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New Jersey Proposals aim to expand patient access and establish research partnerships

New Jersey Proposals aim to expand patient access and establish research partnerships

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 19, 2023

New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Seeks Public Input on Medical Cannabis Expansion Proposals. New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) is calling for public feedback on new proposals that seek to expand access to medical cannabis for patients in the state and establish research

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The economic roller-coaster of a small Ontario town fuelled by Chocolate and Cannabis

The economic roller-coaster of a small Ontario town fuelled by Chocolate and Cannabis

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2023

A small eastern Ontario town that was once known as the province's chocolate capital is preparing for the sweet return of Hershey's. "It's like an old friend coming home after being gone for 15 years," said Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow. That return is the latest in a slew of changes around a

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Report reveals $92M Cannabis sales for Florida in August

Report reveals $92M Cannabis sales for Florida in August

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2023

A new report from Zuanic & Associates has revealed that medical cannabis sales in Florida reached $92 million in August. August’s $92 million in sales contributed to a three-month total of $480 million, valuing the industry at $1.44 billion. The report shows that the state has an estimated monthly

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Former Speaker received 'commercial sex' as bribes for Medical Marijuana licenses

Former Speaker received 'commercial sex' as bribes for Medical Marijuana licenses

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023

Former Michigan House Speaker Accused of Accepting Bribes, Including Commercial Sex, During Tenure as Cannabis Licensing Board Chair. In addition to cash payments and private jet travel, former Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson received "thousands of dollars worth of commercial sex" with a sex

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Santa Barbara’s wine industry declared war on Weed and Pot is winning

Santa Barbara’s wine industry declared war on Weed and Pot is winning

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023

They might not be profitable yet, but California’s biggest pot farms are here to stay in Santa Barbara County. When pot farms showed up in Santa Barbara County in 2017, the wine industry went on the attack, vowing to launch a “giant legal battle” against the “horrifying” pot farms that they said

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Pot odor does not justify probable cause for vehicle searches

Pot odor does not justify probable cause for vehicle searches

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023

The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed that cannabis odor does not constitute probable cause to search a vehicle. If Minnesota police search a vehicle solely based upon the smell of pot, they can’t justify searching a vehicle, even if there is evidence found of other alleged crimes. Even after

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Margaret River Hemp Company founder wins big at iHempWA Awards

Margaret River Hemp Company founder wins big at iHempWA Awards

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023

Margaret River Hemp Company Sweeps iHempWA Awards 2023, Winning Hemp Business of the Year and Lifetime Contribution. It was a night of triumph for Margaret River Hemp Company at the inaugural iHempWA Awards 2023 as it was named Hemp Business of the Year and founder Georgina Wilkinson took home the

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Cannabis banking measure may win approval in Senate

Cannabis banking measure may win approval in Senate

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023

SAFE Banking Act Expected to Advance in Senate, Easing Financial Constraints on Cannabis Industry. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Act, also known as the SAFE Banking Act, will be voted on in committee by the end of the month and should have enough votes to pass the US Senate, according to a

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Maryland to launch Cannabis Business License Applications in November

Maryland to launch Cannabis Business License Applications in November

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023

The Maryland Cannabis Administration has announced that it will launch the first application round for cannabis business licenses will open on November 13 and will be exclusively for social equity applicants. More than 175 standard and micro cannabis grower, processor and dispensary licenses will be

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Weedstock is a dope Delaware festival that wants all the smoke: 'Bring your best buds'

Weedstock is a dope Delaware festival that wants all the smoke: 'Bring your best buds'

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023

At least 2,000 grass lovers are invited to mow down a little greenery while vibing to many bands at the sixth annual Weedstock festival this weekend. That's why the tagline for the event is "Bring your best buds," another form of "BYOB" that gives folks the green light to have a good time. Just don

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Sell Cannabis to Tribes, say New York Lawmakers

Sell Cannabis to Tribes, say New York Lawmakers

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 14, 2023

New York Legislators Urge Governor to Sign Bill Allowing Cannabis Sales to Tribal Retailers. The Chairs of the Senate and Assembly Agriculture Committees are calling on the New York Governor to sign bipartisan legislation to open new market relationships between cannabis cultivators and tribal

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Christina Lake Cannabis announces repayment of Convertible Debenture

Christina Lake Cannabis announces repayment of Convertible Debenture

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 14, 2023

Christina Lake Cannabis Corp Repays $1,69M in Convertible Debentures, Bolstering Its Financial Position. Christina Lake Cannabis Corp, a leading producer of high quality extracts, advanced products and sun grown cannabis, announced today that it has repaid the total principal amount due of $1.690

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Record High for New Mexico Cannabis sales

Record High for New Mexico Cannabis sales

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 14, 2023

New Mexico’s cannabis market has hit a record high in cannabis sales in August. Newly published state data shows that August saw a total of $48,233,057 in sales. This was made up of $13,525,500 in medical cannabis sales and $34,707,557 in adult use sales. Medical cannabis ws legalised in New Mexico

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Oklahoma Supreme Court declines challenge to Marijuana license fee increases

Oklahoma Supreme Court declines challenge to Marijuana license fee increases

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 14, 2023

Oklahoma Supreme Court Defers Challenge to Medical Marijuana License Fee Hikes. The Oklahoma Supreme Court declined this week to consider a challenge to a bill dramatically raising fees associated with medical marijuana licenses, kicking the lawsuit down to district court in Oklahoma County. The

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Republican group set to fight Cannabis Rescheduling Labelling It ‘Pro-Pot Agenda’

Republican group set to fight Cannabis Rescheduling Labelling It ‘Pro-Pot Agenda’

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 14, 2023

Republican lawmakers have called on the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reject recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to reschedule cannabis in the US. A group of 14 republicans have penned a letter to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram, urging the

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Cheech and Chong light up New Mexico with Dreamz Dispensary

Cheech and Chong light up New Mexico with Dreamz Dispensary

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 14, 2023

Together the iconic duo and New Mexico's premier dispensary will spark a new era in cannabis in the Cactus State. Igniting a joint venture that promises to blaze new trails in cannabis, Cheech and Chong's Cannabis Co. proudly announces their partnership with Dreamz Dispensary, an industry leader in

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Republican Legislators call on DEA to reject recommendation about Cannabis

Republican Legislators call on DEA to reject recommendation about Cannabis

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 14, 2023

A group of 14 congress members wrote a letter stating that recommending cannabis to be rescheduled is “irresponsible.” A group of Republican legislators recently sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) asking for the agency to reject the recent recommendation to reschedule

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New Jersey proposes rules to expand Cannabis edibles

New Jersey proposes rules to expand Cannabis edibles

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2023

New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) has voted in favour of propsoed rules that would relax restrictions on cannabis edibles. Recreational cannabis sales started in New Jersey in 2022 almost a year and a half after the state voted in the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance

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Federal Judge in Arkansas blocks Hemp Cannabinoids Ban in pivotal ruling

Federal Judge in Arkansas blocks Hemp Cannabinoids Ban in pivotal ruling

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2023

A federal judge in Arkansas ruled that the state’s ban on intoxication hemp products is superseded by the 2018 Farm Bill. The implications of a recent federal judge ruling have people in the industry asking: Did a federal judge just legalize help-derived cannabinoids like delta-8 THC, HHC, THCP, and

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Attorneys offer Free Expungement Services at New Jersey Event

Attorneys offer Free Expungement Services at New Jersey Event

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2023

Three attorneys will offer services for New Jersey residents with cannabis convictions at an upcoming expo. A trio of dedicated attorneys—Andrew Cooper of Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, Michael Hoffman of The Hoffman Centers PC, and John Williams of the Law Office of John D. Williams—are donating

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