Benefit Concert ‘Rock the RoC’ Assembles Global Community In Support Of Awareness for Hemp And Cannabis

Virtual Tribute Concert Gathers Leading Musical Artists, Advocates and Sponsors to Support Improving Lives COLORADO: Rock the RoC, the upcoming virtual tribute concert hosted by cannabinoid research, education, and advocacy nonprofit Realm of Caring (RoC), will unite a global community that is dedicated to improving quality of life. Rock the RoC has curated a standout show to Read the full article...
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Canadian Border Security Agency Sets New Penalties For Crossing The Border With Cannabis

CANADA:  On October 17, 2018, the Cannabis Act came into force, introducing a strict framework for controlling cannabis within Canada. While cannabis was legalized, it does remain illegal to carry cannabis across the border without a valid permit or exemption. As part of Canada’s legalization plan, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the time committed to Read the full article...
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Canna Mom’s Are Good Mom’s Too

By Amanda Rogers Hi. I’m Amanda, founder of Canna Mom’s Are Good Mom’s Too. A group that brings Mom’s, those who identify as and supporters together worldwide to educate them and spread more awareness to the cannabis plant and its medical benefits. Especially for mothers! Mother’s that use the cannabis plant even with prescribed medical Read the full article...
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WSDA and WSLCB Release Updated List of Approved Cannabis Pesticides

LCB is sharing this message on behalf of WSDA: Marijuana Producers, Processors, and Retailers Bulletin No 21-01 To: Cannabis Industry  Fr: WSLCB and WSDA Re: Updated List of Pesticides Allowed for Use in Cannabis Production The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has recently updated the list of  pesticides that are allowed for use in marijuana Read the full article...
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Curt’s Cannabis Corner: What Are Flavonoids?

Welcome to the next installment of Curt’s Cannabis Corner, a new series of educational articles from technical writer Curt Robbins at Higher Learning LV and MJNews Network. This collection is intended for cannabis and hemp industry professionals who wish to gain a better understanding of the nuanced biochemistry of this special—and newly legal—herb.  This week Read the full article...
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Ohio Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee March 2021 Meeting Agenda

OHIO: The Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee will hold a meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams on March 25, 2021.   Click here for a copy of the meeting agenda.
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Merkley, Daines Lead Senate Introduction Of Bipartisan Legislation To Ensure That Legal Cannabis Businesses Aren’t Shut Out Of Critical Financial Services

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) today introduced the bipartisan Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which would ensure that legal cannabis businesses have access to critical banking services. Most state legal medicinal or recreational cannabis businesses are denied access to the banking system because banks Read the full article...
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FDA Warns Companies Illegally Selling Over-the-Counter CBD Products For Pain Relief

Products Listing CBD as Inactive Ingredient Cited for Unapproved Drug and Misbranding Violations DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to two companies for selling products labeled as containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Specifically, the warning letters address Read the full article...
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WSLCB Reminds Licensees: Branded Or Unbranded Merchandise And Conditional Sales Prohibited

Enforcement and Education Bulletin No 21-01     To:                  Cannabis Industry Members From:             Matt McCallum, Enforcement Advertising Coordinator Subject:         Prohibited: branded or unbranded merchandise and conditional sales As the cannabis industry continues to evolve and progress, the advertising produced and sold by cannabis licensees is becoming more and more creative. Although the Read the full article...
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Ohio Board Of Pharmacy Files Amended Program Rules With The Common Sense Initiative Office

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY FILES AMENDED PROGRAM RULES WITH THE COMMON SENSE INITIATIVE OFFICE – MARCH 22, 2021 OHIO:  The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has filed amended program rules with the Common Sense Initiative Office (CSI). Those impacted by the proposed rules may submit comments to CSI and the Read the full article...
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Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Quarles Praises New USDA Hemp Rule

Will submit new state plan to USDA for 2022 growing season KENTUCKY: Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement that it will implement the final rule on hemp production developed under the Trump Administration. “The final rule on hemp production is much improved over the interim final rule Read the full article...
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Commission Starts Effort to Limit Unchecked Use of Delta-8-THC, Other Artificially-Derived Cannabinoids

Concern grows about easy access to intoxicants at neighborhood convenience stores OREGON:  The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has initiated rule making for Delta-8-THC and other psychoactive components of hemp and marijuana that currently fall outside the adult-use cannabis market’s system of testing and labeling. At their regular monthly meeting on March 18, 2021, Commissioners expressed Read the full article...
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Curt’s Cannabis Corner: What is Delta-10 THC?

Welcome to the next installment in the new series of educational articles from technical writer Curt Robbins at Higher Learning LV and MJNews Network. This collection is intended for cannabis and hemp industry professionals who wish to gain a better understanding of the nuanced biochemistry of this special—and newly legal—herb.  This week we’re dealing with Read the full article...
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SAFE Banking Act Reintroduced as Momentum for Cannabis Reform Continues to Grow

Landmark, bipartisan legislation passed U.S. House multiple times in last two years DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) reintroduced his landmark legislation to reform federal cannabis laws and reduce the public safety risk in communities across the country. The bipartisan Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2021 – authored by Perlmutter and sponsored Read the full article...
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Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program Mandatory Product Recall – 3/16/21

OHIO:  The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP) is issuing a mandatory product recall on plant material sold to dispensaries by processor, GTI Ohio, LLC. This recall is being initiated by the MMCP because the product did not receive the full battery of required testing prior to being sold at dispensaries. The recalled products were Read the full article...
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The Emerald Cup Launches TV Channel For 2021 Edition of Award Show On SocialClub

CALIFORNIA:The Emerald Cup announced they will be going virtual and global for the first-time during their 2021 edition. Long known as the “Academy Awards of Cannabis” the iconic global cannabis competition will launch their own CTV channel on the SocialClub TV platform on April 5, 2021. With countless hours of linear programming launching over the Read the full article...
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Civil Survival Project Sues Washington State and Counties For Unconstitutional Simple Drug Possession Penalties

WASHINGTON:  Civil Survival Project announced today that it is suing Washington State, King County, and Snohomish County on behalf of participants wrongfully convicted of simple narcotics possession under RCW 69.50.4013. As these participants had been convicted under an invalidated and unconstitutional law, Civil Survival is pursuing the cancellation of all legal financial obligations imposed under Read the full article...
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OLCC Notice of Public Hearing

Marijuana Licensing Streamlining March 15, 2021 @ 1:00 pm   Presiding Officer:   Madeline Kane Phone: 503-872-5081 Email: olcc.rulemaking@oregon.gov   To listen to or participate in this Public Hearing, please call: 1 (872) 240- 3311 and enter access code: 230-296-829# Notice of Proposed Rule-making, including Statement of Need and Fiscal Impact   OREGON: OLCC has been inundated Read the full article...
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Congressman Boyle Introduces Bill to Remove Antiquated “Habitual Drunkard” Provision & Decriminalize Marijuana Offenses In Naturalization Process

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) introduced a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strike out the “habitual drunkard” provision and remove marijuana offenses as grounds of inadmissibility or consideration in a good moral character determination. This commonsense bill will modernize the naturalization process and ensure marijuana related offenses do Read the full article...
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First Members Appointed to Nevada Cannabis Advisory Commission

NEVADA: Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the appointment of eight members to the Cannabis Advisory Commission (CAC). Established through AB 533, the 12-person commission studies cannabis-related issues and makes recommendations to the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB). Appointees: Benjamin Chew, District Manager, DB Labs James Hammer, General Manager, Wallflower Cannabis House A’Esha Goins, Founder, Cannabis Read the full article...
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Curt’s Cannabis Corner: What is Nanoemulsion Technology? Part 2

Welcome to the third installment in the series of educational articles from technical writer Curt Robbins at Higher Learning LV and MJBA’s MJNews Network. This collection is intended for cannabis and hemp industry professionals who wish to gain a better understanding of the nuanced biochemistry of this special—and newly legal—herb.  For the past two weeks, Read the full article...
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New Additive Rules Take Effect April 1, 2021

New Rules Provide Opportunity for Limited Product Sell Down Updated Compliance Information: Labeling Example, Metrc Guide OREGON:  The OLCC is providing additional information regarding the implementation of and compliance with new additive rules. The rules, enacted in December 2020, impact all OLCC marijuana licensees and industrial hemp certificate holders. The first of these rules takes Read the full article...
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Harris and Associates, LLC & Georgia Hemp Association Host 2021 Farmer’s Forum: Hemp Cultivation In Georgia

VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM ON MARCH 10, 2021 STATE OFFICIALS INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES ROBERT DICKEY, WINFRED DUKES, MICAH GRAVELY, HAROLD JONES AND BILLY MITCHELL FREE EVENT TARGETS ASPIRING HEMP AND CANNABIS FARMERS, GEORGIA: Harris and Associates LLC, hosts of 710 Georgia Compassion Day – the nation’s first cannabis education symposium held at a state capitol building – have Read the full article...
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