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NBA to allow players to consume and invest in Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 Despite the multi-billion dollar enterprises that the four large professional sports leagues in America have become, many of those organizations have long held prohibitionist views when it comes to recreational and even medical cannabis usage. Beyond solely just

Jim Belushi for Senator in 2024? Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 “What do you guys think? Should I run for office??? #GrowingBelushi” actor and cannabis farmer Jim Belushi tweeted in May, throwing the question to his followers. (Benzinga) Recently, Belushi posted a promotional video featuring Dan Aykroyd. Aykroyd proclaimed gleefully, "Jim Belushi

Man jailed after Cannabis factory in his flat leaked into café below Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 A MAN has been jailed for nine months after a cannabis factory in his flat leaked into the café below causing £600 damage. Lukasz Wudzinski was pinned down and arrested at his home after the landlady called the police when she discovered the locks

Alabama makes shocking decision to halt Cannabis license process Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 Just four days after announcing plans to issue 21 licences to cannabis businesses across the state, Alabama has made a shock U-turn. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission AMCC has now voted to halt the progress of all proceedings relating to the medi

Philly City Council members want to restrict conversion of Marijuana dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 City Council is moving to pass a bill that would limit medical weed distributors from becoming recreational sellers in future. Two Philadelphia City Council members — Republican Brian J. O’Neill and Democrat Curtis Jones Jr. — are movi

Philly City Council members want to restrict conversion of Marijuana dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 City Council is moving to pass a bill that would limit medical weed distributors from becoming recreational sellers in future. Two Philadelphia City Council members — Republican Brian J. O’Neill and Democrat Curtis Jones Jr. — are movi

Using Credit Card to pay for Marijuana could soon be allowed in Missouri Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 Using plastic to pay for marijuana could soon be allowed in Missouri. Since marijuana is not legalized at the federal level, banks and credit card companies typically won’t allow a credit card for cannabis purchases. But the Missouri Legislatur

Cannabis mentoring program for legacy growers wraps up Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 “It’s something that has really prepared us to hit the ground running,” said Chris Scinta who took part in the 10-week program. WHEATFIELD - As the state’s legal cannabis market continues to develop, the Office of Cannabis Management has placed a bet on people w

Six people busted for Marijuana operation Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 In what they call a “major operation,” Placer County Sheriff’s Office deputies, detectives and special events (SET) team executed a search warrant at a property on Northridge Road in unincorporated Lincoln and made six arrests, on Monday. Placer County Sheriff's Office said

There are now more Cannabis Dispensaries than liquor stores in Albuquerque Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 But cannabis businesses still have to fight like hell to succeed. The city of Albuquerque now has more cannabis dispensaries than liquor stores open, KRQE News reports. New Mexico became the 18th state to legalize adult-use cannabis in 2021.

Tennessee to begin taxing sale of hemp based CBD products in July Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 CHATTANOOGA - Starting in July the state of Tennessee will begin taxing the sale of hemp-based CBD products. It will be a 6% sales tax, according to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. The TDOR says this is in addition to the standard 7% state sales

‘Layoffs are possible’: New laws regulating hemp set to go into effect July 1 Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 THE Dispensary Richmond says soon-to-be-banned products make up 98% of their business. New laws regulating hemp are set to take effect in Virginia on July 1 — and stores across the Commonwealth are preparing to take products off the shelve

Biden Admin confirms Marijuana descheduling happening THIS year Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 Is the United States about to see its biggest change to marijuana policy in recent decades? Marijuana reform at the federal level is coming in the near future, says senior Biden officials. During a press briefing in Sacramento, Calif., a few days ago, U

Brazilians protest to demand Cannabis decriminalization Image Cannabis NewsJune 19, 2023 Pro-cannabis protesters demonstrated in Sao Paulo on Saturday (June 17) to demand the decriminalization of the plant. During the protest, attendees held signs defending the use of marijuana and smoking on the street. Amongst the main demands was the de-stigmati

Statewide ‘Cannabis Cup’ competition begins in New Mexico Image Cannabis NewsJune 19, 2023 ALBUQUERQUE - Dozens of recreational marijuana manufacturers and sellers in New Mexico are pitting their products against one another to find out who’s doing it the best. High Times Magazine is behind the “Cannabis Cup” contest where the winners of each categ

Arizona dispensaries recalling Marijuana products over salmonella, aspergillus contamination Image Cannabis NewsJune 19, 2023 State health officials announce voluntary recall of some Cannabist resin, concentrate, trim across Arizona. Several Arizona dispensaries are voluntarily recalling marijuana products due to possible contamination with aspergi

Ottawa Public Health calls for graphic warnings, 'not for kids' label on Cannabis packages Image Cannabis NewsJune 19, 2023 Ottawa Public Health is calling for graphic warning labels to be placed on cannabis packages sold in Canada, and for a ban on the words "candy" and "candies" on the labels. A report for Monday's Board of Health meeting outline

Cruise industry clarifies stance on Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 19, 2023 They are known by different nicknames. The Heat. The Po-Po. Five-O. Cruise aficionados simply call them the cruise police. Now, major lines such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and even Disney Cruise Line have clarified their stance on cannabis and CBD. Simply put, if you sa