Month: January 2019 (Page 7)

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Despite the early media attention for his book ‘Tell Your Children,’ some outlets are increasingly skeptical of author Alex Berenson’s conclusions. The post Mother Jones Admits it ‘Overstated’ Cannabis Mental Health Risks appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Mother Jones Admits it ‘Overstated’ Cannabis Mental Health RisksContinue Reading

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German officials report high interest in domestic cultivation, with 79 applications submitted for the 13 contracts to be granted. The first application process to select cultivators, which drew 118 applicants despite more stringent minimum requirements, had to be restarted due to legal challenges. The German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) mustContinue Reading

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Thailand’s military government ordered the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) to revoke within three months foreign companies’ patent applications that include cannabis. The move is unusual, according to one analyst, but would be concerning only if other countries follow Thailand’s lead. Concerns have persisted for months that international companies couldContinue Reading

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Reefer Madness—the movie—was famously produced by a church. But do the world’s religions really forbid the enjoyment of a plant? The post Is Cannabis Against Your Religion? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Is Cannabis Against Your Religion?Continue Reading

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The Arizona Supreme Court is set to rule on whether cannabis extracts, including those used to make the edible products now sold to patients at licensed dispensaries, are legal under the state’s medical marijuana program. The question arises in the case of Rodney Jones, a Yavapai County resident who assertsContinue Reading

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Two lawmakers have proposed legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis, hoping to start what they acknowledge will be a long and contentious discussion. The post Minnesota Proposal Would Legalize Cannabis Sales in 2020 appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Minnesota Proposal Would Legalize Cannabis Sales in 2020Continue Reading

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The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) is looking to expand its network of partners, including for same-day deliveries and risk management services. Adding same-day home delivery service – including an interface that links to its website – “to meet customers’ expectations is imperative to the growth of its e-commerce business,” according toContinue Reading

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In many ways, Ohio — where medical cannabis finally went on sale to qualified patients on Jan. 16, following a two-year build-up and a four-month delay— is a case study in how not to do medical marijuana. Unless you are one of the state’s 24 licensed cultivators. In that case, you areContinue Reading