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Cannabis Regulation and THC Driving Limits Under Scrutiny in German Hearings Image Cannabis NewsJune 5, 2024 Germany's Bundestag to Vote on Cannabis Law Amendments and Road Traffic Act Changes on June 6, 2024. On Monday, 4th April 2024, two expert hearings were held regarding the laws ‘to amend the Cannabis Consumption Act and the Medical Cannabis
Man Faces Federal Charges for Alleged Cross-Country Marijuana Flights in Cessna Image Cannabis NewsJune 3, 2024 Oakland Pilot Indicted for Allegedly Flying Marijuana Cross-Country Following Federal Informant's Testimony. For months, an Oakland pilot allegedly flew marijuana cross-country on his Cessna. Then the person paying for it became a federal
Japan Government Opens Public Comment Period for Cannabis Reform Image Cannabis NewsJune 3, 2024 Over the next few weeks, public comments will be submitted regarding the future of Japan’s cannabis regulatory framework. The Japanese government announced on May 30 that it would officially begin accepting public comments about its cannabis reform bill
Analyzing the evidence for Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsJune 3, 2024 Prior to the legalisation of cannabis, many of the same talking points were used to produce fear around policy change. Whether these arguments were based on cultural, behavioural, or psychological concerns, over a decade later one would expect any of the concerns aroun
Hotboxed Wisconsin must regulate delta-8 and have debate about legalizing Pot Image Cannabis NewsJune 3, 2024 Wisconsin is only one of six states where delta-8 is legal and unregulated. The adults in my immediate family have come to expect a specific stocking stuffer every Christmas: delta-8 gummies. At some point over the last couple years, my mot
Illinois Cannabis legislation falls apart at the last minute – again Image Cannabis NewsMay 31, 2024 Two bills that passed the state Senate late last week never made it to a vote in the House of Representatives. Somewhere on the long road to the finish line in Illinois, an effort to rein in hemp products and another to keep struggling new cannabis
Canopy CEO says he's 'somewhat given up' on pace of U.S. Cannabis legalization Image Cannabis NewsMay 31, 2024 One cannabis company CEO says he’s “somewhat given up” on the pace of U.S federal cannabis legalization. During an interview with BNN Bloomberg on Thursday, David Klein, chief executive officer of Canopy Growth, explained that his business
Legal Cannabis in Missouri has generated $19 million for veterans, treatment, public defenders Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 Recreational Cannabis Boosts Missouri's Support for Veterans, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Legal Aid. Since recreational weed was legalized in 2022, it has led to more than $19 million going towards three causes — support
DEA Clarifies Hemp Rules: Impact on Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsMay 28, 2024 DEA’s THCA Ruling Sparks Alarm in Hemp Industry, Influences Farm Bill Debate. DEA’s THCA ruling could drastically impact the hemp and cannabis industry. DEA’s stance influences the Farm Bill’s discussions on hemp regulations. Stakeholders advocate for unified hemp
Amendment killing nationally legal Cannabis makes it into House farm bill Image Cannabis NewsMay 27, 2024 A ban on intoxicating hemp products has made it into the House version of the farm bill. If the amendment makes it through a polarized House and divided Congress, it would end America’s brief experiment with nationally legal cannabis. The langu
Marijuana would remain illegal in Alabama despite federal change: ‘Even more confusion’ Image Cannabis NewsMay 27, 2024 Potential Federal Reclassification of Marijuana Sparks Concerns Over Legal Confusion in Alabama. If the federal government moves forward with a plan to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, some worry that it will cause f
Louisiana's Medical Marijuana industry is headed for a major overhaul under new law Image Cannabis NewsMay 27, 2024 Louisiana Bill to Transfer Medical Marijuana Licenses from Universities to Private Growers Awaits Governor’s Signature The state's two exclusive medical marijuana-growing licenses could soon move from Southern and LSU to two private g
Hochul addresses state Cannabis Management executive director’s exit from role Image Cannabis NewsMay 27, 2024 Governor Hochul Acknowledges Chris Alexander’s Contributions as NY Cannabis Regulator Steps Down. Governor Kathy Hochul expressed gratitude for Chris Alexander’s work as Executive Director of the New York State Office of Cannabis Managemen
Farm Bill Amendment Targets Delta-8 THC and Other Cannabinoid Products Image Cannabis NewsMay 27, 2024 House Committee Advances Farm Bill Amendment Targeting Delta-8 THC, Stirring Industry Concerns. House Committee’s approval of Farm Bill amendment targeting Delta-8 THC products. Farm Bill amendment’s vague language and its effect on CBD products.
Beer World plans to open Cannabis store Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2024 A dispensary at the beer distributor would need a separate entrance. A beer distributor in Greene County is trying to open a cannabis dispensary. The cannabis store would be owned by Sonny Patel, also the owner of Beer World, located at 170 W. Bridge St. The new shop would be l
Thailand plans to require permits for Medical, research use of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2024 Thailand Announces Plans to Relist Cannabis as Narcotic, Restricting Use to Medical and Research Purposes. Thailand plans to relist cannabis as a narcotic and issue permits only to those who grow and use it for medical purposes and research, Publ
