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More than 2,100 vaping illnesses, 42 deaths nationwide, CDC reports – The Boston Globe

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has received 2,172 reports of confirmed and probable cases, according to the agency’s latest data from its investigation. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/11/14/more-than-vaping-illnesses-deaths-nationwide-cdc-reports/T3dLB1WRrPABcRNovWZp9I/story.html

Certificate in Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control – Clark University

Clark University’s certificate in regulatory affairs for cannabis control will equip you to lead public policy and health initiatives related to this booming industry. — Read on http://www.clarku.edu/academics/graduate/programs/certificate/certificate-in-regulatory-affairs-for-cannabis-control-online/

Vitamin E acetate found in some marijuana vape cartridges tested in Massachusetts | Region | unionleader.com

A Massachusetts laboratory says it’s found vitamin E acetate in marijuana vape cartridges tested across Massachusetts, but not in vapes sold at licensed cannabis businesses. — Read on http://www.unionleader.com/content/tncms/live/

Mass. House to vote on bill that would ban flavored tobacco products, put 75 percent excise tax on vapes – The Boston Globe

The Massachusetts House is expected to vote on a bill Wednesday that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, instate a 75 percent excise tax on vaping products, and fine e-cigarette retailers and manufacturers who operate without state licenses. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/11/12/mass-house-vote-bill-that-would-ban-flavored-tobacco-products-put-percent-excise-tax-vapes/jvHy4dAsovqyXkB9D9XrYJ/story.html

Cannabis commission quarantines marijuana oil vapes, effectively extending ban – The Boston Globe

Under a recent court ruling, the Cannabis Control Commission faced a noon deadline to either lift the ban on such vapes — though only for medical marijuana patients — or keep it in place. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/11/12/cannabis-commission-quarantines-marijuana-oil-vapes-effectively-extending-ban/rleZWs1YyiIVyG4sQVVHrL/story.html

What we know about the Massachusetts vape ban and its future – The Boston Globe

A look at what’s happening regarding vaping-related lung illnesses, the state’s ban on product sales, and the series of legal maneuvers. On Sept. 24, Governor Charlie Baker instituted a four-month ban on the sale of marijuana and nicotine vapes while authorities investigated the cause of an outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/11/11/what-know-about-mass-vape-ban-and-its-future/5A2Ao1i9cU655zJv5DFuXN/story.html

Neil Young says he must pass marijuana test to vote in 2020 – The Boston Globe

Rocker Neil Young says he passed the US citizenship test, but he’s not legal yet. “I have been told that I must do another test, due to my use of marijuana and how some people who smoke it have exhibited a problem,” he wrote on his website. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/11/11/neil-young-says-must-pass-marijuana-test-vote/DZ6R6Hzoy42LUvJr5EYjVN/story.html