Celebrity Drug Bust in India Leads to Questions About Privacy & Civil Rights
It was lurid news in India when Aryan Khan — the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, and a celebrity in his own right — was detained by the country’s equivalent of the DEA while on a luxury cruise ship headed from Mumbai to the party town of Goa. In the Oct. 2 raid, agents seized 21 grams of charas (hashish), 13 grams of cocaine, five grams of mephedrone and 22 pills of MDMA (popularly known as ecstasy). Eight of Khan’s fellow high-class revelers were also taken into custody. Denied Bail for 27 Days The nine were locked up in Mumbai,…
Read More »Pregnant Women Should Stay Away From High-THC Weed
Marijuana, and smoking in general, leads to disproportionate birth defects and future health problems for children born from mothers that participate in these activities while pregnant. That’s according to a new study released Monday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a reputable peer-reviewed scientific journal. The effect on heavy marijuana use by pregnant mothers has previously been found to have negative health consequences for fetuses and newborns, causing effects such as autism, THC relapse and emaciation. But Monday’s report offers insight into longer-term effects on young children whose mothers used marijuana years earlier while pregnant with them. RELATED: Should Pregnant Women Use Marijuana?…
Read More »In the Weeds: Billboard Battles, NY Bans but DEA Allows Some Delta-8, Montana Outlaws Dispensary CBD Sales – JD Supra
Newsworthy Highlights Oregon Landowners Cautioned About Leasing Property for Illegal Cannabis Cultivation. Landowners in Jackson County, Oregon, were advised to do their due diligence when leasing their property for cannabis cultivation. In a letter sent with property tax bills, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office warned of fines and criminal charges property owners could face by renting property to individuals growing marijuana without the proper permits and licenses. Additionally, the letter stated that landowners could be held liable for failure to register a farm labor camp, structures built on the property without a permit, and labor violations for renters that construct…
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Windsor forum shares opinions on cannabis | Windsor | journalinquirer.com – Journal Inquirer
WINDSOR — Residents have mixed opinions on whether the town should allow recreational cannabis businesses, according to comments to the Town Planning and Zoning Commission. “I see this as a great opportunity to bring more business into downtown Windsor, areas that are in desperate need in more foot traffic,” resident Eric Weiner said at a forum on the issue. LeighAnn Tyson told the PZC in written comments that she doesn’t want Windsor to be a “weed destination.” And Mary Ann Maksimoski asked members not to be influenced by the amount of tax revenue that a dispensary would generate for the…
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Bipartisan cannabis decrim bill in WI (Newsletter: November 17, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
Biden drug czar open to safe consumption sites; MO marijuana smell bill; VA lawmakers talk psychedelics decrim 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. If you value Marijuana Moment, invest in our…
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Stockton University to host cannabis career fair – News 12 Connecticut
Nov 17, 2021, 1:32amUpdated 12h ago By: News 12 Staff Stockton University will be holding a cannabis career fair on Wednesday for those who are interested in the industry. The university has a minor and certificate program in cannabis studies and says that there are many jobs in the industry that will pop up in the next six to 12 months when dispensaries begin to open. “Students who come in often know that you can cultivate it, you can process that middle step and then you can also work in a dispensary and retail,” says adjunct professor Rob Mejia. “But…
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Meet high expectations with these holiday gifts from Pure Sunfarms
Meet high expectations with these holiday gifts from Pure Sunfarms – Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? Which part of Canada? Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Sorry, Leafly isn’t available in your location yet. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Pure Sunfarms combines greenhouse expertise with hands-on knowledge of legacy grow practices to bring you pure, potent, BC buds—the perfect green to spark a little joy over the holidays. No matter how you choose to celebrate this holiday season,…
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Stop by Verilife to stock up on the best cannabis gifts for the season
Stop by Verilife to stock up on the best cannabis gifts for the season – Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. With eight conveniently located dispensaries in Illinois, Verilife is your one-stop shop for all your holiday weed needs. The holiday season can be hectic—there are plans to be made, gatherings to prepare…
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