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Cannabis Gift Guide for Christmas, Hanukkah, and More

Cannabis Gift Guide for Christmas, Hanukkah, and More

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Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023

Holidays are a sacred time of year when we gather with friends and loved ones to eat, share gifts, and make memories. If you’d like to take your holidays higher, we have the perfect cannabis gift guide to elevate the festivities. In the immortal words of Otto Mann from The Simpsons , “I don’t need

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Italian MJ Reform Campaign Gains Nearly Half of Needed Signatures in One Week

Italian MJ Reform Campaign Gains Nearly Half of Needed Signatures in One Week

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Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023

Advocates behind a renewed cannabis reform measure in Italy announced that in just one week it has nearly met half of the signatures required to place the issue before the parliament. As Germany looks ahead to potentially legalize adult-use cannabis in 2024, another European country is hoping to

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Netherlands Undergoing Trial Period with Cannabis Legalization

Netherlands Undergoing Trial Period with Cannabis Legalization

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Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023

The Netherlands has decided to undergo a trial period regarding cannabis legalization in two Dutch cities. If the trial goes well, cannabis legalization may become fully enacted throughout the entire country. Ernst Kuipers, Netherlands health minister, announced that this was a “Historic moment” (1)

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2 Bills Aim to Close Legal Loophole on Delta-8 and other Cannabinoids

2 Bills Aim to Close Legal Loophole on Delta-8 and other Cannabinoids

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Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023

The sponsors say it's about safety, but others say it's about limiting competition. Unregulated cannabis products would no longer be found in gas stations or convenience store shelves if two Missouri legislators get their way next session. State Representative Chad Perkins (R-Bowling Green) and

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Can you get legal Pot as a Christmas gift?

Can you get legal Pot as a Christmas gift?

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Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023

Let’s say a friend or family member who lives in California gives you an ounce of marijuana for a holiday present. It is legal there to buy weed and to give it as a gift, a fairly expensive one, by the way. Green Flower News says an ounce can cost anywhere from $160 to $350. Can you legally bring it

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Easing Marijuana possession expungement under consideration now that pot is legal in Ohio

Easing Marijuana possession expungement under consideration now that pot is legal in Ohio

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Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023

Owning and using marijuana has been legal in Ohio for nearly two weeks. Now, those convicted of minor possession violations in the past are left wondering what will happen to their criminal records? Ohio residents convicted of minor marijuana possession could already get their records sealed or

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Landmark Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis to Be Sold in Pharmacies Quashed by DEA in Georgia

Landmark Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis to Be Sold in Pharmacies Quashed by DEA in Georgia

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Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023

Georgia’s ambitious plans to become the first US state to allow general pharmacies to dispense medical cannabis have been quashed by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). In October, Business of Cannabis reported that the Georgia Board of Pharmacy had opened applications for pharmacies to dispense

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DEA warns Georgia to stop plans to let pharmacies sell Medical Marijuana

DEA warns Georgia to stop plans to let pharmacies sell Medical Marijuana

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Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023

DEA Warns Georgia Against Offering Medical Marijuana at Independent Pharmacies, Citing Federal Law Violation. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning Georgia not to go ahead with a plan to become the first state in the nation to offer medical marijuana products at independent pharmacies

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DeSantis promised to 'drain the swamp' in Florida

DeSantis promised to 'drain the swamp' in Florida

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Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023

DeSantis Under Investigation: CNN Exposes Governor's Alleged Connections and Controversies with the Marijuana Industry. As Ron DeSantis seeks to cut into Donald Trump’s double-digit lead in the Republican presidential race, the Florida governor has criticized the former president for failing to

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California Tackles Stoned Driving with Safety Program

California Tackles Stoned Driving with Safety Program

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Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023

A $285,000 grant will be put to use to warn drivers in Long Beach about driving stoned or under the influence of other drugs. Long Beach, California is developing ways to teach local residents how to responsibly consume cannabis without getting behind the wheel. Given that cannabis sales in Long

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Company behind Missouri Marijuana recall poses legal challenge to state’s regulations

Company behind Missouri Marijuana recall poses legal challenge to state’s regulations

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Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023

Missouri Cannabis Company Threatens Legal Showdown Over State's Authority in Hemp-Derived THC Regulation. The question currently before the commission is whether or not Missouri regulators have the authority to prohibit licensed companies from infusing Missouri-grown marijuana products with hemp

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Multiple companies challenging licenses denied by Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission

Multiple companies challenging licenses denied by Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission

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Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023

Multiple cannabis companies are challenging license denials they received from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) on December 1. Friday was the deadline for companies in all categories besides integrated facilities that didn't receive licenses on December 1 to request an investigative

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How Recreational Marijuana could affect Ohio liquor licenses

How Recreational Marijuana could affect Ohio liquor licenses

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Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023

Recreational marijuana may be legal in Ohio, but there is still a long way to go in terms of the rules and regulations of where it can be used. This lack of direction has some businesses struggling to understand how they are supposed to navigate the new law. If marijuana is federally illegal, how do

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Marijuana dispensary answers most pressing questions on Issue 2 taking effect

Marijuana dispensary answers most pressing questions on Issue 2 taking effect

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Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023

No action will be taken on the laws surrounding recreational marijuana in Ohio until next year. The bill that passed the Ohio Senate has not yet reached the House floor. That pause could be a good thing for sellers and growers, especially when it comes to supply and demand issues that'll pop up when

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Kent State University Contracts with Green Flower for Cannabis Education Courses

Kent State University Contracts with Green Flower for Cannabis Education Courses

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Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023

Kent State University is breaking into cannabis education, and courses begin as soon as next month. To do this, KSU is partnering with Green Flower, an online education platform founded in 2014 in Ventura, California, by CEO Max Simon. “Education has been my background. But I’ve also been using

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Federal agency quashes Georgia's plan to let pharmacies sell Medical Marijuana

Federal agency quashes Georgia's plan to let pharmacies sell Medical Marijuana

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Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023

Federal drug officials are warning Georgia to shelve its plans to be the first state to allow pharmacies to dispense medical marijuana. Federal drug officials are warning Georgia to shelve its plans to be the first state to allow pharmacies to dispense medical marijuana products. News outlets report

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Ohio Mayor Ends Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Pot

Ohio Mayor Ends Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Pot

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Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023

Mayor Justin Morris Bibb updated the city’s rules to accommodate for changes in state law. Cleveland, Ohio’s mayor announced the city would end its “antiquated” rules for employment, specifically removing the practice of drug-testing job applicants for cannabis. Mayor Justin M. Bibb announced Dec. 7

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New York Medical Cannabis companies enter adult-use market amid mixed reactions

New York Medical Cannabis companies enter adult-use market amid mixed reactions

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Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023

New York Cannabis Growers Face Mixed Prospects as Big Retailers Enter Adult-Use Market. After New York marijuana regulators greenlit six of the state’s medical cannabis companies to expand into adult-use retail last week, local cultivators are viewing their entry with a mix of trepidation at

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The high price of Federal Marijuana laws in a state where it is legal

The high price of Federal Marijuana laws in a state where it is legal

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Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023

Prosecutors Push for Prison in Marijuana Cases Despite Legalization in New York. Prosecutors in US District Court still call for prison for marijuana crimes, cite its status as illegal under federal law. Marijuana plants grow in New York state. Marijuana is legal in the state, but it can still cause

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The high price of Federal Marijuana laws in a state where it is legal

The high price of Federal Marijuana laws in a state where it is legal

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Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023

Prosecutors Push for Prison in Marijuana Cases Despite Legalization in New York. Prosecutors in US District Court still call for prison for marijuana crimes, cite its status as illegal under federal law. Marijuana plants grow in New York state. Marijuana is legal in the state, but it can still cause

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