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Santa Cruz Cannabis warehouse robbed of half a million dollars worth of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMarch 21, 2023 SANTA CRUZ - Police are looking for the thieves they believe are responsible for recently robbing two cannabis businesses in Santa Cruz. Surveillance video shows multiple cars drive up to a marijuana warehouse around 2:30 a.m. on Thur

Taliban ban Cannabis cultivation across Afghanistan Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 The Taliban on Saturday announced a ban on the cultivation of hemp, or cannabis, across Afghanistan. According to a decree by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, the cultivation of cannabis is prohibited across the country. In case of a violation, the plantation

Local advocates hope Medical Marijuana becomes legalized in Kentucky to help those in need Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 LOUISVILLE - Medical marijuana is one step away from becoming legal in Kentucky. Stores like 502 Hemp have been at the forefront and advocating for medical marijuana legalization. "Thrilled, absolutely thrilled," Dee Dee Tayl

Prices down, supply up for Michigan Marijuana industry Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 Michigan’s marijuana industry is facing growing pains as prices fall and supply increases. In January 2022, the average cost for an ounce of flower in Michigan was $152. In January 2023, the average fell to $80, creating what some call a consumers’ market. “Whe

Do tenants have the right to smoke Cannabis in a rental property? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 There have been numerous complaints in recent years from both landlords and neighbours that tenants are smoking cannabis in their rental property. When neighbours start to complain, landlords are often caught in the middle. Is there really anything t

Government still ironing out kinks for first Cannabis shop license applicant Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 It’s a gradual progression, but it seems Guam’s budding cannabis businesses may be inching closer to operating soon. The Cannabis Control Board shared in its meeting today that Greenland Farms Inc. became the first-ever applicant for a can

April 20 becomes a paid holiday for employees at a Massachusetts Cannabis Company Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 Massachusetts-based Temescal Wellness, which owns three dispensaries in the state, recently announced that April 20 will be a paid company holiday. According to Temescal Wellness Director of Retail and Customer Engagement, Sian Leinin

Kentucky Senate passes Medical Pot legalization bill Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 The Kentucky state Senate gave its bipartisan approval to a bill to legalize medical marijuana. The Kentucky Senate on Thursday passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana after years of work by lawmakers and activists. The Senate approved the measure, Senate Bil

Joe Biden’s fast track: legalizing Cannabis at the Federal Level Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 As the cannabis legalization movement gains momentum across the United States, many are looking to President Joe Biden. He is to take decisive action and legalize cannabis at the federal level. In this thought-provoking article, we will discuss the ea

Cannabis 'price war' could cause 'significant' damage to industry Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 Hexo Corp.'s chief executive says he's seen a "price war" take shape over the last five months that could cause "significant" damage to Canada's cannabis industry. "No one wins in a price war," Charlie Bowman told analysts on a Friday call. Hexo Corp

Mexico opens its doors to the commercialization of Hemp Image Cannabis NewsMarch 17, 2023 Mexico has the necessary experience, natural resources, and workforce to become one of the largest producers of cannabis in the region. Last week, a significant milestone occurred in the cannabis space: Mexico’s Department of Health, known as Comisión Federal

Medical Marijuana businesses hurt by license renewal delays Image Cannabis NewsMarch 17, 2023 TULSA - The shelves at Preme Cannabis Company don't have the selection they used to. It's not that James Walker, owner of Preme Cannabis Co., hasn't wanted to buy the product, it's that he hasn't been allowed to since January. "Something has to be done. I

Louisiana's crackdown on legal THC products ran into lawsuits but judge has blocked enforcement Image Cannabis NewsMarch 17, 2023 Gummies and other products made from hemp were legalized and have become very popular. An attempt by Louisiana regulators to crack down on consumable hemp products – billed as legal THC by some of the thousands of retail

Consumers and businesses need better regulation of Cannabinoids Image Cannabis NewsMarch 17, 2023 Attorneys Pamela Epstein of Terpene Belt and Andrew Kline of Perkins Coie call on Congress to modernize the 2023 Farm Bill to regulate all intoxicating cannabinoids and protect the safety of businesses and consumers. Our democracy is driven by both law

Inflated THC levels and price gouging would be banned under California Bill Image Cannabis NewsMarch 17, 2023 AB 1610 would create transparency and tackle inflated THC levels, which leads to price gouging. Enormous pressure to maximize THC levels falls upon cultivators, manufacturers, and labs. And when THC levels are inflated, it creates unrealist

When grandma uses Medical Cannabis, who pays? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 17, 2023 Many older adults are using medical marijuana to treat a variety of conditions, but experts say that conflicting laws, unclear safety standards and complicated rulemaking processes mean it could be years before Medicare may cover the drug. One in five Medicare recipient

How is recreational Marijuana impacting supply in Missouri? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 17, 2023 As the cannabis industry continues to flourish in Missouri, supply issues for dispensaries have become a hot topic in media recently. Several reports on local television and in traditional newspapers from larger markets have reported in recent weeks that r

California’s Cannabis equity grants reek of hypocrisy Image Cannabis NewsMarch 17, 2023 I am sure the underserved communities are looking forward to this for equality. Re “San Diego awarded $880K cannabis equity grant to boost industry access” (March 2): Our caring state of California has awarded $20 million grants to make marijuana products more a