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Ahead of legalization, police warn motorists of risks of Cannabis-impaired driving Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 Baltimore County Police Department Advises Motorists to Understand Limits and Risks of Cannabis-Impaired Driving Ahead of Maryland's Legalization. TOWSON - In preparation for the legalization of cannabis in Maryland on July 1, 2023, t

Anti-Cannabis group sues New York in effort to nullify Cannabis Legislation Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 The State of New York is now being sued by a collection of anti-cannabis campaign groups in an effort to force a rollback on legalization. On June 20th, a lawsuit was filed targeting the State of New York, its Governor Kathy Hochul, the Cann

Legal Weed sales in Minnesota expected to hit $1.5 Billion Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 The regulated cannabis market in Minnesota is expected to grow to more than $1,5 billion per year by the end of the decade, according to a projection from Vicente LLP. The regulated marijuana market in Minnesota is expected to grow to more than $1.5 billion

New York aims to crack down on 'unjust' illegal Cannabis Stores Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 Gov Kathy Hochul announced results of new enforcement actions to crack down on illegal cannabis shops in New York. Hochul said those stores are a barrier to creating a thriving and equitable cannabis industry. "They are driven by individuals who are fla

USA Cannabis industry in crisis Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 A new report from Whitney Economics Report has found that only 24.4% of U.S. cannabis businesses are profitable. Whitney Economics, a cannabis economics data, consulting and research firm, has published its second annual Cannabis Operator Sentiment and Business Conditions survey repor

Industrial hemp prospects light up in tropics Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 THE potential to grow industrial hemp in the tropics is showing promise, with the second year of field trials flourishing at Kununurra. A recent field day at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Frank Wise Horticulture Research Institute showca

Hemp tea market increasing demand with leading player Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 The global hemp tea market revenue was around US$ 56,7 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$ 393,9 million by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22,1% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2031. Hemp tea is a particular variety of

Colombia’s Senate rejects bill to legalize sale of Recreational Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 Bogotá - Colombia’s Senate on Tuesday rejected legislation to decriminalize the sale of marijuana for recreational purposes to adults. The constitutional reform bill received 43 votes against and 47 in favor, thereby falling short of the 54 req

Australia: Legalize Cannabis Party launches bill for personal use Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 MPs across Australia have launched a coordinated push to legalise the personal use of cannabis. The Legalise Cannabis Party in Australia has launched a ‘modest and responsible’ bill for personal use in three states. This article was originally publish

Cornbread Hemp lands 70-store deal with Fresh Thyme Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 A Louisville-based CBD company has expanded its retail footprint in a big way. Cornbread Hemp recently inked a deal with Fresh Thyme Market, a natural health food retailer headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, making its products available in 70 locations throu

Hydrogen utopia takes option over Medical Cannabis grower Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 The investment will generate cash flow for its core business, said a statement. Hydrogen Utopia International PLC (HUI) has taken out an option over a 49% stake in Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS), which has just agreed to acquire 95% of a medical canna

Hancock spent $200K from share in Medicinal Marijuana factory on revitalization grants Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 William Weller slapped on a fresh layer of paint, purchased a new storefront sign and energized his marketing efforts of his florist and gift shop — one of the many businesses the town of Hancock helped with money made from medica

Nevada introduces new Cannabis regulations Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 Senate Bill 277 has been approved by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo that makes a number of reforms to the state’s cannabis laws. A major task included in the Bill is for the Cannabis Advisory Commission to conduct a review of the potential implications for the cannabis indust

Alabama pauses Medical Cannabis licenses, citing problems with application process Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 Regulators in Alabama had started awarding licenses earlier this month. Regulators in Alabama last week abruptly suspended the process of awarding business licenses for the state’s new medical cannabis program, citing the “discovery o

Former top cop and corrections chief poised to become first Weed czar Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 Marijuana legalization foe Gov Carney adopted an “old-fashioned’’ approach by naming a law enforcement veteran to regulate the new legal industry. Rob Coupe has been a leader of law enforcement in Delaware for the last 15 years. He led the state p

Nevada Governor signs Marijuana reforms bill into law Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo last week approved a bill that makes several reforms to the state’s marijuana laws, including more than doubling the limit on adult-use cannabis possession and purchases. The omnibus measure, Senate Bill 277, was signed by the Republi