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Elgin appears to be luring Cannabis business away from Chicago Heights
420 Intel
Business & Finance
The southwest side of Elgin may soon be home to a second cannabis-growing operation. Grand Legacy Group LLC has partners who have ownership in both growing and dispensing facilities in New Mexico and New York. Now the group wants to open a growing operation in Elgin after first targeting Chicago Heights. The group's Christine Johnson told the Elgin
Hemp Licenses are now available in Minnesota
420 Intel
Business & Finance
ST. PAUL - Applications are now available online for anyone wishing to grow industrial hemp in Minnesota. A license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is required for individuals and businesses to legally grow or process hemp in the state.     In order to get a permit, the grower must: Complete an FSA form 578 indicating the location and
Weed is now legal in Thailand. How long will the high times last?
420 Intel
Cannabis News
Thailand’s military government is carrying out an experiment: What happens when a country in Asia, a region where drug laws tend to be harsh, essentially legalizes marijuana overnight? In the first few months, lots of people have opened weed dispensaries, and their customers have smoked a lot of weed. Thailand’s marijuana industry has a joyful, fre
German Cannabis legalization plans confirmed
420 Intel
Business & Finance
As we previously reported, Germany’s plans to legalise cannabis were leaked on 19th October. Key details from the unofficial documents and early-stage German proposals leaked to the press included:  A maximum threshold for possession of 20g. An allowance for home-growing of up to 2 plants. A mixture of outlets to purchase from, including retail fro
Smoking Cannabis versus Edibles: Is one better for the brain?
420 Intel
Cannabis News
Each way of consumption has a high that kicks in a little differently and comes with its own set of pluses and minuses. Everyone who enjoys cannabis has their preferred method of consumption, from vaping to eating, drinking and even good old-fashioned smoking. Each way of consumption has a high that kicks in a little differently and comes with its
Oxford approves Medical Cannabis dispensaries
420 Intel
Medical News
OXFORD - Oxford City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday night allowing for medical cannabis dispensaries to operate within the city. However, council members added two provisions to the ordinance, one of which tightens up the requirements for setting up operations and the other earmarking any tax revenue from the dispensaries received by the cit
First cannabis clinical trial takes off in South Africa
420 Intel
Technology
The Cannabis Research Institute of South Africa (CRI) has sponsored a year-long study that examines the effectiveness of medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain management. In addition to demonstrating therapeutic efficacy and pain relief, the objective is to provide credible, reliable, and verifiable data to the relevant aut
First cannabis clinical trial takes off in South Africa
420 Intel
Cannabis News
The Cannabis Research Institute of South Africa (CRI) has sponsored a year-long study that examines the effectiveness of medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain management. In addition to demonstrating therapeutic efficacy and pain relief, the objective is to provide credible, reliable, and verifiable data to the relevant aut
Can cannabis help people living with bipolar disorder?
420 Intel
Medical News
New research presented this week suggests that cannabis could have certain benefits for people living with bipolar disorder. Experts looking for new treatments for common mood disorders and mental health problems have been investigating the antidepressant and anxiolytic properties of drugs such as psilocybin and cannabis.  One of the papers present
Judge blocks licenses for some Cannabis dispensaries in New York
420 Intel
Politics
The move affects 63 of the 150 licenses that the state planned to issue. A federal judge has temporarily barred the state of New York from issuing the first batch of retail licenses for recreational cannabis in five regions pending resolution of a lawsuit filed by a Michigan-based company challenging the program’s selection requirements. The decisi
Early results show support for taxing Marijuana sales
420 Intel
Business & Finance
Local option sales taxes on recreational marijuana appear to have been favored during Montana’s midterm election.  Efforts to ban recreational sales had a more mixed response. Up to 10 Montana counties including Granite, Sheridan, Madison, Gallatin, Mineral, Sanders, Hill, Valley, Cascade and Flathead could approve new local taxes on recreational m
Could Germany’s Cannabis legalization plans be blocked by the UN?
420 Intel
Cannabis News
Has Germany’s traffic light government attempted to run before it could walk when it comes to possible cannabis legalisation? On 19th October, key aspects of Germany’s plans to legalise cannabis were leaked, sparking widespread discussion regarding the direction of the final paper and the efficacy of the plans. The Federal Cabinet has since decided
The 5 levels of using Cannabis
420 Intel
Medical News
There’s a lot more to cannabis and getting high than just joints and bongs. We asked HighHerb Club about it, and they gave us the answer—a couple, even. HighHerb Club is a freshly opened cannabis dispensary located in Sukhumvit 4 alley (just a short walk away from BTS Nana station), run by a group of friends who discovered the same passion and visi
A Judge accepts the Biden administration's dubious argument for banning Gun possession by Marijuana users
420 Intel
Politics
Even people who use cannabis for medical purposes risk severe penalties for daring to exercise their Second Amendment rights. President Joe Biden, who recently issued a mass pardon for low-level marijuana offenders, says cannabis consumption should not be treated as a crime. His administration nevertheless defends the federal ban on gun possession
Medical Marijuana business in Texas steadily growing
420 Intel
Medical News
AUSTIN - A topic seen as controversial to some is becoming a booming industry in the Lone Star State. More Texans are turning to medical marijuana, and this is only the beginning. “We’ve sold medicine to more than 25,000 Texans,” said Morris Denton, CEO of Texas Original. Texas Original first opened their doors on Feb. 8, 2018 and has continued to
New Mexico sets record for Recreational Cannabis sales
420 Intel
Business & Finance
Recreational cannabis sales in New Mexico surpassed the $25 million mark for the first time in the month of October but medical sales continued a downward trend, leaving overall sales totals flat.  But medical sales continue to fall. According to figures posted on the state Cannabis Control Division’s website, total sales in October were $39,745,39
Smoking Weed vs. Edibles: Which is better for your brain?
420 Intel
Cannabis News
Reducing the smoke you inhale, as well as controlling your dosage are both ways to ensure your body and brain enjoys the benefits of weed without the potential downsides. Everyone who enjoys marijuana has their preferred method of consumption. In these advanced and semi-legal times, that can be anything from vaporizing to eating to drinking or even
How to ensure your Cannabis Business is safe from cyber attacks
420 Intel
Technology
  With various cybersecurity threats looming over all businesses, it only makes sense for cannabis brands to set up security measures to mitigate these risks. Although the Office of Cannabis Management has not yet delegated any cybersecurity requirements for New York cannabis companies, your cybersecurity plan should not be a second thought or just

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