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State Updates Actions on Unlicensed Cannabis Shops Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 15, 2024 New York State Cannabis Enforcement Actions: December 2023 Recap. Inspections & Seizures: During the month of December, investigators from OCM and the Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) inspected 48 shops, including 17 re-inspections, suspected of selling u

Dark Brandon Pardoned Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Use: Boosting Biden Day 11 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 15, 2024 Americans convicted of marijuana possession or use are stuck with things on their records that can hurt them — even though they never did anything to hurt anyone else. Biden has done something about that. President Joe Biden is pard

FDA Review Supports Reclassifying Marijuana as Less Risky Drug Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 15, 2024 Scientists from the US Food and Drug Administration conclude in newly released documents that marijuana has less potential for abuse than other drugs with the same restrictions and it should be reclassified as a less dangerous drug. Not only that, the

Federal Scientists Recommend Easing Restrictions on Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 15, 2024 In newly disclosed documents, federal researchers find that cannabis may have medical uses and is less likely to cause harm than drugs like heroin. Marijuana is neither as risky nor as prone to abuse as other tightly controlled substances and has poten

German Medical Cannabis Associations Call For Wider Regulatory Reform Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2024 German associations have called for wider reforms to medical cannabis regulations to ‘reduce bureaucracy’ and open up access for patients. In July 2023, Germany’s federal government commissioned the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) – the body res

Is Weed still legal in Thailand? Here’s what tourists need to know as government u-turns Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2024 Here's what tourists need to know about using weed in Thailand under new proposals. Just 18 months after Thailand opened the floodgates by legalising cannabis, the country’s new conservative coalition government is seeking to

Detroit’s Ganja Clergy teaches conscious consumption with religious Cannabis ceremonies Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2024 Cannabis Clergy Offer Spiritually Infused Cannabis Ceremonies. Nydia the Ganja Clergy has tried pretty much every religion out there in search of a deeper connection with the divine. She’s been baptized as a Catholic, a Sevent

Volume and new stores help legal Cannabis revenue soar in BC, despite price declines Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2024 BC had 490 cannabis stores at end of September, 8,4% more than one year earlier. Legal cannabis sales in B.C. continue to soar five years after the first legal cannabis stores opened in Vancouver. The problem for operators is tha

DC school parents fight to stop proposed Marijuana dispensary Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2024 Parents at BASIS DC, a competitive Penn Quarter charter school, are battling to stop a potential cannabis dispensary from opening nearby. Why it matters: The District is in the weeds of cannabis regulation, and the fight reveals a potential loophole th

New Ontario Cannabis retail rules: will they make a difference? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2024 Ontario Doubles Cannabis Store Cap Amid Market Squeeze. Ontario’s move to raise the number of stores cannabis companies can operate has been welcomed by some in the industry, but an expert says the change may only help a select few operators in the o

Study Shows Cannabis Has The Potential To Prevent And Treat Covid-19 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2024 Compounds in cannabis have the potential to prevent and treat Covid-19, according to a review of research published last month. The study found that cannabis compounds known as cannabinoids could prevent infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that c

Some Canadians moving from alcohol to Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2024 Canadians are making fewer trips to the beer fridge these days. Numbers from Statistics Canada(opens in a new tab) shows drinking habits are changing. “Overall, it’s just across the board, people are just spending less essentially, or consuming less,” says Sylvain Ch

Curaleaf CEO on why partnerships matter for the state's nascent weed industry Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2024 Curaleaf is one of six licensed medical marijuana companies in New York to receive the green light to begin recreational operations. As of mid-December, Curaleaf Holdings was one of six licensed medical marijuana companies in New York t

DC Council Approves Penalties for Unlicensed Weed Gifting Shops Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2024 The Washington, DC District Council has approved a measure to fine unlicensed weed shops. The Washington, D.C. District Council on Tuesday approved a measure that establishes new penalties for cannabis gifting shops. The bill, which could go into eff

Unrolling confusion: Ohio's new Marijuana laws stir up questions and ambiguity Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2024 Two months after Ohioans voted to pass it, a lot of questions are being asked regarding the legalization of marijuana. Mike Petrella, owner of Ohio Valley Natural Relief who advocated for Issue 2's passing, says it has come with a puff

Newly Introduced Bill in Florida Proposes 10% Cap on Smokable THC Products Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2024 The bill would only take effect if adult-use cannabis is legalized by voters later in 2024. Florida Representative Ralph Massullo introduced House Bill 1269 on Jan. 5, which received its first reading on Jan. 9. If passed, the bill would i

Thailand moves to ban recreational Cannabis use, 18 months after historic decriminalization Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2024 Thailand Considers Banning Recreational Cannabis After Legalization Boom. Thailand’s new government is moving ahead to pass new legisalation banning cannabis for recreational use in a major reversal 18 months after the cou

Why Are People Using Weed Carts Instead Of Other Cannabis Products? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2024 As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, more and more products are emerging on the market. From traditional methods of smoking and edibles to newer innovations such as topicals and concentrates, it can be overwhelming for customers to navig