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Germany moving to legalize marijuana; Congresswoman: We’re close to allowing DC sales; PA medical cannabis homegrow bill; MT relaxes CBD restrictions Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Free to read (but not free to produce)! We’re proud of our newsletter and the reporting we publish at Marijuana Moment, and we’re happy to provide it for free. But it takes a lot of work and resources to make this happen.  Harris Heller: “I am…

Delta-8 THC is a type of cannabis compound that’s similar in use and effect to delta-9 THC. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the chemical compound found in marijuana plants and buds that gets the user high when smoked or ingested. When smoked or ingested, THC has a plethora of effects on the body and mind. These effects include euphoria, appetite stimulation, pain relief, and intoxication. While delta-9 THC is known for having side effects like paranoia, delta-8 is milder and doesn’t typically produce these symptoms. More importantly, because of how it’s derived, delta-8 THC can be legally purchased online. Even in many…

Shimmerwood Beverages announced a number of growth initiatives including a new sparkling CBD seltzer flavor, online sales expansion and a new six pack sampler SKU. Announced for immediate availability Shimmerwood Beverages introduces its fourth CBD seltzer flavor, Chai Cherry. Chai Cherry combines the warmth of Chai with the woodsy flavor of cherry bitters. To round out the mysterious spiced flavor Chai Cherry includes chaga, a mushroom native to cold climates. Somewhat bitter and savory, this fungi blends seamlessly with the chai spices. Enjoyed cold from the can or as a mocktail or cocktail mixer, Shimmerwood Beverages Chai Cherry is a…

Connecticut police are investigating reports that a group of people protesting Kyle Rittenhouse’s not guilty verdict were hit by an SUV late Saturday afternoon, reports WHDH7. According to protesters, a group of about 15 to 20 PowerUP CT, Self-Defense Brigade, and Black Lives Matter 860 members were protesting when an SUV slowly crept over and hit about six people before fleeing the scene. The SUV was a black Honda CRV with Massachusetts plates. According to Keren Prescott, founder and chief executive of PowerUP CT, those hit by the SUV are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries. Demonstrators allege some of the protesters…

SD lawmakers advance legalization bill; NYC subway bans marijuana & psilocybin ads; DC farmers market cannabis amendment Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your good deed for the day: donate to an independent publisher like Marijuana Moment and ensure that as many voters as possible have access to the most in-depth cannabis reporting out there. Tanya:  “I start my day every morning reading your updates on the important issues at hand. Thank you…

Delta 8, popularly known as cannabis light or D8, is arguably the hottest product in the booming CBD market right now. However, the lack of concrete regulations has seen a variety of Delta 8 brands pop up left, right, and center, consequently making it hard to distinguish between genuine brands and those selling cheap but poor-quality products. Luckily, that’s where we come in. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most popular Delta 8 brands, saving you the trouble of scrolling through page after page of search results for “Delta 8 Near Me.” We’ll also pay…

Hold onto your knickers folks: THC is finally federally legal! Well, sort of. Let us explain… As you may or may not know, the cannabinoid world is expanding. So far, scientists have been able to identify over a 100 cannabinoids within the cannabis plant, which includes both hemp and marijuana. That’s pretty amazing, if we do say so ourselves. And one of those cannabinoids just so happens to be an analog of THC. If you’re scratching your head at this point, wondering what the heck we’re talking about, hold tight. In other words, “analogs” are simply variants of THC. For…

Latham & Watkins is making its mark on the booming field of cannabis law in Europe, securing victory in a landmark case before the French Court of Appeals over the marketing of CBD-based products. Confirming a November 2020 decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union, the appeals court in Aix-en-Provence last week dismissed all criminal charges against Latham client Antonin Cohen, co-director of the vaping products company KanaVape. The French court’s action upheld the EU ruling that member states may not ban the marketing of cannabidiol, or CBD, a non-psychotropic chemical present in the Cannabis sativa plant,…