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MondayJul 08, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – 6 Highlights of Michigan’s Newly Released Recreational Marijuana Rules

More than half a year after Michigan voters approved a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana, the authorities have released emergency rules which will shape the recreational industry in the state. Here are some of key takeaways from those rules. Local Authorities Have Until Nov. 1 to Opt Out of Hosting Cannabis Businesses State authorities will start accepting recreational marijuana business license applications on Nov. 1 this year. Until that date, local authorities (townships and cities) can make up their minds whether they will or will not allow marijuana businesses to operate within their jurisdictions. Currently, 600 communities have opted…

MondayJul 08, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 4 Ways to Spot the Best CBD Products

The exploding popularity of CBD as a health and wellness product in a largely unregulated market (so far) creates a need for each buyer to vigilant when deciding where to spend their hard-earned money on CBD products. Here are some tips that can help you to sort the great products from those that may not be so great. Buy from Licensed Dispensaries/Brands There’s a reason why McDonalds, Starbucks and other major brands attract thousands to their doors each day; buyers are sure that the products they purchase will be of the same quality that they have learned to expect. Similarly,…

FridayJul 05, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Alzheimer’s Patients Can Now Register for Medical Marijuana in Minnesota

Starting from July 1, patients suffering from Alzheimer’s can start enrolling for medical marijuana in Minnesota. Once these patients are registered, they will be permitted to buy medical marijuana from the two licensed manufacturers in the state. The Department of Health first announced in December last year that Alzheimer’s would be added to the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana. While a review panel had recommended that seven conditions be added to the list, only Alzheimer’s was approved by Jan Malcom, the Health Commissioner. The others which had been proposed include traumatic brain injury and opioid use disorder. The…

FridayJul 05, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Colorado Governor Unveils Online Tool to Track Cannabis Achievements

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) launched an online tool on Monday that will enable members of the public to keep track of what the state government is doing to attain its goals, which include taking the marijuana industry to greater heights. The goals have been categorized into six groups. These are marijuana, education and workforce, criminal justice, tax reform and economic development, and energy and renewables. The online tool, called “the governor’s dashboard,” outlines targets or priorities for each of those six areas. For example, under the cannabis category, the governor undertakes to operationalize the home delivery of marijuana in…

WednesdayJul 03, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Congress Schedules Hearing on Ending Marijuana Prohibition

A major Congressional subcommittee plans to hold a hearing next week on ending cannabis prohibition. The Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee will discuss a number of proposals that are aimed at passing legislation to protect states which have enacted marijuana laws. Considering the list of people who are expected to be invited to speak to the subcommittee on Wednesday (July 10), one is left to conclude that the subcommittee is interested in learning how prohibition can be ended rather than gathering views on whether reform should happen. For example, one of the witnesses who is expected to testify during…

WednesdayJul 03, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Maine Recreational Marijuana Regulations Signed

Back in 2016, voters passed a measure to legalize recreational marijuana in Maine. Since then, residents have been waiting for the state government to draft and pass regulations which would operationalize recreational cannabis cultivation, manufacture and sales. Gov. Janet Mills has now signed the regulations and brings the long wait to an end. These guidelines will take effect in September and the first recreational cannabis sales could begin early next year. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Gov. Mills remarked that the rules show what can happen when the government works with legislators, industry players and members of the public to…

TuesdayJul 02, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New Mexico Cannabis Decriminalization Officially Takes Effect

Approximately three months ago, New Mexico governor, Michelle Grisham signed a marijuana decriminalization bill into law. That law officially took effect yesterday July 1). In that law, the possession of up to half an ounce of cannabis is no longer a crime punishable by jail time. Instead, the person pays a $50 fine. The punishments for possessing drug paraphernalia have also been reduced. This law makes New Mexico the 24th state to decriminalize marijuana. Hawaii appears set to enact a similar law soon after the governor revealed that he will not veto a decriminalization bill if it is brought to…

TuesdayJul 02, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Cannabis Edibles Could Cause a Spike in Life Insurance Premiums for Canadians

As Canadians countdown to the start of cannabis edibles sales in December, some sobering information is filtering in to the effect that life insurance premiums could go up depending on one’s cannabis edibles consumption habits. When recreational marijuana was legalized in October 2018, most insurance companies stopped regarding marijuana users as smokers. People who are categorized as smokers can pay up to four times more in life insurance premiums when compared to those who are categorized as non-smokers. This is because smokers are seen as being higher-risk clients for insurance companies. However, it has emerged that one’s marijuana consumption habits…

MondayJul 01, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Bipartisan Senators Table Cannabis and CBD Research Bill

A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation on Thursday (June 27) intended to facilitate federally-approved research into cannabis and its derivatives, such as cannabidiol (CBD). The first section of the bill centers on the process through which research institutions can apply to the federal government for authorization to conduct marijuana research. If the bill passes in its current form, the U.S. attorney general would have a maximum of 60 days within which to approve the applications for cannabis research or request the applicant to avail more information. The first section of the bill also creates a mechanism through which research…

MondayJul 01, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 5 Trends Making a Mark on the Cannabis Industry in 2019

As the first half of this year comes to an end, you may be wondering what trends have firmly established themselves as shapers of the cannabis industry. Here is an overview of some trends you may have noticed or need to watch going forward. Trend #1: Growth of Marijuana Social Consumption It was always ironical that while marijuana was legal in various jurisdictions, it remained nearly impossible to legally use pot outside one’s home. A new wave of amendments and laws is addressing this gap and we have started seeing states and cities creating regulatory mechanisms for marijuana social consumption…