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State considers social equity licenses for people impacted by ‘war on drugs’ to get cannabis shop licenses | Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
SEATTLE – The Washington State Liquor Cannabis Board is considering a point system that would give people convicted of a drug-related crime and did prison time – preferential treatment when applying for retail cannabis license. If adopted, the City of Seattle will adopt the same rules and set aside $1 million dollars in grant money… The post State considers social equity licenses for people impacted by ‘war on drugs’ to get cannabis shop licenses appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. SEATTLE – The Washington State Liquor Cannabis Board is considering a point system that would give people convicted of a drug-related crime and did…
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Injunction Legalization – Judge Rules Delta-8 THC Is Legal in Kentucky For NowHigh & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
The future of cannabis, cannabinoid isomers like delta-8, and other derived products took a hit when delta-8 was banned in 2020. The current injunction makes it possible for customers, vendors, operators, and investors to enjoy delta-8-derived products without fear of prosecution or penalties. Vendors can especially say goodbye to the days when hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of delta-8 got seized by the police. The future of cannabis, cannabinoid isomers like delta-8, and other derived products took a hit when delta-8 was banned in 2020. The current injunction makes it possible for customers, vendors, operators, and investors to enjoy delta-8-derived products without fear of prosecution or penalties. Vendors can especially say…
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3 Million Americans Grow Their Own Weed at Home – The $20 Billion Potential of the Home Grow Cannabis MarketHigh & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
The cannabis sector has massive deficiencies in markets like growing supplies when it comes to being able to offer marketable goods and services to hobby farmers who can spend anywhere from a few dollars to more than $1,000 per crop. In reality, slightly less than 58% of home growers claim to spend under $200 on each crop. And more than half of home growers report buying their supplies at neighborhood hardware or garden stores, and more than half say they get their seeds from flowers they’ve bought. Investors should look into investing in growing supplies. The cannabis sector has massive deficiencies in markets like growing supplies when it comes to…
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How Does the Cannabis Plant Actually Make Cannabinoids? – New Study Sheds Light on Organic ProcessHigh & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
A brand-new study by plant biologists at the University of British Columbia has just revealed the processes used by the cannabis plant to produce THC and CBD. This is fascinating research for consumers and plant enthusiasts, but especially for biotech firms that are trying to synthetically produce THC and CBD in the lab. A brand-new study by plant biologists at the University of British Columbia has just revealed the processes used by the cannabis plant to produce THC and CBD. This is fascinating research for consumers and plant enthusiasts, but especially for biotech firms that are trying to synthetically produce THC and CBD in the lab. High & Marijuana Blog…
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These Are The Best Saltines, Ever! – Why Does Food Taste So Much Better When You Are High?High & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
Everyone who has ever smoked a joint and experienced the munchies can testify to the cravings. Eating at such a time can become another high of its own. With science backing this feeling, now you understand why you experience munchies. You can now fully enjoy that bag of chips, ice cream as well as PB&P with the scientific understanding of why food tastes better when high. Everyone who has ever smoked a joint and experienced the munchies can testify to the cravings. Eating at such a time can become another high of its own. With science backing this feeling, now you understand why you experience munchies. You can now fully…
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Chris Webber Launches New Strains With ‘Players Only’News – High Times
News – High Times NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber announced the launch of his cannabis brand Players Only with his business partner, Lavetta Willis—and he’s bringing several familiar faces along for the ride including Quavo, Raekwon, Royce da 5’9″, Matt Barnes, and Jason Williams. The new all-star brand was first announced on August 11. Players Only will feature an array of strains, cannabis oil cartridges, pre-rolls, vapes, as well as sport recovery and performance products. Players Only will also roll out branded apparel and footwear. Last March, TerrAscend secured exclusive retail rights for Players Only products in Michigan through the acquisition of Gage Growth Corp, securing the way for…
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Massachusetts Governor Signs Cannabis Social Equity BillNews – High Times
News – High Times Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation on Thursday to amend the state’s marijuana laws, approving the addition of social equity provisions and other changes to cannabis regulations in the Bay State. Baker approved all but one of the provisions of the bill, which is the first overhaul of the state’s cannabis regulations since voters approved recreational pot use in 2016. Baker said in a statement that he supports “many of the provisions that this bill adopts to improve regulation of the cannabis industry” as well as “the bill’s efforts to expand opportunities for social equity businesses.” The compromise bill, which was passed by state lawmakers in…
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Draft Rules Published for U.S. Virgin Islands Medical Cannabis ProgramNews – High Times
News – High Times On Aug. 10, the V.I. Cannabis Advisory Board (VICAB) in the U.S. Virgin Islands unanimously approved draft regulations for its medical cannabis program. On Aug. 12, the Office of Cannabis Regulations posted the draft publicly, and it will remain online for a 30-day public comment window that ends on Sept. 11. In addition to this, a meeting is set to be held in person on Aug. 31 as well. According to the current draft, licenses will soon become available over the next three months, with cultivation licenses beginning on Oct. 3, research and development licenses on Oct. 26, manufacturing licenses on Dec. 5, and finally dispensary…
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Recreational Pot Question Back on Arkansas Ballot—But Will Votes Count?News – High Times
News – High Times The Arkansas Supreme Court this week said that a marijuana legalization proposal should be placed back on the state’s ballot, but it remains unclear whether the vote will ultimately mean anything. It is the latest twist in what has become a messy dispute surrounding a campaign to end prohibition in the state. Earlier this month, the advocacy group Responsible Growth Arkansas filed an appeal to the state Supreme Court after the state Board of Election Commissioners rejected the group’s bid to get the proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot. Organizers with Responsible Growth Arkansas submitted nearly 90,000 valid signatures––well above the threshold to qualify for the…
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New York To Start Accepting Dispensary Applications This MonthNews – High Times
News – High Times New York’s Office of Cannabis Management said Thursday that it will begin accepting applications for adult-use cannabis retail licenses later this month. Would-be dispensary owners will be able to submit their applications beginning on August 25. The application is scheduled to close on September 26. In the announcement on Thursday, the agency reminded applicants that “New York’s first legal adult-use retail dispensaries will be operated by those most impacted by the enforcement of the prohibition of cannabis, who will make the first sales of adult-use cannabis in New York with products grown by New York farmers,” a key tenet of the state’s “Seeding Opportunity Initiative” that…