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'Operation Kandy Krush' nets 68K packages of Hemp extract products aimed at kids Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 Nearly 70,000 illegal hemp extract products attractive to children were found at Florida businesses during "Operation Kandy Krush," according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on Tuesday. A weeklong inspecti

BC oversight of Cannabis stores falling short Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 Audit finds regulation branch lacks staff and tools to ensure laws are followed. British Columbia government auditors found the provincial branch responsible for ensuring licensed cannabis retail stores follow the law is understaffed and lacks key tools to do the job. Wi

First independent cannabis consumption lounge license approved in Nevada Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 The first cannabis lounges in Nevada will open as soon as this fall. Tuesday, a conditional license was given to the first independent consumption lounge in the state by the Cannabis Compliance Board. Last fall, the CCB awarded prospective lice

Massachusetts Cannabis social equity fund at $0 year after launch Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 The fund was approved by lawmakers last year. A fund created by Massachusetts state lawmakers last year to subsidize equity-owned cannabis businesses there remains empty, according to a report. Boston Business Journal reports that a “bill passed by th

Missouri's Marijuana microbusiness applications open Thursday Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 The Department of Health and Senior Services will begin accepting marijuana microbusiness licenses on Thursday. The application window for the first round of microbusiness licenses is July 27 through Aug. 10. In October, the first 48 microbusiness license

Ohio Marijuana legalization question falls short on signatures for fall ballot Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 The ballot measure proposes allowing adults 21 and over to buy and possess up to 2,5 ounces of cannabis and to grow plants at home. A proposal to legalize adult use of marijuana in Ohio narrowly fell short Tuesday of the signatures it nee

Beach Bud: ‘large amount’ of Cannabis washes ashore in Florida Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 Police advised locals to avoid “turning this discovery into a treasure hunt.” A Florida beach was the site of some mysterious, lost treasure over the weekend. Police in Neptune Beach, a town in the northeastern corner of the state near Jacksonville, said

NASA employee used COVID Business relief to fund illegal Pot operation Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 One NASA employee took advantage of small business COVID relief for illegal cannabis operations. An employee of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) pleaded guilty to using COVID relief designed for small businesses to fund an

Marijuana is the new 'Wine' in the NBA says Kevin Durant Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 Kevin Durant has revealed that marijuana consumption is quite common in the NBA. NBA superstar Kevin Durant has revealed that marijuana consumption is quite common in the basketball league and is almost “like wine at this point”. The Phoenix Suns forward even

Marijuana company asks judge for permission to speak to Alabama Medical Cannabis commissioners to resolve lawsuit Image Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2023 Alabama Always, one of the medical cannabis companies currently suing the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), asked a Montgomery Circuit Court Judge on Monday for permission to discuss its lawsui

Khronic AI launches groundbreaking app, revolutionizing the Cannabis experience Image Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2023 Khronic AI, a trailblazing technology company, is proud to announce the official launch of its highly anticipated app, set to redefine the cannabis consumer experience. Leveraging cutting-edge computer vision technology and advanced natu

2nd round of Detroit Recreational Marijuana business licenses opening soon Image Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2023 The second round of Detroit recreational marijuana business licenses opens Aug 1. Available are 30 licenses for marijuana retailers, 10 licenses for micro businesses, and 10 licenses for consumption lounges. "Half of the recreational dispensa

Ocean County’s first Recreational Cannabis store is breaking stereotypes Image Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2023 A group of five entrepreneurs from different backgrounds who became friends by supporting each others’ businesses decided one night over a steak dinner: let’s go for it. After making significant investments of both capital and sweat equity, plu

Hemp businesses sue Maryland for 'monopolizing' recreational Pot licensing process Image Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2023 As Maryland’s recreational marijuana industry goes from budding to booming, a group of hemp industry leaders has banded together to sue the state and cannabis regulators over a licensing process they claim is discriminatory and being

New Marijuana law likely to ignite legal challenges  Image Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2023 It was a footnote in an easy-to-miss Minnesota Court of Appeals decision in December of 2020, a ruling that overturned a man’s DWI conviction involving marijuana use. “Unlike alcohol, there is no statutory threshold for the amount of THC at which a person is consi

Large amount of Marijuana washes up on Florida beach Image Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2023 That’s not seaweed. A large amount of marijuana washed up on Neptune Beach in Florida over the weekend. Neptune Beach police officers said the marijuana washed ashore near Florida Boulevard Saturday. Officers said a large quantity likely broke open at sea and sepa

Fire in Oklahoma Marijuana grow facilities become major concern Image Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2023 Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics sees rise in people injured at grow facilities due to fires. In recent months, authorities say numerous marijuana farms across Oklahoma have caught fire or suffered explosions due to bad wiring or improper storage of chemica

A new law might make it easier to get a Marijuana Business loan Image Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2023 Missouri Governor Mike Parson recently signed a new law that will make it easier for some banks to grant loans to marijuana businesses. The new law will also require those businesses to submit fingerprints for all marijuana company employees to the stat