Lab tests will be found anywhere that has a regulated cannabis industry. Everything gets tested for potency, heavy metal, moisture and mold, pesticides, and solvents. It overall displays the ingredients of the product, kind of like a box of cereal and it let’s you know it’s safe to consume. While different states hold different standards for testing and will vary from state to … [Read more...] about Labs. Let’s talk about what they are, what they do and what is needed for those analytics.
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Meeting held to discuss proposed cannabis stores in Hartford. They already have one so what difference does it make?
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Recreational marijuana is a hot topic in Hartford Tuesday night. The planning and zoning commission is meeting to discuss proposals for adult cannabis retail stores. One is being proposed on Park Street, and the other on Arch Street. The store proposed at 89 Arch Street which is right by the Connecticut Convention Center. A lot of the residents … [Read more...] about Meeting held to discuss proposed cannabis stores in Hartford. They already have one so what difference does it make?
Why U.S. Marijuana Stocks Like Curaleaf and Green Thumb Tanked Yesterday.
Downbeat sentiment on stocks in general, and unhappy news concerning the pot industry specifically, make for a bummer of a Monday. What happened? Stocks seen to be more speculative and risky investments had a tough time of it in Monday's market swoon. Exhibit A: U.S. marijuana companies, who took it on the chin not only from a flight to perceived quality, but also due to a … [Read more...] about Why U.S. Marijuana Stocks Like Curaleaf and Green Thumb Tanked Yesterday.
Bad labels! Indica or Sativa?: How weed labels mislead stoners
Cannabis is organized by dominant terpenes and reputed effects instead of indica, sativa, and hybrid at a dispensary called “Solful” in Sebastopol, California. “The indica-sativa-hybrid classification system may be not very helpful when it comes to determining the actual effect of the cannabis you're taking,” says Leafly Senior Editor [...] You can view the whole article at … [Read more...] about Bad labels! Indica or Sativa?: How weed labels mislead stoners
Tests, tests, and more tests. New Cannabis Testing to Help Growers Manage, Prevent Microbial Outbreaks. However, it only counts if it’s reported.
Local cannabis testing laboratory MCR Labs has released a new testing suite designed to diagnose microbial issues and determine the best path forward for successful remediative measures. This new service can prevent future outbreaks by allowing cultivators to monitor their grow environment closely for any potential contamination sources, avoiding a full-on outbreak … [Read more...] about Tests, tests, and more tests. New Cannabis Testing to Help Growers Manage, Prevent Microbial Outbreaks. However, it only counts if it’s reported.
Essex PZC Researching Cannabis Dispensary Regulations. I wondering if zoning will give resistance?
The Essex Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) is currently deliberating on the local regulations that will govern the potential opening of cannabis dispensaries in town. The PZC began conversations on regulations when the state began discussing the eventual legalization of marijuana in Connecticut last year, according to Carey Duques, land use official for the PZC. The first … [Read more...] about Essex PZC Researching Cannabis Dispensary Regulations. I wondering if zoning will give resistance?
Hemp Farmers Excluded From Cannabis Business. But please, let’s bring in a bunch of MSOs and forget about the people already doing it?
It’s a farm and it’s already growing the plant, but Michael Goodenough and the nearly 50 other hemp farmers in Connecticut won’t be able to grow the plant with more THC. That’s because the legislation allowing for recreational cannabis left hemp farmers out of the equation and efforts this year to include them fell short. D&G Ag Tech manufactures 78 brands of products … [Read more...] about Hemp Farmers Excluded From Cannabis Business. But please, let’s bring in a bunch of MSOs and forget about the people already doing it?
‘Gifting’ cannabis now carries $1,000 fine in Connecticut. You are not allowed to give a gift in exchange for… anything.
The practice of exchanging cannabis or cannabis-related products for donations or other purchases — known as “gifting” — could now carry a heavy price tag in Connecticut. Under legislation signed last week by Democratic Governor Ned Lamont, towns can fine residents up to $1,000 for gifting a cannabis plant or related products. The state also has the authority to issue $1,000 … [Read more...] about ‘Gifting’ cannabis now carries $1,000 fine in Connecticut. You are not allowed to give a gift in exchange for… anything.
Memorial Day Weekend. Veteran Access is a MUST.
In many cases most people think of Memorial Day weekend as that 3 day weekend with beer, bbq, and parades. Maybe even get that first sunburn of the summer and have to put some blue zinc on to cover your nose. But there’s more to it than that. It’s about remembering not only those who have served, but specifically those that never came home. Regardless of what we were … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend. Veteran Access is a MUST.
Legislators approve mold regulation changes for medical marijuana. Approved by unanimous vote.
A legislative committee gave final approval Tuesday to a regulatory change adjusting the allowable amount of mold and yeast in the medical marijuana supply. Connecticut has two laboratories that test medical marijuana. The change, proposed by the Department of Consumer Protection and ratified by the Legislative Regulation Review Committee, means an increase in the total … [Read more...] about Legislators approve mold regulation changes for medical marijuana. Approved by unanimous vote.
