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Devon & Cornwall PCC wants tougher police action on Cannabis
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Devon & Cornwall PCC wants tougher police action on Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsNovember 17, 2023 Police action against class B and C drugs has been branded "pathetically weak" by Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner. Alison Hernandez said too much focus is placed on deaths from class A drugs such as heroin, rather than enforcing the
American Hemp Brands Elevates Presence in Hemp Product Industry
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American Hemp Brands Elevates Presence in Hemp Product Industry Image Cannabis NewsNovember 17, 2023 Chilco River Holdings' Subsidiary, American Hemp Brands, Forges Strategic Collaborations and Positions Itself for Global Growth in Hemp Product Manufacturing. Chilco River Holdings INC, a multi-faceted holding company focused on developing high-grow
The National Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association unveils its first board of directors, aiming to promote opportunities and equity for Indigenous individuals
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The National Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association unveils its first board of directors, aiming to promote opportunities and equity for Indigenous individuals Image Cannabis NewsNovember 17, 2023 The National Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) has announced an expansion to a growing interest in the cultivation and innovation of the
Spain’s confusing Cannabis policies spark similar problems faced by US states
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Spain’s confusing Cannabis policies spark similar problems faced by US states Image Cannabis NewsNovember 15, 2023 Legal confusion over the drug’s status in regions like Catalonia and open European borders are allowing the illicit market to flourish. The cannabis cafe in Barcelona’s hip El Poblenou neighborhood could easily be a coffee shop in Broo
Federal lawsuit reveals behind-the-scenes saga of failed Missouri marijuana testing lab
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Federal lawsuit reveals behind-the-scenes saga of failed Missouri marijuana testing lab Image Cannabis NewsNovember 15, 2023 The rare glimpse into how Missouri medical marijuana business applicants came together echoes more the recent controversy involving social equity licenses. After Missouri voters legalized medical marijuana in November 2018, J
Oklahoma task force seizes 36 tons of Illegal Marijuana
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Oklahoma task force seizes 36 tons of Illegal Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsNovember 15, 2023 The Oklahoma Attorney General’s office says it is among the largest marijuana seizures in state history. The Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) found about 72,000 pounds of black-market marijuana inside a metal barn on Nov. 9 in Wagoner County. Attorney Gene
Pro-Cannabis alliance hires first firm as reform momentum builds
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Pro-Cannabis alliance hires first firm as reform momentum builds Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2023 The Cannabis Freedom Alliance has hired its first lobbying firm, the Bose Public Affairs Group, to work on issues related to marijuana reform. The coalition, which includes the Koch-backed Americans for Prosperity and the R Street Institute, aims t
Petition calls to allow more potent Cannabis edibles
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Petition calls to allow more potent Cannabis edibles Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2023 Advocates want raise the current limit from 10 mg of THC to 100 mg. OTTAWA — Canadian cannabis advocates are calling on the federal government to do more to fight illicit sellers by allowing for stronger edibles to be sold by licensed retailers. The call comes
California wants to rollback environmental rules for Cannabis
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California wants to rollback environmental rules for Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2023 Legalizing recreational cannabis in California was supposed to bring illegal growers out of the shadows and into a robust, safe and regulated market. When voters approved Proposition 64 in 2016, the measure promised to end the damage to our lands and
NYC Bank Funds Over 50 Illegal Chinese Marijuana Grow Houses in Rural Maine
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NYC Bank Funds Over 50 Illegal Chinese Marijuana Grow Houses in Rural Maine Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2023 Asian transnational criminal organizations operate more than 270 illegal marijuana cultivation sites in Maine, according to a leaked US Department of Homeland Security memo. An investigation by the Maine Wire has identified more than 100
Florida’s Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Adult Use Legalisation Bill
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Florida’s Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Adult Use Legalisation Bill Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 Florida’s Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments on Wednesday as to whether a bill proposing adult-use cannabis legalisation should be included on the 2024 ballot. As Business of Cannabis reported last month, the Adult Personal Use of Ma
New York Senators say they now know what’s wrong with the state’s Cannabis Industry. What will they do next?
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New York Senators say they now know what’s wrong with the state’s Cannabis Industry. What will they do next? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 New York State Senate Subcommittee on Cannabis Reevaluates Enforcement and Social Equity Investment Fund Amid Slow Market Rollout. After hearing from state cannabis regulators, law enforcement leaders and
CBD industry faces ‘existential crisis’
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CBD industry faces ‘existential crisis’ Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 Bethany Gomez, managing director of the Brightfield Group, spoke with NutraIngredients-USA about the difficulties the cannabidiol industry is experiencing when it comes to defining itself. “The CBD industry is always in motion. It's always changing, moving, fluctuating. Ri
Congress Report Provides Considerations For Cannabis Economic Development
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Congress Report Provides Considerations For Cannabis Economic Development Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 Following Biden’s call to reschedule cannabis, ​​the US Congressional Research Service has produced a report containing considerations for Congress if it decides to proceed with the rescheduling. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is curren
Oklahoma begins process of shutting down 165 Medical Marijuana grow facilities
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Oklahoma begins process of shutting down 165 Medical Marijuana grow facilities Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 Each Veterans' Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our country and its freedoms. Across America, communities will have parades, vigils, and services to honor our nation's heroes and the many sacrifices mad
Tulsa Police investigate burglary at Medical Marijuana Dispensary
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Tulsa Police investigate burglary at Medical Marijuana Dispensary Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Police said this isn’t the first time this dispensary has been hit, but this is possibly the worst damage it’s seen. Police believe someone drove a white Kia through the front of the building. Tulsa Police are investigating a medical marijuana disp

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