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There’s so much mold and fungus in the world that scientists believe people probably breathe a little in everyday. But Colorado still doesn’t want it in cannabis. Last year, there was a sharp increase in health and safety advisories from the state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division. The sweeping

Small cannabis retailers are calling on the Ford government to reconsider recent changes to industry rules that some businesses fear could crush mom-and-pop operations in Ontario. In a New Year’s Day regulation, the Ontario government increased the cap on the number of stores a licensed company can

New York State Cannabis Enforcement Actions: December 2023 Recap. Inspections & Seizures: During the month of December, investigators from OCM and the Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) inspected 48 shops, including 17 re-inspections, suspected of selling unlicensed cannabis. These inspections

BC had 490 cannabis stores at end of September, 8,4% more than one year earlier. Legal cannabis sales in B.C. continue to soar five years after the first legal cannabis stores opened in Vancouver. The problem for operators is that there is much more competition, and prices for the products have

Curaleaf is one of six licensed medical marijuana companies in New York to receive the green light to begin recreational operations. As of mid-December, Curaleaf Holdings was one of six licensed medical marijuana companies in New York to receive the formal green light to begin recreational

Two months after Ohioans voted to pass it, a lot of questions are being asked regarding the legalization of marijuana. Mike Petrella, owner of Ohio Valley Natural Relief who advocated for Issue 2's passing, says it has come with a puff of confusion. "We funnel a lot of phone calls, emails of just

Thailand Seeks Public Opinion on Banning Recreational Cannabis Use. Thailand has sought public opinion on draft legislation by the new government which seeks to ban cannabis for recreational use, making a major reversal over a year after the country became the first in Asia to decriminalise the

Aaron Van Camp opened Dank 716 – Buffalo’s first legal adult-use dispensary – on July 17, 2023. During its first six months in business, the store has grossed nearly $5 million in sales and cultivated a larger-than-expected customer base. But while business at Dank 716 has been good, Van Camp

Cannabis Business Owner Charged in Shooting Incident Released from House Arrest with Restrictions. A Santa Cruz business owner criminally charged with shooting a Glock 9mm handgun at attempted burglars was released from his house arrest Tuesday. Decibel Gardens co-owner Derek Hubbard, 36, was

Fungal Toxins in Cannabis: Risks to Human Health and the Need for Regulation. Hemp and cannabis host many fungi inside and outside the plant, most of which are harmless to most people. However, certain types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Fusarium pose potential health concerns, particularly for

A new cannabis dispensary is now open in Southwest Missouri, but it’s location is causing some controversy. Flora Farms has opened its fifth dispensary in Pineville, Missouri. The new location is less than one mile from the Arkansas state line. In November 2022, it became legal for Missourians to

Wisconsin's Proposed Medical Marijuana Bill Falls Short. Many lawmakers in Madison have been pushing for years for the legalization of marijuana. Finally, Assembly Republicans have introduced a bill that would legalize the use of medicinal marijuana. But only under very certain conditions. After

Pot grower acquired eight beer brands last year. Tilray Brands Inc.’s diversification into the beer business paid off in the fiscal second quarter, even as the company is poised to start planting vegetables and fruit to monetize some of its unneeded cannabis cultivation space in Quebec. Jasmine Duan

Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine wants lawmakers to pass legislation to ban intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine last week called on state lawmakers to pass legislation to ban hemp products with psychotropic cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC

The Lower Sioux Community in Minnesota Pioneers Sustainable Housing with Hemp. The Lower Sioux Community in southwest Minnesota is combining a vision for sustainable housing with the environmentally sound use of hemp. While other tribes are growing recreational or medicinal plant products, the Lower

The HighBazaar has been happening since 2022, but the attorney general recently decided to crack down on what “appears” to violate state law. In Connecticut, the “HighBazaar” is a private cannabis event that has been held since 2022. The Masonic Temple Day Spring Lodge in Hamden hosts these events

Driver Gets 3-Day License Suspension After Crashing Into Cannabis Store in Ontario. Ontario Provincial Police say a 67-year-old man received a three-day driver’s licence suspension after a car crashed into a cannabis store in the town of Cardinal on Thursday. OPP said in a post to social media that

In a desert valley along the Rio Grande in New Mexico, the city of Sunland Park has generally offered few amenities for its roughly 17,000 residents. No large grocery store. Few shops. Little to offer those uninterested in the racetrack casino or a hike to the gigantic cross of Cristo Del Rey that

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

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