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County passes ordinance prohibiting Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 The Harlan County Fiscal Court opted not to allow medical cannabis operations within Harlan County during the court’s August meeting. Cities within Harlan County are still able to make their own decisions whether to allow medical cannabis businesses to operate w

Newark tightly limits where Marijuana dispensaries can open within the city Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 Newark City Council on Monday opened the door for marijuana dispensaries to open here, but only in tiny slivers of the city. Standalone dispensaries will be allowed only near the intersection of Ogletown Road and Marrows Road. This area in

Cannabis packaging could get more colorful and more informative Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 Rhode Island Cannabis Commission Considers Packaging Regulation Changes to Improve Consumer Experience and Safety. Drive along the highway and you’ll see plenty of big, attention-grabbing billboards with bright colors advertising Rhode Island’s few li

Drive-thru Cannabis dispensary opens near I-384 in Manchester Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 Manchester Welcomes Third Hybrid Cannabis Dispensary with Drive-Thru Convenience. A third hybrid cannabis dispensary has opened its doors in Manchester, with a unique location along an interstate and a rare drive-thru window. Florida-based Ayr Wellness

Woman accused of running 2 illegal Marijuana grow houses in Maine Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 A woman accused of running two illegal marijuana grow facilities in Maine is now facing federal drug charges. Jiamin Liao, 29, is charged in connection with a grow house in Madison and another in Norridgewock, according to court records. Police say

Cannabis Rescheduling Before the Election? Cannabiz Supply CEO Urges Caution Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 Cannabis Deregulation Before The Election? Cannabiz Supply CEO Says, 'Don't Count On It'. As the Biden-Harris administration urges the DEA to make a decision on cannabis rescheduling before the upcoming election, questions about timing an

New York’s medical Cannabis program crumbling under financial pressure and patient exodus Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 On paper, the numbers don’t look so good. Just two years ago, there were 40 medical weed shops operating in New York. Now there are 31 — despite the 2021 MRTA legislation that set a goal of 80. Of the 10 original companies li

How Cannabis tax revenue can eliminate health inequities in New York Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 Harnessing Cannabis Tax Revenue to Address Health Inequities in New York. In 2023, New York’s legal cannabis industry brought in nearly $16.3 million in revenue. That number is expected to grow significantly as more dispensaries open throughout t

Marijuana businesses accused of violating Marijuana rules ahead of Recreational sales Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 Ohio Cannabis Industry Faces Penalties for Premature Marketing Ahead of Legal Recreational Sales Yes we cannabis? In the weeks leading up to the first day of recreational marijuana sales, five licensees were fined for violating O

Pot stocks fall as US DEA pushes Cannabis reclassification hearing to December Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 DEA Postpones Cannabis Reclassification Hearing, Impacting Market and Industry Outlook. The Department of Justice, which oversees the DEA, said Attorney General Merrick Garland recommended cannabis be reclassified as a Schedule three dr

Hemp and hydrogen among innovative science shared with Deputy First Minister Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 Scotland's Deputy First Minister has had a taste of the future with hemp-based pancakes. Work at the University of Aberdeen’s Rowett Institute has demonstrated that hemp is an affordable nutritious food with the potential to help Scotland

Quebec Cannabis seller opens 100th store and has no intention of slowing down Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 The people behind Quebec's pot stores are hoping to make the shopping experience more convenient and more accessible. On Monday, the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) opened its 100th store in Richelieu and more stores are planned fo

Too stoned to work? Frequent Cannabis users prone to absenteeism Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Significant Workplace Absenteeism, Study Finds. People with 'cannabis use disorder' miss as many as 4,2 workdays a month, according to researchers from UC San Diego and New York University. A researcher from UC San Die

The Motivations of a “Wake-and-Bake” Cannabis Lifestyle Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 The Rising Trend of Morning Cannabis Use and Its Risks. Early morning cannabis use, often to avert anxiety, is increasing—and risky. For the past 40 years, on the morning of my lecture on cannabis, I have asked the students in my psychopharmacology course the

Cannabis Tech’s Reality Check: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Operator Needs Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 From Cannabis Tech to Operations: A Journey of Realizations. After six years in cannabis tech, I thought I understood what cannabis operators needed. I thought the companies I worked for were building features and tech that opera

Houlton introduces new Marijuana ordinance Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 A new Houlton town ordinance, if passed, makes sure that local medical marijuana caregiver facilities can continue serving patients at retail locations. On Monday night, the Houlton Town Council introduced a new marijuana ordinance that allows existing – prior to July 25,