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US Customs officials seize ‘hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of legal Cannabis in New Mexico Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2024 It's unclear if the stops are the result of a policy change by the Biden administration. Federal U.S. officials have stepped up their enforcement game with state-legal marijuana businesses in New Mexico in a way that
New Report Sheds Light On US's $3.8B Illicit Cannabis Markets & Industry-Wide Impact Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2024 The report issued by analysis firm Whitney Economics underscores the urgency of addressing delinquencies amidst ongoing federal reforms. Despite ongoing discussions surrounding federal reforms such as de-scheduling and safe banking
New Report Sheds Light On US's $3.8B Illicit Cannabis Markets & Industry-Wide Impact Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2024 The report issued by analysis firm Whitney Economics underscores the urgency of addressing delinquencies amidst ongoing federal reforms. Despite ongoing discussions surrounding federal reforms such as de-scheduling and safe banking
Federal Cannabis Decriminalization Bill To Be Reintroduced This Month Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2024 US Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, are planning to reintroduce a federal cannabis decriminalization bill. In a ‘letter to colleagues’, seen by Politico, Schumer, Senator Ron Wyden, and Senator Cory Booker have called on
Hawaii Moves Ahead With Cannabis Reform Despite Legalization Failure Image Cannabis NewsApril 9, 2024 Efforts to reform Hawaii’s cannabis laws are continuing at pace despite its House of Representatives killing off efforts to legalize adult-use cannabis last week. On Friday, the House voted to approve SB2487, a bill seeking to expand the state’s ex
NY Judge’s Cannabis Ruling Opens Door for More Challenges Image Cannabis NewsApril 9, 2024 New York Judge's Ruling Sparks Potential Wave of Cannabis Regulation Challenges. A New York judge’s recent ruling that a handful of the state’s adult-use cannabis regulations are “unconstitutionally vague” and infringe on the free-speech rights of cannabis bu
Federal Cannabis Enforcement Intensifies in New Mexico Image Cannabis NewsApril 9, 2024 Federal Crackdown Threatens New Mexico's Cannabis Industry. Recent federal cannabis enforcement actions in New Mexico highlight the conflict between state laws and federal prohibition. The seizures by CBP disrupt the supply chain, affecting businesses’ ability t
Street Renovation Begins in Denmark’s Christiania To Deter Illegal Cannabis Sales Image Cannabis NewsApril 9, 2024 Volunteers were invited to remove cobblestones from the famous street to make room for government-funded renovations and a fresh start. The residents of Freetown Christiania, located in Copenhagen, Denmark, recently began to physically
NC's First Cannabis Dispensary Opens Amidst Enforcement Uncertainty Image Cannabis NewsApril 9, 2024 As NC's 1st cannabis dispensary opens, Cherokee Co, DA to 'continue to enforce state law'. Even as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians prepares to begin selling medical marijuana at the Great Smoky Cannabis Company dispensary on April 20, the distr
House of Puff Touts the 'Luxury Cannabis Lifestyle' Image Cannabis NewsApril 9, 2024 It's all about relaxation and self-care. House of Puff makes a lifestyle play with "Welcome Home," the brand's first video venture. "The decision to create this content stemmed from a desire to encapsulate the essence of House of Puff's luxury cannabis lifestyle in
Most Americans want legal Pot, but why feds are taking so long to change old rules? Image Cannabis NewsApril 9, 2024 Marijuana remains in an odd legal limbo in the United States, and there's one organization at the center of it: the Drug Enforcement Administration. The DEA has for decades held that marijuana is among the most dangerous, highly addi
New Poll Suggests Whom Cannabis Consumers Will Vote For In The 2024 US Elections Image Cannabis NewsApril 9, 2024 Cannabis consumers would vote for the US presidential candidate who endorses pro-cannabis policies, regardless of their party, according to a new poll. As the 2024 U.S. Presidential election approaches, analyzing voters’ issue prioritie
French mayor arrested after 154lb of Cannabis found at home Image Cannabis NewsApril 9, 2024 20 gold bars and almost a kilo of cocaine were also found in searches, which also took place at the mairie, and the pharmacy where she works. Large quantities of cannabis, cocaine, gold bars, and cash have been found at the home of a mayor in central-easter
How this UK-based firm is growing a more sustainable Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsApril 8, 2024 Growing cannabis indoors uses a lot of energy, obviously resulting in higher emissions. But some companies are trying to combat that like U.K.-based cultivator Glass Pharms. It claims to be the world’s first firm to grow cannabis indoors in a carbon-neutr
No International Backlash Over Canada’s Cannabis Legalization, Says Canadian PM Image Cannabis NewsApril 8, 2024 Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Dispels Fears of International Backlash Over Cannabis Legalization. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that fears of an international backlash after legalizing adult-use cannabis in 201
Amid Marijuana Legalization, a Civic Problem Lingers: That Smell Image Cannabis NewsApril 8, 2024 The pungent odor of cannabis has emerged as a quality-of-life issue from New York City to Amsterdam. In what’s considered a nationwide first, a 76-year-old woman in Washington, DC’s Cleveland Park neighborhood sued the tenant who lived in a rental apar
Amid Marijuana Legalization, a Civic Problem Lingers: That Smell Image Cannabis NewsApril 8, 2024 The pungent odor of cannabis has emerged as a quality-of-life issue from New York City to Amsterdam. In what’s considered a nationwide first, a 76-year-old woman in Washington, DC’s Cleveland Park neighborhood sued the tenant who lived in a rental apar
Don’t punish Marijuana workers in bankruptcy proceedings Image Cannabis NewsApril 8, 2024 Bankruptcy Court Ruling Highlights Legal Gray Areas for Cannabis Industry Employees. As the Biden administration drags its feet on bringing pot out of the legal shadows, employees of cannabis companies often find themselves stuck in legal gray areas, including
