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Singapore to execute man over 1kg of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsApril 21, 2023 What is especially troubling is that Tangaraju... never actually handled the drugs. SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man is scheduled to be hanged next week for conspiring to smuggle a kilogram of cannabis, rights groups said, in the city-state's first execution in six months.
Germany announces move to legalise Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsApril 20, 2023 One country has recently announced plans to legalise recreational cannabis, in a move that is set to ignite the tourism industry. It’s going to be April 20th every single day in Germany in the near future. The nation has recently announced plans to legalise recreational
Kentucky is expanding access to medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsApril 20, 2023 Kentucky’s political leaders are rapidly moving to expand access to medical marijuana to those who have debilitating health conditions, like chronic pain, epilepsy and more. In a matter of months, the governor has rolled out an executive order and lawmakers in the G
Supervisors move to bring equitable access for retail Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsApril 20, 2023 Nevada County residents who want more legal cannabis retail businesses in unincorporated areas of the county may gain more equitable access to dispensaries. The Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved an application from the Department of Cannabis C
Uneasy Marijuana industry seeks broader trade amid vast glut Image Cannabis NewsApril 20, 2023 TUMWATER - The email went out to legal cannabis growers around Washington state. Another of their colleagues had gone under. “Liquidation sale,” it said. Attached was a spreadsheet of items for sale: LED grow lights for $500 apiece. Rotary evaporators for
Marijuana flower shortage forces dispensaries to scale back 4/20 celebrations Image Cannabis NewsApril 20, 2023 Thursday is 4/20, the unofficial holiday marked by marijuana enthusiasts around the world. But Missourians looking to celebrate last year's legalization vote may be in for a surprise, as area marijuana dispensaries are being forced to sca
Delta-8 hemp products in Florida explained Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2023 Lawmakers want to put new regulations on hemp products. Here’s why. In late March, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson strode to a lectern in the Florida Capitol with a stern warning. Florida’s hemp products are dangerously unregulated, Simpson said, with some operator
Where are the new German regulations on Cannabis going? Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 Decriminalisation in designated cannabis clubs and hesitant liberalisation by the state. This briefing is an update on Dr Daniel Tietjen’s assessment of the first white paper on the decriminalisation of cannabis consumption. After the Coalition Agreement inclu
Long Beach to look at reducing retail cannabis taxes as the industry continues to struggle Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 Long Beach could again look at cutting taxes for its ailing legal cannabis industry, as operators say the sector has been hamstrung by a long list of state and local taxes that continue to make it non-competitive with the ill
Rolling Embers dispensary and consumption lounge opens just over state line in New Buffalo Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 Northwest Indiana is now flanked with cannabis dispensaries just across the state lines of Illinois and Michigan. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians opened the Rolling Embers marijuana dispensary and consumption lounge la
California is changing how it goes after illegal Cannabis farms Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 A look at which counties had the most illegal cannabis plants in 2022 Fighting the illicit pot market It’s been five years since recreational cannabis sales began in California. Many have played by the rules, but the illegal growth and sale of the plan
Marijuana products in Colorado have lower THC potency than advertised on labels Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 The THC potency of marijuana products sold in Colorado's dispensaries is lower than what is advertised on label packaging, according to a new study. THC plays a significant role in consumers' decision to purchase a particular marijuana
Connecticut bill would allow state tax deductions for Cannabis Businesses Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow cannabis businesses to take standard deductions on their state tax returns. A bill pending before Connecticut state lawmakers would allow businesses in the state’s nascent cannabis
The growth of Cannabis tourism Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 Each year, thousands of visitors flock to northern Michigan for our beaches, our wineries, our trout streams, and our Nordic ski trails…just to name a few. But are they also coming for our cannabis? Canna tourism has taken root in states like Colorado, Oregon, and California, where bu
New city earns title of nation’s top city for Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 DENVER - Denver lost its place as the nation’s marijuana mecca, according to an analysis from Clever Real Estate. The new king of kush is Portland, Oregon. Oregon was two years behind Colorado in legalizing recreational cannabis. Washington and Colorado legali
Local school district sends reminder to not smoke Marijuana on school grounds Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 O’FALLON - A local school district is reminding parents of their drug and alcohol policy. The Francis Howell School District sent a letter to families on April 10 reminding them about their policies regarding smoking, vaping, alcohol and
