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FDA provides smoking gun in pot rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 22, 2024 Community members discuss the possibility of marijuana reclassification. After more than 50 years, federal hostility towards marijuana might be changing. Under the Controlled Substances Act of 1971, botanical cannabis, more commonly known as marijuana, is classified as
Michigan Marijuana sales surpass $3 billion in 2023, but face possible slowdown Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 22, 2024 The Michigan marijuana industry reached a new milestone in 2023: $3 billion in total sales. That’s $300 per man, woman and child. Despite 30% growth over the the $2.3 billion sold in 2022, insiders believe the market is increasingly s
Driver testifies to using fake Amazon van to move black-market Marijuana out of Oklahoma Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 22, 2024 The driver of a fake Amazon van said it was his boss's idea to use the vehicle in their illegal marijuana operation in Oklahoma to avoid detection. "My boss said it would be safe," Brandon Ye told jurors last week in Oklahoma
Crumbling SPD Support Threatens Future of Germany’s CanG Bill Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2024 German Cannabis Act Faces Uncertainty as Support Wavers and Criticism Mounts. Germany’s Cannabis Act (CanG) is entering increasingly uncertain territory as support within the coalition’s largest party crumbles, and criticism of the bill begins to surfa
‘It doesn’t smell right’: Alabama’s Medical Marijuana debacle continues Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2024 After awarding licenses for the third time, regulators are facing another string of lawsuits. Alabama’s medical marijuana program has been put on hold yet again by the courts — the latest in a string of delays for a program that originally ho
Georgetown Planning Commission says no to Marijuana business ordinance Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2024 A Georgetown committee has voted against an ordinance outlining rules for marijuana businesses in town. The Planning Commission voted 3-2 to not recommend the ordinance to town council. The vote came after a public hearing where both sides of
West Virginia's Cannabis industry could get an upgrade with new legislation Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2024 Cannabis is getting the old college try again in the West Virginia State Legislature. Del. Evan Hansen, D-79, introduced HB-4873 into the House of Delegates, which seeks to establish a framework under which adults over the age of 21 can l
Maryland Police Chief Stands Up Against State Law that Reduces Number of Eligible Applicants Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2024 In Montgomery County, Maryland, law enforcement applicants must cease cannabis use for three years before being hired. A police chief in Maryland is standing up against county regulations, which requires that potential la
North Carolina Appeals Court Debates Whether Cannabis Aroma Establishes Probable Cause for Search Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2024 Don’t smell like weed in North Carolina. Is it cool to use the smell of cannabis as probable cause to search a car? While most readers likely answer with a resounding “no,” just such a question is currently being has
Missouri legislators push back on adding marijuana to workers’ compensation law Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2024 If Missouri employees ask for workers’ compensation after an on-the-job injury, employers can require them to take a drug test for marijuana. If they test positive — even if they hadn’t consumed marijuana for days — their compensation
Governor says state’s Recreational Marijuana law is in ‘goofy situation’ Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2024 Ohio Governor Calls for Legislature to Authorize Recreational Marijuana Sales by Year End. While Ohio voters approved legalizing recreational marijuana for adults two months ago, it won’t be until the end of this year when the sale of it wil
6 Lessons for Success in New York Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2024 Essential Advice for Those Looking to Enter the New York Cannabis Industry. Over the past week I’ve received many calls from in- and out-of-state residents looking to enter the New York cannabis industry. Some have applied for licenses and are stuck in processing hell, a
Will Virginia lawmakers legalize retail Marijuana sales this year? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2024 Dustin Weekley has a wide variety of CBD products on the shelves at Bountifuel Utopia in Norfolk, but there's one thing not on the shelves — actual marijuana. "There would definitely be a market for it," he told News 3 earlier this month. Despite
Vermont House contemplates nixing THC caps for retail Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2024 Vermont Cannabis Control Board Urges Lawmakers to Eliminate Potency Caps. The Vermont Cannabis Control Board is asking lawmakers to eliminate caps on the potency of certain marijuana products from state law — a move officials said could keep more user
Canopy Growth Raises $35M Selling Units Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2024 Canopy Growth Announces US$35 Million Private Placement Offering. Canopy Growth Corporation, today announced that it has entered into subscription agreements (the “Subscription Agreements”), dated as of January 18, 2024, with certain institutional investors (the “Investors”
New Cannabis Dispensary 'NOXX Cannabis' Opens in East Peoria Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2024 Now Open, NOXX Cannabis Offers 25% Off the Entire Store as it Prepares for its Grand Opening Celebration. The newest cannabis dispensary in East Peoria, NOXX Cannabis is now open and serving recreational marijuana customers. Located at 300 S Main St, th
DeWine looks to keep ‘intoxicating Hemp’ away from children Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2024 Delta-8 THC is a compound that can be found hemp. When concentrated or manipulated, it can give people a high when consumed, just like marijuana. “Well, Delta-8 has gotten a lot easier to get now,” said Gary Wenk, a professor of behavioral science at Ohi
Colorado Springs Marijuana dispensaries closing after failure of recreational sales question Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2024 Dispensaries Closing in Colorado Springs After Voters Reject Legalization. Since voters declined to legalize recreational marijuana sales in Colorado Springs in November 2022, dispensaries in town have started to close as
