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BC launches new data report for cannabis producers
The BC LDB will soon launch a new data report that they say will help provide licensed producers with better insight into which retailers are purchasing their products.
The report comes based on feedback from many producers in the industry who need such insight to better understand where to focus their efforts and engagement with retailers, as well as potentially address so-called “data deals” between some retailers and producers.
In a memo sent out to stakeholders, the LDB explains that the BC Cannabis Wholesale Customer Distribution Report “will provide LPs with a list of the retailers that are purchasing their products and the number of cases purchased by each retailer, by SKU, over a four-week period.”
Beginning October 2, 2023, the report will automatically be included in LPs’ report portfolios. This report will be free for the first year. After that, the province will review the program to decide what fee structure will be needed.
“I have a feeling this will lead to more reps coming to my door. But my big concern is if you’re making money off this, we should be getting our share because it’s our data. And I would prefer it was anonymous and it was telling them which regions.”
Mike Babins, Evergreen Cannabis
The report will only include purchasing data for an LP’s product, not any other producers or any other data related to retailers’ sales.
The report will include the business name and address of each retailer that purchased their product, the LDB SKU number and product name of each product purchased, and the number of cases purchased by each retailer, by SKU.
Two BC cannabis producers tell StratCann the news is welcome and needed, although one retailer says they aren’t too excited by the idea of the LDB sharing their data with producers.
Sean Curly, the director of sales at FN Canna/All Nations, says he’s excited by the news and can save struggling producers money while also better identifying which stores are most familiar with their products.
“One of the foundations of our business is around connection,” says Curly. “We strive to create connections with all our partners, including our partner retailers. So this is a huge step forward to be able to now connect directly with those retailers that support us.”
He says it can also help address so-called “data programs” or “data deals” where producers pay retailers for similar data.
“If other provinces can come to the plate and deliver a service like this, I think that can help get rid of those kinds of deals. The more the government can provide transparency and allow LPs to connect directly with retailers is only going to support this industry and help create a healthy, vibrant industry.”
Mike Babins, the owner of Evergreen Cannabis in Vancouver, says he supports the idea behind the report and thinks it could address the “Data deals”. However, he’s not too excited by the idea of his sales data being provided and potentially sold to LPs.
“On the one hand, I think I should be the one who should be sharing the info with them,” says Babins. “On the other hand, if I were one of those doing data deals, it would hurt me, I suppose. But I’m not doing that because I think that’s not appropriate to do.
“I have a feeling this will lead to more reps coming to my door. But my big concern is if you’re making money off this, we should be getting our share because it’s our data. And I would prefer it was anonymous and it was telling them which regions.”
Janeen Davis, VP of sales at Joint Venture Craft Cannabis, echoes the concerns about “data deals” and the hope that this report will help combat them.
“Data deals have hit BC now, and the unfortunate writing is on the wall that certain retailers would not stock supplier’s products unless they were paid for data. With the BC LDB and BC government coming out with this level of transparency, it will prove that many retailer data deals are simply disguised slotting fees which most suppliers cannot afford. I am proud to see BC LDB lead the charge to create a sustainable industry for suppliers as well as retailers.
The Cluster B Society
The Cluster B Society
How psychological dysfunction has been embedded in our institutions.
You’re not imagining that the world has gone mad.
Healthy debate has been replaced by activist hysterics. Speech is declared violence, while violence is excused as speech. Masculinity is condemned as regressive, while men in skirts and heels are celebrated in the public square.
It’s easy to laugh at these outbursts as the ravings of a small but vocal minority, but the compromised health of our body politic is not a trivial concern. A strange, new pattern of psychological dysfunction has infiltrated our most prestigious institutions, our corporate bureaucracies, and the highest offices in the land.
In short, we’re sick. Our society is out of balance. We’ve been consumed by a cluster of disorder that appeals to our worst instincts and deranges our most important social functions.
We need to recover our sanity. But to do so, we must first know exactly what we’re dealing with: the emergence of a Cluster B Society.
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420 with CNW — Minnesota Supreme Court Says Cannabis Smell Insufficient Justification for Searching Vehicles
The Minnesota Supreme Court has established that the mere presence of a cannabis scent does not, by itself, provide sufficient grounds for law enforcement officers to conduct a vehicle search. The ruling stemmed from an incident that occurred during a traffic stop in Meeker County in 2021 when Adam Torgerson found himself being pulled over by Litchfield police for excessive auxiliary lights on his car’s grill.
During the stop, one of the officers claimed that they could detect the scent of marijuana emanating from the open car window. Torgerson, accompanied by his wife and a child, vehemently denied the presence of marijuana in the vehicle. Another officer subsequently approached the scene, also claiming to detect a marijuana scent. The officers instructed everyone to exit the vehicle and proceeded to conduct a search, finding small quantities of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.
Torgerson was not driving in an erratic manner, and there was no observable evidence of criminal activity in plain sight when the officers approached the vehicle. The officers’ rationale for establishing probable cause was solely anchored in the detection of cannabis odor.
Subsequently, a district court rendered a verdict deeming the evidence obtained during the search inadmissible. At the time (2021), there existed certain contexts in which the possession of marijuana was lawful; hemp, which bears a striking resemblance to regular marijuana in both appearance and odor, and medical cannabis were legal. Moreover, the possession of limited quantities of marijuana had been decriminalized by that juncture, still considered unlawful by statute but not inherently constituting a crime.
The state of Minnesota contested this decision, pursuing an appeal that was ultimately unsuccessful. The case then ascended to the Supreme Court, which upheld the preceding decisions made by lower courts. This judgment aligns with Colorado’s legal stance, where, since 2016, the scent of marijuana alone has not constituted an adequate probable cause for conducting a vehicle search.
However, the Minnesota ruling does not address any potential changes that may have transpired following the statewide legalization of low-dose THC edibles in 2022 and the subsequent legalization of recreational cannabis this year.
In any case, this verdict stands as a triumph for advocates of civil liberties and proponents of racial justice, who have persistently contended that the detection of marijuana scent has often been utilized as a pretext for unconstitutional searches, thereby infringing upon Fourth Amendment rights.
There are many other subtle and not-so-subtle remnants of marijuana prohibition-era restrictions that still exist in different states and jurisdictions. With these types of rulings, the cannabis industry, including companies such as Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON), may look forward to the complete end to those residual forms of prohibition.
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OCS issues recall for two cannabis products for incorrect THC
The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) has issued a recall for two cannabis products this week for incorrect THC values.
The first recall, posted September 19, is for Nugz Reefers—Lemon Linx Reefers prerolls from Cannara Biotech Inc. The second, posted September 21, is for Banana Mints, 3.5g dried flower from EastCann.
A representative with the OCS says the Licensed Producers initiated both of these voluntary recalls as the products were labeled with incorrect THC values.
Editor’s note: This article has been changed to include the comments form OCS above.
While the first recall was for THC levels incorrectly listed as too high, the second was for the labelled THC levels lower than the COA.
The Lemon Linx Reefers are 0.3 grams each and come in a ten-pack. They were packaged on August 31, 2023. The Lot Number is 3423004P1.
The labels incorrectly listed the THC values as THC 240.1 mg/g and Total THC 349.0 mg/g.
The correct THC Values are THC 22.9 mg/g and Total THC 209.3 mg/g.
The Banana Mints from Prime Pot Inc (dba as EastCann) was incorrectly labelled with a lower Total THC value in comparison to Total THC value on the Certificate of Analysis.
The OCS currently lists the product as having from 30 percent to 38.5 percent THC.
Although the Lemon Linx Reefers prerolls are not currently listed on the OCS website, a cached version of the listing advertiser the product having 205.00 – 270.00 mg/g THC (20.50 – 27.00 percent).
Health Canada has not yet posted a recall for these products as of the publishing of this article.
The Four-Leaf Clover of Sustainable Lawns
Are you tired of mowing and watering your lawn? A simple solution benefits the environment in many ways: grow a clover lawn!
What’s a Clover Lawn?
It’s what it sounds like – a lawn covered with clover. The entire yard can be clover, or you can mix it in with traditional turf grass. There may be clover in your lawn already that you’ve weeded out. Why not leave it and let it naturally spread – free of charge?
Do Clover Lawns Look Nice?
Not only is a clover lawn aesthetically interesting to look at, but the texture of the clover adds a tactile sensation to the gardenscape. When the kids are bored, send them to the lawn to search for four-leaf clover and good luck. Who knows, they might even find a leprechaun!
How Much Work Does a Clover Lawn Need?
Most clover lawns require no mowing! So, cross that chore off the list. That said, some clover varieties can grow taller than others, so depending on your preference, a little trim once in a while will keep things on an even keel and tidy.
Are Clover Lawns Hardy?
You bet! Clover lawns are heat resistant, drought tolerant, and can survive cold, harsh winters. They’re not fussy about the type of soil they sink their roots into and don’t need fertilizing. Most clover grows in sun and shade, so it’s perfect in those pesky, shady areas where grass can be challenging to grow.
Are There Different Varieties of Clover to Choose from?
Yes! Dutch white clover is the most popular. It produces plenty of flowers and grows quickly.
Microclover is a variety of white clover with smaller leaves, making it more tolerant of wear and tear, which is worth considering if you send Fido out to run around.
Strawberry clover does well in all kinds of soil, and its florets take on a pinkish tone. However, this variety is finicky about temperatures and doesn’t like it too hot or cold.
Red clover has maroon-colored flowers, which add a dramatic flare to the landscape. Although it will grow best in well-draining soil, it can handle just about all soil types.
Are Clover Lawns Good for the Environment?
Clover lawns promote biodiversity by inviting pollinators like bees to collect the nectar and pollinate the surrounding ecosystem. Clover is a nitrogen-fixing plant that pulls nitrogen out of the air and converts it into soil nutrients—no more fertilizing, which is always good for the planet.
So, there you have it: clover lawns tick all the boxes for sustainability and attractiveness and will eliminate all those weekend lawn chores. If that isn’t a four-leafed clover piece of good luck, I don’t know what is.
High Demand Characterizes Launch of Legal Psilocybin Access in Oregon
This June, America’s first-ever service center for psilocybin-assisted therapy opened in Oregon, marking both the state and country’s first definitive steps toward legalizing therapeutic psilocybin for the masses. Oregon is the first state in the country to offer psilocybin-related treatments; the state went a step further in June by opening the first center where eligible adults could experience guided psilocybin trips.
Epic Healing Eugene will give Oregonians aged 21 years and older the opportunity to experience guided psychedelic trips for around six hours without the need for referrals or prescriptions. The center currently has more than 3,000 people on its waitlist and will likely attract more customers as time passes.
Psilocybin is the main hallucinogenic element in magic mushrooms and it has exhibited significant potential as a treatment for mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a growing number of studies. A recent surge in psychedelic research found that psilocybin and a variety of other psychedelics have potent mental-health benefits and could function as alternative mental-health treatments, leading to an explosion in interest among the mainstream public and pharmaceutical firms.
Lawmakers across the country are now considering the possibility of legalizing therapeutic psychedelic use based on studies painting hallucinogens as potentially safer and more effective alternatives to conventional mental-health treatments.
Psychedelic reform proponents hope the efforts to legalize hallucinogens in Oregon could trigger a mental health care revolution. Experts estimate that close to 50% of Americans suffering from mental disorders do not obtain the treatment they need, even though 47% of U.S. adults report experiencing anxiety while 39% report depression symptoms.
Those who do seek treatment for their mental ailments often have to deal with short- and long-term side effects such as sexual dysfunction, diabetes, headaches, serotonin syndrome, gastrointestinal bleeding, mania or hypomania, blood disorders, liver disorders, metabolic syndrome and seizures. Psychedelics have proven in numerous studies that they can alleviate numerous mental-health symptoms over the long-term with fewer side effects and at lower doses.
With states such as Oregon and Colorado taking to psychedelics in a major way, a wave of psychedelic reform may just sweep over the United States, resulting in the launch of dozens of state-legal psychedelic sectors. Voters in Colorado approved a measure to legalize the use of psilocybin, and the California Legislature recently advanced a bill that would legalize the possession and consumption of certain psychedelic plants.
The Oregon Psilocybin Services Section, which regulates Oregon’s fledgling psychedelic industry, says it has received hundreds of thousands of inquiries from across the globe about the specifics and potential benefits of a regulated therapeutic psychedelic industry.
The positive response that the Oregon psilocybin program is garnering is an encouragement to psychedelic drug-development companies such as atai Life Sciences N.V. (NASDAQ: ATAI), which seek to address the demand for new treatments for mental-health disorders.
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