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Opponents Seek to Overturn Maryland Law Prohibiting Police from Using Marijuana Odor as Probable Cause for Stops and Searches. When leaving a meeting at Prince George’s Community College one night, the Rev. Robert L. Screen and his wife were shocked when a car drove past them smelling so strongly of

Governor DeWine Urges Ohio House to Address Marijuana Laws, Including Regulation of Hemp Derivatives. Gov. Mike DeWine is again urging the Ohio House to act on modifying the state’s recreational marijuana laws, and his request includes regulating unscheduled derivatives of cannabis. Statehouse News

Ten years have passed since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, a decision that has brought significant changes to the state. Opinions on the impacts of this legislation vary, from law enforcement to recovery specialists and those in the marijuana industry. “I think a problem exists,”

Cannabis Use Before Exercise Boosts Positive Mood and Enjoyment, According to Study. Researchers have unveiled insights into an unexpected relationship between cannabis use and exercise. The study suggests that marijuana can boost motivation and make exercise more fun, but does not enhance

For cannabis companies, this revelation is not just an interesting statistic; it is a roadmap to success. In a world increasingly defined by intangibles, brand-building has never been more paramount. And, never more so than in the continuously burgeoning and growing cannabis industry. The shift in

Global Medical Cannabis Market Expected to Reach USD 60,04 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 22,5%. According to SkyQuest, the legalization of medical marijuana in numerous countries has ushered in a significant shift in how cannabis is cultivated and utilized in the medical cannabis market . One of

Iran is one of the worst places in the world to get caught selling drugs, and 2023 has been a particularly deadly year in the Middle Eastern country for convicted drug traffickers with another slough of executions reported this week. Nine convicted drug traffickers have been recently hanged in Iran

Eight people have been arrested in an operation targeting a gang suspected of importing high strength cannabis into the UK from the US, police have said. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said officers executed 16 warrants in Manchester, Cheshire, West Yorkshire and Lancashire earlier. The force said

New research challenges the fantasy that all cannabis use is medicinal. A great deal of excitement continues to be generated by the legalization of nonmedical cannabis use, also known as recreational or social use. Thankfully, cannabis users no longer need to fear arrest and harsh incarceration

Police in Lake Forest Park responded to a smash-and-grab at a cannabis shop early Friday morning. According to police, a stolen Kia was used to ram into Mr. Greens Cannabis in the 15000 block of Bothell Way Northeast. Police say several people then stole merchandise and fled the area. There are no

The meeting on Jan 11 is in response to reports of hemp retailers selling raw cannabis flower that is likely marijuana. A loophole in the state’s new recreational marijuana law allowing the sale of high-potency raw cannabis flower to go unregulated will be the subject of a summit next week between

The Wisconsin governor said he’s open to a limited medical marijuana program but has not yet seen the Republican proposal MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, who has pushed for full legalization of recreational marijuana, said Wednesday that he is open to a more limited medical marijuana

Even the Cannabis Council of Canada, an industry lobby group, can't open an account with any of Canada's five major banks. The refusal of Canada’s major banks to work with the legal cannabis industry represents a troubling lack of accountability while bolstering the black market, say industry

Kentucky Governor Proposes Expansion of Medical Marijuana Program with New Regulations and Qualifying Conditions. Governor Andy Beshear announced on Thursday calls for expansion of the state's medical marijuana program, including new regulations, new qualifying conditions, and more. In a news

Alabama Faces Temporary Halt on Issuing Medical Marijuana Licenses Amid Legal Battle. A judge has temporarily blocked Alabama from issuing licenses to medical marijuana facilities amid an ongoing legal battle over how the state selected the winning companies. Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson

DEA's Review of Cannabis Reclassification Sparks Surge in Marijuana Stocks and ETFs. Marijuana stocks spiked following the report that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) is reviewing the potential reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This development, initiated

Two lawsuits sought to block the joint venture between Progressive Treatment Solutions LLC and Bio-Pharm for an outlet at 605 N Clark St. A plan to transform the former Rainforest Cafe in River North into a pot dispensary has been scrapped by two marijuana firms. Mara Georges, an attorney who

Several new state laws are now in effect with the new year, including four new regulations to the medical marijuana industry. One dispensary owner says the new changes were a surprise and she didn’t know about the changes until News On 6 reached out. The owner of Medijuana says she believes

Georgia-based cannabis payments processor FP Omni Technologies is seeking $500m in damages as it announces that it is winding down operations. According to a press release published late last month, the decision to wind down operations follows a protracted legal dispute with TSYS Acquiring Solutions

Researchers Explore Cannabis Waste for Supercapacitors. The cannabis plant can be used for a myriad of purposes to benefit humans, and not just in a medical cannabis capacity. Researchers in Argentina recently examined using discarded cannabis material from the legal cannabis industry to see if it