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Ohio bill would allow impaired driving test for Marijuana, but does it work? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 Law enforcement could get a new test to check for high drivers with a pending Ohio bill, but challengers are raising questions about its accuracy. Republican Reps. D.J. Swearingen and Cindy Abrams introduced House Bill 230 in June 2023. After slowly making its way through a committee, the bill Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News NBC4I.com

Police Groups Oppose Florida Recreational Weed, Supporters Say Prohibition Drains Money Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 Police groups oppose Florida recreational weed, supporters says prohibition drains money. As law enforcement groups come out against Florida's recreational marijuana ballot measure, supporters say the current prohibition has far too great "cops and courts" costs. “We believe that passage of Cannabis Technology News Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics Tellahassee Democrat

Report urges lawmakers to take public health approach on legal Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 South Dakota Votes on Recreational Cannabis: Health Experts Advocate for Public Health Approach. As South Dakotans approach a vote on recreational cannabis, a new paper makes recommendations to policymakers on implementing its legality. The American College of Physicians suggests lawmakers take a Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics My KXLG

Office of Cannabis Management’s Felicia Reid talks about adopting an agency in turmoil, and moving forward Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 Reid Reshapes New York's Cannabis Future Amidst Turmoil. Felicia A. B. Reid has been at the helm of the Office of Cannabis Management for six weeks after adopting an agency in turmoil and transition. Before Reid’s appointment, Gov. Kathy Hochul called New York’s cannabis rollout a “disaster.” An Cannabis Technology News Medical Cannabis News New York Upstate

A legal storm is coming for California's biggest Weed brand Image Cannabis NewsJuly 29, 2024 Stiiizy is probably the most dominant name in California cannabis. It has the state’s largest chain of retail stores with 34 locations. Its house brand is a powerhouse in pot shops across the state. And it’s been the No. 1 cannabis vape company in California for the past 15 months, according to Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News SF Gate

Medical Cannabis Use While Pregnant Doesn’t Constitute Child Neglect, Appellate Court Rules Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2024 Authorized patients who consume medical cannabis while pregnant cannot be criminally prosecuted for child neglect, according to a ruling handed down last week by the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. The Court’s majority determined that the felony crime of child neglect only applies to instances Medical Cannabis News Norml

Cannabis consumption poses risks behind the wheel Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2024 The cannabis of today is not your parents’ marijuana. “From my experience of what we are seeing, it’s either genetically manipulated or it is chemically or synthetically enhanced,” said Tommy Farmer, special agent with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. “Even in the 80s, we would see THC levels Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News WKRN

OMMA releases lists of new rules and regulations for Medical Cannabis industry in Oklahoma Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2024 A number of new laws and regulations governing the medical cannabis industry in Oklahoma took effect Thursday. Among them, more stringent requirements for testing and labeling of products, a requirement for employees to obtain a credential from the OMMA, and the implementation of “secret shoppers” Medical Cannabis News KRMG

Are Women More Sensitive To THC Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2024 It does with alcohol, but does marijuana affect women differently? While we can put together people in general categories – men, women, Indian, left-handed, each person is slightly different…and some categories are different than others. So are women more sensitive to THC in cannabis? Reactions to Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News The Fresh Toast

Beboe Elevates New York's Cannabis Scene with Premium, Socially-Dosed Edible and Vape Offerings Image Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2024 Green Thumb Industries Expands Beboe Cannabis Brand to New York. Green Thumb Industries Inc., a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, today announced the expansion of Beboe, its luxury cannabis brand created for those looking for a mindful and Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News Financial Post

AG Marshall Joins Multi-State Effort Opposing Marijuana Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2024 AG Marshall joins effort opposing marijuana rescheduling — 'A cheap ploy to desperately score some points with voters'. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently joined 10 other states in a letter opposing the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III proposed by the Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News 1819 News

American Nurses Association Provides Public Comments to DEA in Support of Reclassifying Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJuly 23, 2024 American Nurses Association Supports Rescheduling of Cannabis in Comments to DEA. The American Nurses Association, which represents the interests of over five million registered nurses nationwide, has submitted public comments to the Drug Enforcement Administration supporting the reclassification of Medical Cannabis News Cannabis Jobs Miami Community News

The DEA Marijuana Rescheduling comment period is over. What’s next? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 23, 2024 With the comment period over, it's not clear how quickly the DEA will move to publish a final rescheduling rule, or if it may hold an administrative hearing. Monday marks the last date on which the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration was accepting comments from members of the public on a marijuana Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Green Market Report

Louisville still mulling Medical Marijuana business rules as applications roll in Image Cannabis NewsJuly 22, 2024 Kentucky's New Medical Marijuana Law Spurs Local Debate on Dispensary Regulations. A new Kentucky law will allow medical marijuana dispensaries to open in Louisville next year, but city officials are still working on local regulations. Louisville Metro Council members are still debating how to move Medical Cannabis News Louisville Public Media

Oklahoma court rules that moms who use Medical Marijuana while pregnant aren't breaking the law Image Cannabis NewsJuly 22, 2024 Oklahoma Court Urges Legal Change to Prosecute Pregnant Medical Marijuana Users. The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals urged the Legislature to change the law to allow pregnant medical marijuana cardholders to be prosecuted for child neglect. Women with state medical cards who use marijuana during Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics Kosu

NTSB chief warns that people underestimate Marijuana's impact on drivers Image Cannabis NewsJuly 22, 2024 NTSB Chair Urges Parents to Warn Teens About Marijuana-Impaired Driving After Fatal Crash. Jennifer Homendy's comments come after the NTSB determined a 2022 Oklahoma crash that killed six teens was caused by a driver who likely was impaired by recent marijuana use and distracted by passengers. A Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News Health News

What 265 days of DC Medical Cannabis retail license hearings tells us Image Cannabis NewsJuly 23, 2024 What we know from the first 265 days of DC medical cannabis retail license hearings. Almost eight months ago, D.C. opened its doors to new medical cannabis retail applicants. The Outlaw analyzed ABCA Board decisions from November 1, 2023 to July 22, 2024 to get a sense of the makeup of the District Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics The Outlaw Report

Doctors Warn of Psychosis Spike Linked to Medicinal Cannabis Prescriptions Image Cannabis NewsJuly 22, 2024 Doctors warn of significant increase in people hospitalised with psychosis after being prescribed medicinal cannabis. Medicinal cannabis is causing harm to some patients, with doctors warning of a significant increase of people ending up in hospital with psychosis after being prescribed the drug Medical Cannabis News ABC News

As Number Of Medical Marijuana Patients In UK Skyrockets, Non-Profit Launches Crowd-Funder To Run Cannabis Legalization Campaign Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2024 Transform Drug Policy Foundation Launches Campaign for Cannabis Legalization in the UK. Transform Drug Policy Foundation, a registered non-profit charity based in the United Kingdom working towards a safer system of legal regulation for all drugs announced on Thursday that is undertaking new efforts Medical Cannabis News Benzinga

Cannabis industry partners hope OMMA cuts help efficiency Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2024 Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Cuts Staff by 10% to Improve Efficiency. Some cannabis industry partners and leadership in Oklahoma are hopeful a 10% cut to the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority’s (OMMA) staff will make the state agency more efficient. A spokesperson for the agency confirmed Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News KFOR