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Man gets jail, caning for drug offences after friend asked for help to buy Cannabis

Man gets jail, caning for drug offences after friend asked for help to buy Cannabis

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Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2023

SINGAPORE — When his friend from secondary school asked him for help in obtaining cannabis, a man agreed and asked his contact for assistance. The contact was nabbed by Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers after making the transaction with a Malaysian man at a hospital car park. Singaporean

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Mailman federally charged with delivering Marijuana on assigned route

Mailman federally charged with delivering Marijuana on assigned route

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Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2023

COLUMBIA - A US Postal worker and a South Carolina man have been federally indicted for marijuana being delivered on the carrier's assigned route. The mail carrier, Mjaan Roland, and his associate, Lemont Darby, were charged with conspiracy and cither drug-related charges in the U.S. District Court

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Cannabis-friendly Lexi Hotel navigates through Nevada's Marijuana rules

Cannabis-friendly Lexi Hotel navigates through Nevada's Marijuana rules

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Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2023

Two days before The Lexi Hotel on Sahara Avenue was scheduled to open to guests and a day before people were invited to an opening reception, Elevations Hotels and Resorts CEO Alex Rizk was nervous. Much of the old furniture that was used in the Artisan Hotel, the former name of the 64-room property

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From visionaries to Hemp innovators

From visionaries to Hemp innovators

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Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2023

Fun and well-being with a touch of magic from Flying Monkey. Welcome to the world of Flying Monkey, where cannabis meets creativity, quality, and pure fun. This is no ordinary brand: Flying Monkey is here to take you on a journey through the wonderful world of organic hemp products. With a playful

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Cannabis commission considers new rules around veterans and pot

Cannabis commission considers new rules around veterans and pot

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Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2023

Could add PTSD to qualifying conditions, waive license fees. The State’s Cannabis Control Commission will consider removing registration fees for veterans using the medical marijuana program in order expand the use of a drug many say is far safer than the opioids veterans are frequently prescribed

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Most drivers support Cannabis testing reform

Most drivers support Cannabis testing reform

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Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2023

A new report from the American Transportation Research Institute says that a majority of drivers and carriers in the trucking industry support drug testing reform. The impacts of cannabis legalization on the trucking industry, namely the recent decline in drivers due to strict rules on drug use on

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Rastafari granted Marijuana sacramental rights

Rastafari granted Marijuana sacramental rights

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Cannabis NewsJune 7, 2023

The Commonwealth country of Antigua and Barbuda has granted the local Rastafari community the right to grow marijuana for sacramental purposes. It's the first Caribbean country to authorize the cultivation of marijuana used by Rastafari followers after decades of persecution they have suffered. The

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Recreational Marijuana may be on Florida ballot

Recreational Marijuana may be on Florida ballot

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Cannabis NewsJune 7, 2023

A leader in the Florida cannabis community fears a proposed recreational marijuana initiative may be doomed because it offers little change for consumers, but provides a bigger market for the medical marijuana giant backing the proposal. The Adult Personal Use of Marijuana proposed ballot measure

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San Francisco leaders consider pause on cannabis shop applications

San Francisco leaders consider pause on cannabis shop applications

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Cannabis NewsJune 7, 2023

San Francisco supervisors are considering a pause on applications for new cannabis shops for the next three years. The ordinance passed its first reading unanimously on Tuesday afternoon. KRON4 spoke with three men who own separate companies in the cannabis industry in San Francisco. Those in favor

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Delta-8 dispute gets in way of Pot reform

Delta-8 dispute gets in way of Pot reform

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Cannabis NewsJune 7, 2023

Is the Farm Bill getting in the way of legalization in Illinois? Bickering over how to regulate Delta-8 THC is getting in the way of general cannabis industry reform in Illinois (and that’s not the only state). While the hemp-derived cannabinoid gives access to THC in states where cannabis is

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Cannabis use in religious rituals

Cannabis use in religious rituals

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Cannabis NewsJune 2, 2023

Other religions state that while it can be used for medicinal purposes it is also banned in their community. For some religious communities, cannabis is an integral part of their religious practices. Other religions state that while it can be used for medicinal purposes it is also banned in their

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Can Cannabis treat hemorrhoids?

Can Cannabis treat hemorrhoids?

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Cannabis NewsJune 2, 2023

A not-so-scientific exploration of weed and hemorrhoids. This is a disgusting story, so if you get queasy easily, I’d recommend reading one of the news articles that went up today. It’s also slightly embarrassing, but seeing as how, while writing, it’s only my computer and I, there’s nothing to be

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Are Minnesota's THC beverages as potent as they claim?

Are Minnesota's THC beverages as potent as they claim?

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Cannabis NewsJune 2, 2023

Consumers should check test results provided by QR codes on packaging to ensure they're getting what they paid for. A California cannabis company stopped by Minnesota this year to drum up business by testing the potency of about a dozen THC-infused beverages. Shockingly, at first glance, several

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Wisconsin Marijuana debate continues as Minnesota becomes latest to legalize

Wisconsin Marijuana debate continues as Minnesota becomes latest to legalize

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Cannabis NewsJune 2, 2023

Minnesota is the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana. This makes Wisconsin an island state surrounded by Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois with full legalization. Some Wisconsin lawmakers are continuing their push to catch up. Yet, the legality of the drug remains at a standstill in the

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Until Recreational Cannabis is federally legalized, pot users cannot own guns

Until Recreational Cannabis is federally legalized, pot users cannot own guns

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Cannabis NewsJune 2, 2023

The federal agency that regulates the firearms industry sent an advisory on Tuesday warning that Minnesotans who use marijuana cannot legally own firearms, despite a new state law legalizing recreational use. Marijuana for adults is now legal in 23 states and even more have medical cannabis programs

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Soros-funded drug groups behind Pro-Marijuana laws in embattled blue states

Soros-funded drug groups behind Pro-Marijuana laws in embattled blue states

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Cannabis NewsJune 1, 2023

Two affiliated George Soros-funded groups are influencing marijuana legalization and decriminalization laws in Democratic-run states that have seen substance abuse and crime rates skyrocket in recent years. Drug Policy Alliance and its advocacy arm, Drug Policy Action, received at least $2.8 million

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Some NC House members warm to Medical Marijuana, but the bill’s outlook remains hazy

Some NC House members warm to Medical Marijuana, but the bill’s outlook remains hazy

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Cannabis NewsMay 31, 2023

Bill sponsor credits cannabis with helping save his life while fighting colon cancer. North Carolina’s medical marijuana bill has been largely dormant since passing the state Senate in early March. But members of the state House showed signs Tuesday that they were becoming more comfortable with the

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Shoppers Drug Mart signs definitive Cannabis asset sale agreement

Shoppers Drug Mart signs definitive Cannabis asset sale agreement

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Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2023

A pivotal move in the biopharmaceutical industry. (Benzinga) Avicanna Inc., a company engaged in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products, has announced the execution of a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart. The

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Path to sobriety behind this Greenville THC-infused seltzer company

Path to sobriety behind this Greenville THC-infused seltzer company

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Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2023

GREENVILLE - The idea first formed two springs ago when Billy Goldsmith was on a path to quitting alcohol and was using cannabis as a mindful alternative. His journey led him to a childhood friend who became a business partner in what is now a thriving company — Rebel Rabbit, which produces one of

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Crucial factors to consider before investing in a Cannabis Dispensary

Crucial factors to consider before investing in a Cannabis Dispensary

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Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2023

There has been an explosion of franchise and private dispensary options across the US since recreational marijuana has been legalized by nearly half the states nationwide. In places like Denver, Seattle, and Detroit, you can find legal weed stores in almost every neighborhood. Many entrepreneurs may

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