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Mail-order, chemically made THC undermines Michigan's Marijuana industry Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 Michigan’s marijuana industry is hoping Congress will stamp out a growing competitor. The 2018 Farm Bill created what’s known as the “Farm Bill loophole” that made hemp-derived THC federally legal. This has allowed operators in other states wher

Illinois passes on banning synthetic Weed Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 The Illinois General Assembly once again debated banning hemp-derived THC products and cafes but, in the end, declined to act. Why it matters: The products are currently unregulated, and a ban could have hurt cannabis shops and the burgeoning THC seltzer business, which uses

DEA Rescheduling Paves Way for Cannabis Processors in Pharma and Biotech Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 DEA Rescheduling of Marijuana to Schedule III Sparks Major Opportunities for Cannabis Processors. The impending DEA rescheduling of marijuana to a Schedule III controlled substance presents a momentous opportunity for state-licensed cannabis pro

House Committee Approves Amendment Barring Production of Hemp-Derived Intoxicating Products Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 House Committee Moves to Ban Mood-Altering Hemp-Derived Products. Members of the House Committee on Agriculture have approved an amendment to federally criminalize hemp-derived products containing mood-altering cannabinoids. T

Cannabis Rescheduling Vs. Descheduling: The Supply Chain Edition Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 The essence of the cannabis industry comes down to growing, manufacturing, transporting, and distributing marijuana. This is otherwise known as the supply chain. By now, most of you know that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has accepted the De

'The ship has sailed': California cops are starting to support legal Weed Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 The state's largest police group calls for federal weed legalization. California’s pot farmers have a new and unlikely friend in government: the police. After years of fighting cannabis legalization, one of the most powerful law enforcement gro

Cannabis Clones And Seeds Are Already Becoming A Huge Industry In Germany Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 Germany Becomes Largest Nation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis. Germany made history on April 1st, 2024 when it became the largest nation to implement provisions of a national adult-use legalization measure. Starting in April, adults in Germany

Pittsfield Settles on $786K Reimbursement in Cannabis Dispensary Lawsuit Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 City Council Approves Legal Settlement with Local Dispensaries Over Unreasonable HCA Fees. The city will refund a sum of more than $786,000 to three local cannabis dispensaries for allegedly "unreasonable" Host Community Agreement fees, a lawsui

Delaware expands Medical Marijuana access Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 Delaware Expands Medical Marijuana Eligibility with New Amendment to State Law. The Delaware General Assembly has passed an amendment to the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act, broadening the eligibility criteria for patients seeking therapeutic or palliative benefits from medica

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana regulator named as pick to lead new Rhode Island Cannabis Office Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 Governor McKee Appoints Michelle Reddish to Lead Rhode Island's Cannabis Office. Michelle Reddish was named the chief operating officer for the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority in June 2023 after previously serving as its

Bring on the Cannabis cafes, our nation needs them Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 Marijuana's Mainstream Moment: New Study Highlights Shift in Daily Consumption Trends. More Americans now consume marijuana on a daily basis than drink alcohol every day, according to a recent study. That’s welcome news for an industry that has been unfairly demonize

Kowloon partners with Cannabis beverage brand to make a Mai Tai seltzer Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 The seltzer will be available starting June 1. LEVIA, a cannabis beverage brand based in Massachusetts, is partnering with Kowloon Restaurant to debut a limited-edition seltzer, AYR Wellness, LEVIA’s parent company, announced Tuesday. The Mai Tai

Architects Show Off ‘Hempcrete’ Studio Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 British Architects Pioneer Hempcrete Studio as Sustainable Building Model. A pair of British architects are using their own studio as a proof-of-concept in their commitment to sustainable building practices. Kate Nicklin and Graham Mateer, the directors of Commonbond Architects,

Marijuana Reclassification Impacts Bank Servicing of Businesses Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 DOJ's Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal Leaves Key Issues Unresolved for Financial Institutions. The Department of Justice’s move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, on which it began formal proceedings on May 16, won’t legalize state-level a

What Is THCA, And Why Doesn’t DEA Consider It Legal Hemp? Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 The US Drug Enforcement Agency has sent a letter to explain why THCA doesn’t meet the definition of legal hemp. The letter is a response sent on May 13 from the DEA’s Chief Drug & Chemical Evaluation Section, Diversion Control Division, Terrence Boos, to Shane

U.S. Drug Policy Director Discusses Impact of Cannabis Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 Federal Cannabis Rescheduling: Progress Amid Misconceptions. Dr. Rahul Gupta comments on the promising progress so far, as well as a misleading statement that rescheduling would have an impact on racial disparities. The Office of National Drug Policy

Breaking Down Barriers to Medical Cannabis in the UK Image Cannabis NewsMay 28, 2024 Challenges Persist for UK Medical Cannabis Patients Despite Legalization Efforts. UK medical cannabis patients are facing multiple challenges that are preventing the adoption of the legal market. From stigmatisation and supply bottlenecks to inconsistent medicine q

New $280,000 study to examine effects of Cannabis on young people Image Cannabis NewsMay 28, 2024 Five years into the legalization of cannabis, the Alberta government wants to know more about its effects on young Albertans. A study announced Monday will corral the expertise of drug policy and brain development experts to examine the impact of canna