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Cannabis, cash and fake gun seized in police raids Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 Three men have been arrested after a large cannabis farm was uncovered alongside £6,000 cash and an imitation firearm. Police made the discovery after searches at two addresses in Leigh, Greater Manchester, on Tuesday. Two men, aged 21 and 24, were arrested on s

About 7,000 Adult-Use Cannabis Applications Estimated in New York Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 That high number also means there likely will be several thousand broken hearts. New York cannabis regulators probably took in about 7,000 business license applications for marijuana companies during its latest submission window, which closed on M

DeSantis’ Ties to Cannabis Industry Brought Into Question Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 A Florida State Senator has filed a proposal which would relieve the 280E tax burden on medical cannabis businesses. The news comes as CNN reports that Florida’s Governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was ‘courted by key figures

Cannabis Gift Guide for Christmas, Hanukkah, and More Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 Holidays are a sacred time of year when we gather with friends and loved ones to eat, share gifts, and make memories. If you’d like to take your holidays higher, we have the perfect cannabis gift guide to elevate the festivities. In the immortal words of Otto

Italian MJ Reform Campaign Gains Nearly Half of Needed Signatures in One Week Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023 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 adul

Netherlands Undergoing Trial Period with Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023 The Netherlands has decided to undergo a trial period regarding cannabis legalization in two Dutch cities. If the trial goes well, cannabis legalization may become fully enacted throughout the entire country. Ernst Kuipers, Netherlands health ministe

2 Bills Aim to Close Legal Loophole on Delta-8 and other Cannabinoids Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023 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. Sta

Can you get legal Pot as a Christmas gift? Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023 Let’s say a friend or family member who lives in California gives you an ounce of marijuana for a holiday present. It is legal there to buy weed and to give it as a gift, a fairly expensive one, by the way. Green Flower News says an ounce can cost anywhere from $160 to

Easing Marijuana possession expungement under consideration now that pot is legal in Ohio Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023 Owning and using marijuana has been legal in Ohio for nearly two weeks. Now, those convicted of minor possession violations in the past are left wondering what will happen to their criminal records? Ohio residents convicted

Landmark Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis to Be Sold in Pharmacies Quashed by DEA in Georgia Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023 Georgia’s ambitious plans to become the first US state to allow general pharmacies to dispense medical cannabis have been quashed by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). In October, Business of Cannabis reported that the Geo

DEA warns Georgia to stop plans to let pharmacies sell Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023 DEA Warns Georgia Against Offering Medical Marijuana at Independent Pharmacies, Citing Federal Law Violation. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning Georgia not to go ahead with a plan to become the first state in the nation to

DeSantis promised to 'drain the swamp' in Florida Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023 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

California Tackles Stoned Driving with Safety Program Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023 A $285,000 grant will be put to use to warn drivers in Long Beach about driving stoned or under the influence of other drugs. Long Beach, California is developing ways to teach local residents how to responsibly consume cannabis without getting behind the whe

Company behind Missouri Marijuana recall poses legal challenge to state’s regulations Image Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023 Missouri Cannabis Company Threatens Legal Showdown Over State's Authority in Hemp-Derived THC Regulation. The question currently before the commission is whether or not Missouri regulators have the authority to prohibit license

Multiple companies challenging licenses denied by Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Image Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023 Multiple cannabis companies are challenging license denials they received from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) on December 1. Friday was the deadline for companies in all categories besides integrated facilities

How Recreational Marijuana could affect Ohio liquor licenses Image Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023 Recreational marijuana may be legal in Ohio, but there is still a long way to go in terms of the rules and regulations of where it can be used. This lack of direction has some businesses struggling to understand how they are supposed to navigate the ne