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Another Shot At Upping The USA’s Hemp THC Limit
420 Intel
Politics
Legislation reintroduced to the U.S. Senate this week seeks to increase the maximum allowable level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in hemp. While the 2018 Farm Bill legalised hemp in the USA at a federal level, it imposed a maximum level of 0.3% THC. In addition to greatly increasing the risk of crops being considered “hot”, resulting their destruct
The SAFE Banking Act For Cannabis Will Be Great, This Security Expert Says, But One More Thing Is Needed
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Politics
Ryan Hale is the chief sales officer for cannabis security firm Operational Security Solutions (OSS). What that means is that Hale works with a host of big, burly ex-police/ex-military guys you wouldn’t want to meet alone in a dark alley.   Those men guard, and deposit to financial institutions, the hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash proceeds
Get Paid to Study Cannabis! $20,000 Scholarship Announced
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Technology
Yep, you read that right: you can now get paid to study cannabis! Cannatech healthcare company Veriheal just announced a $20,000 Innovation in Cannabis scholarship for students pursuing cannabis degrees.  The scholarship first launched in 2020, but last year only gave out $10,000 in scholarship awards. This year, it has been doubled to offer 20 $1,
7 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cannabis Coconut Oil
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Medical News
Cannabis is returning to its former glory by bagging an unusual place in the medical world. While many parts of the world remain skeptical of its medical benefits, several states in the US have approved the use of cannabis for medical purposes. Most people look for holistic and effective remedies to manage their health problems. Cannabis can come t
Oregon's billion-dollar weed economy faces new challenges
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Business & Finance
They've never been higher. Oregon recreational marijuana sales have climbed to record highs, but some say the industry's woes also have reached an apex. The difficulties range from an unfavorable federal tax code to a dangerous crime wave, wildfires, and cities and counties hungry for a larger slice of the tax pie. "Businesses are still struggling,
Swiss Government Releases Details On Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Schemes
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Politics
The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) has announced further draft details on the plans for legalised supply of adult-use cannabis under pilot schemes. Under the current plan, the pilot schemes can be set up from May 15th 2021 and can run until May 2031 at the latest. If your business is interested in getting involved in the market in Swi
How Mexico's weed legalization could de-escalate the entire drug war
420 Intel
Politics
Mexico’s lower house of Congress in March handily approved a bill to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. The bill is now with the Senate, where it is likely to pass, as Mexican senators have previously voted to legalize cannabis. If that happens, Mexico will join Uruguay and Canada in allowing people to use cannabis recreationally, albeit in
'The race is on' in NY vs. NJ marijuana legalization: Where can you buy legal weed first?
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Politics
The race is on! Just over a month after New Jersey became the 13th state to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a marijuana legalization bill into law Wednesday, crowding the legal weed market in the Mid-Atlantic before it even gets off the ground.  Both states are in line to reap hundreds of millions in
Recreational marijuana sales in Illinois smash record in March — $109 million
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Cannabis News
Illinois set a record with $109 million in sales of recreational marijuana in March — a huge 35% increase from the previous month. Better weather no doubt played a significant role in the increase over February. But the sales reflect an escalation of the almost constant growth in sales since cannabis was legalized in the state in January 2020. “Mar
How Vape Mail Ban Will Hurt Kids More
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Technology
The vape mail ban which goes into effect tomorrow, is said by government officials to be for the protection of children. However, as blocking the safer way of smoking, while offering no better options, the vape mail ban will likely hurt kids even more. It’s almost here, the last day for us to legally send you out delta-8 THC vape carts. Due to the
Texas Illicit Medical Cannabis Use Survey Results
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Medical News
A survey by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy indicates many in Texas using medical cannabis sourced illicitly are experiencing benefits. Texas has a medical cannabis program – of sorts. It’s among the most restrictive in the USA and currently there are only a few thousand Texans registered. The program only allows for the use of
Is The Cannabis Industry Racist?
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Business & Finance
It’s up to entrepreneurs, activists, and various public entities to create campaigns making their local cannabis industries less exclusive and much more inclusive. The statistics on disproportionate arrests against Black people when it comes to marijuana-related crimes are nothing short of shocking. Systemic racism plagues the industry, and cannabi
New Mexico Lawmakers Pass Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill
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Politics
New Mexico lawmakers passed a bill to legalize recreational cannabis on Wednesday, making the state the second in the nation to approve such legislation this week. Also on Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York signed an adult-use cannabis law passed by the legislature late Tuesday, making the Empire State the 16th in the nation to do so. New Mex
NYPD Will No Longer Stop and Search Over Cannabis Smell
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Politics
Thanks to the state of New York’s recent move to legalize recreational cannabis, laws are going to change across the board. One exciting new development is that the smell of cannabis alone is no longer cause for search and seizure in the state.  As of this week, the NYPD issued a memo to all officers that, now that cannabis is officially legal, mor
Colorado Benefit Concert To Honor The Memory Of Charlotte Figi
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Cannabis News
The legacy of Charlotte Figi, the young Colorado girl whose struggle with epilepsy made CBD known worldwide, will be remembered next week with a benefit concert taking place in her honor. The April 7 livestreamed concert, featuring performances by acts including The Avett Brothers and Jason Mraz and appearances by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and CNN’
Marijuana Shoppers Return to Pre-Pandemic Hours, Favoring Night to Day
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Business & Finance
As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted work, school and life schedules, it also caused marijuana buyers to change when they shopped, shifting from the evening hours to the daytime. A year later that pattern is returning to normal, with more shoppers visiting cannabis retail outlets in the evening. Retailers in general, including marijuana outlets, expe
Meet the new face of the cannabis industry: Your mom
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Business & Finance
Since the start of the pandemic, cannabis use has skyrocketed. Americans spent $18.3 billion on cannabis products last year – 71% over what they spent in 2019 – meaning we the people needed a lot of weed to cope with 2020. According to a recent survey, many of those people are parents. Original link
China Announces Plans to Ban Cannabis for Use in Cosmetics
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Technology
The future of cannabis in cosmetics in China looks bleak following an announcement by China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) that it plans to ban cannabis compounds for use in cosmetics. According to the Notice on Amending Inventory of Prohibited Cosmetic Ingredients for Public Comments posted on NIFDC’s official website, the

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