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New Year's Day will ring in a new era of cannabis in Illinois, making it the eleventh state to allow adult-use cannabis sales. Starting January 1, 2020, adult-use marijuana products will be legal to purchase.  Here's your consumer guide to the when, where, and how much for cannabis in Illinois. Know the limits Starting New Year's Day, Illinois residents over 21 with a valid ID are allowed to purchase and possess up to 30 grams (a little more than an ounce) of cannabis flower, 5 grams of cannabis concentrate and 500 milligrams of THC contained in cannabis-infused products. Those possession limits are cumulative. Visitors from out of state are limited to half those amounts as long as they still show ID. Patients using medical cannabis in Illinois can store even more cannabis at home (2.5 ounces, or 70.9 grams), including up to five cannabis plants for cultivation, as long as it is secured under certain conditions. The rules for qualifying for medical cannabis in Illinois...

Cannabis has a complicated history in the United States. Although US citizens have been medicating with the herb for hundreds of years, it only took 10 years to demonize and ban the cannabis plant for several decades. In fact, only 11 US states have legalized recreational cannabis so far. The introduction of the “marijuana” term by the federal government in the 1920s created a dichotomy that is very difficult to overcome these days. Many people still think of cannabis as only marijuana — or they simply confuse hemp with the latter. The federal government recently passed legislation that clearly sets hemp and marijuana apart — arguing that hemp plants can’t produce psychoactive effects associated with marijuana use. Hemp was finally crossed off the list of controlled substances, giving people open access to the plant for the first time since 1937. However, CBD can be found both in hemp and marijuana, which may raise questions about its legality. What’s the exact legal status of CB...

From tinctures to edibles to capsules , oils , vape cartridges, and even flower, cannabidiol (CBD) products come in a dizzying array of forms, each with individual consumption methods. So you'd be forgiven for thinking CBD patches are just another item on the list. But they're unique. Below, we'll explain why CBD patches offer benefits other CBD products can't touch.  Easy, accurate and effective, CBD patches are as simple as it gets, even if the technology behind them is complex. In this guide, we take a close look at different types of CBD patches, how they work and how best to use them. We'll wrap up with a list of three CBD patches worth trying.  What Are CBD Patches? Transdermal patches may be relatively new in the cannabis realm, but the technology has been around for decades. The concept is very similar to nicotine or birth control patches, with a few innovative twists that ensure the patch can effectively deliver CBD to your bloodstream.  So what exac...

Two more new national polls show that a majority of Americans are in favor of legalizing marijuana. A Fox News survey , which involved phone interviews with 1,000 adults from December 8-11, 2019, showed that 63% of respondents support legalizing “the recreational use of marijuana on a national level,” while 34% oppose the policy. A Marist poll , conducted in collaboration with NPR and PBS, surveyed 1,744 Americans from December 9-11, 2019, The results similarly showed 62% of respondents saying it is a “good idea” to legalize cannabis, with 33 stating it would be a “bad idea.” The last time Fox News posed the question, in January 2018, 59% said the country should legalize. Marist found that 63% supported legalization in July of this year. “This holiday season, Americans are more likely than ever to agree in favor of legalizing marijuana when the topic comes up at the dinner table,” Justin Strekal, political director of NORML, told Marijuana Moment. “With a public majority mandate, n...

Why isn't cannabis a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in Ohio? * This article was originally published here

The U.S. State Department is warning international holiday travelers that while hemp-derived CBD might be legal in the U.S. , it can land you in trouble if you take it certain places abroad. "Make sure your gift isn't a fa la la la la la la la la fail," the department said in a tweet on Thursday. "Bringing along gifts like drones, CBD oils, and firearms can land you in trouble in foreign countries. Research what is and isn't allowed before you travel." Make sure your gift isn’t a fa la la la la la la la la fail. Bringing along gifts like drones, CBD oils, and firearms can land you in trouble in foreign countries. Research what is and isn’t allowed before you travel. pic.twitter.com/BU12hsQEvv — Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) December 12, 2019 A video attached to the post shows a person packing a suitcase with holiday sweaters, a camera and a touchscreen device — but notably, no hemp-derived CBD oil, which was federally legalized under the 2018 Far...

Being a proud stoner doesn't always mean being a loud stoner. Whether your workplace has strict rules against cannabis, you want to avoid family or colleagues who disapprove, or you don't want to get pulled over with your car reeking of bud, smell-proof bags can help protect you and your weed.  Plus, smell-proof bags have other benefits besides concealing odors, including controlling moisture loss, maintaining potency and preventing others (especially children) from tampering with your stash.  Finding the right smell-proof bag can be a challenge, though, as there are tons of options on the market today. So we compiled a list of the best smell-proof bags on the market, and you can rest assured that your cannabis is stored safely and discreetly at all times.   Smelly Proof Since 2000, Smelly Proof has been creating durable, reusable bags made from medical grade plastic. Now, it is one of the most well-known smell-proof bag companies on the market, available everywhere from ...