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To understand how rapidly New York overhauled its marijuana laws, look no further than its impact on the criminal justice system. Fewer and fewer people are being arrested on marijuana offenses in New York, underscoring the major effect of the drug’s decriminalization in 2019 and, ultimately, its legalization this past March.  From April through Oc

U.K. officers standing in street below have no problem spotting earthbound cannabis before collecting it. Make it rain took on a whole new meaning when a U.K. man reportedly tossed a large amount of illegal cannabis from the window of his flat while patient police officers and bemused onlookers watched the clumsy evasion attempt from below. Accordi

This low-risk activity, which has increased in popularity during the pandemic, may be your new go-to fitness exercise. Walking is one of the world’s most common, no-gear-required activities. Aside from carrying us from point A to point B, walking is also a form of exercise that everyone can commit to, no matter their age or fitness level. According

Stores hit by groups of thieves in Walnut Creek, SF, San Jose, Hayward; ‘roving caravans’ target pot dispensaries, pharmacies in Oakland Bay Area law enforcement authorities and retail officials expressed shock and concern Monday after a string of brash public robberies over the weekend saw groups of people — as many as 80 in one case — swarm store

An executive board has adopted a report from a committee dispatched by the Legislature to study draft legislation on medical and adult-use cannabis. A South Dakota legislative board has adopted a report from a committee dispatched by the Legislature to study draft legislation on medical and adult-use cannabis in the state. The committee drafted nea

If the group gathers 133,000 signatures, the Ohio Legislature would have four months to consider the group’s initiated statute. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol has collected nearly enough signatures to advance its adult-use cannabis legalization proposal in Ohio, according to the Ohio Capital Journal. Thomas Haren, an Ohio-based at

Fresh off of news that California is set to raise the cannabis cultivation tax despite projections of a $31 billion surplus, one marijuana entrepreneur is calling for a potential tax revolt this summer. Michael “Mikey” Steinmetz, co-founder of the company that makes the Flow Kana cannabis brand, is threatening to withhold his taxes unless Gov. Gavi

Proposed laws on the cusp of passage in Brazil and Argentina could lead to “a radical change in the global dynamics of production of industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis,” according to Latin America’s leading hemp industry group. Lorenzo Rolim da Silva, president of the Latin-American Industrial Hemp Association said if the new cannabis laws are

With recreational pot becoming legal in New York, health officials are expressing concern that there will be more people on the roads driving high.Experts say each person's body reacts differently to the chemicals in marijuana.Police tell News 12 that pot should be treated like alcohol, with sobriety tests being used to check drivers. As for crashe

Green Labs Provisions, a medical marijuana dispensary in Luna Pier, is open for business. Owned and operated by Jason (JD) Davison, a 39-year-old veteran, along with Sean Lyden and Breen Lyden, the facility located at 10701 Madison St. specializes in medical cannabis, accessories and apparel. Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., customers

Sativyl contains a 27 mg/ml concentration of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and 25 mg/ml of CBD. It’s sold by the flask and contains 10 ml and 250 mg of concentration. Cannabis-based drug Sativyl has been approved as a treatment for cancer-related pain in Peru.Sativyl, produced by Verdemed, was created to be as similar as possible to Sativex, produced

The Village of Greenport could vote to prohibit the sale of retail marijuana following a public hearing next week. New York passed legislation earlier this year legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults 21 and over. Municipalities have until Dec. 31 to opt out of allowing on-site consumption and/or retail dispensaries from locating and opera

Cannabis has been shown time and time again to improve the lives of those who struggle with certain ailments. Here’s just a small sample. Medical marijuana is now legal in 36 states and several U.S. territories. Its medical applications continue to broaden as cannabis becomes a mainstream treatment option in this country.  With this increased acces

SHEDIAC CAPE – CRYSTAL CURE INC. IS NEW BRUNSWICK’S FIRST CANNABIS PRODUCER TO LAUNCH ON-SITE SALES. CEO Jonathan Wilson said Crystal Cure is the first to roll out Cannabis NB’s FarmGate program and among the first in Canada to roll out an on-site store. “It’s a huge deal for us. To be able to sell directly to customers is absolutely huge. It gets

The stores in Uptown and West Town are being sold to Miami-based Ayr Wellness, which grows and sells cannabis across multiple states. A Florida-based pot giant is planning to purchase a pair of popular Chicago weed stores in a blockbuster $55 million deal, sources told the Chicago Sun-Times on Sunday. Dispensary 33’s two shops in Uptown and West To

Indian police said on Saturday they had charged senior executives of Amazon's local unit under narcotics laws in a case of alleged marijuana smuggling via the online retailer. Police in the central Madhya Pradesh state arrested two men with 20 kilograms of marijuana on November 14 and found they were using the Amazon India website to order and furt

Using cannabis to help with sleep should be treated as a therapy rather than a nightly routine. The last two years have tested the mental strength of millions of people. A good night’s sleep, in particular, has proved struggle for many as anxiety skyrocketed and routines were broken and shattered during the pandemic. The term “coronasomnia” was eve

With much to be thankful for, industry experts appeared optimistic about continued progress through 2021 and into the new year. Cannabis operators tell Benzinga that there is much to be thankful for as the United States heads into Thanksgiving this year. Dozens of sources cited a range of subjects they’re thankful for, including the eroding stigma