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What would the reclassification of Marijuana mean for the industry? Image Cannabis NewsAugust 31, 2023 The announcement of the call for the reclassification of marijuana's current status has excited industry players, but it hasn't escaped criticism either. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sent on August 29 a letter to Anne Milgram,

Fairness and justice must prevail’ in NY Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 31, 2023 The legalization and regulation of adult-use cannabis in our state represent monumental strides toward social justice and economic growth. However, this progress is being thwarted by a small group of plaintiffs who, under the guise of seeking ‘fair competition,’ ar

US health agency recommends easing federal restrictions on Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsAugust 31, 2023 The Department of Health and Human Services is formally recommending that the Drug Enforcement Administration ease government restrictions on marijuana, which remains illegal at the federal level even though 40 states allow its use in some form.

US health agency recommends easing federal restrictions on Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsAugust 31, 2023 The Department of Health and Human Services is formally recommending that the Drug Enforcement Administration ease government restrictions on marijuana, which remains illegal at the federal level even though 40 states allow its use in some form.

Feds may reclassify Cannabis as Schedule III Image Cannabis NewsAugust 31, 2023 Federal regulators are considering reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III, which could make doing business in medicinal and recreational sales in states where it's legal much easier. Cannabis is now classified as a Schedule I drug by the U.S. Dr

Feds may reclassify Cannabis as Schedule III Image Cannabis NewsAugust 31, 2023 Federal regulators are considering reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III, which could make doing business in medicinal and recreational sales in states where it's legal much easier. Cannabis is now classified as a Schedule I drug by the U.S. Dr

Canadian Medical Cannabis exports jump 50% amid decreasing domestic sales Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2023 Canadian cannabis companies are increasingly turning to the international medical cannabis market, seeing exports increase by 50% last year. Declining domestic medical cannabis sales and an increasingly competitive adult-use market are forci

New York brings cannabis licensing to complete halt Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2023 "Cannabis Licensing Process Grinds to a Halt in New York Amid Legal Injunction and Regulatory Criticisms. New York has seen its cannabis licensing process draw to a complete halt after a temporary injunction was implemented on New York’s Conditional Adult-Use Ret

Cannabis may be beneficial in childhood cancer Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2023 Cannabinoids may be beneficial for managing symptoms in children with cancer, a new review finds, but more extensive research is needed. A recent analysis of existing research suggests that while cannabinoids are increasingly being used to manage symptoms in childhood

18-year-old accused of giving high school student Marijuana candy Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2023 An 18-year-old is accused of giving a minor drugs at Sheffield High School. Oliver Arnaado is charged with gifts of adulterated candy or food. Memphis Police Department spoke with the mother of a 16-year-old who said Arnaado gave her daughter a mari

Higher levels of toxic metals found in blood, urine of regular Marijuana Users Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2023 Marijuana users may be building up high levels of toxic metals in their blood, a new study suggests. According to researchers, people who use marijuana exclusively have significant levels of lead and cadmium in their bodies. These are t

Traffic stop leads to officers finding nearly 6 pounds of Marijuana during search Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2023 The Mauldin Police Department said that one person was arrested and charged after a traffic stop led to a drug bust on Tuesday. Officers said that while patrolling the area of 276 and North Main Street, they conducted a traffic stop

Park Ridge’s first Cannabis dispensary opens Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2023 Empowering Change: Sociale, Park Ridge's First Woman- and Immigrant-Owned Cannabis Dispensary, Focuses on Education and Social Equity. Though Park Ridge has had a long journey to opening its first cannabis dispensary after recreational cannabis became legal in Illinois

Connecticut allocates $50M in low-interest loans to social equity Cannabis business Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2023 Connecticut Pioneers $50 Million Bond Initiative to Empower Social Equity Cannabis Businesses. Social equity cannabis businesses regularly contend with the burden of structural inequality, lack of intergenerational wealth, and fund

NY Cannabis industry suffers another blow in court ruling Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2023 A judge, citing misrepresentations by state regulators, reversed his order that last week had allowed 30 retail marijuana store applicants to move forward. A state Supreme Court justice on Tuesday reversed his order last week that had exempted more than two

Trulieve Cannabis facing serious competition Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2023 Planet 13 Holdings Inc announced on Monday that it has entered into a membership interest purchase agreement to acquire all of the ownership interests of VidaCann, LLC. Why It Matters: Hint…Florida “Acquiring VidaCann would significantly accelerate our time to market an

Will the Legalization of Medical Cannabis in France be included in the annual budget for 2024? Image Cannabis NewsAugust 29, 2023 Negotiations Underway to Include Medical Cannabis in France's Social Security Budget for 2024 Amidst Ongoing Obstacles. With the PLFSS (Social Security Financing Bill) 2024 set to arrive before parliamentarians this autu

Bahamas considers Weed legalization for Religious and Medical use Image Cannabis NewsAugust 29, 2023 Buying cannabis for recreational purposes would remain illegal. Government officials in the Bahamas last week introduced a number of measures that would dramatically change the country’s marijuana laws, including one proposal that would legalize can