Oregon Cannabis: The OLCC License as Security

[ad_1] Can a creditor, landlord or other third party take a security interest in an OLCC license? Can an OLCC licensee collateralize or pledge its license– as if that license were personal property, and not just a permission conferred by the state? These are two sides of an academic question we’ve been batting around for years because it has serious, practical implications. The short answer is: “yes, an OLCC license can be collateralized.” Now, what…

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2 Million Dimes, Crab Legs, Jose Cuervo Among Haul of Stolen Loot From Philadelphia Crime Spree

[ad_1] Four men are facing a slough of criminal charges after federal authorities said they robbed a series of trucks in the Philadelphia area, including one carrying a shipment of dimes from the United States Federal Reserve. According to an article by the Associated Press, the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently unsealed an indictment against four Philadelphia men who allegedly broke into and robbed several trucks in the Philadelphia area before stealing just over $234,000…

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UK’s Food Safety Agency Limits CBD Intake from Food or Drink to 10mg Per Day Max

[ad_1] The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has significantly reduced the recommended daily CBD intake from food products. This change follows a thorough review of a joint position paper submitted by the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Process and the Committee on Toxicity (COT). As per the updated guidance, the FSA now suggests a maximum daily CBD intake of 10mg, roughly equivalent to “about 4-5 drops of 5% CBD oil.” This is a substantial…

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How Can You Incorporate Cannabis Products in Your Halloween Party?

[ad_1] Looking to add some extra spookiness to your Halloween party? Why not incorporate cannabis products into the mix? From spooky edibles to frightful tinctures, there are plenty of options to choose from. Whether you are a seasoned cannabis enthusiast or a curious newcomer, there is something for everyone to enjoy. But what about those who prefer to vape? Fear not, as there are plenty of options for those who want to indulge in their…

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Expert Gives Delta-8 THC Thumbs Down

[ad_1] Dr. Mark A. Scialdone, a recognized expert in the field of organic chemistry who specializes in natural product chemistry, is an inventor of 37 issued US patents and the author of 17 peer-reviewed articles in science publications. From 1994 to 2013, he was employed as a principal investigator at DuPont Central Research and Development. Dr. Scialdone is a founding member of the Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision of the American Chemical Society from which he received…

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California Gives Up on the Illegal Cannabis Market: An Update

[ad_1] At the beginning of the summer, I wrote a post entitled “California Gives Up on the Illegal Cannabis Market” in which I went into detail about the state’s failure to meaningfully address the festering illegal market. More recently, I wrote about “Another California Cannabis Enforcement Program That Won’t Work.” As the name suggests, this post was about yet another performative effort by the state to create an enforcement program that won’t be widely used and…

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USDA Approves Low-THC Hemp Plants for U.S. Production, Breeding

[ad_1] A variety of hemp plant genetically modified to produce little-to-no THC has been approved by the United States Department of Agriculture as safe to grow and breed on U.S. soil.  The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released a notice about the plants last week, created and submitted by Indiana-based Growing Together Research, a biotechnology company specializing in cannabis, hemp, psychedelics and agriculture. APHIS regulates the “movement of organisms modified or produced…

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Athletes Say Cannabis is Best for Exercise Recovery, Lactic Acid Build Up, and Muscle Repair According to New Study

[ad_1] New Research Reveals That Athletes Back Up Cannabis Use To Assist In Recovery   For athletes, proper rest and recovery is just as important for overall health and performance as training.   Athletes can benefit from both passive and active recovery. Aside from these, getting enough sleep is critical because lack of sleep can significantly affect your performance for several days. These practices work together to help athletes perform their best while ensuring they…

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B-Real on Cultivation, Business, and Political Aspirations

[ad_1] In the early 90s, trailblazing trio Cypress Hill made music history by blending East Coast hip-hop fundamentals with West Coast Chicano swash. One-third of the group, rapper B-Real, is universally recognizable for his unmistakably iconic nasal twang. B’s alter ego, cannabis cultivator “Dr. Greenthumb,” was born, and the moniker evolved from a character referenced in his tracks to a self-titled dispensary chain.  Next came myriad licensing and merchandising deals. While Dr. Greenthumb may have…

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From MMJ to Special K

[ad_1] Every five months Irvin Rosenfeld gets a FedEx shipment, courtesy of the federal government, containing six metal canisters, each with 300 perfectly rolled joints of what today would be considered rather mediocre weed. But the quality of the government-issue reefer matters less than the fact that Uncle Sam has been supplying him with it regularly since 1982, when Rosenfeld won the right to smoke cannabis for reasons of medical necessity under the auspices of…

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