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Cannabis Medicine Backed by Japan Health Ministry Panel

Allowing Cannabis Medicines Recommended by Japan Health Ministry Panel

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Japan is debating legalizing cannabis medicines, which would be a historic change in the country’s zero-tolerance laws.   The debate is centered around whether the benefits of cannabis medicines outweigh the potential risks, and if the legalization of these medications would lead to an increase in cannabis use overall. So far, there is no clear […]

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Vote Against Banning Tourists

Amsterdam City Council Expected to Vote Against Banning Tourists from Coffee Shops in Amsterdam

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According to WION, the Amsterdam, Netherlands city council is expected to vote against a proposal to ban tourists and visitors from consuming cannabis in coffee shops.   The vote will take place October 5th.   Coffee shop owners, representatives, and researchers vocalized their opposition during a debate last week.   Coffee shop owners argue that

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NM Seeks Expungement Process

New Mexico Judicial Branch Seeks Expungement Process Changes

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The New Mexico judicial branch is seeking to change the state’s rules for expunging cannabis convictions, the Albuquerque Journal reports. Supreme Court Chief Justice Shannon Bacon said the program should require individuals to file their own applications for expungement rather than requiring the judicial branch to identify eligible cases. Chief Justice Bacon said that requiring

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Medical Cannabis in KY

98% Support Reforms for Medical Cannabis in Kentucky

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Governor Andy Beshear’s Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee released its full report, which showed 98.4% of Kentuckians backed the reforms with just 1.36% opposed. In an online poll conducted by the committee, the overwhelming majority of respondents backed medical cannabis reforms. The poll was conducted in conjunction with a series of Town Hall meetings by the

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Legalization Question Approved

Legalization Question Approved for November in Arkansas

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The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that the state’s adult-use cannabis legalization question will appear on November ballots.  Arkansas voters passed a medical cannabis constitutional amendment in 2016, and if approved, the new adult-use law would allow Arkansans aged 21 and older to purchase up to an ounce at regulated dispensaries, according to a recent article

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Cannabis Regulators Reject Testing

Nevada Cannabis Regulators Reject Testing Lab’s Bid

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The Cannabis Compliance Board voted unanimously to reject the motion to dismiss the disciplinary action against a Nevada testing lab. The lab will face disciplinary action for violations, including passing samples tainted by microbial contaminants. A cannabis testing laboratory was accused of intentionally manipulating THC levels reported by Las Vegas Review-Journal.  Lettucetest LLC, formally known

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Social Equity Companies Exclusive Rights to Delivery Cannabis in Denver

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Denver city officials are set to consider making cannabis delivery licenses permanently exclusive to social equity applicants. The move would give a leg up to entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds who have been disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. If approved, the measure would create a new category of cannabis delivery license specifically reserved for

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Responsible Official Cannabis Cards in Guam

First ‘Responsible Official’ Cannabis ID Cards Issued in Guam

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The Department of Revenue and Taxation will start accepting adult-use cannabis licenses from “responsible officials,” according to Pacific Daily News.  Guam has legalized cannabis for adult use, but there are still some restrictions in place. Adults 21 and older can grow, possess, and consume cannabis, but it is illegal to sell it or trade it

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Cannabis Social Consumption Lounges

Cannabis Social Consumption Lounges in Las Vegas

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Cannabis social consumption lounges will soon be available in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Las Vegas City Council voted 5-1 to allow cannabis social consumption lounges within city limits. The lounges will allow for the consumption of flowers, edibles, and concentrates. Las Vegas is working on legalizing cannabis lounges, but it will be a while before

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MO Cannabis Sales Could Reach up to $300M

Cannabis Sales Expected to Reach up to $300M In First Few Years in Missouri if Legalization is Approved

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If Missouri voters approve legalization this November, the state’s adult-use cannabis industry could generate between $250 million and $300 million in sales during its first few years. This would make Missouri one of the biggest cannabis markets in the country. There is strong public support for cannabis legalization in Missouri; a SurveyUSA poll released in

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