The Mississippi law legalizing medical cannabis will go into effect on Friday, July 1.
The bill will create a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions such as cancer, AIDS and sickle cell disease.
Patients with terminal or debilitating diseases or medical conditions that produce cachexia, chronic pain, seizures, severe or intractable nausea or severe and persistent muscle spasms can also qualify for the program.
The law may go into effect on Friday but Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program Director Kris Jones said dispensaries and facilities will open later in the year.
“We anticipate that it will probably be the end of the calendar year before there is a legal product that is available through the dispensaries and that is because businesses have to get established, they have to hire and they have to get crops in the ground,” said Jones.
The Mississippi Department of Health is the primary agency that will be over the medical cannabis program and will handle the licensing, regulating and enforcement of laws relating to patient cards, medical practitioners, cannabis cultivation facilities, cannabis processing facilities, cannabis testing facilities, cannabis waste disposal entities and cannabis transportation entities.
There are seven different categories of regulations for medical cannabis as part of the Mississippi Administrative Code. The seven categories of regulations can be found on the Mississippi Secretary of State’s website atwww.sos.ms.gov or the MSDH’s website atmsdh.ms.gov.
The regulations will cover cannabis testing facilities, the MMCP registry, marketing and advertising, cannabis cultivation and processing facilities, transport entities, medical cannabis waste management and cannabis workers.
Those who wish to work in the medical cannabis industry must be 21 years or older and must have a background check and fingerprinting to apply.
Applications for cannabis cultivation, processing, and cannabis waste management facilities are now available and can be found on the MSDH’s website. All applications and pre-application checklists can be found on the site as well.
The city of Oxford will start applications and issuing medical cannabis business licenses on July 7, 30 days after the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the creation of a new license to be issued by the City Clerk’s office for a medical cannabis business.
Medical Cannabis Dispensary License applications will be available via the State’s electronic medical cannabis licensing system on July 5, 2022 at 8 a.m. MDOR will issue licenses within 30 days of receiving the completed application, including all required information and documents.
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By Gabriel Jiran and Sarah Westby (June 30, 2022, 5:48 PM EDT) — Adult-use cannabis has arrived in the tri-state area: New Jersey’s first adult-use dispensaries opened in April, while Connecticut and New York expect sales to begin late this year or early 2023.
Several other states across the country have legalized cannabis for medical and adult use over the past two years, and many more have initiatives underway.
Among the numerous legal and practical questions facing industry participants is whether states that have recently legalized cannabis cultivation, manufacture and use will see a new wave of cannabis workers. If so, where will these workers come from and what law will govern the employer-employee…
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction in favor of AK Futures LLC (“AK Futures”), a manufacturer of e-cigarette and vaping products, against Boyd Street Distro, LLC (“Boyd Street”), a Los Angeles-based storefront and smoke product wholesaler that had allegedly been selling counterfeit versions of AK Futures’ products. The lawsuit centered on AK Futures’ “Cake”-branded delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“delta-8 THC”) products. Delta-8 THC is a chemical compound that occurs naturally in the cannabis plant and can be grown into either hemp or marijuana depending on cultivation method. The FDA categorizes delta-8 THC as a “psychoactive substance” with “intoxicating effects” similar to delta-9 THC, which is the component responsible for the “high” people experience from using cannabis.
AK Futures originally devised its Cake brand in October 2020, which was depicted in a two-tier cake overlaid with a stylized letter “C”. The company registered the Cake logo with the US Copyright Office and also filed trademark applications for the word Cake and the Cake logo (logos depicted below).
AK Futures sued Boyd Street in June 2021 for copyright infringement and federal unfair competition and false designation under the Lanham Act. The district court granted AK Futures’ motion for a preliminary injunction and enjoined Boyd Street from selling goods bearing imitations of AK Futures’ two Cake logo trademarks.
Boyd Street appealed the preliminary injunction but not the finding that it was selling counterfeit versions of AK Futures’ Cake products. Instead, Boyd Street argued that AK Futures could not own a valid trademark in connection with Cake-branded products because federal law forbids possession and sale of delta-8 THC. Since only lawful use in commerce can give rise to trademark priority, Boyd Street claimed a brand used in connection with delta-8 THC products was not eligible for trademark protection. AK Futures responded that the 2018 Farm Act legalized delta-8 THC products and its use of the Cake trademark in commerce was lawful.
The Ninth Circuit rejected Boyd Street’s argument and found AK Futures was likely to prevail on the merits of its trademark infringement claim. The Ninth Circuit noted that the Farm Act removed “hemp” from the definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act, thereby eliminating hemp as a Schedule I controlled substance. “Hemp,” under the Farm Act, was defined as the cannabis plant as well as its “derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 [THC] concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.” Because AK Futures’ e-cigarettes are hemp-derived and contain less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC, the court ruled AK Futures’ Cake products fit comfortably within the Farm Act’s statutory definition for hemp.
Boyd Street argued that (1) delta-8 THC is still considered a Schedule I substance by the DEA, and (2) Congress never intended to legalize psychoactive substances like delta-8 THC in the Farm Act—only industrial hemp.
The Ninth Circuit was not persuaded by either argument. Although the court disagreed with Boyd Street’s interpretation of the DEA’s position on delta-8 THC, it concluded the Farm Act overruled any contrary agency interpretation by the DEA. In addition, the court stated the text of the Farm Act did not support Boyd Street’s congressional intent argument. The court observed that the term “industrial hemp” was not included in the Farm Act’s definition of “hemp” or the exemption from the Controlled Substances Act. Finding that irreparable harm would occur in the absence of an injunction, and that an injunction was in the public interest, the Ninth Circuit affirmed that AK Futures was entitled to a preliminary injunction.
Claremont residents will have the opportunity to approve a tax on cannabis businesses in town if they approve a ballot measure authorized by the city council on Tuesday.
The measure will be on the November ballot and will require just a nominal majority, 50% plus one vote, to pass.
The proposed retail tax would apply to both storefronts and delivery services, with a range of 4% to 7%. Voters will be asked to approve a range rather than a fixed rate to give the council flexibility in tailoring the final rate to match market conditions.
For non-retail cannabis businesses, the tax would be based on either gross receipts, or for cultivation, the square footage of the grow area.
Per city ordinance, there are currently no cannabis businesses in Claremont so the tax would only go into effect if at some point that policy changes.
“The proposed Ordinance would not allow such businesses; rather, it would merely establish tax rates if such businesses were allowed in the future through the adoption of cannabis-related business and land-use regulations,” according to the staff report.
The action was taken in part to circumvent the possibility that a citizen-based initiative would have deprived the council of autonomy over cannabis businesses.
The Claremont City Council approved the ordinance, 4-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Ed Reece voting no because he wanted to include a wider range in the tax.
David McPherson, from the consultant firm HdL Companies, gave the tax ordinance presentation, and stressed the proactive approach so the city has flexibility to address adult use of marijuana, illegal activity, legislative changes and regulatory changes, as well as future trends and policies.
The tax measure can be tailored to allow for changes in technology, evolving hemp regulations, potential potency restrictions, regulation of manufactured products, changes in consumer behavior and banking and tax payment processing.
It’s important to set the tax rate at just the right amount. Too high and customers will shop elsewhere or buy from the black market. Too low and it won’t generate enough revenue.
The city estimates the ordinance could generate between $400,000 and $700,000 annually.
“Because the City of Claremont does not currently permit cannabis businesses (except cannabis deliveries from non-Claremont businesses), it is difficult to estimate the tax revenue the proposed cannabis business tax would be generated for the City. If the City continues to prohibit cannabis businesses, and does not pursue taxes from outside cannabis non-storefront retailers, annual tax revenues would be $0. If the City permits cannabis businesses in the future, tax revenues would vary greatly depending on the number and type of businesses allowed,” according to the staff report.
A new law aimed at regulating the amount of hemp-derived THC has inadvertently allowed adults to purchase recreational marijuana edibles in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Starting Friday, people 21 and older in Minnesota can buy edibles and beverages with THC — the main ingredient in marijuana that makes one „high.”
This is thanks to a new state law passed during the 2022 Legislature that clarifies regulations on products containing cannabinoids, including THC. The law, which goes into effect on July 1, allows edibles like gummies, and beverages to contain up to 5 milligrams of hemp-derived THC per serving (5 milligrams is about half the standard dose found in recreational marijuana product serving in states where recreational marijuana is legal).
THC edibles, beverages are legal in Minnesota starting Friday
Starting Friday, people 21 and older in Minnesota can buy edibles and beverages with THC — the main ingredient in marijuana that makes one „high.”
In Minnesota, edibles containing small amounts of CBD and delta-8 have been legal but this new law allows cannabinoids, even THC (so long as it’s from hemp), to be additives to food and drinks sold in the state, including delta-9, for the first time.
Zach Rohr, the owner and CEO of Minny Grown, tells FOX 9 there are no limits on the retailer licenses to sell the products – so any store that wants to sell the edibles can. He expects to see the THC products available in liquor stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and smoke shops. They can start ordering from manufacturers like Minny Grown starting at midnight, so products will start popping up at stores in the coming weeks.
Sunnyside Chews cannabis edible gummies at a Cresco Labs Inc. facility in Indiantown, Florida, U.S., on Monday, March 28, 2022. Photographer: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
The aforementioned cannabis law is among the new state laws that go into effect on July 1. The others include:
More money for rural broadband: $25 million will be appropriated from the General Fund in fiscal year 2023 to the Border-to-Border Broadband program that helps bring broadband infrastructure to underserved and unserved parts of the state.
Money for ALS research and caregiver support: A bipartisan effort resulted in $25 million toward ALS research and caregiver support programs.
Screen limits in preschools and kindergarten: Part of the omnibus education law makes it so a publicly funded preschool or kindergarten program cannot have a child use an individual-use screen without engagement from a teacher or other students.
Horseracing money going to help horses: Wagers on horse races will help competitors later in life, allowing breeders fund dollars to also be used to support the adoption, retirement and repurposing of racehorses.
Maximum income limit for school board members raised: A new law increases the maximum amount a school board member employed by that district may earn from that employment, raising it from $8,000 to $20,0000 per fiscal year.
Minnesota begins selling medical marijuana flower
In February, people were among the first patients in Minnesota to legally buy flower cannabis.
Sunnyside Chews cannabis edible gummies at a Cresco Labs Inc. facility in Indiantown, Florida, U.S., on Monday, March 28, 2022. Photographer: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images(Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Starting Friday, people 21 and older in Minnesota can buy edibles and beverages with THC — the main ingredient in marijuana that makes one „high.”
This is thanks to a new state law passed during the 2022 Legislature that clarifies regulations on products containing cannabinoids, including THC. The law, which goes into effect on July 1, allows edibles like gummies, and beverages to contain up to 5 milligrams of hemp-derived THC per serving (5 milligrams is about half the standard dose found in recreational marijuana product serving in states where recreational marijuana is legal).
In Minnesota, edibles containing small amounts of CBD and delta-8 have been legal but this new law allows cannabinoids, even THC (so long as it’s from hemp), to be additives to food and drinks sold in the state, including delta-9, for the first time.
The aforementioned cannabis law is among the new state laws that go into effect on July 1. The others include:
More money for rural broadband: $25 million will be appropriated from the General Fund in fiscal year 2023 to the Border-to-Border Broadband program that helps bring broadband infrastructure to underserved and unserved parts of the state.
Money for ALS research and caregiver support: A bipartisan effort resulted in $25 million toward ALS research and caregiver support programs.
Screen limits in preschools and kindergarten: Part of the omnibus education law makes it so a publicly funded preschool or kindergarten program cannot have a child use an individual-use screen without engagement from a teacher or other students.
Horseracing money going to help horses: Wagers on horse races will help competitors later in life, allowing breeders fund dollars to also be used to support the adoption, retirement and repurposing of racehorses.
Maximum income limit for school board members raised: A new law increases the maximum amount a school board member employed by that district may earn from that employment, raising it from $8,000 to $20,0000 per fiscal year.
Minnesota begins selling medical marijuana flower
In February, people were among the first patients in Minnesota to legally buy flower cannabis.
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Choosing the best vaporizer can at times feel like wading through an ocean. There are multiple varieties, prices, and capabilities, but unless you are a tech expert, multiple controls and functions can be overwhelming.
So why buy a weed vaporizer instead of just smoking cannabis the old-fashioned way? Vaping is likely healthier, especially for the lungs. Additionally, vapes are discreet, create less odour, and allow consumers to optimize the flavour and potency of their weed.
A portable vaporizer is an investment, and the right one can serve you for years to come. In this list, we’ve curated vapes for concentrates or dried flower, as well as devices that can do both. They are all reusable, rechargeable, and produce vapour (not smoke) via combustion-less technology.
Shatterizer’s Concentrate Vaporizer
The Shatterizer is perfect for dabs on the go. (Courtesy Shatterizer)
This Canadian-designed concentrates vaporizer is a favourite among many dabbers. Coming in at under $100, it’s a very budget-friendly option for those looking for a discreet, portable method to consume their stash.
The lithium-ion battery operates for approximately 40 hours off each two-hour charge. There are three variable voltage settings and a 15-second continuous heat option. You can refill the chamber with your extract of choice or use the battery with a 510-thread vape cartridge.
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The LED temperature display makes it easy to dial in for perfect terps, and there’s a 6-month warranty to keep you covered. It comes complete with an aluminum atomizer globe, two quartz dual coils, two coil caps, a 510 thread battery, a magnetic storage container, a charging cord, and a dab tool.
Your vaping experience is literally in your hands. (Courtesy Airizer)
Designed for use with dried flower, the Airizer Air 2 boasts an isolated airpath and a borosilicate glass vapour path to provide a smooth, flavourful vape with every sip.
Higher-capacity interchangeable batteries make for quicker heat up, while the USB charging makes using it while on the go a breeze. It comes with multiple tubes that you can pre-load so you’re always ready for your next hit.
Precision temperature control means you can dial in for specific terpenes, no special app required. Its durable design is backed by a 2-year warranty and comes complete with a belt-clip carry case, stainless steel stirring tool, filter screens, and a sample of aromatic botanicals.
The G PEN will help you preserve the terps. (Courtesy G PEN)
The G Pen Dash Vaporizer brings supreme functionality to the palm of your hand. This dry herb vaporizer offers a powerful, ultra-discreet, lightweight, and affordable option for newbies and connoisseurs alike.
It features a glass-glazed and stainless steel heating chamber, with three temperature settings. The clean air source and integrated air path make for flavourful sessions. The chamber opening has been ergonomically designed for convenient loading, while the mouthpiece can be taken apart for easy cleaning.
This vape features haptic feedback with three LEDs to indicate heat level and battery life. It comes complete with a G PEN tool and keychain, USB charging cable, and a 1-year warranty.
This flower and dab vape will have you feeling like a Renaissance person. (Courtesy DaVinci)
The DaVinci IQ2 uses only medical-grade components, so no metal or plastic parts touch your herb for a pure tasting, flavourful vapour. It boasts an airtight, all-ceramic air path and a glass-lined oven to ensure purity and taste.
It offers a dual-use design for use with dry herb and comes complete with a “Dosage Pod” for concentrate consumption. The precision temperature control lets you choose from five levels of airflow, and its rechargeable battery heats the device up in just 60 seconds.
There is also a companion app that allows you to input your strain potency and the amount of herb or extracts in your oven so you can achieve your desired dose. It’s even available in a selection of colours for a touch of style!
It’s time to step your vape game up. (Courtesy Storz & Bickel)
The Storz & Bickel Mighty+ improves upon the OG Mighty vaporizer by integrating carefully selected materials and features for everyday use. The makers of the infamous Volcano table-top vaporizer have created a nearly indestructible device for the cannabis enthusiast.
We wouldn’t call this a starter vape, this device will last you a lifetime. Features include a ceramic-coated filling chamber, pre-set Superbooster temperate, and even airflow for a perfectly vaped bowl.
The supercharge function that gives you an 80% charge in approximately 40 minutes and the Mighty+ heats up in just 60 seconds. Plus, the brand’s outstanding quality and functionality are backed by a 2-year warranty + 1 year upon registration.
The Pax 3 Complete is the iPhone of vaporizers for its bevy of customizable features. (Courtesy Pax Labs)
Nicknamed the iPhone of portable vaporizers thanks to its user-friendly interface and ease of use right out of the box, the Pax 3 Complete has been designed for expert use with both dry herb and extracts. Its extended battery life and 2X powerful oven deliver a smooth vapour within 15 seconds, and subsequent heat-ups are nearly instant.
The half-pack lid allows users to measure out dry herb, making it ideal for newbies or those who prefer to vape smaller quantities. Settings can be customized using the companion app—including adjusting temperatures and dimming the device’s LED lights for greater discretion.
Caitlin McCormack is a writer based in Toronto. Her work has appeared in MSN, Lift & Co., HuffPost, What to Expect, and Mashable, among others. When she isn’t writing, she’s busy chasing after her two sons, testing out new recipes, and working on her century-old fixer-upper.
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Minnesotans who are 21 or older can start buying edibles and beverages that contain THC — the ingredient in cannabis that gets you high — under a new state law that takes effect Friday.
The new law permits the sale and purchase of edibles and beverages that contain up to 5 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per serving and 50 milligrams per package. A 5-milligram THC edible can cause a high feeling for first-time users, while people who are used to cannabis may require 10 to 15 milligrams to feel the same effect.
Five milligrams is about half the standard dose found in recreational marijuana products in other states.
New THC products must be derived from legally certified hemp, which contains trace amounts of the psychoactive compound, according to the law. But 5 milligrams of THC will produce the same effect whether it’s derived from hemp or marijuana, industry experts say.
„This stuff will get you high, no doubt about it,” said attorney Jason Tarasek, founder of the Minnesota Cannabis Law firm and a board member of the Minnesota Cannabis Association. „Everybody’s calling it hemp-derived THC, which makes it sound like something other than marijuana. But I went on social media and I called it adult-use marijuana, because that’s what most people are going to consider this to be.”
Cannabis advocates say they can hardly believe the law passed the Minnesota Legislature given Senate Republicans’ opposition to recreational marijuana legalization. Steven Brown, CEO of Nothing But Hemp, said he will begin selling a dozen new THC products Friday at his six Minnesota retail stores, with a few dozen more rolling out over the next month.
„In some ways, we legalized cannabis,” Brown said.
State Rep. Heather Edelson, an Edina Democrat who sponsored the legislation in the House, said the new law was born from an effort to strengthen oversight of the emerging market.
Hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products were already legal in Minnesota provided they contained less than 0.3% delta-9 THC, the primary intoxicant in marijuana. But that legal threshold did not apply to delta-8 THC, an intoxicating cousin of delta-9. As a result, delta-8 products were widely sold in the state in various forms and at dosages high enough to pose health risks.
The new law’s milligram requirements apply to any form of THC, reining in the delta-8 market while also allowing the sale and purchase of traditional THC edibles and beverages.
Starting Friday, CBD and THC products must be clearly labeled and sold only to those 21 or older. Edibles must be in child-proof and tamper-evident packages, have clearly defined serving sizes and carry the label, „Keep this product out of reach of children.”
„Bringing more consumer protections really was my goal,” said Edelson, though she admitted the new law gives Minnesota a sample of recreational marijuana legalization: „There was no mystery about what we were doing here.”
It’s unclear if leaders of the Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate fully realized the law would legalize delta-9 THC edibles before they agreed to pass it. Sen. Michelle Benson, R-Ham Lake, said she knew it would but „did not discuss that specifically” with Republican Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller, R-Winona.
Benson, chair of the Senate Human Services Licensing Policy Committee, said she and some other lawmakers were interested in capping dosages of delta-8 THC, which existed in an unregulated gray area. But to regulate any type of THC, as the new law does, „you have to pick an amount to measure by,” she said.
Miller declined to comment, deferring to Sen. Mark Koran, R-North Branch, who authored a Senate version of Edelson’s bill that did not explicitly allow milligram dosages.
„With the federal changes in 2018, the [Minnesota] Board of Pharmacy and Department of Agriculture recognized the need for regulations on certain products and worked with the Legislature torestrict the market,” Koran said in a statement. „That’s what this bill does.”
The law places no limit on how many CBD and THC products can be purchased and does not regulate who can sell them. It also allows the cannabis components to be infused into food and drinks.
Brown is already working with breweries to create nonalcoholic THC beers and seltzers that he will sell in his stores. He said he wants to „promote cannabis over alcohol” to Minnesotans.
Superior Cannabis Co., which has stores in Duluth; Austin, Minn.; and Superior, Wis., will soon begin selling THC gummies, president and co-owner Jeff Brinkman said. Coffee shops and bars have already begun reaching out to him about selling CBD products, he said.
„This is really exciting for us,” Brinkman said. „It’s a really good opportunity to demonstrate to legislators [that] legalization is just one step away.”
Tarasek said Minnesota’s new law is a „cannabis industry oddity.” He’s already fielding calls from cannabis companies nationwide that now see Minnesota as a „quasi-legal market.”
„I’m getting calls from across the country saying, 'What is this? We’ve never seen this,’ ” Tarasek said. „They want to jump in.”
