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October Cannabis Sales Dip Image Cannabis NewsDecember 7, 2023 Cannabis sales decreased 0.7% sequentially in October after decreasing a small amount in September, according to cannabis data analytics firm BDSA. Looking at a per-day basis, sales decreased 3.9% sequentially. In this review, we share the results by state, beginning with the eastern ma
Ohio’s first legalized Marijuana changes take effect as Ohio House buzzkills last-minute Senate changes Image Cannabis NewsDecember 7, 2023 Ohioans Can Now Grow Marijuana at Home as Voter-Approved Law Takes Effect Without Changes. Up in smoke: Ohioans can begin growing marijuana at home and won’t be charged for possession of small amounts as a new
Drug dealers using QR codes stuck on lampposts to sell Cannabis near schools Image Cannabis NewsDecember 7, 2023 Brazen drug dealers are using QR codes stuck on lampposts to try and sell cannabis near schools, universities and even police stations, it has emerged. Dozens of black and gold stickers advertising 'Get your delivery' have been put up ar
Recreational Marijuana is now legal in Ohio. Here are some do's and don'ts. Image Cannabis NewsDecember 7, 2023 Starting Thursday, Ohio becomes the 24th state where recreational marijuana is legal. The law is now in effect after voters passed Issue 2 in the November election. Although marijuana is legal, there are quite a few caveats because lawmak
Judge Blocks Suspended Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Chair’s Hearing Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2023 Treasurer Deborah Goldberg claimed Shannon O’Brien made insensitive remarks regarding a person of Asian descent. In September, Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Treasurer Deborah Goldberg suspended Chairwoman Shannon O’Brien from her
Governors Urge Biden To Reschedule Marijuana By The End Of This Year Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2023 The governors of six states have jointly written a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to ensure marijuana is rescheduled by the end of this year. The letter, signed by the governors of Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey,
Ohio Might Gut Legal Marijuana Bill 3 Days Before It Starts Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2023 Ohio Lawmakers Amend Marijuana Legalization Bill Ahead of Implementation. In early November, Ohio voted for, and passed Its "Issue 2" bill that effectively legalizes recreational marijuana, expanding from just a medicinal state, to a fully legal state. I
Online Applications Open for Minnesota’s 2024 Industrial Hemp Program Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2023 These licenses are for growing and processing industrial hemp only. Online applications are now open for anyone wishing to grow or process hemp in Minnesota in 2024. A license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is required for i
Cannabis retail applications swamping some New York cities Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2023 Cities in Upstate New York Inundated With Cannabis Dispensary Applications. With two weeks to go until New York State’s deadline for cannabis retail dispensary applications, large upstate cities have been inundated with paperwork from people seeking permi
Authorities Find Weed Cultivation Site Inside Church Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2023 Law enforcement officers in Tennessee have raided a weed cultivation operation located in a converted church. Law enforcement officials in Tennessee have shut down a cannabis cultivation site that was operating in a converted church, seizing about 2,000 weed pl
Cannabis Retailer Offers Free Joints to Customers Who Recycle Used Plastic Containers Image Cannabis NewsDecember 4, 2023 ONE OF THE state’s cannabis retailers is encouraging customers to recycle the plastic that encases certain cannabis products by offering them a $4 pre-rolled joint for every piece of packaging they return. In the heavily regulat
High-priced medical Cannabis in Virginia pushes patients to traditional market Image Cannabis NewsDecember 4, 2023 High priced medical weed drives Virginian’s out of state or underground. A new study from the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority found that the price of medical cannabis in Virginia is significantly higher than in other states, drivin
New Jersey Launches Second Phase of Cannabis Seed Equity Grant Program Image Cannabis NewsDecember 4, 2023 $8 million has been earmarked for social equity cannabis business applicants. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), an agency responsible for providing financial assistance to New Jersey-based businesses, recently announced th
Alabama's Third Attempt To Set Up Its Medical Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsDecember 4, 2023 20 Licenses Granted For Now. Alabama's cannabis regulator granted 20 licenses recently for the production and distribution of medical marijuana, reported the Alabama Reflector. This is the third attempt on the part of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Com
Should Sacramento’s cannabis tax be cut? Dispensary owners and youth advocates at odds Image Cannabis NewsDecember 4, 2023 Cannabis operators in Sacramento want the city to reduce a 4% tax on their gross receipts, but the cut would slash money allocated for youth organizations. The special tax must be paid monthly by all cannabis businesses in Sacr
Medical Marijuana dispensary anticipate growth with addition of recreational sales Image Cannabis NewsDecember 4, 2023 Ohio is the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana use, after Issue 2 got the support of about 57% of voters in November’s election. What You Need To Know Ohio is the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana use, after
