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Curaleaf loses licenses to sell Recreational Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 The company's Bellmawr and Edgewater Park locations will have to stop selling recreational marijuana. Curaleaf, one of the nation's largest cannabis companies, has lost the right to sell recreational marijuana at two local dispensaries in New Jersey. The New Je
Majority in Finland favour cannabis decriminalisation Image Cannabis NewsApril 14, 2023 For the first time in the survey's 30-year history, more people said they think that using cannabis regularly is not as risky as weekly binge drinking. Negative attitudes towards recreational drugs appear to be in decline, according to a survey by the Institute
Cannabis use is segmenting and so are the Investment opportunities Image Cannabis NewsApril 14, 2023 Although wellness is not a new concept, a global pandemic helped bring it once again to the forefront. Not only are more consumers interested in wellness, but they are now viewing it through a wider and more sophisticated lens. It is no longer just
Jim Belushi shines spotlight on Southwest Michigan Cannabis company Image Cannabis NewsApril 14, 2023 Last summer, Hollywood actor-turned-cannabis farmer Jim Belushi hand-harvested Cassopolis’ Highway Horticulture to be the exclusive Michigan cultivator for his Belushi’s Farm-branded line of products. On Wednesday, April 19, Highway Horticulture an
Czechia's plans to legalize cannabis Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Buy up to 5 grams per day, but register in a database first The draft new proposal, which the government will debate this month, will also make it legal for firms to grow and sell the drug for recreational purposes. With the symbolic "420" celebration just a week away, cannabis
Retail Cannabis often less potent than advertised Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 The potency of some cannabis products sold by legal retailers may be lower than what is reported on the label, according to a study released Wednesday. As researchers say a discrepancy in labelling could negatively affect the multi-billion-dollar industry. Key facts
Why is Mexico’s President criticizing the NBA’s new Cannabis policy? Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Earlier this month the National Basketball Player’s Association, which represents National Basketball Association (NBA) players, announced that it had reached a tentative agreement with the league. “The NBA and National Basketball Players Associat
Potency, cost and health concerns are driving Cannabis consumer behavior Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Washington's cannabis market spent the better part of its first decade as a capitalist's dream industry. It just kept growing, year after year. Then in 2022, something changed. Sales dropped by 8 percent compared with 2021, from more than $1.5
Top 5 benefits of Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, is a form of treatment that uses cannabis plants or its extracts to alleviate symptoms of various medical conditions. It has been gaining attention in recent years due to its potential health benefits. The plant contains compounds
Wiz Khalifa and the celebrity Cannabis conundrum Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Cannabis can be confusing, to say the least. The United States has not yet legalized cannabis at the federal level, and state laws on pot differ wildly, even in states where recreational cannabis is legal. At GreenState, we’re doing our best to keep you updated on th
Improving Cannabis education is focus of new nonprofit coalition Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 A new nonprofit with connections to the Cleveland School of Cannabis has launched with the goal of addressing aspects of cannabis education to the benefit of consumers, industry stakeholders and those looking for jobs in the burgeoning legal marijuana
Florida bill limiting THC in Hemp products would 'destroy' industry Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would dramatically reduce the amount of THC allowed in retail hemp products. It’s a move some business owners say would ruin their livelihoods. "You’re destroying 100,000 Floridian families for no reaso
Recreational Marijuana stirs concerns in Maryland Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 The framework which will govern the dispensary of Maryland's recreational marijuana appears to be in place. Before the legislative session ended, lawmakers approved a measure that taxes recreational marijuana 9% and is expected to generate 67 million dollars for the
Minnesota Sheriff issues warning about adult-use legalization Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 Cannabis legalization proposals are being considered by Minnesota lawmakers, but a rural sheriff is urging caution in the push to reform marijuana policy. As a pair of cannabis legalization bills wind their way through the Minnesota state legislature, ad
Whoops, using crypto and Cannabis don’t mix after all Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 Using crypto as an intermediary step 'could potentially be seen as bank fraud,' says Smoakland. Life comes at you fast. A couple of months ago I wrote how Smoakland was testing a loophole to sell cannabis by credit card. The test failed, apparently. “Upon furthe
Why Germany is scaling back plans to Legalize Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsApril 11, 2023 Germany is set to scale back its initial plans to legalize cannabis amid legal hurdles at the European level. After an initial optimism signaled by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, who announced a bill to legalize cannabis in the coming weeks following "very go
