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Oct 19 2022

D.C. Mayor Signs Law Doubling Medical Marijuana Possession Limit Among Other Changes

By Anthony Martinelli in News

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed into law an emergency ordinance that will alter the district’s medical marijuana law.

Council Bill 240981 was signed by Mayor Bowser this week, allowing it to become law within 90 days.

In addition to increasing the possession limit for qualified medical marijuana patients from four ounces to eight, the proposal establishes “a sunset date for qualifying patients and caregivers whose registration card expired on or after March 1, 2020, to continue to purchase medicinal marijuana”.
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Oct 18 2022

Five More States Consider Marijuana Legalization Next Month

By Anthony Martinelli in Miscellaneous

19 states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, and five more may do so next month.

On November 8th voters in five states will consider initiatives that would make marijuana legal for those 21 and older within their state’s boundaries. If all five were to pass, nearly half of the country would have legal marijuana (24 states). The five states with legalization initiatives represent around 13 million people.

The state’s considering legalization are Maryland, Arkansas, South Dakota, North Dakota and Missouri. However, it’s worth noting that although the initiatives in Maryland, Arkansas, North Dakota and Missouri would all establish legal marijuana retail outlets, South Dakota would only legalize possession, with no legal means of procuring it.
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Oct 18 2022

Study Finds CBD May Be Effective Against Brainstem and Limbic Seizures

By Anthony Martinelli in News, Studies

A new study being published in the journal Pharmacological Reports has found that the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) is effective against brainstem and limbic seizures.

“Cannabidiol (CBD) has been of rapidly growing interest in the epilepsy research field due to its antiseizure properties in preclinical models and patients with pharmacoresistant epilepsy”, states the study, which was published online ahead of print by the National Library of Medicine. “However, little is known about CBD effects in genetic models of epilepsies.”

Here researchers “assessed CBD dose-response effects in the Genetically Epilepsy Prone Rats (GEPR-3) strain, which exhibits two types of epileptic seizures, brainstem-dependent generalized tonic-clonic seizures and limbic seizures.”

Oct 18 2022

Oklahoma Governor Declares Special Election for Marijuana Legalization

By Anthony Martinelli in News

In a press release Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced a special election next year giving voters the opportunity to legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older.

Governor Stitt issued a proclamation setting the special election for March 7, 2023, at which point voters will decide the fate of State Question 820. The initiative failed to make it on the November ballot despite getting the required number of signatures signatures to do so after a delay in counting at the Secretary of State’s Office.

State Question 820 would allow those 21 and older to possess, consume, cultivate and purchase marijuana for all purposes. The possession limit would be set at one ounce of marijuana, eight grams of marijuana concentrates and eight grams of marijuana-infused products. The cultivation limit would be set at six mature plants and six seedlings.

Oct 18 2022

Report: Nearly $3 Billion in Taxes Garnered From Legal U.S. Marijuana Sales in Fiscal Year 2022

By Anthony Martinelli in News

Despite marijuana remaining illegal in many parts of the country, U.S. marijuana sales garnered $2.8 billion in taxes in fiscal year 2022.

This is according to a new report conducted by The Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. The report found that during the most recent full fiscal year, which ran from July 2021 to June 2022, California garnered the largest amount of marijuana taxes at $774 million. Alaska brought in the smallest amount among the legal marijuana states with $30 million.

In Colorado and Washington State, the first two states to legalize marijuana back in 2012, marijuana tax revenue now exceeds revenue for alcohol and tobacco sales.

Oct 18 2022

Study: Cannabinoids May Be Effective in Treating Hyperhidrosis

By Anthony Martinelli in News, Studies

Cannabinoids may serve as an effective treatment option for hyperhidrosis, according to a new study published by the Journal of Dermatological Treatment.

Hyperhidrosis is described by the Mayo Clinic as “abnormally excessive sweating involving the extremities, underarms, and face, usually unrelated to body temperature or exercise, and it effects about 1% of the population.

“Hyperhidrosis can significantly curtail patient quality of life, from debilitating physical symptoms to social stigmatization and reduced life opportunities”, states the abstract for the new study. “Current treatments often prove unsatisfactory, especially in sufferers of generalized hyperhidrosis.”

Oct 18 2022

Uber Eats and Leafly Partner to Deliver Marijuana in Toronto

By Anthony Martinelli in News

As of Monday, October 17, those in Toronto can have legal marijuana delivered to their homes through a partnership between Uber Eats and Leafly.

Torontonians 19+ can place orders from local licensed cannabis retailers in the Uber Eats app, and have it delivered to their door by the retailer’s CannSell certified staff, according to a press release from Uber. This is the first time cannabis delivery will be available on a major third-party delivery platform in the world.

“We are partnering with industry leaders like Leafly to help retailers offer safe, convenient options for people in Toronto to purchase legal cannabis for delivery to their homes, which will help combat the illegal market and help reduce impaired driving,” said Lola Kassim, General Manager of Uber Eats Canada. “Over the last few years, we have invested heavily in our delivery business and selection has expanded tremendously. Uber Eats has grown quickly to become a versatile platform usable by diverse businesses large and small.”

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D.C. Mayor Signs Law Doubling Medical Marijuana Possession Limit Among Other Changes

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed into law an emergency ordinance that will alter the district’s medical marijuana law.

Five More States Consider Marijuana Legalization Next Month

19 states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, and five more may do so next month.

Study Finds CBD May Be Effective Against Brainstem and Limbic Seizures

A new study being published in the journal Pharmacological Reports has found that the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) is effective against brainstem and limbic seizures.

Oklahoma Governor Declares Special Election for Marijuana Legalization

In a press release Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced a special election next year giving voters the opportunity to legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older.

Report: Nearly $3 Billion in Taxes Garnered From Legal U.S. Marijuana Sales in Fiscal Year 2022

Despite marijuana remaining illegal in many parts of the country, U.S. marijuana sales garnered $2.8 billion in taxes in fiscal year 2022.

Study: Cannabinoids May Be Effective in Treating Hyperhidrosis

Cannabinoids may serve as an effective treatment option for hyperhidrosis, according to a new study published by the Journal of Dermatological Treatment.

Uber Eats and Leafly Partner to Deliver Marijuana in Toronto

As of Monday, October 17, those in Toronto can have legal marijuana delivered to their homes through a partnership between Uber Eats and Leafly.

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