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UN Report calls for Drug Policies that protect human rights and reduce harm Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2023 The United Nations says that the War on Drugs has “profound and far-reaching” impacts, and it’s time for member states to start implementing new policies. On Sept. 20, the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council published the UN Human

Minnesota’s New Cannabis Czar steps down after one day Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2023 Just a day after appointing Erin DuPree as the new director of the Office of Cannabis Management, Minnesota is czar-less. On September 21, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz appointed cannabis business consultant Erin DuPree as head of the Office of Cannabis Manag

Over 800 Banks file to allow Cannabis Businesses Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2023 The US Department of Treasury is getting hundreds more requests from banking institutions to work with cannabis businesses. Banking institutions are in a race to allow cannabis businesses ahead of imminent changes in the way cannabis is classified at the federal

Trulieve Opens Fifth Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Georgia Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 22, 2023 Trulieve Opening Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Evans. Trulieve Cannabis Corp ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, announced the grand opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary located at

CANNRA Calls for definitions and regulations on Hemp Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 22, 2023 The Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) has sent a letter to Congress outlining changes it would like to see to the 2023 Farm Bill. The organisation has stated that the changes would address the range of federally unregulated hemp-derived cannabinoid pro

Could Cannabis consumption lounges be a thing in Sacramento? Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 22, 2023 The city of Sacramento is looking into potentially allowing cannabis consumption lounges at dispensaries in the city. This means that onsite consumption of cannabis would be a possibility for Sacramentans. A possible pilot program was discussed at Tue

Las Vegas Cannabis company receives permit from Clark County for lounge Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 22, 2023 Representatives from Nevada’s largest locally owned and operated cannabis company say they expect to have a legal consumption lounge up and running by December. The lounge is expected to be the first licensed to open in Nevada. Thrive Canna

New York’s Marijuana mess continues Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 22, 2023 New York failed to properly prepare for the legalization of recreational cannabis. Growers and retailers are paying the price. To say that cannabis legalization in New York is not going smoothly is an understatement in the extreme. Evidence is overwhelming that the state just

Senators Introduce Revised Marijuana Banking Bill Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 22, 2023 A bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday introduced a newly revised bill to give state-legal cannabis companies access to business banking services. Dubbed the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act, the legislation is sponsored by Democra

BC Cannabis firms who claim illegal shops on reserves cost them millions lose lawsuit against province Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 22, 2023 Fourteen cannabis companies say the province isn't enforcing laws as the government said it would. But a B.C. Supreme Court judge said the lawsuit doesn't have a chance of succeeding. Cannabis companies in the

Marijuana reclassification is long overdue Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 22, 2023 HHS Recommends Removing Cannabis from Schedule I, Raises Questions About Its Proper Classification. The Department of Health and Human Services has recommended removing cannabis from the federal government’s list of drugs that have “no currently accepted medical use an

90 children need hospital treatment after eating ‘Cannabis Muffins’ at school Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 22, 2023 Ninety primary schoolchildren in South Africa needed hospital treatment after eating muffins thought to be laced with cannabis, it has been reported. Officials say pupils from Pulamadibogo Primary School, near Pretoria, bought the swe

Measure to be Introduced Preventing Federal Legalisation of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 22, 2023 US Senators Introduce Bill to Prevent Federal Legalization of Cannabis. US Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Steve Daines (R-MT) have announced they will be introducing a new bill that would prevent the federal legalisation of cannabis. Stati

The Netherlands set to launch Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program In December Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 21, 2023 The Netherlands is to officially launch its pilot program to legalize the sale of adult-use cannabis in the country in December. The program aims to assess whether coffee shops in the participating municipalities will receive authoriz

McHenry County pot dispensaries must warn of mental health risks Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 21, 2023 McHenry County, Illinois, Requires Marijuana Dispensaries to Display Mental Health Warning Signs. McHenry County state's attorney Patrick Kenneally is touting "first-in-the-country" rules that require marijuana dispensaries in his county to promin

Marijuana profits up in smoke Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 21, 2023 Alaska's Marijuana Tax Debate: Balancing Industry Profits and Anti-Drug Programs. Nice of the Alaska Legislature to hold a rare offseason committee hearing in response to the marijuana industry whining about lack of profits due to supposed black market marijuana sales. And after a

Marijuana profits up in smoke Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 21, 2023 Alaska's Marijuana Tax Debate: Balancing Industry Profits and Anti-Drug Programs. Nice of the Alaska Legislature to hold a rare offseason committee hearing in response to the marijuana industry whining about lack of profits due to supposed black market marijuana sales. And after a

Marijuana profits up in smoke Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 21, 2023 Alaska's Marijuana Tax Debate: Balancing Industry Profits and Anti-Drug Programs. Nice of the Alaska Legislature to hold a rare offseason committee hearing in response to the marijuana industry whining about lack of profits due to supposed black market marijuana sales. And after a