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[2]: Legal pot sales begin in Uruguay under landmark 2013 law - ABC News
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abcnews - (US) Marijuana is going on sale at 16 pharmacies in Uruguay. Which is now available as part a 2013 measure that made Uruguay the first nation to legalize a pot market covering the entire chain from plants to purchase. (Sat Jul 22 11:13:30 2017 PDT)

[2]: Batten escapes prison in meth case - News - The Daily Reporter - Coldwater, MI - Coldwater, MI
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thedailyreporter - (US) Was 4.25 grams of crystal meth. (Sat Jul 22 11:12:52 2017 PDT)

UK: Pensioner collapses near ambulance station but has to wait an hour to get help - Gloucestershire Live
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gloucestershirelive - (US) He launched a vicious attack on the man after demanding more crack cocaine - and then lied to police about it He launched a vicious attack on the man after demanding more crack cocaine - and then lied to police about it He launched a viciou... (Sat Jul 22 10:21:42 2017 PDT) [also gloucestershirelive10247]

UK: Warning after white van pair try to snatch dog from garden - Gloucestershire Live
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gloucestershirelive - (US) 'Sky high' electricity bill revealed secret cannabis crop in dockyard He launched a vicious attack on the man after demanding more crack cocaine - and then lied to police about it He launched a vicious attack on the man after demanding more crack cocaine - ... (Sat Jul 22 10:21:42 2017 PDT)

UK: Police find cannabis set-ups in major drugs raids across Torbay - Devon Live
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devonlive - (US) Police find cannabis set-ups in major drugs raids across Torbay ! Devon Live Notices Police find cannabis set-ups in major drugs raids across Torbay Brixham Police The cannabis set-up found in Torquay Police find cannabis set-ups in major drugs raids across Torbay Pictures: Brixham Police The cannabis set-up found in Torquay Police have located a major cannabis cultivation during drug busts in Torbay. (Sat Jul 22 10:05:53 2017 PDT)

UK: German teenager boasts of 'slaughtering' nine-year-old on dark web - World - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) Europeb s b cannabis capitalb cracks down on drug trade in desperate bid to join EU ... (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT) [also express9938]

PHILIPPINES: Boy smoking pot sparks California fire - Inquirer News
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newsinfo.inquirer - California b Authorities say a boy smoking marijuana was arrested for investigation of starting a small wildfire outside Sacramento. marijuana. (Sat Jul 22 08:03:55 2017 PDT)

[2]: Legal pot sales begin in Uruguay under landmark 2013 law - ABC News
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abcnews - (US) Marijuana is going on sale at 16 pharmacies in Uruguay. Which is now available as part a 2013 measure that made Uruguay the first nation to legalize a pot market covering the entire chain from plants to purchase. (Sat Jul 22 11:13:30 2017 PDT)

CANADA: 16 marijuana companies band together to develop marketing guidelines andrsaquo; Medicine Hat News
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medicinehatnews - (US) S licensed marijuana producers have enlisted the help of Advertising Standards Canada to develop guidelines on how the drug should be branded and promoted before its recreational use becomes legal next year. (Sat Jul 22 02:25:31 2017 PDT) [also capebretonpost11481]

CANADA: Cannabis: des entreprises formuleront des directives sur son marketing - Alexadnra Posadzki - Actualite economique
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lapresse - Cannabis: des entreprises formuleront des directives sur son marketing ! Alexadnra Posadzki ! ActualitC) C)conomique ... (Sat Jul 22 02:22:19 2017 PDT)

OR: Eighth marijuana dispensary opening;
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currypilot - Eighth marijuana dispensary opening Another marijuana store is preparing to open in Harbor. (Fri Jul 21 21:23:32 2017 PDT)

OR: Second cannabis retailer may be headed to Cannon Beach - Local News - The Daily Astorian
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dailyastorian - (US) We have been here 14 years. There are pros and cons to living here. I think it is time for a new venture for us.”. (Fri Jul 21 21:20:10 2017 PDT)

FL: House, Senate Reach Last Minute Medical Marijuana Compromise - WFSU
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news.wfsu - (US) House and Senate lawmakers are taking another crack at implementing last yearb s medical marijuana amendment. (Fri Jul 21 19:58:17 2017 PDT)

FL: Puff or Pass? Cannabis Business Banking Remains Risky
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cutimes - (US) The road to federal marijuana legalization remains a long, treacherous and perhaps even impossible one, yet some credit unions are continuing to fight for the industry’s business owners by offering them banking services. The road to federal marijuana legalization remains a long, t... (Fri Jul 21 18:22:42 2017 PDT)

TOP: Will family-friendly county fairs become cannabis friendly? - The Cannifornian
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thecannifornian - (US) Will family-friendly county fairs become cannabis friendly? - The Cannifornian Will family-friendly county fairs become cannabis friendly? The theme of this yearb s fair is b farm to table.b And Beatie is hoping to advance that theme with her course Friday. On cooking vegetarian food infused with an unusual farm-grown ingredient: hemp. b I wanted to be able to support more of a mainstreamed understanding of h... (Fri Jul 21 14:14:04 2017 PDT)

OH: Pomona prepares for regulation of marijuana for personal use - San Gabriel Valley Tribune - Discussion on Topix
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topix - Pomona prepares for regulation of marijuana for personal use - San Gabriel Valley Tribune - Discussion on Topix Pomona prepares for regulation of marijuana for personal use POMONA (( City leaders are taking steps leading to the regulation of recreational marijuana in Pomona. (Fri Jul 21 08:49:01 2017 PDT)

OH: Neighbors and Queen Anne's County Fight Back Medical Marijuana Dispensary - WBOC-TV Salisbury - Discussion on Topix
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topix - Why I Will Never Invest in Marijuana Stocks Legal pot sales begin in Uruguay under landmark... (Fri Jul 21 08:49:01 2017 PDT)

OH: Editorial: Risks of legalizing marijuana - WTVM - Discussion on Topix
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topix - Editorial: Risks of legalizing marijuana - WTVM - Discussion on Topix Editorial: Risks of legalizing marijuana The subject of legalizing marijuana is more openly discussed these days. (Fri Jul 21 08:49:01 2017 PDT)

OH: Rhode Island Court Finds In Favor Of Job Applicant Denied For Medical Marijua... - JD Supra - Discussion on Topix
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topix - After the plaintiff disclosed as part of the application process that she was a medical marijuana user and would not pass the required pre-employment drug test. (Fri Jul 21 08:49:01 2017 PDT)

OR: Judge: Firebreak did not violate environmental law - - Capital Press
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capitalpress - (US) Death of Oregon hemp bills considered “mystery” Oregon landowners accuse marijuana-... (Wed Jul 19 21:19:00 2017 PDT)

TOP: Marijuana festivals like Chalice in Victorville bring in big cash -- but concerns remain -- Press Enterprise
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pe - (US) There are no hotels anywhere. The entire valley is sold out.&rsquo. Cannabis-friendly culture Chalice is among the top three biggest events on California&rsquo. (Wed Jul 19 14:14:20 2017 PDT)

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UK: Cannabis legalisation: Jersey could make drug-based products legal - UK - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) Psychosis risk from cannabis use LOWER than previously believed Health minister Andrew Green said: "This is only about legalising specific cannabis-based medicines for clinical use. (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT)

OH: Some Columbus suburbs approach medical marijuana with caution: Ohio Matters - Cleveland.com - Discussion on Topix
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topix - Some Columbus suburbs approach medical marijuana with caution: Ohio Matters - Cleveland.com - Discussion on Topix Some Columbus suburbs approach medical marijuana with caution: Ohio Matters - Cleveland.com - Discussion on Topix Some Co... (Sat Jul 22 08:48:55 2017 PDT)

PHILIPPINES: Doctors back medical marijuana bill - Inquirer News
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newsinfo.inquirer - Doctors back medical marijuana bill ! Inquirer News Doctors back medical marijuana bill A group of doctors, includin... (Sat Jul 22 08:03:55 2017 PDT)

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CANADA: Spruce Grove to allow medical marijuana facilities - Stony Plain Reporter
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stonyplainreporter - (Canada) The City passed the readings ahead of federal and provincial legislation that will legalize production. (Sat Jul 22 02:40:19 2017 PDT) [also sprucegroveexaminer9271]

CANADA: 16 marijuana companies band together to develop marketing guidelines andrsaquo; Medicine Hat News
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medicinehatnews - (US) S licensed marijuana producers have enlisted the help of Advertising Standards Canada to develop guidelines on how the drug should be branded and promoted before its recreational use becomes legal next year. (Sat Jul 22 02:25:31 2017 PDT)

[2]: FDA now requires 'black box' warning on opioids - CNN.com
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cnn - (US) Hydrocodone Hydrocodone is available only in combination with other ingredients. The FDA has said there is growing concern about illicit fentanyl use. Morphine It is an opiate (narcotic) analgesic and changes the way the brain and nervous system react to pain. (Fri Jul 21 23:14:23 2017 PDT)

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PHILIPPINES: Doctors back medical marijuana bill - Inquirer News
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newsinfo.inquirer - Doctors back medical marijuana bill ! Inquirer News Doctors back medical marijuana bill A group of doctors, includin... (Sat Jul 22 08:03:55 2017 PDT)

OR: News for Brookings Oregon
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currypilot - The following information is taken from the daily logs of local law enforcement agencies. &hellip. (Fri Jul 21 21:23:32 2017 PDT)

OR: Eighth marijuana dispensary opening;
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currypilot - Eighth marijuana dispensary opening Another marijuana store is preparing to open in Harbor. (Fri Jul 21 21:23:32 2017 PDT) [also currypilot3288]

OR: Second cannabis retailer may be headed to Cannon Beach - Local News - The Daily Astorian
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dailyastorian - (US) We have been here 14 years. There are pros and cons to living here. I think it is time for a new venture for us.”. (Fri Jul 21 21:20:10 2017 PDT)

FL: Trulieve opens it's first medical marijuana dispensary right here in St. Pete - The Bone Online
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bone.blog.theboneonline - (US) Medical Marijuana patients are are celebrating another grand opening.B 8435 4th Street North Even though Trulieve has many other dispensaries in the area. (Fri Jul 21 20:06:11 2017 PDT)

FL: Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park, has died. Suicide was the cause of death. - The Bone Online
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FL: Do you recognize this man??? He was found with more than 350,000 images of child porn on his church laptop! - The Bone Online
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TOP: Marijuana festivals like Chalice in Victorville bring in big cash -- but concerns remain -- Press Enterprise
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pe - (US) There are no hotels anywhere. The entire valley is sold out.&rsquo. Cannabis-friendly culture Chalice is among the top three biggest events on California&rsquo. (Wed Jul 19 14:14:20 2017 PDT)

cannabis legalisation news

UK: Cannabis legalisation: Jersey could make drug-based products legal - UK - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) Psychosis risk from cannabis use LOWER than previously believed Health minister Andrew Green said: "This is only about legalising specific cannabis-based medicines for clinical use. (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT)

UK: Europe's 'cannabis capital' cracks down on drug trade in desperate bid to join EU - World - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) Europeb s b cannabis capitalb cracks down on drug trade in desperate bid to join EU ! World ! News ! Express.co.uk Europeb s b cannabis capitalb cracks down on drug trade in desperate bid to join EU EUROPEb S largest open-air producer of cannabis is taking measures to prosecute drug traders as part of a desperate bid to join the European Union. (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT)

CANADA: Spruce Grove to allow medical marijuana facilities - Stony Plain Reporter
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stonyplainreporter - (Canada) The City passed the readings ahead of federal and provincial legislation that will legalize production. (Sat Jul 22 02:40:19 2017 PDT) [also sprucegroveexaminer9271]

CANADA: 16 marijuana companies band together to develop marketing guidelines andrsaquo; Medicine Hat News
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medicinehatnews - (US) S licensed marijuana producers have enlisted the help of Advertising Standards Canada to develop guidelines on how the drug should be branded and promoted before its recreational use becomes legal next year. (Sat Jul 22 02:25:31 2017 PDT) [also capebretonpost11481]

[2]: Massachusetts legislature backs deal on recreational pot law - ABC News
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abcnews - (US) Massachusetts legislature backs deal on recreational pot law - ABC News ... (Fri Jul 21 23:13:35 2017 PDT)

[2]: New Hampshire decriminalizes small amounts of marijuana - ABC News
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abcnews - (US) If they are found with marijuana for a fourth time within the three years. Any money collected from the fines will go toward alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment. (Fri Jul 21 23:13:35 2017 PDT)

FL: TIME TO DECRIMINALIZE POT?: Sheriff says he would support move to issue civil citations - St. Augustine Record
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staugustine - (US) Attitude and mindset have obviously shifted&rdquo. Where marijuana is concerned. When his deputies encounter someone with a small amount of marijuana they are faced with either &ldquo. (Fri Jul 21 19:22:33 2017 PDT)

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UK: Cannabis legalisation: Jersey could make drug-based products legal - UK - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) Psychosis risk from cannabis use LOWER than previously believed Health minister Andrew Green said: "This is only about legalising specific cannabis-based medicines for clinical use. (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT)

CANADA: Un referendum sur la legalisation du cannabis - Point de vue - Opinions
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lapresse - Un rC)fC)rendum sur la lC)galisation du cannabis ! Point de vue ! Opinions ... (Sat Jul 22 02:22:19 2017 PDT) [also lapresse.ca11235, lapresse.ca11238]

TOP: Pennsylvania medical marijuana victory took cooperation - The Morning Call
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mcall - (US) Pennsylvania medical marijuana victory took cooperation - The Morning Call PA medical marijuana victory was bipartisan effort Supporters of legislation to legalize marijuana for medical purposes hold a rally Monday in the State Capitol in Harrisburg. (Wed Jul 19 14:23:58 2017 PDT)

UK: Ascot student addicted to crystal meth was killed by train - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Ascot student addicted to crystal meth was killed by train ! Daily Mail Online Pharmaceutical boss's son. (Wed Jul 19 10:03:35 2017 PDT)

CANADA: La legalisation de la marijuana inquiA(te les premiers ministres - JDM
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journaldemontreal - La lC)galisation de la marijuana inquiC(te les premiers ministres ! JDM 2017-07-18 - La lC)galisation de la marijuana inquiC(te les PM La lC)galisation de la marijuana inquiC(te les premiers ministres ... (Wed Jul 19 02:21:47 2017 PDT)

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UK: Europe's 'cannabis capital' cracks down on drug trade in desperate bid to join EU - World - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) Europeb s b cannabis capitalb cracks down on drug trade in desperate bid to join EU ! World ! News ! Express.co.uk Europeb s b cannabis capitalb cracks down on drug trade in desperate bid to join EU EUROPEb S largest open-air producer of cannabis is taking measures to prosecute drug traders as part of a desperate bid to join the European Union. (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT)

[2]: New Hampshire decriminalizes small amounts of marijuana - ABC News
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abcnews - (US) If they are found with marijuana for a fourth time within the three years. Any money collected from the fines will go toward alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment. (Fri Jul 21 23:13:35 2017 PDT)

FL: 'Operation Bad Dose' Gives Drug Dealers Taste Of Their Own Medicine + CBS Miami
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miami.cbslocal - (US) It was just horrific hearing that. We have a large amount of cocaine. (Fri Jul 21 19:39:45 2017 PDT)

FL: Late for class? Man charged with drug possession after car stopped going 113 mph
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fsunews - (US) Three men claiming to be late for class at Florida State University were pulled over doing 113 mph through Taylor County in a car containingB of marijuana. (Fri Jul 21 18:27:15 2017 PDT)

AK: Alaska Journal - Marijuana board moves to prohibit common lease arrangement
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alaskajournal - (US) Alaska Journal ! Marijuana board moves to prohibit common lease arrangement The Alaska Marijuana Control Board voted 3-2 to approve a proposal that would prohibit lease arrangements in which a landlord is paid rent with a percentage of sales from the tenant business. (Thu Jul 20 18:07:48 2017 PDT)

TOP: San Jacinto city council tightens pot laws -- Press Enterprise
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pe - (US) San Jacinto has been aggressive in setting up ordinances to regulate how recreational pot will be grown and sold in the city. (Thu Jul 20 14:14:18 2017 PDT)

TOP: Men speeding 113 mph with dope in car claimed to be "late for class," troopers say - Orlando Sentinel
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orlandosentinel - (US) Men speeding 113 mph with dope in car claimed to be "late for class," troopers say - Orlando Sentinel Cops find pot, drug paraphernalia in car after FSU students speed 113 mph to get to class: report Cops find pot, drug paraphernalia in car after FSU students speed 113 mph t... (Thu Jul 20 14:08:20 2017 PDT)