It's the first 420 day with legal Weed in Ohio Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Ohio's Cannabis Legalization: What to Expect on the First 4/20 After Issue 2. It's the first 4/20 with legal marijuana in Ohio, following the passage of Issue 2 in November. So weed enthusiasts should be able to fire up with no consequences, right? Well, not quite. To implement the statute, the Recreational Marijuana News Akron Beacon Journal
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‘Sunrise’ Cannabis sector still to emerge in South Africa Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Navigating the Murky Waters of Cannabis Legalization: A South African Perspective. It feels as if we have been at a critical juncture with our “sunrise” cannabis sector for the past two decades. Confusion reigns amid legal uncertainty; pot shops are opening on every second corner and the president Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Mail Guardian
Cannabis cocktails at the club? How the Marijuana industry may change in Florida Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 First, a ballot issue in November that will ask voters whether they want to legalize recreational use. Then there is the business. Cannabis company CEOs say they’re preparing for increased demand for cannabis products and accessories if recreational pot is legalized. Giving the OK to recreational Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Miami Herald
Should the smell of Marijuana be used as cause for a vehicle search? Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2024 Marylanders Divided on Car Searches Based on Marijuana Smell. A recent poll by Fox45, the Baltimore Sun, and the University of Baltimore shows Marylanders are grappling with an issue that lawmakers debated in the last session. While a majority of residents support legalizing recreational marijuana Recreational Marijuana News Fox Baltimore
US Marijuana Industry Hits All-Time High
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The legal cannabis industry is thriving in the US, reaching its highest-ever number of jobs and sales, a new report shows. Vangst, a cannabis industry job platform, found that at the beginning of the year, there were 440,445 full-time-equivalent jobs in the legal cannabis industry—a 5.4 percent
A former Police Chief says it's time the US changes its Marijuana policy
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Law Enforcement Leaders Advocate for Marijuana Rescheduling, Impact on Criminal Justice Explored. A rethinking of how the government classifies marijuana could have wide-ranging effects on research, the cannabis industry, and criminal justice — and some law-enforcement professionals are behind it
Don’t flood market with legal Pot shops, NY Cannabis industry warns
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Legal Marijuana Industry Warns Against Dramatic Increase in Pot Stores in New York. A group representing the legal marijuana industry is warning Governor Hochul’s cannabis regulators that a dramatic increase in the number of pot stores could have “disastrous consequences” for current licensed
Tyson temporarily halts Cannabis use for boxing match against Jake Paul
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Mike Tyson Temporarily Halts Cannabis Use Ahead of Boxing Match Against Jake Paul. Mike Tyson temporarily halted cannabis use to comply with boxing regulations ahead of his match against Jake Paul, affirming his commitment to the sport while maintaining advocacy for cannabis's medicinal benefits
Which Cannabis substances are legal and illegal in NC?
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Navigating the Legality of Cannabis in North Carolina: A Comprehensive Guide. As in other parts of the U.S., it is illegal to possess, sell or smoke marijuana in North Carolina, but there are a few cannabis-based substances that you are allowed to have in the state. In 2018, hemp became legal
Hemp Generation Provides a Safe Space for the Cannabis-Curious
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Hemp Generation Navigates Cannabis Industry's Gray Areas in North Carolina. Despite a lack of clear regulations around hemp in North Carolina, Hemp Generation’s cofounders want to offer customers a gentle experience with cannabis products. With a baby strapped to her chest, a supermom ready to
Virginia’s Cannabis Legalization Saga: What’s Next?
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Political Drama Delays Virginia's Cannabis Legalization Plans. Virginia’s planned legalization of the cannabis market faces delays due to political drama that are more like a script for a future political drama series than logical. The veto by Governor Youngkin underscores a significant ideological
Swade Cannabis Launches Infused Dinner Series at St. Louis Restaurants
Cannabis NewsApril 16, 2024Swade Cannabis Launches Best Buds: Infused Dinners in Collaboration with St. Louis Restaurants. Just ahead of the international stoner holiday 4/20, local dispensary Swade Cannabis has announced it’s launching Best Buds, a series of infused dinners held in collaboration with some of St. Louis’
6 Bricks Cannabis Dispensary in Springfield will host NFL Hall Of Famer Calvin Johnson
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NFL Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson to Visit 6 Bricks Cannabis Dispensary in Springfield. 6 Bricks Cannabis Dispensary in Springfield will host NFL Hall Of Famer Calvin Johnson famously known as “Megatron.” The event is at 2:00 Friday afternoon at the dispensary’s location on Main Street. Johnson is at
Marijuana’s licensing woes in other states a warning for Pennsylvania
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Another legislative hearing on recreational marijuana legalization focused on avoiding the mistakes of other states. Legislators want to focus on equity, but economic considerations can make it difficult. “Due to lack of funding, many companies who are equity (license holders) are controlled by
Bavaria vows Cannabis ban at Oktoberfest beer party
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Munich's beer-soaked Oktoberfest may be declared a "cannabis-free" zone, even though the drug was just legalised. Marijuana was part-decriminalised across Germany on 1 April - but the rules have met resistance, especially among conservatives. Bavaria's leader says his state won't become a "stoner's
The Top US Cities for Marijuana Tourism
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The Best Places for a Pot-Friendly Getaway. The trend of U.S. states legalizing recreational marijuana use is lifting tourism to new heights in 2024 and travelers have never had more choices when it comes to picking the perfect place for a cannabis-centric vacation. The team at Upgraded Points
New Poll Suggests Whom Cannabis Consumers Will Vote For In The 2024 US Elections
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Cannabis consumers would vote for the US presidential candidate who endorses pro-cannabis policies, regardless of their party, according to a new poll. As the 2024 U.S. Presidential election approaches, analyzing voters’ issue priorities is crucial for understanding trends. Among the issues at stake
Amid Marijuana Legalization, a Civic Problem Lingers: That Smell
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The pungent odor of cannabis has emerged as a quality-of-life issue from New York City to Amsterdam. In what’s considered a nationwide first, a 76-year-old woman in Washington, DC’s Cleveland Park neighborhood sued the tenant who lived in a rental apartment adjoining her home, arguing that she was
Delaware is on track for starting recreational Weed sales
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Delaware Marijuana Industry on Track Despite Challenges, Commissioner Says. Delaware remains on track for opening the first recreational cannabis shop in March next year, but the state’s marijuana Commissioner Rob Coupe says staying on track depends on “a lot of things going right.” The Delaware
New York’s ban on Pot ads struck down as violation of free speech
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Judge Strikes Down New York's Cannabis Advertising Rules. New York’s struggling legal pot industry has been thrown into turmoil yet again after a judge issued a ruling striking down state rules banning cannabis advertising and marketing as a violation of commerce and free speech. The same Albany
