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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

Should Oregon put limits on Marijuana producers? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2024 Marijuana producers want the state of Oregon to step in and limit the number of marijuana producers. They say there’s more farms, processors and sellers than Oregon needs at more than 3,000 licenses. It creates a glut of pot. It makes it challenging for businesses

Cannabis company files appeal with the Alabama Supreme Court Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2024 A company awarded an integrated license has asked the Alabama Supreme Court to toss out a restraining order. The fight over Alabama medical cannabis licenses is headed to the state’s supreme court. Trulieve AL, Inc., on Wednesday, filed notice of an app

NCAA Division Proposes Removing Cannabis From Banned Substances List Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2024 Several changes are being implemented at the NCAA to reduce or end penalties for athletes who test positive for cannabinoids. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)—the organization that administers intercollegiate athletics in the

FDA Review Finds Marijuana Eligible For Less Strict Classification Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2024 Federal Review Finds Marijuana Eligible for Less Strict Classification Under Drug Laws. A federal review of cannabis research has determined that marijuana is eligible for less strict classification under federal drug laws, according to documents

Cannabis Hydroponics Firm Embroiled in SEC Stock Fraud Case Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2024 A classic case of pump n' dump. The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against three individuals, Jonathan Farber, Aarif Jamani, and Brian Keasberry, for their involvement in a sophisticated stock manipulation scheme involving County