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Push to get Recreational Marijuana back on the ballot ramping up Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 Petitions to put measures on the ballot for the 2024 election are due on May 7. Campaigns like the one from the group South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws need to collect 17,508 valid signatures from registered South Dakota voters and submit them to the South Dakota Secretary of State by that Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Dakota News Now

Cannabis SAFER Banking Crypto Legislation Deadline May 10? Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 Potential Legislative Duo: Cannabis SAFER Banking Act and Crypto Legislation on May 10th. Potential legislative changes for Cannabis Crypto Legislation that could happen by May 10th. Legislation could significantly aid cannabis businesses via SAFER Banking Act How the FAA legalization Bill is Marijuana Politics The Dales Report

Why do Lib Dems want to crack down on smoking but legalise Cannabis? Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Whether it is tuition fees or local development, the Lib Dems are generally not known for their consistency. Trust me, I campaigned for them during the coalition years. This week, things took an almost surreal turn. Party leader Sir Ed Davey, along with his deputy and health spokesperson Daisy Marijuana Politics The Spectator

From Out-of-business Beauty Brands to Emerging Wellness Companies: What Role Does Cannabis Play Now? Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Experts Predict a Revival for CBD, Despite Current Setbacks. Following the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD was all the rage, but the ingredient has lost steam. However, experts say there could be a renaissance, though it'll likely look different. Five years ago, every beauty brand wanted to tap into cannabis Cannabis Technology News WWD

It's the first 420 day with legal Weed in Ohio Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Ohio's Cannabis Legalization: What to Expect on the First 4/20 After Issue 2. It's the first 4/20 with legal marijuana in Ohio, following the passage of Issue 2 in November. So weed enthusiasts should be able to fire up with no consequences, right? Well, not quite. To implement the statute, the Recreational Marijuana News Akron Beacon Journal

‘Sunrise’ Cannabis sector still to emerge in South Africa Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Navigating the Murky Waters of Cannabis Legalization: A South African Perspective. It feels as if we have been at a critical juncture with our “sunrise” cannabis sector for the past two decades. Confusion reigns amid legal uncertainty; pot shops are opening on every second corner and the president Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Mail Guardian

Michigan's Booming $3 Billion Cannabis Industry Faces Pricing Challenges on 4/20 Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Michigan's Legal Weed Market Soars to $3 Billion, But Pricing Challenges Loom as 4/20 Approaches. Marijuana has had a growing impact on the state and with the stoner holiday of 4/20 here, let's take a look at the state's legal $3 billion weed industry. It's bigger than ever, with prices dropping and Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Lansing State Journal

Cannabis cocktails at the club? How the Marijuana industry may change in Florida Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 First, a ballot issue in November that will ask voters whether they want to legalize recreational use. Then there is the business. Cannabis company CEOs say they’re preparing for increased demand for cannabis products and accessories if recreational pot is legalized. Giving the OK to recreational Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Miami Herald

Utah's Medical Marijuana cardholders blaze past 80,000 Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Medical Cannabis Program in Utah Grows by 19%, Revenue Soars to $138 Million. Nearly 83,500 Utahns held medical marijuana cards at the end of March, a 19% year-over-year increase, per the state health department. Why it matters: The state generated $138 million in revenue from medical marijuana Medical Cannabis News Cannabis Jobs Axios Salt Lake City

How the Pot holiday 4/20 came to be and who’s believed to be responsible Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Unravelling the Origins and Spread of 4/20: Marijuana's High Holiday Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when cannabis fans gather in clouds of smoke at music festivals, celebrate with all-you-can deals on chicken wings and other munchies, and take advantage of pot shop discounts Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News The Oakland Press

Unveiling the truth behind cannabis and alcohol regulation: Why copy-and-paste isn’t enough Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Balancing Similarities and Inherent Differences in Cannabis and Alcohol Regulations. Alcohol and cannabis are often seen as being similar in everything except their chemical effects, as they are regulated substances that people use to “take the edge off.” Because of the perception that cannabis and Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics New York Upstate

Cannabis firm sues transporter for $834K after US border seizure Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Lawsuit Filed as Cannabis Shipment Worth $834,901 Seized at US Border. About 151,300 grams of cannabis products and paraphernalia were seized despite a contract in which two companies allege they told the shipper not to enter the United States. A B.C. cannabis company is suing a transport firm for Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Vancouver is Awesome

Long Island’s zoning laws continue to leave Cannabis Retail licensees in limbo Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2024 A year and a half after New York allocated its first adult-use cannabis retail licenses, over 100 storefronts have opened across the state. Just three are on Long Island. Previous reporting explains how restrictive zoning codes are limiting potential retail real estate in the towns of Brookhaven and Marijuana Business News New York Upstate

Suspected slaves found locked in building during Cannabis raid Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2024 Two men found locked in an outbuilding are being treated as potential victims of modern slavery. A cannabis factory containing 1,845 plants has been seized in Graveley, Cambridgeshire. Police were called after reports of a "suspicious smell" near Offord Road. An investigation has been launched and Marijuana Politics BBC News

Happy 4/20 day! Is it legal to Smoke Weed in Florida? Here's a look at the state's Marijuana laws Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2024 Happy 4/20 day, for all who celebrate, but make sure you know what you're getting into before you light up. Saturday is 4/20, the international holiday to celebrate and consume cannabis. Even if we don't know for sure why we call it 4/20, many Floridians will use the time to consume a fair amount Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics News Journal

Missouri AG launches investigation into illicit vape and Marijuana sales Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2024 Missouri Attorney General Investigates Illicit Vape and Marijuana Products. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey launched an investigation into illicit vape and marijuana products to ensure compliance with Missouri law and protect Missouri consumers from potentially dangerous products. His office Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News KTTN News

Should the smell of Marijuana be used as cause for a vehicle search? Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2024 Marylanders Divided on Car Searches Based on Marijuana Smell. A recent poll by Fox45, the Baltimore Sun, and the University of Baltimore shows Marylanders are grappling with an issue that lawmakers debated in the last session. While a majority of residents support legalizing recreational marijuana Recreational Marijuana News Fox Baltimore

100th dispensary opens as NY Office of Cannabis Management awaits executive review Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2024 New York Celebrates Opening of 100th Legal Cannabis Dispensary Amidst Review. Leaders in the state Office of Cannabis Management on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the state's 100th legal dispensary — putting on a brave face as the governor's office works to finish a review of the troubled Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Spectrum News 1

Short Missouri Marijuana microbusiness application window opens Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2024 Some Missourians are scrambling right now applying to get a Microbusiness license to open up a marijuana business in the state. The applications are only accepted for two weeks, between April 15 and April 29. It’s intended to give people who quality a chance to benefit from a booming marijuana Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News Fox 4 KC

Equity Program Fails to Address Racial Disparities in Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2024 Mimi Cavalheiro was in the cannabis industry for over 20 years. She started working on cannabis farms in Humboldt County in the late 1990s. The county is part of the coastal region in Northern California known as The Emerald Triangle and includes Trinity and Mendocino counties. It was the center of Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs KQED