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ThursdayJan 02, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Top Italian Court Rules That Growing a Few Marijuana Plants at Home is Legal

Italians have joined the club of countries that allow their residents to grow and use a limited amount of marijuana at home as long as it's for personal use. The country's highest court in Rome made the landmark decision long before Christmas, on December 19, but local media only got wind of the news last Friday. Legislation dating back to the 1990s barred the farming and sale of marijuana, but there has been great uncertainty about the laws due to contradictory court decisions. After being asked to clarify, the Court of Cassation declared that the crime of growing narcotics should…

ThursdayJan 02, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 5 Big Wins for the US Marijuana Industry in 2019

This year has seen several advancements for the marijuana cause, with a bevy of positive legislative changes passed. Let's look at some of the highlights of the year. President Trump reiterates support for respecting state marijuana laws. President Trump proved an ally to the marijuana industry when he passed the Farm Bill. He has stated more than once that he supports the right of localities to enact their own marijuana policies with little federal interference. "It's a very big subject and right now; we are allowing states to make that decision. A lot of states are making that decision, but…

MondayDec 30, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – It’s Official, South Dakota Will Vote on Medical Marijuana Measure in 2020

For a long time, cannabis was classified with hard drugs like cocaine and heroin, a move that tarnished the plant's image for decades. It prevented proper research into the plant and most of all kept it away from people who actually needed it. As we know, cannabis has plenty of medical properties that make it an extremely potent and versatile natural alternative to pharmaceuticals. Before the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and made it possible to sell hemp extract cannabidiol (CBD), there was medical marijuana. It led the charge as far as overhauling marijuana's image was concerned, and on top…

MondayDec 30, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – A Primer on Medical Marijuana Products and Dosage Tips

There is a variety of medical marijuana products used to treat various diseases and conditions in the world today. People can use these products through various modes of delivery such as: Ingestion of liquids such as oils, tinctures, and drinks infused with medical marijuana; Intake of solids such as capsules or tablets, edibles, and regular foods mixed with medical marijuana oil or powder; Topical administration directly on the skin. The products include creams, salves, balms, ointments, and transdermal patches; Suppositories such as tablets or capsules; Inhalation, which is achieved by smoking dried buds, vaping, or dabbing; and Insufflation through the…

FridayDec 27, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – West Virginia Warms Up to Medical Marijuana

West Virginia is set to launch the application process for medical marijuana cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and laboratories by the end of this month. They are only accepting online applications, and the application deadline is on February 18, 2020. This means that the department will not accept applications past the deadline. In the month of November, the Director of West Virginia Office of Medical Marijuana, Jason Frame, said that the launch of the application process is a step toward availing medical cannabis to the residents of West Virginians who are suffering from serious medical ailments. The competition for the permits will…

FridayDec 27, 2019 12:47 pm

Arizona Blockchain Company Takes Supply Chain Security to New Heights

Companies that manufacture or sell (or do both) products need reliable and secure supply chains to flourish. Smart companies have supply chain management in place to ensure everything from raw materials for production to efficient packaging and delivery. They know that disappointed customers won’t hesitate to look for another vendor or product. Supply chain security is the part of supply chain management that ensures products and their components or ingredients aren’t tampered with or illegally copied (pirated). For companies like Arizona’s No Borders Inc. (OTC: NBDR), the supply chain is an intriguing new prospect for its blockchain technology solutions. It…

FridayDec 27, 2019 11:34 am

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Appoints Sid Senroy to Head Quality Control in Recognition of Critical Industry Need for Compliance

Senroy’s expertise includes: GXP Regulatory Compliance, Mock Inspection, Sarbanes Oxley, Auditing and PAI Readiness, SOP Management, Training Management, Quality Management Systems, Metrics and Reporting, Systems Development Lifecycle and IT. As a seasoned business executive with an MBA from Pepperdine University, Senroy’s special expertise centers on helping companies pass compliance assessments, develop robust quality systems and prepare for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews and inspections. Organizations in the hemp and cannabis space are facing increased regulation in all aspects of business and new appointment will help the company adhere to the highest standard of operations in delivering safe and…

FridayDec 27, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – What is the Shelf Life of Cannabis Edibles?

Marijuana edibles give the consumers a good buzz minus the risks associated with smoking or vaping the products, regardless of whether you bought them at a dispensary or made them in your kitchen. Most of these products have an expiry date printed on the packaging or an attached sticker. This means that it is unhealthy and unsafe to consume these products past their expiry date. It is, however, uncertain if the expired products can still get you high. A number of top-rated manufacturers of marijuana-infused foods have provided some information on the shelf life of homemade and packed edibles so…

ThursdayDec 26, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Canadians Consume 100 Tons of Recreational Weed in First Year of Retail Sales

Data from Health Canada shows that Canadians purchased about 100 tonnes of legal adult-use marijuana within the first year of legalization and that the level of available stock continues to increase. According to the monthly Marijuana Tracking System from Health Canada, the dried flower marijuana sold in Canada within its first year of legalization amounted to 88,676 kilograms. The overall sale of dried buds has tripled since October 2018. Data from Health Canada further showed that at the end of September, the finished and unfinished dried marijuana inventory held by farmers, processors, distributors, and retailers amounted to 380,666 kilograms, which…

ThursdayDec 26, 2019 12:22 pm

USA CBD Expo 2020 to Warm Winter Weather in Vegas

The nation’s most popular CBD/hemp trade show is back with a bang. February 13-15, 2020, the USA CBD Expo kicks off at the Las Vegas Convention Center, opening its doors once again to thousands of growers, retailers, buyers and enthusiasts. No one will be left out in the cold – or in the dark, for that matter. Last year, the inaugural convention, held in August at the Miami Beach Convention Center, drew more than 13,000 attendees from all corners of the cannabis world. This year will be no different. A Vegas calling card always trumps. The show will highlight the…