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MONDAY, Jan. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cannabidiol, a compound derived from marijuana, appears to show promise in blocking replication of the COVID-19 virus and preventing its spread, lab and animal studies show. CBD inhibited the ability of the coronavirus to spread in human lung cell samples, and also suppressed COVID-19 infection in the lungs and nasal passages of lab mice. Although research in animals doesn’t always pan out in humans, the success of CBD may not be limited to the lab. People taking Epidiolex — a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved form of CBD used to treat epilepsy —…

Navigate the fast-moving cannabis sector with 420 Investor, a premium service that sends real-time alerts and explanations of the news below and much more. Summary  Canadian retail cannabis sales fell 3% from October in November, rising 36% from a year ago. 420 Investor model portfolios have returned -16.9% to -13.7% year-to-date, while the Global Cannabis Stock Index has lost 14.0% Review Canadian retail cannabis sales were a bit stronger than expected, falling 3% from October, to C$354 million in November, +36% from a year ago. Ontario grew 2% sequentially. The Mississippi House approved medical cannabis legalization. During the week, I shared these…

The governor of Rhode Island has again included a proposal to legalize marijuana as part of his annual budget plan—and this time he also added new language to provide for automatic cannabis expungements in the state. Gov. Dan McKee (D) released his request for the 2023 fiscal year on Thursday, calling for adult-use legalization as lawmakers say they’re separately nearing a deal on enacting the reform. It appears that an outstanding disagreement between the governor and legislators concerning what body should regulate the program remains unresolved based on the new budget proposal, however. In general, McKee’s plan would allow adults…

Children Are Increasingly Ingesting Marijuana Edibles Over the past few years, Marijuana has become legalized for recreational use in certain states across the US. A new study has found that nationally, and specifically in legalized states, the rate of children getting sick after accidentally consuming Marijuana edibles has been significantly increasing.  What Are Marijuana Edibles? Edibles are food or drinks that contain chemical compounds that are found in cannabis. When consumed, these compounds, also known as cannabinoids, have effects on the mind and body. While cannabinoids, like cannabidiol (CBD), are non-intoxicating, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) produces euphoric or high feelings.  These products…

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Related Practices & Jurisdictions Advertisement Thursday, January 20, 2022 Recently, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (“PLCB”) amended Advisory Notice No. 9, which establishes guidelines relating to the provisions of the liquor code and PLCB regulations authorizing what a distributor or importing distributor may sell or rent. This amendment now allows for beer distributors or importing distributors to sell various cannabidiol (“CBD”) products to both the general public and other licensees of the PLCB. While not specified, the new Advisory Notice should permit “other licensees” like restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores to sell CBD products on licensed premises. Sale of CBD Products Pennsylvania…

Since Gov. Lamont signed Connecticut’s adult-use cannabis bill into law last summer, the Department of Consumer Protection and the Social Equity Council have been hard at work setting up the infrastructure to create a vibrant adult-use cannabis market. With the first round of cannabis licensing applications opening early next month, we prepared a recap of the crucial information you need to know before clicking the submit button. 1. When do lottery application windows open? All applications via lottery unless otherwise stated. Disproportionately Impacted Area Cultivator: February 3, 2022 (non-lottery) Retailer: February 3, 2022 Micro-cultivator: February 10, 2022 Delivery Service: February…

A spokesperson for the FBI said the agency cannot confirm or deny the existence of an investigation. By Steve Vockrodt and Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent Federal law enforcement was still seeking information as recently as last summer about medical marijuana licensing in Missouri and utility contracts in Independence that have attracted FBI scrutiny for years. That’s according to sworn deposition testimony from a Kansas City-area businessman that surfaced publicly last week. The deposition of Joseph Campbell, owner of the real estate development firm Titan Fish, was conducted in November as part of an ongoing defamation lawsuit he and his company filed in…