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Baltimore County Council prepares framework for Recreational Cannabis this July Image Cannabis NewsMay 4, 2023 TOWSON - Voters widely approved it last November, and in two months, legal cannabis will become a reality in the state of Maryland. Governor Wes Moore signed the state's framework into law Wednesday, and now Baltimore County is looking to

Company behind Cannabis facility in Grants receives DEA license Image Cannabis NewsMay 4, 2023 Bright Green Corp, the company behind a proposed 100-plus-acre cannabis facility in Grants, announced Monday it has received its federal license from the US Drug Enforcement Administration, a move that puts the company in position to begin cultivation, ma

Is Cannabis legalisation a threat to spirits? Image Cannabis NewsMay 4, 2023 Major drinks companies are eyeing up the cannabis sector, but are holding out for legislation to be passed before truly committing to it. It’s been nearly five years since Canada legalised the sale and consumption of marijuana. Since then 21 states in the US have allowed i

Voters react to the results on banning Recreational Marijuana in Montrose Image Cannabis NewsMay 4, 2023 MONTROSE - Voters in Montrose rejected a ban on marijuana facilities in the city. Mid-Michigan's May special election came down to a margin of less than 1%. Results show 240 people voted against the ban while 232 voted in favor. The proposed dis

Cannabis sales in Vermont hit record high in February Image Cannabis NewsMay 4, 2023 The fledgling adult-use cannabis industry in Vermont continues to hum along, with sales hitting a record high in the month of February. Heady Vermont reports that sales that month amounted to $6,477,957, which also represented a “a slight uptick in rate of sales gr

"Special Delivery" Cannabis delivered to your doorstep Image Cannabis NewsMay 4, 2023 Licensed dispensaries without storefronts are delivering product from as far away as the Capital Region into Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act of 2021 (MRTA) allows for the delivery of cannabis products, up to 3 ounces of whole

High fees, long delivery times work against cannabis retailers, store owners say Image Cannabis NewsMay 4, 2023 Businesses call for changes to help them survive in competitive market. Some cannabis store owners say the current retail structure works against businesses — and they want changes to help them survive in what's become an ultra-competitiv

Marijuana breathalyzer? Phoenix Company creating one Image Cannabis NewsMay 4, 2023 Scientists at Phoenix-based company ElectraTect are working to create a marijuana Breathalyzer to detect recent consumption of THC — the major psychoactive component in marijuana. As marijuana decriminalization spreads across the country, the market for the plant ha

The unlikely legalization of Marijuana would do wonders for the economy Image Cannabis NewsMay 4, 2023 Marijuana surpluses trapped within states’ borders stunting economic growth for the weed industry. Due to the federal ban on marijuana, many states who legalized pot have surpluses of weed trapped within their borders. Many growers are being force

Oregon secretary of state resigns amid controversy over side gig as Marijuana industry consultant Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2023 Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced her resignation Tuesday, less than a week after it was revealed that she had taken a lucrative side job. Fagan, who announced her resignation in a press release, took a sec

Are Cannabis consumption lounges the next hookah bars? Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2023 Inside the untapped business model. KALKASKA - Across the state, pubs, cigar bars and even hookah lounges are common. Could cannabis consumption lounges be next? Michigan is among 10 states that have legalized public cannabis consumption on some level. Cannabis lo

Proposal allowing Rhode Island Cannabis businesses to advertise moves forward Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2023 A proposal to allow Rhode Island cannabis companies to advertise is moving forward. If you've driven along highways in Rhode Island, you might've seen billboards advertising marijuana business. But they aren't Rhode Island companies -- they

Medical Cannabis industry taking shape in Alabama Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2023 TUSCALOOSA - The medical cannabis industry in Alabama is slowly getting off the ground with the first round of licensed growers expected to be approved by mid-summer, according to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Once it’s up and running, we wanted to find out

Medicinal Cannabis ‘can ease cancer pain and reduce need for drugs’ Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2023 On the NHS, only specialist hospital doctors can currently prescribe medicinal cannabis. Medicinal cannabis can ease cancer pain and reduce the need for drugs, new research suggests. The study concluded that medicinal cannabis is a “safe and effective

First legal Pot sales start on Long Island with home delivery Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2023 Marijuana delivered right to your doorstep. After greeting a delivery worker on his doorstep, showing his ID and signing his name, Bryan Brown finalized the first legal recreational cannabis sale on Long Island this Tuesday. The exchange — from the second t

First legal Pot sales start on Long Island with home delivery Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2023 Marijuana delivered right to your doorstep. After greeting a delivery worker on his doorstep, showing his ID and signing his name, Bryan Brown finalized the first legal recreational cannabis sale on Long Island this Tuesday. The exchange — from the second t

World's tallest 'hemp hotel' trails South Africa's green credentials Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2023 Cape Town - With 12 storeys, a breathtaking view of Cape Town's imposing Table Mountain and a minimal ecological footprint, the world's tallest building made with industrial hemp is soon to open its doors in South Africa. Workers in central Cape Town

Montana lawmakers approve Cannabis tax bill Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2023 The Montana legislature has passed a bill to allocate revenue generated by taxes on recreational marijuana. Montana lawmakers on Monday passed a bill to allocate revenue from taxes on recreational marijuana, sending the bill to the desk of Republican Governor Greg Gianforte