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Quebec’s new cannabis law: What does it entail?

Cannabis consumers in Quebec must be at least 18 to legally consume the plant, whether it is in dried, fresh or concentrated form
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 24, 2018

It’s been a tedious process, but Quebec’s new cannabis law is finally in motion. Bill 157 was voted for by all of Premier Philippe Couillard's Liberals, as well as Québec Solidaire. Parti Québécois...

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United Nations Drug Committee says cannabis is a “relatively safe drug”

Scientific research on cannabis has been deemed inadequate by UN reporters
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 23, 2018

Cannabis has been described as a “relatively safe drug” by the World Health Organization in the first-ever meeting to review the drug’s safety. Members of the United Nations Drug Committee noted...

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Customers queue to buy legal cannabis in Paris coffee shop

The opening of Paris’ coffee shops has not been well received by some of the local residents
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 23, 2018

Cannabis connoisseurs in Paris queued up to get their hands on low-THC cannabis last week, when the French capital’s first coffee shops opened their doors. E-Klop is located on the 2nd arrondissement...

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State officials respond to report on reliability of Alaska’s cannabis testing labs

To prevent future inconsistencies with cannabis lab testing, state officials have advised laboratories to introduce quality-assurance activities
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 23, 2018

A report released by Alaska state on June 4 has stirred up an interesting response from state officials, who presented ideas on how to deal with inaccuracies in cannabis testing. The report questioned...

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Canadian cannabis cultivator Aphria invests in Africa’s cannabis market

The deal is an indication of big things to come, as Africa gears up for cannabis legalization
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 22, 2018

The third-largest licensed cannabis producer in Canada has revealed its plans to develop a company that will filter comfortably into the African cannabis market. Ontario-based Canadian cannabis cultivator...

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Donald Trump wants to leave cannabis enforcement up to states

Republican U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado is one of many members of Congress to support Trump's proposal
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 19, 2018

Is the U.S. ban on cannabis about to come to an end? Quite possibly, if President Donald Trump sticks to his word. On Friday, June 8, Trump declared that he is in favor of supporting a bipartisan...

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Rescheduling cannabis in the States: Could the decision backfire?

Rescheduling the plant means that, although it would still be a regulated drug, cannabis would become legal for medicinal use
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 17, 2018

Cannabis is listed as a Schedule I narcotic, but things could be about to change. If the plant is moved to Schedule II, medical patients everywhere will rejoice. But what if the decision to reschedule...

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Oregon ‘to pause’ acceptance of cannabis applications

Temporarily suspending new licenses will aid the agency in meeting its regulatory duties and responding to cannabis business inquiries in a timely manner
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 14, 2018

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) has been inundated with applications for recreational cannabis licenses. An influx of cannabis applications in Oregon, if submitted after June 15, has been...

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Cannabis consumers want Hollywood to abandon stoner stereotypes

For decades, the Hollywood stoner stereotype has tainted the cannabis scene
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 7, 2018

A new survey has revealed an interesting insight into the use of stoner stereotypes in Hollywood productions. While it might have worked well for movies like Pineapple Express and Cheech and Chong,...

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10 signs the cannabis industry is maturing at a rapid rate

By 2022, the global medical cannabis industry is predicted to pull in $33.41 billion
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 2, 2018

Slowly but surely, the world is embracing cannabis reform. Scientists are uncovering the plant’s medical benefits and legalization of cannabis is spreading like wildfire. Even politicians who once...

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The 2018 Smoke Signals Indigenous Cannabis Cup just took place on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

This is one of the first indigenous-focused cannabis events to kick off in the country ahead of the impeding legalization that is set to commence this summer
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 1, 2018

On May 18, the 2018 Smoke Signals Indigenous Cannabis Cup kicked off on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.  The event stretched over four days, enticing hordes of indigenous people who were keen to celebrate...

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South America’s cannabis market is attracting investors

Legal cannabis sales throughout the region are forecast to hit $776 million by 2027, based on recent data published by Arcview Market Research
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 1, 2018

Countries like Australia, Canada, Germany, and Israel have been dominating headlines as major game players in the cannabis industry as of late, but South America’s emerging market is beginning to capture...

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