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The new year means new laws are now in effect in Oklahoma. Several of the new laws that went into effect on Monday will impact the medical marijuana industry in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority will now be allowed to employ secret shoppers who will test for compliance and deliver

Sisters of the Valley, Cannabis Advocates and Entrepreneurs, Bring Their Message to Mexico, Navigating Legal Grey Areas. Beneath each full moon on the outskirts of a village in central Mexico, a group of women in nun habits circle a roaring fire, cleanse themselves with burned sage, and give thanks

New York's Legal Cannabis Market Exceeds $150 Million in First Full Year, Faces Challenges from Unlicensed Sellers. New York‘s legal cannabis market generated more than $150 million in sales in its first full year, according to data released by the state’s Office of Cannabis Management Friday. More

In the chic corridors of the Upper East Side (UES), a groundbreaking venture is about to bloom. January 4 marks a significant date for cannabis enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike as The Herbal Care (THC) opens its doors at 1412 Lexington Avenue. This isn’t just any cannabis shop; it’s the first

Colombian Cannabis Industry Faces Closure Due to Regulatory Demands and Legislative Setbacks. More than 17 acres of land owned by a Colombian-Canadian company near Bogota were once meant to grow 25 varieties of cannabis, but over the past year weeds have overtaken greenhouses and 200 of its 218

New York's cannabis industry is bracing for another legal challenge that could put the industry in limbo for the third time. Two companies that applied for an adult-use retail dispensary license filed a federal suit Monday in the U.S. District Court in New York's Northern District against the state

A Hamilton County man is suing the Chattanooga Police Department after he claims he was pulled over and unlawfully searched for weed. According to the lawsuit, Nikolas Shipley was driving down Broad Street when he was pulled over for a window tint violation. The lawsuit says Shipley was not cited

California’s dream of selling cannabis legally across the country has gone up in smoke. On Tuesday, state Attorney General Rob Bonta declared that allowing legal cannabis companies to export marijuana across state lines would result in “significant legal risk to the State of California.” The move

Switzerland's Cannabis Pilot Project Advances as Sales Begin in Two More Approved Studies. Switzerland’s pioneering cannabis pilot project has developed into Europe’s most advanced and accessible adult-use framework throughout 2023. Six pilot projects have now been approved by Switzerland’s Federal

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

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

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

Approximately 200kg of herbal cannabis and 30kg of cannabis resin was seized. A man has been arrested following the seizure of over €4,1 million worth of Cannabis at Rosslare Europort. As a result of risk profiling and with the assisttance of Revenue’s mobile x-ray scanner, approximately 200kg of

Bronx Man Faces Charges for Illegally Selling Marijuana Products in Connecticut Tobacco Shop. Officials say a man from the Bronx is facing charges in connection to illegally selling marijuana products out of his tobacco shop. According to police in Connecticut, Abdul Hassan made over $1,200 in cash

Steep Hill Mississippi found that some so-called hemp products are not what they claim to be. Over-the-counter hemp products in Mississippi are not what they appear to be, according to a Steep Hill Mississippi analysis. Clarion Ledger reports that Steep Hill Mississippi President and co-founder

NY Legislators Weigh Extension and Special Permits for Cannabis Growers Showcases After OCM Decision. A legislative extension? A request that special event permits be issued in the short term? In light of last week’s announcement by the Office of Cannabis Management that the popular Cannabis Growers

Ohio Faces Concerns Over Marijuana Legislation Changes, Launches $150 Million Affordable Housing Initiative, and More. The sticky icky: Marijuana users, criminal justice reform advocates, legal aid organizations, cultivators and prevention and recovery experts testified to the Ohio House Finance

National Cannabis Roundtable Releases Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report for 2022-2023. Today, the National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) is proud to announce the release of its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report for 2022-2023, titled: “ Better Tomorrow Than Today .”

The commission’s choices will have long-lasting implications, and careful consideration is needed to avoid potential legal entanglements. In Alabama, securing a medical cannabis license is governed by stringent legal requirements, as stipulated in the Darren Wesley “Ato” Hall Compassion Act. Despite

Thursday December 7th, 2023 the law allowing recreational use of marijuana in Ohio takes effect. But you shouldn't expect to walk into a dispensery and buy some later this week. That's because Ohio lawmakers have hearings scheduled this week as they work out changes in the law, and details on how to