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OR: Redmond Spokesman : Local students set to participate in service week
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redmondspokesman - (US) Youth marijuana use prevention campaign expands to... ... (Fri Sep 22 22:13:45 2017 PDT) [also redmondspokesman7865]

OR: Oregon Business - Home
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OR: Oregon Business - Home - (US) Counties awaiting pot revenues Local jurisdictions will soon reap the tax benefits of the burgeoning marijuana sector. (Fri Sep 22 22:08:28 2017 PDT)

OR: 9-22-17: THREE ARRESTED IN STRANGE, KIDNAP, ROBBERY AND DRUG BUST - KMED-AM - Turning up YOUR voice - AM 1140 KMED
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kmed - (US) THE RAID TOOK PLACE AT A HOUSE OFF OF WEST MCANDREWS, IN WHICH OFFICERS SEIZED 180 POUNDS OF ILLEGAL MARIJUANA PLANTS. (Fri Sep 22 21:44:20 2017 PDT)

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kldr - (US) The Grants Pass felony warrant listed a charge of Methamphetamine Possession and the Josephine County felony warrant was for Possession of More Than Four Ounces of Marijuana. (Fri Sep 22 21:42:22 2017 PDT) [also kajo9200]

OR: East Oregonian
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eastoregonian - (US) Assault suspect accused of trying to run over men at marijuana grow ... (Fri Sep 22 21:25:30 2017 PDT)

OR: and#x2018;So far, so good' on Oregon organic farm's weed control plan - Oregon - Capital Press
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capitalpress - (US) The organic operation that was at the center of a weed control argument in Sherman County this spring. (Fri Sep 22 21:19:04 2017 PDT)

FL: Poll: Americans think marijuana's safer than opioids - WTSP.com
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wtsp - (US) Monday says two-thirds of the respondents in the telephone survey said opioid drugs such as Vicodin or OxyContin are "riskier" to use than pot. (Fri Sep 22 20:51:14 2017 PDT)

OR: Oregon Business - Home
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OR: Oregon Business - Home - (US) Counties awaiting pot revenues Local jurisdictions will soon reap the tax benefits of the burgeoning marijuana sector. (Fri Sep 22 22:08:28 2017 PDT)

FL: Lawsuit over medical marijuana licenses
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wjhg - (US) Lawsuit over medical marijuana licenses Smith says he is being excluded from obtaining a license to grow medical marijuana because he is not a member of the Black Farmers Association. (Fri Sep 22 20:08:55 2017 PDT)

FL: Farmer sues over rights to medical marijuana license
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wctv - (US) The Florida Department of Health was sued on Friday over who gets the Black Farmer's medical marijuana vendors license. (Fri Sep 22 19:47:06 2017 PDT)

FL: State moves toward more medical marijuana licenses - News - Washington County News/Holmes County Times-Advertiser - Chipley, FL
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chipleypaper - (US) State health officials have issued an emergency rule outlining the application process for new medical-marijuana vendors seeking to receive licenses in two weeks. It is literally impossible. (Fri Sep 22 18:39:28 2017 PDT)

CO: Marijuana - VailDaily.com
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vaildaily - (US) Social use marijuana clubs will soon be legal in Denver. How many will open? S largest city is on the brink of licensing some of the nation’. Marijuana legalization puts role of drug-sniffing dogs in the Colorado spotlight Can you teach an old drug-sniffing canine a new trick b B that is. (Fri Sep 22 16:20:09 2017 PDT)

TOP: PA Senate passes medical marijuana bill - The Morning Call
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mcall - (US) PA Senate passes medical marijuana bill - The Morning Call PA Senate passes medical marijuana bill Pennsylvania's medical marijuana bill now heads back to the state House after modifications were made and passed by the Senate. (Fri Sep 22 14:24:05 2017 PDT)

TOP: Jurupa Valley looking into effect of allowing marijuana sales -- Press Enterprise
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pe - (US) Press Enterprise Jurupa Valley looking into effect of allowing marijuana sales Jurupa Valley will take a month to study the impacts of a ballot measure allowing pot sales before deciding whether it goes to voters. (Fri Sep 22 14:13:40 2017 PDT)

OR: ODA: and#x2018;Right to farm' law protects hemp growers - - Capital Press
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capitalpress - (US) T have authority to regulate hemp production because it’. T have authority to regulate hemp production. Douglas County and ODA have now agreed that hemp production isn’. (Fri Sep 22 21:19:04 2017 PDT)

OR: and#x2018;So far, so good' on Oregon organic farm's weed control plan - Oregon - Capital Press
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capitalpress - (US) The organic operation that was at the center of a weed control argument in Sherman County this spring. (Fri Sep 22 21:19:04 2017 PDT)

TOP: Who wants to grow NY hemp?
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lohud - (US) New York is looking for industrial hemp growers. (Fri Sep 22 14:19:40 2017 PDT) [also democratandchronicle12943]

TOP: Ashland notes Henry Clay's contributions to farming - Lexington Herald Leader
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kentucky - (US) He was an investor in Kentucky wine and a grower and promoter of hemp. (Thu Sep 21 14:22:39 2017 PDT)

CANADA: Ontario Farmer
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ontariofarmer - (Canada) Niagara College will launch a graduate certificate program in commercial cannabis (marijuana) production next year. (Thu Sep 21 02:35:44 2017 PDT)

FL: What Florida's Charlotte's Web bill does -- and doesn't -- do - tribunedigital-sunsentinel
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articles.sun-sentinel - (US) Do - Charlotte's Web 101: Medical marijuana and you Medical marijuana is now legal in the state of Florida &mdash. (Wed Sep 20 18:24:16 2017 PDT)

TOP: Judge dissmisses lawsuit seeking medical marijuana for Kentucky - Lexington Herald Leader
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kentucky - (US) Where medical use of marijuana is banned. (Wed Sep 20 14:25:45 2017 PDT)

medical marijuana news

OR: ODA: and#x2018;Right to farm' law protects hemp growers - - Capital Press
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capitalpress - (US) T have authority to regulate hemp production because it’. T have authority to regulate hemp production. Douglas County and ODA have now agreed that hemp production isn’. (Fri Sep 22 21:19:04 2017 PDT)

FL: Dr Oz on Benefits of Medical Marijuana and New Book "Food Can Fix It" - Elvis Duran - 107.1 KISS FM
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kissfm1071.iheart - (US) Dr Oz on Benefits of Medical Marijuana and New Book "Food Can Fix It" ! Elvis Duran ! 107.1 KISS FM Dr Oz on Benefits of Medical Marijuana and New Book "Food Can Fix ... (Fri Sep 22 20:49:18 2017 PDT) [also y100.iheart11757, 979kissfm.iheart12313, y100florida.iheart12494, mykiss951.iheart12322]

FL: Lawsuit over medical marijuana licenses
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wjhg - (US) Lawsuit over medical marijuana licenses Smith says he is being excluded from obtaining a license to grow medical marijuana because he is not a member of the Black Farmers Association. (Fri Sep 22 20:08:55 2017 PDT)

FL: Medical cannabis patient charged with selling - Fox29 WFLX TV, West Palm Beach, FL-news and weather
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wflx - (US) Was witnessed and videotaped by police handing a small plastic bag containing marijuana to another person. (Fri Sep 22 19:54:53 2017 PDT)

FL: Farmer sues over rights to medical marijuana license
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wctv - (US) The Florida Department of Health was sued on Friday over who gets the Black Farmer's medical marijuana vendors license. (Fri Sep 22 19:47:06 2017 PDT)

FL: Passion For Healthcare
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orlando-times - Central Florida Cities Campaign To Close Pot Shops Medical Marijuana Florida Medical Marijuana ... (Fri Sep 22 19:07:22 2017 PDT)

FL: Miami Beach adopts fines for pot possession and open container violations - Miami Herald
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miamiherald - (US) Miami Beach adopts fines for pot possession and open container violations ! Miami Herald ... (Fri Sep 22 18:53:49 2017 PDT)

cannabis dispensary news

FL: Pot parties galore on 4/20 Day, but be careful if having a toke or two - Miami Herald
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miamiherald - (US) Is the unofficial pot-smokers holiday that takes place every year April 20. Florida joined more than two dozen other states that have legalized medical marijuana. (Fri Sep 22 18:53:49 2017 PDT)

CO: Aspen marijuana dispensaries seize holiday business - VailDaily.com
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vaildaily - (US) There's no question why the shoppers are there. Where it will serve both medical and recreational customers. All four have either expanded their operations or relocated to higher-profile spots. (Fri Sep 22 16:20:09 2017 PDT)

CO: Marijuana - VailDaily.com
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vaildaily - (US) Social use marijuana clubs will soon be legal in Denver. How many will open? S largest city is on the brink of licensing some of the nation’. Marijuana legalization puts role of drug-sniffing dogs in the Colorado spotlight Can you teach an old drug-sniffing canine a new trick b B that is. (Fri Sep 22 16:20:09 2017 PDT)

TOP: Marijuana dispensary prepares to open as Oahu's second
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staradvertiser - (US) Marijuana dispensary prepares to open as Oahub s second medical marijuana dispensary will open in early October. (Fri Sep 22 14:20:36 2017 PDT)

TOP: Medical marijuana sales so far top $426,000
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staradvertiser - (US) Medical marijuana sales so far top $426,000 Hawaiib s first two medical marijuana dispensaries sold a combined 57 pound... (Fri Sep 22 14:20:36 2017 PDT)

[2]: NY keeps medical marijuana doctors secret, hampering access
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pressconnects - (US) Hampering access Advocates say it's too hard to find doctors who have undergone the training that allows them to connect patients with medical marijuana providers. Advocates say it's too hard to find doctors who have undergone the training that allows them to connect patients with medical marijuana providers. (Fri Sep 22 11:16:43 2017 PDT)

AK: Homer may see its first marijuana retail shop this fall - KBBI
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kbbi - (US) Homer may see its first marijuana retail shop this fall ! KBBI Homer may see its first marijuana retail shop this fall Homer is on track to see its first marijuana dispensary open for business this fall. (Thu Sep 21 18:15:50 2017 PDT)

[2]: Nevada launches sales of legal recreational marijuana
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nh1 - (US) Opening a market early Saturday that is eventually expected to outpace any other in the nation thanks to the millions of tourists who flock to Las Vegas. Tourists are expected to make nearly two of every three recreational pot purchases in Nevada. Driving under the influence of marijuana is still illegal. (Thu Sep 21 11:13:35 2017 PDT)

OR: Hostile Takeover of a Longtime Cannabis Icon - Salem-News.Com
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salem-news - (US) Taking a chance on a new venture is a risk. Some people have found that out the hard way. Paul Stanford was b hitb with another wave of potential personal destruction: They also want him to stop using b THCFb and The Hemp & Cannabis Foundation. (Mon Sep 18 22:13:18 2017 PDT)

cannabis legalization news

FL: County mayor says Miami dragging feet on pot decriminalization - Miami Herald
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miamiherald - (US) County mayor says Miami dragging feet on pot decriminalization ! Miami Herald Miami police officers will now the discretion to issue fines b instead of making an arrest b for possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana. (Fri Sep 22 18:53:49 2017 PDT)

FL: Pot parties galore on 4/20 Day, but be careful if having a toke or two - Miami Herald
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miamiherald - (US) Is the unofficial pot-smokers holiday that takes place every year April 20. Florida joined more than two dozen other states that have legalized medical marijuana. (Fri Sep 22 18:53:49 2017 PDT)

CO: Marijuana - VailDaily.com
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vaildaily - (US) Social use marijuana clubs will soon be legal in Denver. How many will open? S largest city is on the brink of licensing some of the nation’. Marijuana legalization puts role of drug-sniffing dogs in the Colorado spotlight Can you teach an old drug-sniffing canine a new trick b B that is. (Fri Sep 22 16:20:09 2017 PDT)

TOP: Pennsylvania House approves medical marijuana - The Morning Call
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mcall - (US) Does pot have a valid medical use? Voting 149-43 in favor of dispensing as a prescription what many have viewed as an illegal gateway drug. They erected pictures of loved ones they said have died of ailments or from overdoses of opiate-based pain medication. (Fri Sep 22 14:24:05 2017 PDT)

TOP: State says growers, processers, sellers of pot can be in same facility
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freep - (US) Sellers of pot can be in same facility Michigan will allow one-stop shopping for some medical marijuana businesses Medical marijuana growers. (Fri Sep 22 14:05:17 2017 PDT)

UK: Jay Z says the war on drugs is an epic fail - The Independent
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independent - (US) Jay Z says the war on drugs is an epic fail ! The Independent Jay Z says the war on drugs is an epic fail US governmentb s war on drugs an "epic fail". (Fri Sep 22 10:10:57 2017 PDT)

CANADA: La legalisation du cannabis viole trois conventions de l'ONU - Kristy Kirkup - National
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lapresse - La lC)galisation du cannabis viole trois conventions de l'ONU ! Kristy Kirkup ! National ... (Fri Sep 22 02:45:41 2017 PDT)

reefer madness news

FL: Paul McCartney News, Gossip and Photos - National Enquirer
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nationalenquirer - (US) Reefer Madness! Reefer Madness! Pot-crazed rocker's scandalous secrets! (Fri Sep 22 19:01:57 2017 PDT)

CO: Aspen marijuana dispensaries seize holiday business - VailDaily.com
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vaildaily - (US) There's no question why the shoppers are there. Where it will serve both medical and recreational customers. All four have either expanded their operations or relocated to higher-profile spots. (Fri Sep 22 16:20:09 2017 PDT)

UK: Prince William branded naive over legalising drugs remark - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Prince William branded naive over legalising drugs remark ! Daily Mail Online Prince William branded 'naive' for asking a group of former addicts whether drugs should be legalised Prince William branded 'naive' for asking a group of former addicts whether drugs should be legalised Prince William branded 'naive' for asking a group of former addicts whether drugs should be legalised Prince William branded 'naiv... (Thu Sep 21 10:03:37 2017 PDT)

TOP: Judge dissmisses lawsuit seeking medical marijuana for Kentucky - Lexington Herald Leader
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kentucky - (US) Where medical use of marijuana is banned. (Wed Sep 20 14:25:45 2017 PDT)

CANADA: MLandS committee endorses provincial rules for pot lounges - Toronto and GTA - News
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torontosun - (Canada) Councillor Jim Karygiannis said it was a mistake to give the province a thumbs up on its plan. Arguing it will not meet the needs of people. Estimated there are about 62 pot dispensaries in operation in the city. (Wed Sep 20 02:45:16 2017 PDT)

OR: Oregon marks 2 year anniversary of legalized pot
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koin - (US) The amount of licenses and applications is what makes Oregon different than other states that have legalized recreational marijuana. (Mon Sep 18 21:47:32 2017 PDT)

CANADA: Doit-on s'inquieter de la legalisation du cannabis? - Le Devoir
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ledevoir - (US) Doit-on sb inquiC)ter de la lC)galisation du cannabis? ! Le Devoir Doit-on sb inquiC)ter de la lC)galisation du cannabis? ... (Mon Sep 18 02:11:52 2017 PDT)

the hashish report

FL: Dadeland area gets its first medical marijuana shop - Miami Herald
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miamiherald - (US) Dadeland area gets its first medical marijuana shop ! Miami Herald Cannabis oil is among the products sold to card-carrying medical marijuana patients at Curaleafb s new retail outlet in downtown Dadeland. (Fri Sep 22 18:53:49 2017 PDT)

UK: Mum smuggles drugs into prison for son serving sentence for murder - Leicester Mercury
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leicestermercury - (US) Was found taking MDMA. Was serving a life sentence for murder. (Fri Sep 22 10:13:47 2017 PDT)

UK: Mother of two is jailed after importing UKP#25,000 of heroin - News -
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iomonline.co.im - Mother of two is jailed after importing B#25000 of heroin ! News ! Mother of two is jailed after importing B#25000 of heroin A 30-year-old mother of two has been jailed for six years after importing B#25000 worth of heroin into the island. (Fri Sep 22 10:12:33 2017 PDT) [also iomonline.co.im14182]

UK: Drug dealer, who used cannabis from the age of nine, is jailed - News -
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iomonline.co.im - Is jailed ! News ! Drug dealer. Is jailed Drug dealer. (Fri Sep 22 10:12:33 2017 PDT)

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kptv - (US) Benton counties Six people are facing charges and 200 pounds of marijuana were seized as part of an investigation into butane hash oil manufacturing in Linn and Benton counties. (Wed Sep 20 22:03:44 2017 PDT)

FL: What Florida's Charlotte's Web bill does -- and doesn't -- do - tribunedigital-sunsentinel
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articles.sun-sentinel - (US) Do - Charlotte's Web 101: Medical marijuana and you Medical marijuana is now legal in the state of Florida &mdash. (Wed Sep 20 18:24:16 2017 PDT)

CANADA: Ontario college to offer 1st post-secondary certificate in cannabis production
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thetelegram - Ontario college to offer 1st post-secondary certificate in cannabis production The southern Ontario college says it will be the first to offer a postsecondary credential in the production of commercial cannabis. (Wed Sep 20 02:44:12 2017 PDT)