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Switzerland has given the green light to develop a comprehensive national framework for cannabis in the country. According to Switzerland’s government agency in charge of public health and welfare, cannabis should no longer be banned but rather comprehensively regulated. As a result, the National Council now has the task of creating said framework

It’s easy to get excited about the cannabis industry when you hear that legal cannabis sales in the U.S. grew 30 percent in 2020 to a whopping $22 billion, outpacing the $17.5 billion spent on wine. If you’re a savvy, experienced businessperson, you might mistake that kind of booming market with an opportunity to turn a quick profit. But there are

Arkansas sees another campaign to potentially legalize cannabis in the state. Advocates hope this spells the end of state-wide prohibition. A group headed by a former Arkansas lawmaker has joined the charge to reform cannabis policy in the state by organizing a group to campaign for a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana. Edd

In an effort to ease the discomfort associated with breast cancer treatment, many patients are using marijuana — and most aren’t telling their doctors. That’s according to a study published earlier this month in the peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. The report saw individuals who were members of online health communities on brea

A new set of studies aims to explore how weed affects people from diverse communities, including queer and trans folks Between the legalization of cannabis in late 2018 and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, the amount of cannabis Canadians are using is increasing. At the same time, a greater emphasis has been put on mental health as

In about one year — by October 2022 — Vermont's retail cannabis market is scheduled to go into place, and the state's Cannabis Control Board has already made some key decisions that will shape Vermont’s legal marijuana marketplace. VPR’s Mitch Wertlieb spoke with senior political correspondent, Bob Kinzel. Their conversation has been edited and con

In about one year — by October 2022 — Vermont's retail cannabis market is scheduled to go into place, and the state's Cannabis Control Board has already made some key decisions that will shape Vermont’s legal marijuana marketplace. VPR’s Mitch Wertlieb spoke with senior political correspondent, Bob Kinzel. Their conversation has been edited and con

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Pretty soon, cannabis is going to be big business in New Mexico. There's a lot of work to do in the meantime to prepare the workforce. CNM is now offering a new online course, but the deadline is Thursday at midnight if you want to sign up. “As we know, the cannabis industry is growing and changing in New Mexico and so we want t

Producing and distributing pot in Grover Beach is about to be more pocket-friendly thanks to a new drop in commercial cannabis tax. The Grover Beach City Council unanimously greenlit the plan at its Oct. 25 meeting to attract businesses in the cannabis industry to the beach city. Grover Beach's cannabis industry has been expanding ever since its fi

Thirteen people, including four former law enforcement officers, a prosecutor and a former selectman, have been charged in a conspiracy to use medical marijuana grow houses in western Maine to illegally sell $13 million of the drug in and out of Maine. Court documents in the case were made public Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Bangor after one

Attorney Advises Businesses To Heed The Warnin Some seven months after former Governor Andrew Cuomo signed recreational marijuana into law, New York cannabis regulators are still figuring out which rules and guidelines are needed to make this complex program function properly. (Article orginally appeared on Benzinga by Nina Zdinjak) Just last week,

Every year, we hear the same old myth about laced Halloween candy. But it’s just that—a myth, not a truth. With every Halloween that passes, articles and news coverage warning parents about finding cannabis-infused edibles in their kid’s candy bags are revived. The fact is that these warnings and tall tales, while issued with good intentions, are s

Dear Alaska's Cannabis Industry, You are amazing and I freaking love you! You’ve come a long way in these past few years. Five birthdays ago retailers were hand writing on boards what was in their stock while new cultivators and labs were figuring out operations. Today, anyone 21 and over can use their phone to see what cannabis products are availa

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has officially banned the mailing of vaping products — and that includes cannabis, as well as federally legal CBD vapes and nicotine. The agency announced the final rule on Wednesday to comply with legislation passed last year to stop nicotine vapes from being shipped through the U.S. mail. While the law bans "electro

Cannabis cultivators in the mountains of Northern California’s Emerald Triangle, which is the heart of marijuana production in the U.S., are off the grid. But one of the country’s largest propane gas providers, AmeriGas, happily supplies growers with 1,000-gallon containers of propane to fuel their operations. Original link

Cannabis has been legal for recreational use in California for nearly five years. From delivery services and storefront dispensaries to the state’s first marijiuana competition, California residents can enjoy their herb medicinally, recreationally and freely — to an extent. While weed is legal in the state, there are limitations and penalties for s

New York state employers will no longer be allowed to test employees for cannabis, according to new regulations released by the state Department of Labor. This makes New York the first state in the country to prohibit employers from testing both current and prospective workers. In other states where marijuana is legal, there are laws that ban emplo

You can add Nevada to the list of states that have surpassed more than $1 billion of medical and recreational cannabis sales over a one-year period (according to state officials) and we consider this to be a milestone for the US market. (as originally appeared on technical420.com) Original link