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Lawsuit filed against Jay-Z’s Company: Weed Smuggling claims Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 Rapper-turned-mogul Jay-Z is about to catch some legal smoke after a lawsuit claimed his cannabis brand has been smuggling, hustling, and a bunch of other bad things since its launch. According to SFGate, Jay-Z’s Monogram cannabis is accused of illegally
Former NBA center David Harrison is trying to assist legal Marijuana businesses Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 The 2004 first-round pick wants to make banking better for cannabis retailers. It didn’t take David Harrison long to realize he was out of place as a McDonald’s restaurant employee 10 years ago. The 7-footer, only a few years removed as
Kansas legislators consider legalizing industrial Hemp Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 TOPEKA - Kansas legislators are taking a step towards legalizing industrial hemp products by introducing a new bill, House Bill No. 2451. The proposed legislation would allow certain hemp products to be manufactured, marketed, sold, or distributed as long as th
Maine isn’t checking for underage Marijuana sales like alcohol Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 AUGUSTA - Nearly 2 1/2 years after adult-use cannabis sales began in Maine, regulators here have cited no stores for selling to minors and are just developing plans for the kinds of random checks regularly conducted at alcohol retailers. Backers of the
Hemp industry maturing quickly Image Cannabis NewsMarch 9, 2023 South Dakota will process its first hemp fiber in a matter of weeks, and more processors are gearing to fire up their machines soon. A local market is expected to boost production for a new crop that’s already put South Dakota among the top producers. Last year was the second season So
Concerns linger on driving under the influence of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 9, 2023 As Maryland speeds toward full legalization of recreational cannabis this summer, one of the many outstanding concerns for supporters and opponents alike is what will happen for drivers who consume it and then get behind the wheel. Driving under the influenc
Marijuana legalization takes a giant step backward Image Cannabis NewsMarch 9, 2023 On Tuesday, Oklahoma slowed the roll of marijuana legalization across the country, voting down full legalization in a referendum by over 20 points. Since 2018, when voters backed medical marijuana legalization by double-digits, the state has earned the nickname “Tok
Jay-Z's Cannabis brand accused of illegal activity Image Cannabis NewsMarch 9, 2023 Jay-Z’s Monogram cannabis brand illegally shipped pot from California to New York, filed inaccurate financial reports and engaged in gender discrimination, a new lawsuit alleges. Cathi Clay, a former vice president at The Parent Company (TPCO), a San Jose cannabis c
Forget a Home-Theater. Cannabis Entrepreneur’s $38 Million Mansion comes with a smoking room Image Cannabis NewsMarch 8, 2023 Cannabis mogul Ori Bytton is ready to puff, puff, pass his Bel-Air mansion to a new owner. The founder and CEO of Natura Life Science has put his Los Angeles estate on the market for $38 million despite never having actually
Top New York democrats seek to change Cannabis Tax Image Cannabis NewsMarch 8, 2023 Lawmaker says New York must “simplify the tax structure of adult-use cannabis.” A pair of influential New York lawmakers are seeking to overhaul the state’s tax structure for adult-use cannabis sales, which they say is currently too complicated. Crystal Peoples-Stok
Hospital to review policy after allegedly snatching Cannabis from grieving mother Image Cannabis NewsMarch 8, 2023 A hospital in Colorado is reviewing its cannabis policy after a woman spoke up about her experience there. Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado is taking a second look at the way it handles cannabis after facing pressure from lo
Marijuana business owners line up against Ohio Senate’s proposed Medical Cannabis overhaul Image Cannabis NewsMarch 8, 2023 As Ohio lawmakers push to reform the state’s medical marijuana system, business leaders within that system are gearing up to block the effort. They contend that easing the entry of new producers could overwhelm the market and
Marijuana flower prices take over 50% dive Image Cannabis NewsMarch 8, 2023 BIG RAPIDS - The marijuana industry has been growing in Michigan and Big Rapids, and the statistics hold the proof. In 2018, Michigan became the first midwestern state to allow both medical and adult-use marijuana use. The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act w
San Francisco has a new farmers market just for Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 7, 2023 There's a new type of farmers market in San Francisco, but instead of buying fruits and vegetables, customers get to buy a famous California crop that is best enjoyed smoked. This market is dedicated entirely to cannabis. The new monthly event takes place at o
California Cannabis sales declined in 2022 Image Cannabis NewsMarch 7, 2023 California saw a dip in cannabis sales last year, according to data collected from 2022. Finalized data from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration shows that California cannabis sales declined in 2022. The decrease in sales is the first dip since adult-use
Barcelona as a popular destination for legal cannabis tourism in Europe Image Cannabis NewsMarch 6, 2023 The Spanish region of Catalonia’s capital city, Barcelona, is a well-liked tourist destination thanks to its fascinating past, beautiful architecture, and lively culture. Yet in recent years, the city has also established itself as a top destina
