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Even people who use cannabis for medical purposes risk severe penalties for daring to exercise their Second Amendment rights. President Joe Biden, who recently issued a mass pardon for low-level marijuana offenders, says cannabis consumption should not be treated as a crime. His administration nevertheless defends the federal ban on gun possession
AUSTIN - A topic seen as controversial to some is becoming a booming industry in the Lone Star State. More Texans are turning to medical marijuana, and this is only the beginning. “We’ve sold medicine to more than 25,000 Texans,” said Morris Denton, CEO of Texas Original. Texas Original first opened their doors on Feb. 8, 2018 and has continued to
Recreational cannabis sales in New Mexico surpassed the $25 million mark for the first time in the month of October but medical sales continued a downward trend, leaving overall sales totals flat. But medical sales continue to fall. According to figures posted on the state Cannabis Control Division’s website, total sales in October were $39,745,39
Reducing the smoke you inhale, as well as controlling your dosage are both ways to ensure your body and brain enjoys the benefits of weed without the potential downsides. Everyone who enjoys marijuana has their preferred method of consumption. In these advanced and semi-legal times, that can be anything from vaporizing to eating to drinking or even
With various cybersecurity threats looming over all businesses, it only makes sense for cannabis brands to set up security measures to mitigate these risks. Although the Office of Cannabis Management has not yet delegated any cybersecurity requirements for New York cannabis companies, your cybersecurity plan should not be a second thought or just
NORTH SIOUX CITY - Voters will decide whether or not to remove a current ordinance on the number of licensed medical cannabis facilities that can operate in city limits. As it stands right now, the limits are four dispensaries, two growing, two processing, and two testing facilities. Licenses for those facilities were given out using a lottery syst
NEW YORK - Hip-hop superstar and businessman Sean "Diddy" Combs is investing in the marijuana business. A deal estimated at $185 million is in the works in which Combs would buy cannabis production facilities and retail shops from Cresco Labs and Columbia Care in several states, including New York. "This industry-changing transaction is rooted in
ANNAPOLIS - Maryland voters are deciding whether to legalize recreational marijuana in a constitutional amendment Tuesday. Lawmakers already approved legislation this year to take steps to implement recreational marijuana with voter approval, but the General Assembly left matters of licensing and taxes for lawmakers to decide next year. The const
As we look back on a decade since Colorado’s landmark vote on legalized cannabis, we assess how arguments from both sides of the debate have borne out. When Colorado voters legalized use, possession and sale of small amounts of marijuana 10 years ago, they faced a lot of unknowns. “A great experiment,” is what legalization skeptic-turned-believer J
As we look back on a decade since Colorado’s landmark vote on legalized cannabis, we assess how arguments from both sides of the debate have borne out. When Colorado voters legalized use, possession and sale of small amounts of marijuana 10 years ago, they faced a lot of unknowns. “A great experiment,” is what legalization skeptic-turned-believer J
Supporters hail the proposal as "a model for Europe," but it would need to align with EU laws first. BERLIN - Germany’s health minister unveiled a plan late last month to decriminalize the possession of up to 30 grams (about 1 ounce) of cannabis and to allow the sale of the substance to adults for recreational purposes in a controlled market. Berli
‘Moving forward, we urge you to ensure that every step taken to remedy racial injustice includes relief to impacted immigrant communities’ Advocates are calling for an expansion of President Joe Biden’s cannabis pardon, specifically, one that includes immigrants who have been deported because of these types of offences. Biden’s pardons affect alm
The marijuana business seems like some kind of dense thicket where it is impossible to get through. You can know a lot more about any other business, but when it comes to cannabis… It would seem that this is your chance to stand out and create something new in a rapidly growing industry. However, once things get down to business, it can be easy to
"The Risk of a Post-Election Funk” “We would be less optimistic about SAFE Plus in the lame duck if the Republicans were to take both chambers,” said Cantor Fitzgerald's Pablo Zuanic. “We will wait for Wednesday morning to have more definitive views.” Zuanic, who is worried that SAFE Plus may not be a high priority for the Senate leadership in the
New Mexico broke another record for monthly sales of adult-use cannabis in October, when the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta brought thousands of travelers to the state. Recreational sales stood at more than $25 million in October – a first since sales began in April, and the fourth straight month of record-breaking sales, according t
Maine clarifies new limits on medical marijuana providers. PORTLAND - Maine delivered an October surprise to medical marijuana providers with guidance limiting the sale of pre-rolled marijuana and liquid concentrates by treating them like tobacco. The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy released guidance on Oct. 7 that effectively bans medical marijuan
Following the launch of the recreational cannabis marketplace in April, eight out-of-state entities have dominated the landscape, opening and operating all 20 dispensaries currently licensed to sell across New Jersey. However, Harmony Foundation in Secaucus is hoping to change that by becoming the first New Jersey-based, nonprofit medical dispensar
Unlike products that are skyrocketing in price, cannabis is still illegal on a federal level, and therefore not regulated the same way. The rise of inflation and increasing prices feels inescapable right now. From the grocery store to the news to politician’s speeches on the campaign trail, increased costs are currently embedded in everyone’s mind