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Breaking: HHS Report on Scheduling Released

Breaking: HHS Report on Cannabis move to Schedule III Released Posted by Steph Sherer on January 12, 2024 For over 2 decades Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has been advocating for a change in the scheduling of cannabis to recognize…

Gun owners, full-spectrum CBD affected by new Fla. ballot measure – Daily Commercial

Gun owners, full-spectrum CBD affected by new Fla. ballot measure  Daily Commercial Source link

Medical Cannabis Regulations in California

What is happening with California state medical cannabis regulations? In 2015, California’s Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA) passed, which established licensing and regulatory framework for medical cannabis cultivation, manufacture, transport, storage, distribution and sale in California.  The California…

Considering the Social Impact of Cannabis in Your Investment Strategy

The emergence of the cannabis industry continues to have a massive impact on various economic sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, and tourism. As legal barriers are lifted, and consumer demand rises, investors are faced with a unique set of challenges and…

NORML’s Black History Month Fight For Consumer Equity: Board Members Discuss War On Drugs’ Ongoing Harm To Black Communities

In honor of Black History Month, NORML will be spotlighting the systemic inequities that continue to challenge the Black community in the battle for a federally legal cannabis landscape. The post NORML’s Black History Month Fight For Consumer Equity: Board…

South Carolinians: Medical Cannabis is Not Off the Table for 2024, Action is Needed!

South Carolinians: Medical Cannabis is Not Off the Table for 2024, Action is Needed! Posted by Americans for Safe Access on February 07, 2024 Yesterday, the South Carolina Senate voted in favor of a “call for a special order,” allowing…

New polling finds 70{d155401c9f5543f8138dc1769c3f5c029ac2c38547be62bd5af0b08231d0755d} support for legalizing medical cannabis – Nebraska Examiner

New polling finds 70{d155401c9f5543f8138dc1769c3f5c029ac2c38547be62bd5af0b08231d0755d} support for legalizing medical cannabis  Nebraska Examiner Source link

What are the Use of Marijuana – Need to Know More?

The benefits of Medical Marijuana are numerous. Recreational users enjoy an assortment of medicinal benefits that include relieving nausea and pain, reducing anxiety, and feeling less. Medical use of marijuana is also widely accepted by most Americans who grow, use,…

Medicinal Liquor vs Medical Cannabis

We can’t say that medicinal liquor of the early 20th century in the United States foretold the path of today’s medical cannabis, but with the medical cannabis / cannabis licensing and permitting explosion and backlog some interesting comparisons can be…

Unveiling the Journey of Hashish Production

Hashish, an esteemed cannabis derivative, undergoes a remarkable journey from the cannabis plant to transform into a potent final product. This article will take you through the intricate process, exploring extraction methods, processing, concentration, quality control, packaging, and legal considerations….

San Antonio Voters to Decide on Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance

Voters in several Texas cities – including Austin, Denton, Elgin, Harker Heights, Killeen, and San Marcos – have approved similar ballot measures. The post Texas: San Antonio Voters to Decide on Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance appeared first on NORML. Source link

The Good, The Bad, and the Disappointing: Takeaways of the 2022 State of the States Report

The Good, The Bad, and the Disappointing: Takeaways of the 2022 State of the States Report Posted by Steph Sherer on February 08, 2023 After 25 years of the state cannabis policy experiments, there is no denying that the national…

Maryland Votes to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Recreational marijuana for adult-use purposes is set to become legal in Maryland after voters in the state voted in favor of approving a ballot measure that will allow for the possession of small amounts of cannabis. With the passage of…

Pennsylvania has legalized medical marijuana; gov to sign bill – The Cannabist

The CannabistPennsylvania has legalized medical marijuana; gov to sign billThe CannabistChristine Brann, of Hummelstown, and Angela Sharrer, of New Oxford, applaud lawmakers in the Pennsylvania Capitol after the state House of Representatives voted to send medical marijuana legislation to Gov. Tom Wolf's desk on April 13, 2016, …Pennsylvania Will Become 24th State to Legalize Medical MarijuanaHIGH TIMESMedical marijuana in Pennsylvania: Everything you want to know, but are afraid to askLancasterOnlineMedical marijuana: Who, when, where and how?PennLive

Ex-NFL Players Rally Behind Medical Marijuana – Daily Beast

Daily BeastEx-NFL Players Rally Behind Medical MarijuanaDaily BeastThirty ex-NFL players have teamed up with a cannabis company in California to test medical marijuana as a treatment for chronic pain and depression. The move comes in the wake of increasing reports on the physical and mental

Commercial Cultivation – Medical Marijuana – City of Santa Rosa

On March 15, 2016, the City of Santa Rosa adopted a new ordinance that allows for medical marijuana commercial cultivation in specific industrial zoning districts in the City of Santa Rosa, with a Conditional Use Permit. Medical cannabis commercial cultivation operations up to 10,000 square foot will be allowed with a Minor Conditional Use Permit.  Medical marijuana commercial cultivation sites of more than 10,000 square feet will be allowed with a Major Conditional Use Permit.  Permit fees for a major use permit are more extensive than the fees for a minor use…

The Feds May Reschedule Cannabis Classification

Cannabis Classification. Are we on our way to eliminating conflicts between state and federal law? On April 4, 2016, the DEA announced plans to release a decision in mid – 2016 as to whether cannabis classification should be rescheduled from its current classification as a Schedule 1 drug. Since 1970, cannabis has been classified along with drugs such as heroin and LSD as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act.  The Schedule 1 classification is reserved for drugs that contain no medical …

3D Printer Makes Joints, Blunts, Pipes From Marijuana At Home

3D Pot Printer After many years working in the deep woods, the Hemp-Happy Hippies Of Humboldt have finally emerged with a new product, and it’s a doozy. Or perhaps a doobie. The 3D Pot Printer connects to any Windows or Mac computer, and lets you print actual joints, blunts, and even pipes and bongs. They’re all made from an …

Ryan Landers Dies; One Of Original California Activists

Ryan Landers, who died April 2, was not a typical cannabis activist, though High Times once named him “Freedom Fighter of the Month”. A clean-cut Navy veteran of the Iraqi war who contracted HIV from a tattoo, Ryan became one of the most important patients in cannabis history when his moving testimony to the California legislature was instrumental in passing the landmark…

Eaze Launches First Available On-Demand Medical Marijuana Delivery Service

New Healthcare-Delivery Technology Automates Patient Verification and Caregiver Dispatch to Hand Deliver Medicine to San Francisco Patients in 10 Minutes on Average  SAN FRANCISCO — Earlier this week, Eaze announced a new on-demand healthcare delivery service that enables patients to access medical marijuana easily, quickly and professionally via mobile device. Services are available now for patients in San Francisco. Eaze delivers medicine to most patients in 10 minutes on