{"id":1843,"date":"2021-09-13T07:28:33","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T07:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/criminal-and-social-justice-reform-in-cannabis-industry\/"},"modified":"2021-09-13T07:28:33","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T07:28:33","slug":"criminal-and-social-justice-reform-in-cannabis-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/criminal-and-social-justice-reform-in-cannabis-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal and Social Justice Reform in Cannabis Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The NFL and NFLPA will award $1M in up to five grants as the league seeks to know more about the efficacy of cannabis and CBD for pain management.<\/b><\/h3>\n

The National Football League and its Players Association are providing $1 million in funding for research into pain management and cannabinoids through its joint pain management committee, the NFL <\/span>announced<\/span> on Tuesday. <\/span><\/p>\n

The league and union <\/span>launched the committee<\/span> last year and said cannabis is included in its research into alternative therapies for pain management.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to <\/span>Gangapreneur<\/span>, \u201cUp to five grants are expected to be awarded by Thanksgiving as the league seeks to learn more about the efficacy of cannabis and CBD and their potential as alternatives to opioids.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Full story here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Zelira Therapeutics has licensed its ZTL-106 proprietary cannabinoid formulation to Levin Health for a chronic pain treatment clinical trial on retired athletes.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Zelira Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ZLD, OTCQB: ZLDAF), a company that focuses on the development of clinically validated cannabinoid-based medicines, announces that it has licensed a proprietary cannabinoid formulation to Levin Health Limited (Levin Health) to undertake a clinical trial to test the efficacy of the formulation in treating sports-related chronic pain experienced by retired professional and amateur athletes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Studies show that retired athletes are more likely to suffer chronic pain and associated conditions such as depression and anxiety due to injuries and physical exertion over long periods. <\/span><\/p>\n

While clinical data is currently limited, medicinal cannabis may provide a safe and effective targeted treatment option for this large cohort. <\/span><\/p>\n

The clinical trial to be conducted by Levin Health will address this.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to licensing the proprietary formulation to Levin Health, Zelira and Levin Health have entered into a Project Management Agreement, whereby Levin Health will pay for the trial and engage Zelira to project manage the clinical trial to be undertaken at La Trobe University\u2019s Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre in Victoria, Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Morocco\u2019s House of Councilors finally passes their cannabis legalization bill.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After several amendments, Morocco\u2019s House of Councilors has finally approved the intensely debated <\/span>measure<\/span> on the limited legalization of cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Morocco\u2019s Parliament put <\/span>Bill No. 13.21<\/span>, concerning the commercialization and legal uses of cannabis, up for a vote during today\u2019s governmental <\/span>plenary session<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

It passed by a majority vote, with 41 advisers voting in favor and 11 voting against.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The bill aims to improve Moroccan farmers\u2019 income and give rise to \u201cpromising and sustainable\u201d job opportunities in the country\u2019s rural regions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Connecticut: Senate Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill<\/b><\/h3>\n

(Via <\/span>NORML<\/span>) Members of the Connecticut state Senate have <\/span>approved<\/span> legislation, <\/span>Senate Bill 1118, to legalize the adult use of marijuana, regulate its commercial retail sales<\/span>, and tax the potency of THC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SB 1118 allows adults 21 and older to legally purchase and possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana in public and up to five ounces of marijuana in their private residence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Beginning October 2021, state-registered medical cannabis patients will be permitted to cultivate up to three mature and three immature marijuana plants. <\/span><\/p>\n

Non-patients must wait until 2023 until they are legally allowed to home-cultivate marijuana for personal use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those with past criminal records for activities involving up to four ounces of cannabis will automatically expunge their convictions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Those with convictions for more serious offenses can petition the courts to take action.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The proposed measure also limits the discriminatory actions that employers, hospitals, and others may take against those who test positive for past cannabis exposure. <\/span><\/p>\n

The bill also provides protections for parents and tenants who use cannabis in compliance with the law. <\/span><\/p>\n

It mandates that the odor of marijuana alone cannot be used as a basis for police to search an individual. <\/span><\/p>\n

It prohibits jail time as a penalty for those under 21 years of age who are caught in possession of marijuana.<\/span><\/p>\n

Under the legislation, marijuana flowers available at retail facilities will be capped at 30 percent THC, while concentrated products (except vape cartridges) will be capped at 60 percent THC.<\/span><\/p>\n

Senate lawmakers approved the bill with a 19 to 17 vote. <\/span><\/p>\n

House lawmakers are expected to consider the proposal shortly. <\/span><\/p>\n

Lawmakers face a tight deadline of Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at midnight to move SB 1118 through the House and to the Governor\u2019s desk before the legislative session adjourns for the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Hawthorne Social Justice Fund within The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Announce New Grants<\/b><\/h3>\n

Today, the<\/span> Hawthorne Gardening Company<\/span> (Hawthorne) announced the first grantees of The Hawthorne Social Justice Fund within <\/span>The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

These organizations are contributing to criminal and social justice reform for the cannabis industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The $2.5 million fund is dedicated to non-profit organizations working toward social justice reform within state-regulated cannabis industries. <\/span><\/p>\n

The recipients include Minorities for Medical Marijuana and United Returning Citizens. <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, Hawthorne is funding the NuLeaf Project, an organization that provides direct support for minority cannabis entrepreneurs through a corporate donation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As North America\u2019s household name in indoor and hydroponic growing supplies, Hawthorne has committed to using its influence and resources to help drive criminal justice reform related to cannabis prohibition and contribute to shaping a more equitable post-prohibition cannabis industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur commitment to being a good company is what drove us to create The Hawthorne Social Justice Fund within The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation. As we announced earlier this year, establishing the fund with an initial investment of $2.5 million to support non-profit organizations with cannabis social justice missions,\u201d said Chris Hagedorn, Executive Vice President and Division President of Hawthorne. \u201cThis fund deepens Hawthorne\u2019s commitment to sparking change as policy reform advances across the country and states address the legacy of racial inequity tied to cannabis prohibition. We promise to support programming that helps communities and individuals who have been negatively affected by the long-standing and systemic inequality related to cannabis prohibition in the United States.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Hawthorne Social Justice Fund grantees were chosen because of the powerful work they\u2019re doing to address the negative impacts caused by the disproportionate number of cannabis-related arrests and incarcerations involving persons of color to support minority entrepreneurs and increase investments in minority communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The work of the Fund\u2019s grantees includes:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Minorities for Medical Marijuana<\/b> provides advocacy, outreach, research, and training related to business, social reform, public policy, and health\/wellness in the cannabis industry. Its Project Clean Slate program offers expungement clinics and wraparound services nationwide for those affected by past marijuana possession charges. At the same time, Project Safe Access NV assists members of the Latino community in accessing medical marijuana.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • NuLeaf Project <\/b>is working to build intergenerational wealth via the legal cannabis industry for the communities disproportionately harmed by cannabis criminalization\u2013including Black and Brown communities. Hawthorne is a corporate sponsor for the Nu School Accelerator Program, which offers financial support and technical expertise on cannabis startup financing and operating an ancillary business.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      • United Returning Citizens<\/b> provides job search and training, life and financial literacy skills, and transitional and stable housing for citizens reentering society from correctional facilities. This partnership focuses on workforce development, helping people with cannabis convictions in a high-unemployment area (Youngstown, Ohio) find employment and start hemp and indoor cultivation businesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Product Launches:<\/b><\/h3>\n

        Homie: Helping Homeless Youth One Hoodie At A Time<\/b><\/p>\n

        Homie<\/span> was born in 2015 from a shared passion between three friends eager to break down the stigma associated with homelessness and help young people who found themselves living on the streets. <\/span><\/p>\n

        Homie<\/span> continues to draw awareness to the faces and stories of everyday youth affected by homelessness and allows them to share their narrative in a dignified way \u2013 ultimately destigmatizing and humanizing the issue. <\/span><\/p>\n

        With its recent expansion in the U.S., <\/span>Homie<\/span> seeks to continue empowering young people and raising awareness across the globe from Melbourne to Los Angeles.<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/span>Homie<\/span> has designed trendy and comfortable all-season pieces, collaborating with <\/span>Champion<\/span>, a household name in hoodies,\u00a0 to create a new line. 100% of profits go towards achieving their mission of supporting young people affected by homelessness or hardship and help them become their champions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        House of Saka announces the release of Saka Spark Mimosa.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n