Where Weed Came From and What It Was Used For: A Study
Yes, you bought it at your dispensary, but experts say it originated more east than thought. Free Book Preview Cannabis Capital Learn how to get your business funded in the Cannabis economy! July 22, 2021 2 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Cannabis is easier than ever to get these days, usually with a short trip to the local dispensary (in legal states) or via delivery. But where did your weed originally come from? Historically botanists believed that the sativa plant was first domesticated in Central Asia, but a new study published in the journal Science…
Read More »Connecticut’s New Marijuana Law And Its Ramifications For Independent Schools – Cannabis & Hemp – United States – Mondaq News Alerts
Effective July 1, 2021, Connecticut became one of a growing number of states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Under this new law, it is now legal in Connecticut for individuals age 21 or older to possess, use, or otherwise consume marijuana or marijuana products, subject to certain restrictions and limitations. As a result, many independent schools are in the process of determining if and how this new law will impact current policies and practices, particularly as related to faculty and staff who may drive students as part of their job responsibilities. Below is a brief summary of some key…
Read More »Cannabis Planting: Summer in the Mendocino Highlands
Late June and July have been sizzling in dry heat up here in the mountains of the Emerald Triangle, home of Swami Select cannabis. Although we still had some frosty mornings in late May (cold enough to lose some tomato plants), luckily the young cannabis plants here at Ganja Ma Gardens survived. There were even two days of unexpected and blessed rainfall in early June. But now, in this heat, somehow the cannabis girls are loving it – as long as they get adequate water and nutrients from drip lines, compost teas and foliar sprays. At the present moment, the…
Read More »Council appointed to promote social equity in CT marijuana trade – The Connecticut Mirror
On June 22, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz hands one of the pens used by Gov. Ned Lamont to Sen. Gary Winfield, left, and Rep. Jason Rojas. They led the working group that produced the final version of the legalization bill. MARK PAZNIOKAS / CTMIRROR.ORG One month after the cannabis legalization bill was signed into law, Gov. Ned Lamont and four of the top six legislative leaders have made appointments to a 15-member Social Equity Council responsible for promoting diverse participation in the developing new industry. The council already is facing a legislatively-set goal of mid-August for establishing criteria for research into…
Read More »Council appointed to promote social equity in CT marijuana trade – The CT Mirror
On June 22, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz hands one of the pens used by Gov. Ned Lamont to Sen. Gary Winfield, left, and Rep. Jason Rojas. They led the working group that produced the final version of the legalization bill. One month after the cannabis legalization bill was signed into law, Gov. Ned Lamont and four of the top six legislative leaders have made appointments to a 15-member Social Equity Council responsible for promoting diverse participation in the developing new industry. The council already is facing a legislatively-set goal of mid-August for establishing criteria for research into the disparate social, economic…
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Keeping Cannabis Away From Kids – NBC Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Children and Families says there has been an uptick in children accidentally ingesting cannabis since the drug was legalized in Connecticut earlier this month, just 22 days ago. DCF says since July 1 there have been five cases of kids consuming some type of cannabis product. All of those children will be OK, but it was alarming enough to prompt the agency to put out a new PSA. [embedded content] The PSA talks about the importance of safely storing cannabis products, especially ones like gummies and candy bars, which look like something a kid would want…
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Gov. Lamont appoints first members of Social Equity Council to oversee the sale of marijuana in Connecticut – Hartford Courant
Gov. Ned Lamont on Thursday appointed five members to a Social Equity Council that will oversee the newly legalized sale of marijuana in Connecticut. Pictured here, American Grow Lab employees gather clippings from “mother” plants to be grown into use for medical marijuana. (Mark Mirko / Hartford Courant)
Read More »Website offering street names for CT medical marijuana taken down amid state probe – CT Insider
Terp Street, a website that featured a glossary of cannabis strains and medical dispensaries in Connecticut, has gone dark amid an investigation by the state, causing a backlash from users. In a statement, a spokesperson for the state’s Department of Consumer Protection said the website’s owners were asked to remove “street names” for cannabis products from the site. “DCP does not allow the use of ‘street names’ for medical products because we have no way to verify the strain you may buy on the street is the same as the medicinal product you purchase from a licensed and regulated dispensary,”…
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