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Illegal Cannabis Poses Risks to Consumers and the Public Image Cannabis NewsNovember 5, 2024 In 2023, District resident Steph Sherer ate an edible to help with pain as she recovered from surgery. A few hours later, she woke up unable to move her limbs. She had lost all muscle control. Her heart was racing and she was covered in hives. “I was litera

Company vows to sue over damages after New Mexico authorities destroy cannabis crops Image Cannabis NewsNovember 5, 2024 State police have destroyed tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana plants at greenhouses in northwestern New Mexico, marking what regulators say is the largest seizure and destruction of cannabis in New Mexico since new possess

Medical cannabis trial concludes with closing arguments Image Cannabis NewsNovember 5, 2024 Closing arguments were heard Monday in a civil lawsuit that will determine the legality of two ballot initiatives to legalize medical marijuana. Steven E. Guenzel, the attorney representing plaintiff John Kuehn, argued that because some of the petition pages

Daywatch: Regulators approve controversial cannabis dispensary Image Cannabis NewsNovember 5, 2024 Regulators have approved a controversial proposed cannabis dispensary for Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood, despite a recommended denial from the city zoning administrator. Opponents say it is too close to a school and will delay emergency vehicle

New York’s Cannabis Market Could Top Sales of $6bn by 2027 Image Cannabis NewsNovember 5, 2024 New York’s legal cannabis market could see annual sales top $6bn within two years, according to new analysis from Whitney Economics. In a new whitepaper, published by the leading cannabis business consultancy, Whitney Economics reports that the state’s ca

NJ-CRC extends timeline for setting the Social Equity Excise Fee on cannabis Image Cannabis NewsNovember 5, 2024 The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission recently decided to waive a vote on a fee tacked onto the cannabis. The Social Equity Excise Fee amount was expected to have been voted on by the CRC that would determine raising the fee from

Your guide to where marijuana and psychedelic drugs are on the ballot this Election Day Image Cannabis NewsNovember 4, 2024 Former President Donald Trump, who is registered to vote in Florida, has said he plans to vote in favor of a Florida ballot initiative that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana. “As I have previously stated, I beli

4 People Arrested After Attempting To Smuggle 150 Pounds Of Marijuana At San Diego International Airport Image Cannabis NewsNovember 4, 2024 Four passengers were arrested at San Diego International Airport (SAN) last week after allegedly attempting to smuggle over 150 pounds of marijuana on a long-haul flight. They were taken into custody after the

Anti-marijuana campaign outspends Question 300 support 11-to-1 in latest filings Image Cannabis NewsNovember 4, 2024 The group campaigning against recreational marijuana in Colorado Springs has outspent its opposition 11-to-1, according to the city’s latest campaign finance reports. Question 300 would allow recreational cannabis to be sold in Color

Could 2024 be the year cannabis fails at the ballot box? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 4, 2024 Few states without cannabis legalization allow for citizen-led ballot initiatives. For well over a decade now, cannabis legalization efforts via state ballots – whether medical or recreational – have seen great success. But starting on Tuesday, that track r

Canadian police seize cannabis edibles disguised as name-brand products Image Cannabis NewsNovember 4, 2024 Police in Canada said they dismantled an organized crime group and arrested six people suspected of involvement in distributing counterfeit cannabis-laced candy bars and edibles resembling name-brand products. The Royal Canadian Mounted Polic

Horror as seven-year-old boy given cannabis-infused sweets while out trick or treating as police launch investigation Image Cannabis NewsNovember 4, 2024 Police have launched an investigation after a seven-year-old boy was given cannabis edibles while out trick or treating with his brother. The little boy was handed a packet of 'Cannaburst', which

FDA Educates Healthcare Professionals On Marijuana, Hemp And The Emerging Cannabinoid Market Image Cannabis NewsNovember 1, 2024 Federal officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) met this week for a wide-ranging educational webinar about cannabis, outlining matters such as the plant’s chemical makeup, differences between marijuana

Recreational marijuana delivery to officially become available in Arizona Friday Image Cannabis NewsNovember 1, 2024 PHOENIX — Recreational marijuana consumers in Arizona will no longer have to leave their homes to get products starting Friday. Marijuana deliveries will officially become available to all customers across the state. Deliveries to re

7 men charged as authorities raid 9 businesses in illegal cannabis sales investigation Image Cannabis NewsNovember 1, 2024 Seven men face charges after as a result of a Greece Police Department investigation into illegal cannabis sales. Authorities raided nine local businesses Wednesday as part of an investigation that began in May. Red Eye, Stoner

Cookies sued for allegedly not buying $4.75M worth of cannabis products Image Cannabis NewsNovember 1, 2024 San Francisco’s most famous pot brand is getting pulled back into court, this time after a partner company accused Cookies of not paying for $4.75 million in cannabis products and then using “stolen property” to fraudulently enrich the Cookie

State lawmakers discuss cannabis agency overhaul as regulators pass long-awaited delivery rule reforms Image Cannabis NewsNovember 1, 2024 As lawmakers met on Beacon Hill Wednesday to discuss potential reforms of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, the agency’s commissioners were meeting in Worcester to vote on long-awaited changes to th

80 pounds of marijuana found during Summit County speeding stop, police say Image Cannabis NewsOctober 31, 2024 A California man was found with over 80 pounds of marijuana, among other drugs, during a speed stop on I-80 Sunday, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. Duane Joseph Lee, 50, was driving east on I-80 on Sunday morning when he was pulled