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For one, CDPH rule 40175(c) bans the use of hemp or CBD in cannabis products even though there is no real reason to continue to prohibit the use of hemp-derived cannabinoids.

The marijuana measure towards the legalization and sale of medical marijuana is popular amongst Nebraska voters, but faces pushback from well-connected Republican leaders.

New emergency rules in Florida allow for the manufacturing and sale of medical cannabis-infused edibles. The rules take effect immediately.

The Florida Department of Health quietly approved emergency rules on Wednesday night that establish a regulatory framework for the manufacturing and distribution of medical cannabis-infused edibles, the Miami Herald reports.

A new analysis of cannabis research funding in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom has found that $1.56 billion was directed to the topic between 2000 and 2018—with about half of the money spent on understanding the potential harms of the recreational drug. Just over $1 billion came from the biggest funder, the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which doled out far more money to research cannabis misuse and its negative effects than on using cannabis and cannabis-derived chemicals as a therapeutic drug.

Although Aurora Cannabis (ACB.TO) (ACB) does not have the best track record with maintaining business relationships, the new management team has help keep things under control…until now.

Yesterday, CTT Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc., (CTTH), an innovative life sciences company with a portfolio of intellectual property (IP) in novel drug delivery systems, reported to have filed a statement of claim with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Aurora Cannabis.

Through boom and burst of the cannabis equity cycle, two things became abundantly clear: multi-state operators (MSOs) often outperformed their Canadian rivals and accessing MSOs through most New York-listed marijuana exchange-traded funds was difficult.

What Happened: Accessing cannabis MSOs via the ETF wrapper will soon get easier because AdvisorShares is launching the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF NYSEMSOS on Sept. 2.

Stakeholders, focused on forthcoming recommendations for how a social equity bill should be implemented, debated the details that define equity, from income to disproportionately impacted areas.

Last week’s Colorado Department of Revenue Marijuana Enforcement Division rulemaking workgroup on how a social equity bill will be implemented zeroed in on local control, income thresholds for applicants, and the definition of disproportionately impacted areas. 

Three reasons why liquid weed is poised to skyrocket.

Look for cannabis-infused drinks to make a splash next year. According to the ‘Disrupting Drinks’ report published by cannabis market intelligence firm Prohibition Partners, cannabis drinks are likely to pose a threat to the dominating alcoholic beverage industry. The report also states that the market for cannabis-infused drinks is expected to rise to an estimated $4 billion by 2024.