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The SAFE Banking Act's potential impact on the Marijuana Industry Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 24, 2023 The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, a proposed legislation aimed at allowing banks to do business with companies operating legally within states that have legalized marijuana, had the potential to change the way the marijuana indust

Five States that might legalize adult-use Cannabis in 2023 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 24, 2023 There are now 21 U.S. states with adult-use (AU) marijuana laws. Several more states might join them in 2023. They are: Delaware The First State may be among the last to legalize if Democratic Gov. John Carney has his way. He vetoed legislation last May t

What will 2023 spell for weed? 10 trends and predictions from Cannabis professionals Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 24, 2023 If there's one thing that can be said with certainty about the weed industry, it's that there's never a dull moment. In 2023, that trend will continue as this relatively young industry forges ahead in the face of a possible reces

Nike takes aim at Texas Hemp farmer's 'Just Hemp It' Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 24, 2023 Nike wins most Just Do It trademark cases. Athletic gear giant Nike (NYSE: NKE), whose trademark phrase is “Just Do It,” filed a challenge against a Texas hemp farmer’s application to trademark the phrase “Just Hemp It.” The Oregon-based sports company owns the

How a prominent Russian Oligarch helped start America’s Cannabis industry Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 24, 2023 Much of the start-up capital for the legal cannabis industry came from Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, newly revealed records show. The 56-year-old Abramovich is perhaps the best-known of the oligarchs who ended up controlling large part

Canna Provisions’ CEO is reinventing Cannabis Dispensaries as destination stores in Massachusetts Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 In recent years, the cannabis industry has been taking off. Meg Sanders, CEO of Canna Provisions, is one woman to watch in this blooming market opportunity. She’s been a key player in the legalization efforts sweepin

Delta-9 Gummies: how they compare to smoked Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 For generations, smoking marijuana was the primary method of consuming the substance. As the plant was completely prohibited, users felt privileged to get their hands on Mexican brick weed with a low THC content. However, things have changed markedly in recent

Delta-9 Gummies: how they compare to smoked Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 For generations, smoking marijuana was the primary method of consuming the substance. As the plant was completely prohibited, users felt privileged to get their hands on Mexican brick weed with a low THC content. However, things have changed markedly in recent

Las Vegas to get its first Cannabis-friendly hotel Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 Artisan Hotel Boutique is being converted into The Lexi. Possibly the biggest question related to the announcement that the first cannabis-friendly hotel is coming to Las Vegas is, “What took so long?” The aptly named Elevations Hotels and Resorts, based out of A

Georgia commission might vote this week on Medical Cannabis rules Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 ATLANTA - Georgia’s long-delayed medical marijuana program is about to take off, despite a spate of unresolved lawsuits from companies that lost out in the bidding for licenses. The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is expected to vote

Camden-NJ to open first Pot Dispensary Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 Camden pharmacy to open first-of-its-kind marijuana dispensary. CAMDEN — Bell Pharmacy has been serving Camden's Parkside neighborhood since 1931, the city's oldest continually operating independent pharmacy. When Bell's doors first opened at the corner of Kaighn and Haddon

Lower codeine prescription demand in legal Cannabis states Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 Finding is ‘potentially promising from a public health perspective’. There is a substantial, and promising, reduction in pharmacy-based codeine distribution in U.S. states that have green lit recreational cannabis, suggests a new study. Specifically, rese

Bill proposes relaxing restrictions on low-dose Cannabis drinks Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 Consumers will be able to purchase more low-THC liquid-infused products in a single purchase if a bill in the Legislature wins approval. "HB 1249 is necessary to ensure that the evolution of consumer preference, and access to an increasing variety of

Northampton sets limit on Cannabis shops, a first for this dispensary hub Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 The Northampton City Council set a new limit on local cannabis dispensaries Thursday night, electing for the first time to cap the number of retail cannabis sellers in a community with among the largest populations of dispensaries in the st

'Lemon Skunk' or 'Lexikan'? A look at why CT's Cannabis has different names Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 There are well-known cannabis strains. “Sour Diesel,” for example, or “Purple Haze,” “Wedding Cake” and “Gorilla Glue,” to name a few. No cannabis product sold in Connecticut will bear any of those names, or any name a cannabis consumer m

Question of sales tax on Marijuana discussed by Columbia City Council Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 The Columbia City Council on Tuesday discussed the addition of a 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana for placement on the April ballot. It is hard to gauge how much additional revenue such a tax would bring to the city since not all of the mari