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The mom behind ‘Charlotte’s Web’ crusade is pushing for changes in the legislation. CBD, a medication used by millions of Americans to battle a variety of illnesses and anxiety, could be banned entirely in Florida because of a bill that seeks to outlaw synthetic chemicals in hemp that can induce

The newest cannabis dispensary in Camden County is also among the first in the region to be situated in a walkable downtown context. Owners Tom and Jana Murzenski opened the doors to Gynsyng Dispensary in Merchantville last Thursday to little fanfare but steady foot traffic; in fact, most of the 17

Pot shops owed millions in taxes, so California sold their bongs and pipes, and made $2,075. The state of California says 10 Los Angeles marijuana dispensaries owe $14.4 million in taxes. A public auction was held to make up those fees with property seized from the businesses. But after the gavel

Leading Veterans Groups and Law Enforcement Leaders Push for Cannabis Rescheduling. Numerous leading veterans groups and a group of prominent US law enforcement leaders have become the latest to throw their weight behind rescheduling cannabis. The growing pressure comes as some proponents call for

It's still uncertain how exactly marijuana rescheduling would affect the state. But, some think it could have a positive impact on Texas cannabis reform. President Joe Biden’s administration has been considering rescheduling marijuana. That could mean something or nothing for Texas. In August, the

Curaleaf kicks off donation campaign to support U.S. Cannabis Council’s activities to sway election results. Advocacy group U.S. Cannabis Council will now accept donations for its marijuana-legalization efforts in nearly 140 Curaleaf Holdings Inc. dispensaries. The group, which is accepting small

Navigating New York's Adult-Use Cannabis Market: Essential Steps for Prospective Dispensary Owners. Last year’s application windows for adult-use cannabis in New York were a significant first step in a long-awaited process to open New York’s legal adult-use cannabis market. However, the regulations

Riverhead Mulls Easing Zoning Rules for Marijuana Shops. The proposal would sharply increase the number of eligible sites from five to 144 by removing a 1,000 foot distance requirement from homes only along commercial corridors. Current zoning requires the shops to be 1,000 feet away from residences

Jamaica Ships First Legal THC Cannabis Products to US for Testing. A cannabis company in Jamaica has shipped THC pharmaceuticals to the U.S. for analytic testing, marking the first legal cannabis export from the Caribbean island nation to the United States. A cannabis company with operations based

Defying the "grass ceiling," Bloomfield will soon have its second woman-owned marijuana dispensary when Blue Oak opens its doors. Some experts have warned about a “grass ceiling” in the legal marijuana industry, which has seen chronic gender-based disparities in the past. But soon, Bloomfield will

Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition Launched to Unite Marijuana Businesses. A new cannabis trade association, the Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition, launched Wednesday with the support of 30-some marijuana businesses statewide and a seven-person board of directors, which includes big-name brands like

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Busts Illegal Marijuana Operation in Asher. Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics busted an illegal marijuana growing operation in Asher as part of its ongoing black-market investigations in the state. On February 20, the OBN's Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a search

Law To Pass This Week And Take Effect In April. In a first step toward a broader legalization of cannabis, and after long delays due to strong opposition from lawmakers in the ruling coalition, Germany is set to approve the decriminalizing of cannabis for recreational use by parliament on Friday

Hannibal Council Considers Ordinance for Recreational Marijuana Usage. At the Hannibal Council meeting on February 20, the full council heard the first reading of an ordinance that would more clearly lay out the rules of recreational marijuana usage in the city. When the constitutional amendment was

Idaho Lawmakers Consider Heightened Penalties for Marijuana Possession. Despite legalization adjacent to Idaho’s borders and in many states around the country, Idaho lawmakers are considering heightened penalties for people charged with marijuana possession. House Bill 606 would add a mandatory

Recreational marijuana is legal in Ohio but there’s still nowhere to buy it legally. “It’s really being held up in the house,” said Senate Minority Leader, Nickie Antonio. “[It] is really a disservice to the people of Ohio.” September is the soonest people will be able to buy recreational marijuana

Once prophesied to disrupt numerous industries worldwide, hemp is finally getting its footing in North America. Industrial hemp is beginning to get a foothold in North America, but the emerging industry still has a long way to go before it becomes the market disruptor some have hoped it would be

The New York Cannabis Control Board also released a proposal for home cultivation rules and approved two cannabis research licenses. The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) met on Feb. 16 and voted on a few new cannabis draft rules, including cultivation and research, and also announced the first

New Yorkers could start growing their own recreational pot at home this spring under rules put forward by the state. The Cannabis Control Board, which approves marijuana-related policy, has released rules on home cultivation for public comment. After soliciting feedback for 60 days, the state will

New polling has found that 70% of respondents are ready to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska. The Nebraska Examiner reports the poll, conducted for Neilan Strategy Group, mirrors polling done by a group seeking to place the medical cannabis issue on the 2024 ballot. The Nebraskans for Medical