $2.1 million loss. The CEO of Minnesota Medical Solutions said he expected those numbers to turn around once more patients sign up and once […]
PA: Philly Mulls Home Delivery Of Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana won’t be available in Philadelphia for more than a year, but when it finally arrives, patients may have it delivered to their doors like a pizza or pick it up at a dispensary tucked inside a large shopping mall. In a council hearing Friday, city planner Paula Brumbelow suggested home delivery as a […]
FL: Voters To Decide On Proposed Amendment On Medical Marijuana
Orlando, Fla. – Voters will have a chance this November to approve or reject a proposed amendment on medical marijuana. The measure failed two years ago, but the ballot language has changed. Just as he did two years ago, attorney John Morgan, chairman of United for Care, will draw plenty of attention to his disabled […]
Medical Marijuana Use Growing Fast In Massachusetts
It took a while for the state Department of Public Health to finalize regulations governing medical marijuana, but agency data show its popularity is growing rapidly. The number of purchases has been increasing exponentially, and the number of certified patients is also on the rise. Massachusetts voters approved a ballot question in 2012 that legalized […]
MI: Law Officers May Seek Snyder Veto Of Medical Pot Bill
Marijuana activists mostly cheered Thursday’s long-awaited approval by the state Senate of bills legalizing key aspects of medical marijuana in Michigan. But law-enforcement officials said the bills left key concerns unresolved, and Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said he might lead an effort to seek a veto in coming weeks by Gov. Rick Snyder. The […]
Maine Town Gives Initial OK To Medical Marijuana Greenhouse
Dresden, Maine – The Dresden Planning Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a conditional use permit for a medical marijuana greenhouse. Brian Fifield of Casco submitted the application for the construction of the greenhouse on his 50-acre property on Dodge Road. The board considered the project an agriculture products and processing use under the town’s […]
NM: Medical Marijuana Grower Booted From State Fair
Albuquerque, N.M. – The state’s largest medical marijuana grower could be in jeopardy of losing its license after it was booted from the New Mexico State Fair. When you think of the New Mexico State Fair, you think of the rides, and the food, but on the first day of this year’s fair, the biggest […]
Germany and Austria Are Pouring Billions Into Cannabis Prohibition
Despite government budgets in European countries being stretched to the limit, newly released data show that Germany and Austria have continued to spend billions of euros annually on cannabis prohibition. The German federal government is plowing €5.2 billion to €6.1 billion each year into repressive anti-drug measures, with the lion’s share focused on cannabis, according […]
New Strains Alert: Biochem, Sun Ra, White Durban, and More
It’s a new week at Leafly and you know what that means…New Strains Alert, baby! This week we’ve added a Tangerine Haze cross called Tangenesia, Biochem for all the Chemdawg faithful, a couple entries from Tahoe Hydro, and more. Dig in and drop a comment if you’ve had the pleasure of any of these fine […]
A Tale of Two Initiatives: Big Trouble In Little Rock
What in the world is going on in Arkansas? The state has not one but two initiatives to legalize medical cannabis on November’s ballot. Both of have been hit with challenges in court. One is now facing legal pushback from a surprising source: a member of NORML’s legal committee. The key players in this convoluted tale are one-time […]
How Will Christiania’s Fatal Shooting Change Copenhagen’s Cannabis Scene?
For decades it was the local police who sporadically tore down the hashish stalls in Denmark’s world-famous Freetown Christiania. But after last month’s fatal shooting on the neighborhood’s Pusher Street, it was the inhabitants themselves who demolished the open-air cannabis market. On Aug. 31, a shooter wounded two police officers and a bystander, then fled […]
Why Did Fentanyl Maker Insys Give $500K to Defeat Legalization?
On Aug. 31, Insys Therapeutics, the corporation that manufactures fentanyl, donated half a million dollars to the campaign to defeat cannabis legalization in Arizona. Once in a while there are moments that make legalization advocates pause and reflect on the reasons we fight for this cause. Many of us experienced one such moment yesterday when […]
Study Finds Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Body Mass Index
According to a new study published this month in the Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics, and published online by the U.S. National Institute of Health, cannabis use is associated with a lower body mass index (BMI). Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health, researchers estimated “fixed-effects models to more rigorously […]
People vs. Profits: Inside the Dueling Arkansas Medical Cannabis Efforts
This year marks the 20th anniversary since the passage of the nation’s first medical cannabis law, Proposition 215 in California. The 2016 election is unusual for many reasons and as far as cannabis is concerned, this election looks like the one that will tip the scale towards a majority of Americans having some legal access […]
Colorado Shows Off its First Certified Hemp Seeds
Colorado made history last Wednesday as officials gave the world a glimpse at its first certified domestic hemp seeds. It has taken Colorado Department of Agriculture years to consistently breed a plant with low enough THC to qualify as hemp and not cannabis, according to a report by ABC News. Although congress allowed hemp production […]
Proposal Legalising Hemp Cultivation Sent to Uttarakhand Govt.
Uttarakhand authorities have come up with a draft policy proposal to legalise cultivation of hemp plants (cannabis) for industrial, medicinal and scientific purposes. The proposal was prepared by Uttarakhand Excise Management System after chief minister Harish Rawat last year announced legalising cultivation of hemp plants. “We have prepared the proposal and submitted to the government,” […]
Hemp Pasta With Artichokes and Bread Crumbs [Vegan]
Seasoned with artichokes and crisp rye bread crumbs and capers, this pasta is an experience waiting to be had. The dressing is simple; sautéed artichokes, a bit of garlic, parsley, and capers for garnish. The crispy crumbs give a slightly salty aroma and crisp tone that makes the dish a little different from simple tagliatelle […]
Stanford Engineers Develop A ‘Potalyzer’ For Roadside Tests
This November, several states will vote whether to legalize marijuana use, joining more than 20 states that already allow some form of cannabis use. This has prompted a need for effective tools for police to determine on the spot whether people are driving under the influence. Stanford engineers are developing a portable device that measures […]
Master Gardens: Improving Urban Cannabis Agriculture
This post will be the first in a new monthly series on The Weed Blog, our Flower Friday Farm Features. This series will feature cannabis farms and the faces behind them. Each farm will be featured in a series of 3 posts: 1) the background and mission of the company, 2) a profile on the […]
Hemp Inc (OTCMKTS:HEMP): A Closer Look
As the 2016 U.S. presidential election nears, Hemp Inc (OTCMKTS:HEMP) has strategically positioned itself as a leader in the industrial hemp industry. The Company has the country’s largest industrial hemp processing facility and milling operation in Spring Hope, North Carolina nearing completion. CEO Bruce Perlowin, says, “I believe our industry, specifically public companies within this sector, is […]
Colorado hits another first with certified hemp seed
Colorado notched another nationwide first Wednesday involving cannabis when state agriculture officials showed off the first certified domestic hemp seeds. The Colorado Department of Agriculture has been working for years to produce hemp seeds that consistently produce plants low enough in the chemical THC to qualify as hemp and not its intoxicating cousin, marijuana. The […]
Cannabusiness: A Taxing Issue in the Golden State
By year’s end, the green revolution will be considerably greener. Voters in at least 10 states will be deciding on cannabis initiatives in November elections in a surge of dank democracy that spans the country from Florida to North Dakota, Maine to Arizona. The big prize is California. The seventh-largest economy in the world will vote […]
Photos: Bauchi State Police arrests 96 criminals, rescues 28 hostages, recovers arms, stolen …
Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, Halilu A. Gwandu, during a maiden conference last month, reiterated his resolve to drastically bring down the soaring spate of kidnapping, armed robbery, armed banditry, rape, culpable homicide, cattle rustling and other violent crimes through robust synergy with other security agencies, Vigilante Groups and eminent persons in the State. […]
The Price of Pain in the NFL and How Marijuana Can Help
September 7, 2016– By Dionna King As football season kicks off this week, full of glory and pain for players, I’m recalling an interview with Jerome “The Bus” Bettis, the heart of the Steelers Super Bowl XL winning team, as he was on the cusp of retirement and embracing the introspection that comes with the […]
New Jersey Bail Reform Advocates Applaud DOJ for Taking Strong Position on the Unconstitutional Use of Monetary Bail
Trenton — The Department of Justice has filed an Amicus Brief in an 11th Circuit case challenging the constitutionality of the use of monetary bail for indigent defendants being detained pretrial. This is the third time the Department of Justice has taken a strong stand on bail reform, having filed a statement of interest in […]
AR: Medical Marijuana Measures Cause Confusion
The push for medical marijuana in Arkansas is not only controversial, it is also shaping up to be confusing for voters. Arkansans will see both the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act and the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment on the November ballot. “I would want to research it more,” said Hasty resident, Sonja Pacock, “and I would […]
CA: Upland Receives Some But Not All Money Owed From Defunct Marijuana Dispensary
Upland – Former City Manager Stephen Dunn is questioning the city’s claim it has collected $250,000 in settlements and court judgments against illegal medical marijuana dispensaries it shut down. “The city says it has received $250,000, but the reality is they haven’t received all of it,” he said. Since 2014, Upland has closed 24 illegal […]
PA: City Council Asks – What Will Medical Marijuana Mean For Philadelphia?
In April, Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation to make medical marijuana legal in Pennsylvania. By then, possession of small amounts of marijuana had already been legal in Philadelphia for more than a year. And with full implementation of the state’s medical marijuana law expected to take about two years, City Council is asking now just […]
AZ: Scottsdale Getting $1 Million Medical Marijuana Store
One of the most deluxe medical-marijuana dispensaries in Arizona will open in Scottsdale later this month, only weeks before a proposition to legalize the recreational use of the drug goes to voters. The Harvest of Scottsdale facility will have 11 check-out stands in a 6,800-square-foot former bank building, near Hayden Road and Raintree Drive. That […]
MI: Marijuana Ordinance Stays On Pace For Approval
Lansing – The city’s long-awaited ordinance on medical marijuana could be approved by City Council next month because Planning Board members appeared Tuesday willing to accept zoning regulations that would limit the number of establishments that sell marijuana. Planning Board members are expected to review the ordinance again at their Oct. 4 meeting. City Council […]
CA: Young Medical Cannabis Patients Lose Access
Connor Caporicci can’t buy a lighter or pipe to smoke his medical-grade cannabis. Caporicci, a 19-year-old business management major, is a medical cannabis user with a legal prescription for the drug. This is the dilemma some 18 to 20-year-old legal card holders are facing now that California has begun enforcing its new Tobacco 21 Law. […]
ON: Durham Cop OK'd To Own Unlicensed Pot Shop
A Durham police officer for six months co-owned a medical marijuana company that is not licensed and offers consumers pot brownies and other products the government says are illegal to sell. And veteran Const. Phil Edgar, who once received a commendation for numerous marijuana busts, did it with the blessing of his police force. After […]
Cannabis Can Treat Tourette Syndrome
New research has shown us further concrete evidence that cannabis can treat severe motor and vocal tics in those suffering from Tourette syndrome. The latest research out of the Department of Psychiatry at Tauranga Hospital in New Zealand used Sativex, a whole plant extract of cannabis made by GW Pharmaceuticals, to see how well cannabis […]
Michigan Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Tax, Regulations
Lansing, Mich. – Michigan would tax medical marijuana in a tiered regulatory system that would explicitly authorize dispensary businesses under bills that cleared a big hurdle Thursday in the Legislature, where supporters said the framework addresses a “wild west” atmosphere enabled by a confusing 8-year-old state law that legalized the drug. The main bill, approved […]
New Health Canada Marijuana Regulations Haven't Affected City
No changes are expected at the municipal level following changes to federal regulations on homegrown medical marijuana. As of Aug. 24, the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) will replace the Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR). The MMPR regulations brought in by the Conservative government in 2013 limited legal marijuana production and […]
Medical Marijuana Legal In Ohio, But Hartville Says No For Now
Selling medical marijuana in the village is, for the time being at least, still against the law. On the eve of Ohio House Bill 523 – the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program – going into effect Sept. 8 – village council passed an ordinance at its Sept. 6 regular meeting prohibiting the establishment of a […]
OH: Medical Marijuana Law To Go Into Effect Today
Logan – Ohio’s new medical marijuana law will officially go into effect today. Patients with qualifying medical conditions will receive limited legal protections from laws prohibiting marijuana possession, as several state agencies formally begin the process of establishing a regulated system of medical marijuana production and distribution. “This is a major milestone in establishing a […]
IL: One-Time Marijuana Dispensary Open House In Normal
Normal, Ill. – If you have ever wondered what a marijuana dispensary looks like, you will get a chance to check one out in Normal on Friday. It’s called The Green Solution, and once it officially opens in October, it will sell different types of marijuana for medicinal purposes only. The Green Solution is holding […]
OH: City Of Dayton Putting A Hold On Banning Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Dayton, Ohio – Medical marijuana will officially be legal in Ohio starting Thursday. The new law taking affect means cities can now ban dispensaries or limit the number of them.In Dayton, they’ve chosen not to put a ban on dispensaries just yet. While it is legal, actually getting medical marijuana in Ohio won’t be possible […]
TN: University Lab Conducts Marijuana Study
Whether or not you smoke weed, giving up a little blood will get you enough to buy a gram. University of Memphis students can participate in research performed by the Cardiorespiratory/Metabolic Lab to see the effects of marijuana usage on the body. Those who choose to participate will visit for 30 to 45 minutes, provide […]
Alaska Cannabis Regulators OK First Retail License
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska marijuana regulators have approved the first permit for a cannabis retail store. The Alaska Marijuana Control Board on Thursday approved the permit for Frozen Budz, which will be located in Fairbanks. Co-owner Destiny Neade received a round of applause from the audience and clapped herself. As she walked back to her […]
Can Cannabis and CBD be Part of Your Skin Care Regimen?
Whether it’s acne or eczema, treating troubled skin can feel like a battleground. There are a thousand things one can try, from over the counter creams and face washes, to prescription ointments and even pills. For some, there will be success with these methods – for others, however, the quest for clear and healthy skin […]
What is “Skunk Weed” and Where Did It Originate?
Anyone who has travelled to even the most minimal extent knows that words can sometimes change depending on area. Over time, these words evolve along with changes to society and the actual people using the words. We’ve already covered the nuances in cannabis industry terminology on a broad level; now we’re going to look into […]
Ireland Mulls New Cannabis Regulations, Formal Medical Use
Irish patients suffering from cancer, multiple sclerosis, or epilepsy may have cause for hope thanks to the July introduction of a parliamentary bill that would legalize and regulate the medical use of cannabis and cannabinoid products, a milestone on the Emerald Isle. Irish MP Brid Smith, of the People Before Profit Alliance, an opposition party in […]
University researching largest industrial hemp field in Virginia
SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Va. (WHSV) — Researchers at James Madison University are studying industrialized hemp in the Shenandoah Valley, looking at whether the crop can be grown using conventional agriculture. WHSV is not permitted to disclose the location of the 10-acre hemp field Avery Powell visited on Thursday, which is the largest industrialized hemp field in […]
Medical Cannabis Legalization is Up for Vote in 4 States: Here’s How you can Help!
On Tuesday we published an article detailing how you can get involved with the five cannabis legalization initiatives up for a vote this November. However, there are four additional states voting this November on the legalization of cannabis for medical uses. Below is how you can get involved with each of these efforts: Florida Florida’s […]
5 Major Myths About Outdoor Grown Cannabis Plants
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