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Long Beach considers permit to allow cannabis consumption in public events Image Cannabis NewsOctober 23, 2024 Long Beach native Snoop Dogg just turned 53 on Oct. 20, but if the Long Beach City Council moves fast enough, he’ll be able to celebrate No. 54 by smoking a blunt in public legally. “In 2019, we started this conversation with the city and

Cannabis Task Force seizes more than $70M in illegal cannabis in California since July Image Cannabis NewsOctober 23, 2024 The State of California is cracking down on illegal cannabis growing operations. California Governor Gavin Newsom says that since the month of July, the State Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force has seized more that $70 mil

Manitoba government says it needs more time to review some cannabis licenses Image Cannabis NewsOctober 23, 2024 The Manitoba government is extending, by more than a year, a temporary moratorium on some new cannabis outlets. Last spring, the government paused new licences for “controlled-access” stores that sell cannabis in urban areas, including W

$321,000 worth of drugs, including 6kg of cannabis, seized in CNB operations Image Cannabis NewsOctober 22, 2024 Four suspected drug offenders, aged between 24 and 36, were arrested. SINGAPORE: Drugs with a street value of more than S$321,000 have been seized in two operations by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) over two days. The large haul of d

Louisiana Hemp Companies Sue State Over New Strict THC Limits, Alleging Recriminalization Image Cannabis NewsOctober 22, 2024 Louisiana's hemp industry faces legal conflict over new THC regulations that could criminalize popular hemp-derived products. Louisiana’s hemp industry faces a legal showdown. Local businesses and farmers filed a federal law

Arizona Cannabis Market Faces Decline In Sales Though Valuations Remain Strong Image Cannabis NewsOctober 22, 2024 After posting record sales in February and March, Arizona has seen a marked decline in both medical marijuana and adult-use cannabis sales. Arizona’s cannabis market, once hailed as a rising star in the industry, is now grappling with

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Near Preschools In Arizona? Court of Appeals Says Yes Image Cannabis NewsOctober 22, 2024 The Arizona Court of Appeals decided recently that medical marijuana dispensaries can operate close to preschools. This decision stems from a legal challenge against the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) regarding the

DeSantis Battles Former Allies Donald Trump, Jeff Roe Over Florida's Cannabis Legalization Push Image Cannabis NewsOctober 22, 2024 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is in a high-stakes political battle against yet another political ally, Jeff Roe, over the ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, known as Amendment 3. Roe, a well-known GO

Double Diamond Farms receives "massive" water basin Image Cannabis NewsOctober 21, 2024 ErfGoed has partnered with Albers Alligator to deliver "the largest water basin both companies have ever constructed" at Double Diamond Farms in Canada. The basin, boasting dimensions of 426 meters (1,398 ft) in length, 69 meters (226 ft) in width, and 5 meters

New licenses drive growth of Costa Rican hemp sector Image Cannabis NewsOctober 21, 2024 The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) has issued 57 licenses for the cultivation and production of hemp derivatives. The first license was granted on November 8, 2022, and the last one on September 3, 2024. These licenses are valid for six years. Acco

Enforcement struggling amidst booming industry Image Cannabis NewsOctober 21, 2024 The cannabis business is booming in New Mexico, according to the industry's top officials, so much so that compliance officers are struggling to keep up. That's according to industry leaders and state authorities who gave an update of the industry to the Economic and

Vermont town votes no on retail cannabis Image Cannabis NewsOctober 21, 2024 A proposal to convert a former diner into a marijuana dispensary has been snuffed out by voters. Residents took to the polls Tuesday and narrowly rejected an option to allow retail cannabis in town by a vote of 137 to 135. The result puts a risk a plan by Chelsea resident

As Cannabis Use Grows Among Cancer Patients, Federal Agency Highlights Need For Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsOctober 18, 2024 Cancer patients using cannabis for symptom relief are increasing, but research on its safety is limited due to federal restrictions. As cannabis legalization continues to expand across the U.S., its use among cancer patie

This Tech Company Is Turning Cannabis Shopping Into Spotify - Are Retailers Ready? Image Cannabis NewsOctober 18, 2024 One of Jane Technologies' most revolutionary developments is the personalization of the cannabis shopping experience. With cutting-edge technology and a consumer-centric approach, Jane Technologies, led by CEO and co-founder Socrat

Canadian cannabis laws show six years of evolution Image Cannabis NewsOctober 18, 2024 No one expected Canada’s cannabis laws to be perfect from the get-go. When Canada legalized cannabis for adult use six years ago this week, politicians built in a timeline that ensured that it would be a work in progress. Edibles and drinks were not made legal un

Official says it would be easier to legalize adult-use than MMJ Image Cannabis NewsOctober 18, 2024 As Kansas lawmakers once again take up the issue of marijuana reform, a top state regulator is advising that it would be "easier to implement" recreational legalization first, rather than start with a medical cannabis program as other states have don

Organic Remedies raises $80,000 for charity Image Cannabis NewsOctober 18, 2024 Organic Remedies has raised $80,000 to support the Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children. PA CASA is a state-wide nonprofit whose mission is to grow, strengthen, and unite local CASA programs so they can ensure the overall safety, well-being, and f

Connecticut cannabis sales take 12 percent hit in September Image Cannabis NewsOctober 17, 2024 Cannabis sales in Connecticut took a 12 percent hit in September from the previous month, according to state data. A decrease in the average price per gram and in the total number of cannabis products sold in Connecticut pushed total sales down 12.3 perc