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Voters in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota on Election Day approved ballot measures legalizing recreational marijuana--becoming the latest states to do so since Colorado and Washington became the first states to ratify in 2012. Currently, recreational cannabis is legal in 11 states and Washington, D.C., and has been decriminalized in

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has adopted new regulations that will expand the state’s industrial hemp program. The new regulations bring the state’s program into compliance with provisions of the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, and will establish industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity. “Hemp is an emerging agricultural commodity that presents

The Oregon secondary market for cannabis licenses and businesses remains lively. We have been helping industry buy and sell these businesses since 2016. This post is mostly about pricing for retail plays, which is still an evolving standard, but a standard nonetheless. First, some context. Original link

If elected, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have vowed to decriminalize cannabis in the U.S., a federal rescheduling that could potentially open the door for major sponsorship opportunities in sports. Sporticodraws a comparison to sports betting. Legislation that effectively outlawed the practice was overturned in 2018, leading to major deals for sport

With marijuana and cannabis use rising rapidly nowadays, it is easy to see why more and more people are wanting to jump on the bandwagon and start their own marijuana seed business. If run and managed well, a marijuana seed business can be a lucrative market to be a part of and can offer a huge number of benefits for both customers and the business

CANNABIS use is a hotly contested topic the world over - but what are the rules in the UK? Here we explain the laws surrounding smoking weed, and if it is ok to do it in your own home... 3 The pungent, slightly floral smell of someone smoking cannabis is often hard to disguiseCredit: Alamy Is it legal for people to smoke cannabis if it’s in their o

A new study out last month from researchers affiliated with DePaul University and John Hopkins University helped illuminate some notable differences between men and women who are prescribed medical cannabis.  The study, published last month in the Journal of Women’s Health, found that women “are more likely to report decreased use of prescription m

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After several extended deadline extensions, Mexican lawmakers seem on course to legalize adult-use cannabis in the coming weeks. The most recent indication comes from MORENA Senate majority leader Ricardo Monreal, who says the bill would pass by the end of October and before the Dec. 15 deadline. Projections expect Mexico to be the most lucrative l

Uruguay has been making tremendous strides in international cannabis distribution. The country’s buds have already made it all the way to Germany.  But a recently approved decree has the potential to propel Uruguay to the forefront of cannabis logistical endeavors. Other countries can now ship cannabis products to Uruguay. While in the country, the

The nation may not know who is president on election day, but the people have spoken when it comes to cannabis legislation. Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota have all legalized marijuana for adults 21 and older, as voters in each state approved their respective ballot initiatives at the ballot box. The Garden State has gone green as th

Growing hemp was outlawed in 1970, but since the California Hemp Farming Act was signed into law and became effective on January 1, 2017, hemp is again a legal crop. Still, not just anyone can throw their hat in the ring to legally grow hemp. There is a somewhat involved registration process to wade through first, as well as rules and regulations f

Researchers in Brazil have found that cannabis oil can be an effective treatment for patients with fibromyalgia, according to the results of a clinical trial completed recently. An abstract of the study, “Ingestion of THC-rich cannabis oil in people with fibromyalgia: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial,” was published las

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) impacts millions of people in the United States. The mental health disorder occurs when people find themselves in an endless cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions. Cannabis may emerge as a treatment to help break that cycle. A new study from the University of Washington, published in the Journal of A

Cannabis has gained a lot of popularity recently. After several studies, researchers have proved that it provides benefits for many physical and mental disorders. Even though both men and women face different kinds of health issues, some health ailments affect women more. Health challenges like melanoma, menopause, heart attacks, depression, and ce

Arizona was one of four states on Election Day to pass a ballot issue allowing recreational marijuana. Two states approved medical marijuana. In Arizona, Proposition 207 has passed by a 60%-40% margin, according to unofficial results. It allows for the use and possession of a small amount of marijuana by residents over the age of 21. It also allows

New Jersey voters approved legalizing recreational marijuana on Tuesday, and Democrats Joe Biden and Cory Booker won at the top of the ticket in New Jersey's first mostly mail-in election. New Jersey now joins the District of Columbia and 11 states legalizing recreational cannabis. Though, people could legally buy and use cannabis under the constit

Mississippi is sending all four of its U.S. House members back to Washington. Two Republicans — Trent Kelly and Michael Guest — and the state federal delegation’s sole Democrat, Bennie Thompson, all bested challengers on Election Day. Republican Rep. Steve Palazzo won his race after running unopposed. Voters also approved the legalization of medica