Brewers Enhance Flavor by Adding Terpenes to Beer

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As craft beer brewing has exploded in recent years, some South Florida breweries have found the key to pumping up the flavor in their brews – and it comes in the form of cannabis terpenes. Terpenes offer a variety of distinctive flavors and aromas that some brewers believe fill out the flavor of their beers. This is just the latest … Read More

January 2018 a Big Month for Cannabis Legalization

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Marijuana legalization is spreading across the nation, and January 2018 may have been the month that opens the floodgates to mass legal decriminalization. Two high-profile states – California and Vermont – have joined the states that have already legalized marijuana possession and use. Industry watchers suspect that the move will prompt other states to follow. California and Vermont join dozens … Read More

Recreational Cannabis in Florida: When Will It Be Legal?

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The state of Florida made historical progress in 2016 when it legalized the use of medical marijuana. This was a pivotal landmark for the cannabis industry. What does 2018 hold? For many, there was hope of even more forward progress with the legalization of cannabis for recreational use. For now, though, it looks like that hope will have to wait … Read More

Legal Cannabis Gives Rise to Testing Industries

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Now that medical cannabis is legal in many states, including Florida, the importance of establishing quality and purity standards has taken center stage. Medical cannabis is still an emerging industry and as such, the regulations in Florida and elsewhere are expected to continue evolving for quite some time. With regulatory guidelines not yet firmly established, it’s particularly critical for industry … Read More

Qualifying for Medical Marijuana in Florida

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In 2014, Florida governor Rick Scott signed the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act into law. The legislation provides a framework — managed by the Department of Health—which sanctions the use of low-THC cannabis for medical purposes. Dried marijuana that contains 0.8 percent or less of tetrahydrocannabinol (the psychoactive componentTHC) is considered “Low-THC.” The act authorizes state-licensed physicians to order medical marijuana … Read More

Modern Canna-What is Cannabinoid Testing?

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With the debate going on hot and heavy over whether marijuana should be legalized for medical and recreational use, the interest in everything from medical cannabis testing to how much it will cost if legalized. One question running through people’s minds is what is Cannabinoid testing? Below you will find some information about cannabinoid testing and what it does. What … Read More