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Read up on the latest news and recent information regarding cannabinoid-based medicine.
Two Recalls Hit California Cannabis Market
Just weeks ago, the first voluntary cannabis product recall occurred under California’s new regulations. According to an article on MJBizDaily.com by John Schroyer, the recall for their vaporizer cartridges affects almost 100 dispensaries in California. Bloom Brands,...
Quality Plans for Lab Services: Managing Risks as a Grower, Processor or Dispensary, Part 4
In the last three articles, I discussed the laboratory’s responses or defenses used to reply to your questions about laboratory results that place stress on the success of your business. The Quality Control (QC) results can cause this stress if they are not run...
New Hampshire's new cannabis decriminalization law: What you need to know
New Hampshire marijuana laws are changing, with decriminalization of the possession of small amounts of marijuana going into effect Saturday. Read Full Article at: Cannabist New Hampshire's new cannabis decriminalization law: What you need to know
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner sees new medical marijuana bill as boon for Colorado research
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner is backing bipartisan legislation to ease the way for medical marijuana research that he hopes will be a big positive for Colorado. Read Full Article at: Cannabist U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner sees new medical marijuana bill as boon for Colorado...
Willie Nelson video interview: America's political divide, Jeff Sessions and marijuana
In a video interview aboard his tour bus, Willie Nelson asks Attorney General Jeff Sessions to open his mind on drug policy. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Willie Nelson video interview: America's political divide, Jeff Sessions and marijuana
Some Colorado cops are training dogs to ignore marijuana when sniffing for drugs
The Greeley, Colorado Police Department's drug-sniffing dogs have been trained to alert officers to the smell of drugs but not marijuana. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Some Colorado cops are training dogs to ignore marijuana when sniffing for drugs
A look at Denver’s Levitt Pavilion, funded in part by $250,000 donation from marijuana companies
O.pen VAPE and Colorado Harvest Company made the donation together, making them the largest private donors to the outdoor amphitheater. Read Full Article at: Cannabist A look at Denver's Levitt Pavilion, funded in part by 0,000 donation from marijuana companies
Another SoCal city wants to require permits for cannabis home-grows
Pomona, California leaders are taking steps leading to the regulation of recreational marijuana in Pomona, including permits for residents to grow at home. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Another SoCal city wants to require permits for cannabis home-grows
Recreational weed sales begin tomorrow at Uruguay's pharmacies
Legal sales of marijuana for recreational purposes are set to begin next week in Uruguay at a limited number of pharmacies to nearly 5,000 registrants. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Recreational weed sales begin tomorrow at Uruguay's pharmacies
Marijuana dispensaries decrease crime, not increase it, study finds
A new study from UC Irvine suggests the conventional wisdom is wrong and that crime increases after cities move to close pot shops.
Will this be the year Congress expands veterans' access to medical marijuana?
A Senate committee just voted to allow VA doctors to talk medical marijuana with patients, but a similar measure was killed last year despite bicameral support. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Will this be the year Congress expands veterans' access to medical...
Denver wants to double use of recycled water for cannabis crops, other purposes
Denver Water is asking for state permission to expand the uses of recycled water — to include irrigating crops such as marijuana and flushing toilets. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Denver wants to double use of recycled water for cannabis crops, other purposes
Hemp is the new kale, say two N.Y. farmers who are gurus in finance, cybersecurity
JD Farms in upstate New York is the state's first legal hemp farm in decades, and the two men behind it are betting big on their crop and the many ways to eat it, from hemp seed oil and flour to adding young hemp leaves to salad mixes Read Full Article at: Cannabist...
Nevada regulators license cannabis distributor, working on improving marijuana supply
Following an overwhelming demand for recreational marijuana, Nevada regulators are set to vote Thursday on emergency rules that would expedite licensing for pot distributors. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Nevada regulators license cannabis distributor, working on...
Help and hope: Can cannabis be used to fight cancer?
Cancer patients are using medical marijuana as part of their treatment, and researchers are working to discover how cannabis affects cancer. "There is data to suggest cannabis can kill cancer cells in the lab," said Cindy O'Bryant, a professor at the University of...
Here's how millions in Colorado pot taxes are being used to fix up outdated, sagging schools
"I don't care where the money comes from, if we get a new school, I'm for it," said Hayley Whitehead, a Deer Trail graduate who works as the district's administrative assistant. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Here's how millions in Colorado pot taxes are being...
The pot patent puzzle: Analyzing the ironies of federal marijuana prohibition
A professor well-versed in patent law explores the conflicts of protection for cannabis products as the marijuana industry and medical research expand Read Full Article at: Cannabist The pot patent puzzle: Analyzing the ironies of federal marijuana prohibition
This state finally has a medical marijuana dispensary — but shelves are empty
A long-awaited launch: The state's first medical marijuana dispensary has been cleared to open its doors immediately even though the drug will not be available for months. Read Full Article at: Cannabist This state finally has a medical marijuana dispensary -- but...
Nevada racks up $1 million in pot tax revenue in early days of recreational sales
The first four days of legal recreational marijuana sales generated $3 million in sales revenue and just under $1 million in tax revenue, putting Nevada on pace to achieve an estimated $30 million in sales revenue over the next six months of recreational sales. Read...
Six things to know about Nevada marijuana: edibles, tourism impact, casino ban and more
Nevada has made the fastest turnaround from the ballot box to retail sales of any of the seven other recreational marijuana states. But it won't be a free-for-all in the place where many tourists think anything goes. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Six things to know...