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Marijuana and the workplace: Will legalization in Ohio increase accidents or not? Image Cannabis NewsOctober 12, 2023 Legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Ohio will mean more people consuming pot, research suggests. And that worries most of the state's employers who fear that workers will show up to the job high or not at all. Many employer
New Marijuana breathalyzer aims to detect workplace Cannabis use Image Cannabis NewsOctober 12, 2023 There’s a new device hitting the market aimed at cracking down on cannabis use during work hours. Created by Hound Labs, the Hound Cannabis Breathalyzer is considered the first breath test to isolate recent cannabis use. Traditional drug tests can d
New Marijuana breathalyzer aims to detect workplace Cannabis use Image Cannabis NewsOctober 12, 2023 There’s a new device hitting the market aimed at cracking down on cannabis use during work hours. Created by Hound Labs, the Hound Cannabis Breathalyzer is considered the first breath test to isolate recent cannabis use. Traditional drug tests can d
Safe daily limit of cannabidiol CBD cut by regulator Image Cannabis NewsOctober 12, 2023 UK food regulators have lowered the recommended safe daily dose of cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis extract present in many different High Street products, including drinks and snacks. The Food Standards Agency says the advice is precautionary, following concerns
The Science is clear: Marijuana is safer than Tobacco Image Cannabis NewsOctober 12, 2023 Nearly twice as many Americans believe that smoking cigarettes is more hazardous to your health than smoking marijuana. They’re right. Numerous studies assessing the long-term health impacts of cannabis smoke exposure belie the myth that marijuana is associate
Is Cannabis today really much more potent than 50 years ago? Image Cannabis NewsOctober 12, 2023 Levels of the psychoactive compound THC have been steadily rising in marijuana since the 1970s, due largely to growers selecting for more potent strains. Weed isn’t like it used to be. The psychoactive potency of cannabis is on the rise, which means tha
US Cannabis reforms could send pot stocks higher Image Cannabis NewsOctober 12, 2023 Although cannabis remains illegal in the US federally, there are now 23 states where adult-use cannabis has been legalized. Ohio and Pennsylvania are the next states expected to allow adult-use cannabis, while Florida could do so in two to three years, one analyst
US Cannabis reforms could send pot stocks higher Image Cannabis NewsOctober 12, 2023 Although cannabis remains illegal in the US federally, there are now 23 states where adult-use cannabis has been legalized. Ohio and Pennsylvania are the next states expected to allow adult-use cannabis, while Florida could do so in two to three years, one analyst
State approves seventh Maui medical Cannabis retail dispensary Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2023 Pono Life Maui received the green light from the state Department of Health to open its fourth medical cannabis retail dispensary. DOH issued a formal notice to proceed after the facility passed its final on-site inspection. The new retail site, locat
Cannabis Act review finds companies struggling to profit Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2023 Federal Review Highlights Challenges in Legal Cannabis Industry Amid Regulatory Hurdles. A review of the federal legislation that paved the way for the legal recreational use and sale of cannabis says companies in the legal market report struggling to reali
Albuquerque City Council considers new ways to use Cannabis tax revenue Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2023 Albuquerque City Council is considering a new way to use cannabis tax revenue. “We want to make sure those funds coming to the City of Albuquerque – that they’re appropriated correctly,” said Councilor Klarissa Peña. The councilor is sponsori
California Boosts social equity funding for Cannabis Businesses Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2023 California Announces $15 Million Cannabis Equity Grants Program to Promote Economic Justice. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has announced that $15 million will be available through its Cannabis Equity Grants Progr
Farm bill debate includes hemp regulation as issue takes center stage in Missouri recall Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2023 Hemp industry leaders, state marijuana regulators and members of Congress all seem to agree the feds should regulate CBD. But the standoff is over intoxicating hemp products. Hemp is often known for being the part of the cann
Farm bill debate includes hemp regulation as issue takes center stage in Missouri recall Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2023 Hemp industry leaders, state marijuana regulators and members of Congress all seem to agree the feds should regulate CBD. But the standoff is over intoxicating hemp products. Hemp is often known for being the part of the cann
Could West Virginia schools start allowing Medical Marijuana? Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2023 The Ohio County Board of Education has just been briefed on a new state policy on how they should deal with medical marijuana in their schools. The guidelines for administering medical marijuana to students in West Virginia schools resemble the current
Court to allow Cannabis Commission to create new licensure rules Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2023 The counsel for one awardee, Verano, argued that the commission does not have the authority to “claw back” licenses it has already awarded. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has announced its intent to unveil a new plan for how to handle the i
