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Drug charges from 2017 withdrawn, but Enns will forfeit $46K seized by police during traffic stop. A Halifax-area medical marijuana activist who faced repeated police scrutiny says he is leaving the cannabis industry behind, a move that comes as a federal prosecutor announced Monday he was

The Hemp Feed Coalition Announces Hemp Seed Meal Approved for Laying Hens. Republicans are pushing to repeal a controversial Maryland law that prohibits police from pulling over and searching drivers simply because they smell of marijuana, but Democratic leaders say they aren’t interested in

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary who says state regulations that forbid him from advertising in most media amount to censorship A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary who sued

It was a “large and sophisticated criminal enterprise and he was situated at the top as a boss,” the prosecutor said. A Mississauga man arranged a 2020 murder to protect his reputation as the head of a “sophisticated” GTA cannabis operation, prosecutors say. Mahmoud Al-Ramahi took pride in being the

Florida Governor Anticipates Supreme Court Approval for Adult-Use Marijuana Initiative, Setting Stage for 2024 Ballot. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has stated that the Supreme Court will approve the initiative for adult-use marijuana initiative, which potentially can pave the way for the state to vote

Houseplant and OCB Announce Partnership: Premium Line of Rolling Papers and Cones to Debut on February 16. In an exclusive reveal ahead of its official announcement, Houseplant, the cannabis lifestyle brand co-founded by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and Michael Mohr, has formed a partnership with OCB

Law Enforcement Trains for Challenges in the Medical Marijuana Age. Challenges faced by law enforcement in the medical marijuana age brought together police, probation officers and park rangers for training at the Adams County Emergency Services Center Tuesday. “This was our first step. I want all

German Health Minister Pushes for Cannabis Legalization Despite Opposition: Cannabis Act Expected to Pass Bundestag in February. German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach hopes the Cannabis Act will be passed by the Bundestag in February and come into force in April, despite opposition to legalizing

More than 100 pounds of marijuana was discovered inside of a car being transported on the interstate in Mississippi, authorities say. While making a traffic stop on a commercial vehicle transport on Interstate 20 Friday, deputies with the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team

Would-be partners have offered Abel Ochoa "crazy amounts of money" for the social equity marijuana license he and his cousin own. "I had somebody offer me $17 million," he said, laughing. "If I would've just took the money, like yeah, that would've been nice. But what, what would've been the purpose

Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis says he believes the Federal ban on cannabis users owning guns is unconstitutional. To the surprise of many, given his previous record on cannabis, DeSantis told the audience at a campaign event in New Hampshire on Friday: ‘I think if you’re using a legal

Descheduling marijuana is necessary for us to address systemic racial injustices. Following the Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III, a less restrictive drug classification, the Drug Enforcement Administration is conducting a review of

A Georgetown committee has voted against an ordinance outlining rules for marijuana businesses in town. The Planning Commission voted 3-2 to not recommend the ordinance to town council. The vote came after a public hearing where both sides of the marijuana debate stated their case. "What's in it for

Don’t smell like weed in North Carolina. Is it cool to use the smell of cannabis as probable cause to search a car? While most readers likely answer with a resounding “no,” just such a question is currently being hashed out, pun intended, by courts in North Carolina, a state that historically leans

Researchers Uncover Brain Mechanism Behind Cannabis-Induced Appetite Stimulation, Potentially Leading to Therapies for Appetite Disorders. Researchers uncovered how cannabis triggers appetite in the brain. Using calcium imaging technology to observe brain cells in mice exposed to vaporized cannabis

Investigation quickly revealed suspects forced entry onto the property, stealing a number of items. Details are now released by OSBI (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation) regarding a Homicide last Sunday, January 7, at a legal marijuana grow facility in Okfuskee County. The Sheriff’s Office

Canada has seen a year-over-year increase in the amount of unpackaged cannabis that's destroyed. While Canadians smoked a lot of weed last year, we destroyed a bunch of it too. More than 600 tonnes of cannabis was trashed after being mixed with manure and cat litter in 2022, the weight equivalent of

Acquiring a distressed company carries inherent risks. Securing a cannabis business out of receivership can present a unique chance to acquire a cannabis business or its assets for substantially less than what an equivalent business or its assets would sell for on the open market. But before

The retired boxer’s foray into the cannabis market in New York is a test of how far a celebrity can carry a brand. On a recent weekend, fans of Mike Tyson, one of the greatest boxers ever, lined up by the hundreds at dispensaries in New York for a chance to meet him and to support his latest

Barcelona Mayor Launches Crackdown on Cannabis Clubs, Igniting Debate Over Regulation and Tourism Impact. Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni and the Barcelona City Council are ramping up efforts to close down the city’s famed cannabis clubs, with the City Council recently launching a new inspection