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Cannabis ‘legalization is inevitable,’ says policy analyst Image Cannabis NewsNovember 29, 2023 Cannabis stocks aren’t the only ones that were riding high in early 2021. In the wake of a brief Covid-19-related bear market, investors were bidding up just about anything exciting, including cryptocurrency, nonfungible tokens and meme stocks. Unlike so

Raid on Illegal Chinese Marijuana Operation in Western Maine Seizes Illicit Drugs Worth $1M+ Image Cannabis NewsNovember 29, 2023 Law enforcement raided an illegal, industrial-scale marijuana grow operation Tuesday morning in Wilton, ME at 128 Weld Road, the former location of the Bass Shoe Factory building. Multiple sources, including the owner of

Oklahoma dispensaries navigate new challenges amid state crackdown on illegal Marijuana grows Image Cannabis NewsNovember 29, 2023 Some legal marijuana businesses in Edmond say they're being impacted by the state's crackdown on illegal grows. Get Bak'd Weed Dispensary marketing manager Richard King tells Fox 25 that new regulations have changed the

Ban of Recreational Marijuana licenses being considered Image Cannabis NewsNovember 29, 2023 Legislation to be discussed at Dec 4 city council meeting will include ban on operators, processors and cultivators in the city. Fairfield is considering not allowing businesses with a recreational marijuana license to operate within the city, something oth

NLC Sees Big Jump in Cannabis Sales Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 Despite a sluggish market, NLC cannabis sales are soaring. Second quarter net earnings at the NL Liquor Corporation are on par with that reported over the same period last year. NLC President and CEO Bruce Keating says market conditions in the second quarter were stronger than

Minnesota Launches Pilot Program for Roadside Saliva Drug Tests Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 The program will give law enforcement officers two different roadside saliva drug tests to gather data. The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) announced its pilot project to launch a cannabis saliva test for determining impairment in drivers.

At UNLV, a first-of-its-kind Cannabis Policy Institute is up and running Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 The medicinal and recreational use of legal cannabis is still relatively new in Nevada, where lawful sales debuted in 2017, and the regulation of consumption lounges is being worked through. That’s part of the reason why UNLV created its Ca

Cannabis lounges could soon be coming to Detroit Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 Cannabis lounges could soon be coming to Detroit after the city issued its first business licenses for marijuana consumption lounges. "Really, it's going to be about your experience with cannabis," said Richard Fleming Jr., the founder and president of Altered Sta

Despite legalization, Cannabis can still have legal impact for immigrants who aren’t US citizens Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 Cannabis is legal for adults 21 and older to use and possess in Minnesota. However, it is still illegal under federal law and legal experts say the distinction is important for immigrants who are not yet U.S. citizen

Despite legalization, Cannabis can still have legal impact for immigrants who aren’t US citizens Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 Cannabis is legal for adults 21 and older to use and possess in Minnesota. However, it is still illegal under federal law and legal experts say the distinction is important for immigrants who are not yet U.S. citizen

Are Edibles Actually Good for Sleep? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 About 14% of US adults said they used marijuana edibles as of 2022, and research suggests many of them do so in search of better sleep. One small 2021 study of cannabis users found that more than three-quarters of them thought they slept better thanks to the drug. But despite

Are Edibles Actually Good for Sleep? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 About 14% of US adults said they used marijuana edibles as of 2022, and research suggests many of them do so in search of better sleep. One small 2021 study of cannabis users found that more than three-quarters of them thought they slept better thanks to the drug. But despite

Oklahoma to Take Legal Action on Cannabis Cultivators Over Noncompliance Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) has filed 165 petitions for revocation against licensed grow facilities for failing to have signage required by law. The state’s Senate Bill 1737 took effect on 1 November 2023, which requires

Feds Tell Farmers To Grow Hemp or Weed, But Not Both Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 The USDA is rescinding hemp cultivation licenses for some farmers who are also licensed to grow hemp. Hemp farmers in several states are being told by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that they can grow cannabis or hemp but not both, according to a report fr

Green Wednesday Sees Over $9 Million in Cannabis Sales Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 Green Wednesday 2023 has seen a total of $9,209,061 in recreational cannabis sales – marking an 18,12% increase compared to 2022, which saw sales of $7,795,803. Green Wednesday is the cannabis industry’s equivalent of Black Friday, seeing an increase in foot

Green Wednesday Sees Over $9 Million in Cannabis Sales Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 Green Wednesday 2023 has seen a total of $9,209,061 in recreational cannabis sales – marking an 18,12% increase compared to 2022, which saw sales of $7,795,803. Green Wednesday is the cannabis industry’s equivalent of Black Friday, seeing an increase in foot

New York’s Regulators Settle Lawsuits Over Legal Marijuana Licensing Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 New York's Cannabis Control Board has announced it approved settling the ongoing lawsuits over the marijuana licensing that hindered regulators from issuing new licenses. As anticipated two weeks ago, the agency voted to endorse a settlement ad

New York’s Regulators Settle Lawsuits Over Legal Marijuana Licensing Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 New York's Cannabis Control Board has announced it approved settling the ongoing lawsuits over the marijuana licensing that hindered regulators from issuing new licenses. As anticipated two weeks ago, the agency voted to endorse a settlement ad