A marijuana monopoly? Dangerous roads? What about growing at home? Your Amendment 3 questions, answered
[[{"value":" Dispensary associate Rodrigo Serrano rings up a client’s purchases at Trulieve Dispensary in Coral Springs on Friday. (Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun Sentinel) By Shira Moolten |…
Documentary at Santa Barbara film festival tells story behind marijuana legalization in California
Marijuana is no longer the big issue it was a decade ago. But, most people don’t know the story behind the drive which led to its legalization. It’s the subject…
Hemp Org, Cheech & Chong Seek Halt Of Calif. Hemp Ban
A leading hemp industry trade organization, along with the cannabis brand fronted by stoner comedians Cheech & Chong, have asked a Los Angeles state judge to halt enforcement of new…
Painesville considers regulations for marijuana, vaping, discount businesses
[[{"value":" By Bryson Durst | bdurst@news-herald.comPUBLISHED: October 4, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.Painesville officials are proposing new regulations for new marijuana facilities, vaping stores and small-box discount stores.Each of the proposed…
U.S. Hemp Roundtable Petitions for Temporary Restraining Order Against California’s Emergency Hemp Regulations
The temporary restraining order would prevent the enforcement of these regulations while the lawsuit is being litigated. The temporary restraining order would prevent the enforcement of these regulations while the lawsuit…
U.S. Hemp Roundtable Petitions for Temporary Restraining Order Against California’s Emergency Hemp Regulations
The temporary restraining order would prevent the enforcement of these regulations while the lawsuit is being litigated. The temporary restraining order would prevent the enforcement of these regulations while the lawsuit…
U.S. Hemp Roundtable Petitions for Temporary Restraining Order Against California’s Emergency Hemp Regulations
The temporary restraining order would prevent the enforcement of these regulations while the lawsuit is being litigated. The temporary restraining order would prevent the enforcement of these regulations while the lawsuit…
IM Cannabis plans $1.6M private placement, reshuffles options
The company intends to use the proceeds to help pay back a loan it has with a local Israeli car and electronics importer.IM Cannabis Corp. (NASDAQ: IMCC) (CSE: IMCC) announced…
Cost to enforce ban on intoxicating hemp products estimated at nearly $900K
[[{"value":"While a large part of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's ban on intoxicating hemp products may be on pause, plans are underway to kick it back up next summer, according to…
Differences in Perception of Medical Cannabis Policies Among Chronic Pain Patients and Physicians: Survey Results
Overall, the survey revealed that people with chronic pain supported policies expanding medical cannabis access more than physicians. Overall, the survey revealed that people with chronic pain supported policies expanding medical…
Milford looking at regulations for recreational marijuana retail outlets
[[{"value":"At a recent workshop, the City of Milford discussed steps to create an ordinance related to recreational marijuana salesWith the deadline looming for municipalities to determine where they will allow…
Milford looking at regulations for recreational marijuana retail outlets
[[{"value":"At a recent workshop, the City of Milford discussed steps to create an ordinance related to recreational marijuana salesWith the deadline looming for municipalities to determine where they will allow…
Adam Botana: ‘Unique skillset’ helps Republican in Fla. House Dist. 80 Elections 2024 race
Election 2024 Florida House District 80: Republican Adam Botana question and answer on environment, arts, Abortion Amendment 4 and insurance crisis. Election 2024 Florida House District 80: Republican Adam Botana question…
Cayman Islands to ask voters whether to ease marijuana laws
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands plans to hold a referendum on whether to turn possession of small amounts of marijuana into a minor offense.Tourism Minister Kenneth…
Upstate foreign investment expert highlights EV potential, industrial hemp opportunities
Upstate foreign investment expert discusses South Carolinas challenges and opportunities in a variety of sectors. Upstate foreign investment expert discusses South Carolinas challenges and opportunities in a variety of sectors. Read More
Appalachia could be a hub for hemp, but barriers stand in the way
Hemp is an annual broadleaf plant with a taproot and is capable of rapid growth under ideal growing conditions. Plants grown for fiber will grow to 6-12 feet tall. (Kentucky…
New law tightens hemp restrictions in Georgia
Updated: 9 hours agoCarter is the first president of the United States to reach 100.Updated: 9 hours agoThe lawsuit focuses on property damage defined as “loss of use or enjoyment,…
Cannabis company announces 120 employees laid off in Oklahoma City
The e-commerce company notified the state of Oklahoma it would be laying off 120 workers in Oklahoma City. The e-commerce company notified the state of Oklahoma it would be laying off…
Here’s what you you need to know about Georgia’s new hemp law that just took effect
[[{"value":"A slate of new rules and regulations for Georgia’s hemp industry went into effect on Tuesday. Among them are a ban on hemp food products and age restrictions for people…
Kamala Harris’ plan for marijuana backed by young Republicans
[[{"value":"Vice President Kamala Harris announced on the All the Smoke podcast Monday morning that she wants to legalize marijuana use, marking the first time she affirmed her support since launching…
Fort Wayne man charged after police find over 11 lbs of marijuana in car
Kevin Lamb, 33, faces a Level 5 felony count of dealing marijuana. Kevin Lamb, 33, faces a Level 5 felony count of dealing marijuana. Read More
Sacramento marijuana business robbery ends in crash
(FOX40.COM) — An attempted robbery of a marijuana business in Sacramento ended with a crash on Monday morning, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Officers responded to the 5700 bl… (FOX40.COM)…
Carbondale celebrates hemp, hops and shrooms at third annual festival
[[{"value":" "}]] CARBONDALE — Rain from Hurricane Helene didn’t stop the local community and SIU from celebrating hemp, hops and shrooms for the third annual festival Saturday. Read More
Milford City Council continues to weigh recreational marijuana sales
Milford City Council is still working to settle on its approach to recreational marijuana sales.Council members discussed the issue in a council meeting Wednesday. Mayor Todd Culotta was not there…
Joan Barron: That Hemp Prosecution Was A Mess
CHEYENNE — Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Keith Kautz lit a fire last March with his jarring dissent in an opinion that came to be known as the hemp case or…
Colorado among states with the biggest decline in marijuana tax revenue as more states legalize
Colorado’s marijuana sales and tax revenue are back on the decline after a hopeful end to 2023, indicating there’s more fueling the market than simply recovering from the pandemic. The falling…
5 things to know from this week’s big report on cannabis
[["value":" A new scientific report finds that the gap between federal and state regulations on cannabis is leading to emerging problems with public health Jim Mone/AP Jim Mone/AP More than…
Money laundering and ‘large-scale trafficking of marijuana’. Here’s how a CT man did it.
[[{"value":" A former Connecticut man was sentenced to a year and month in federal prison for leading a money laundering conspiracy related to his “large-scale trafficking of marijuana,” according to…
Hemp businesses could be impacted as legal battle over Delta-8 goes to Texas Supreme Court
marijuanaSaturday, September 28, 2024 1:05AMA Delta-8 ban from the Texas Department of State Health in 2021 is now in the hands of the state Supreme Court.HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It's…
Developing: Man found dead inside of Tallahassee Hemp Business
TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) — A homicide investigation is underway at a Tallahassee business. The Tallahassee Police Department says a man was found dead Friday evening at the Florida Hemp Distribution.…
Denver’s marijuana industry experiencing first-ever recession since legalization 11 years ago
[[{"value":"DENVER — Denver's marijuana industry is experiencing its first-ever recession since recreational marijuana was legalized 11 years ago, the City and County of Denver confirmed. Data from the City and…
NYC cracked down on illegal weed bodegas, left behind hundreds of shuttered storefronts – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
A candy-colored “Exotic Clouds” sign that once beckoned customers into a smoke shop at Stanton and Ludlow streets now hangs over a darkened storefront with windows covered in graffiti. Blocks… A…
Minnesota still seeking permanent cannabis director
Kurtis Hanna, a longtime cannabis lobbyist in Minnesota, said he doesn’t understand why the state’s second search for a permanent director was seemingly left unfinished. Hanna, a public policy and…
More Mainstream Pressure For The Federal Government Accept Cannabis
A federal department wants more control over legal cannabis- but until it rescheduled or more, there hands are tied.Legal marijuana has turned out to be surprisingly popular. It has been…
More Mainstream Pressure For The Federal Government Accept Cannabis
A federal department wants more control over legal cannabis- but until it rescheduled or more, there hands are tied.Legal marijuana has turned out to be surprisingly popular. It has been…
Hemp Regulation Could Be Right Around The Corner
Well, it appears the Senate is finally trying to clear the haze surrounding hemp and CBD regulation—pun very much intended. A new bill has been filed aiming to federally regulate…
Hemp store in East Harriet can’t operate dispensary under new City rules
When Josh and Tess Fellman opened Flipside, an East Harriet store that sells Delta-9 and CBD products, late last year, they weren’t too concerned about their future selling cannabis. They…
Cheech And Chong Cannabis Company & Hemp Roundtable File Lawsuit Against Gov. Newsom’s ‘Draconian’ Hemp Ban
[[{"value":"The day after California Governor Gavin Newsom‘s emergency ban on all hemp-derived THC products went into effect, a group of hemp businesses, including Cheech and Chong's cannabis company and the…
Hemp Day Sept. 26
[[{"value":" "}]] SPOONER — The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Emerging Crops program will be hosting a Hemp Field Day at the Spooner Ag Research Station on Thursday Sept. 26,…
Premium cannabis brands report steady sales despite economy
Despite economic uncertainty, luxury cannabis products continue to attract discerning consumers seeking premium experiences. Despite economic uncertainty, luxury cannabis products continue to attract discerning consumers seeking premium experiences. Read More
Global Cannabis Seeds Market Projected To Reach $6.5 Billion By 2031
The global cannabis seed market is projected to experience significant growth between now and 2031 according to a market report by Allied Market Research. The global cannabis seed market is projected to…
Florida DOT’s driving high ads are ‘propaganda,’ marijuana campaign tells TV stations
The narrator of the ad says, “DUI crashes increase in states with legalized marijuana, putting everyone at risk.” The narrator of the ad says, “DUI crashes increase in states with legalized…
Florida DOT’s driving high ads are ‘propaganda,’ marijuana campaign tells TV stations
The narrator of the ad says, “DUI crashes increase in states with legalized marijuana, putting everyone at risk.” The narrator of the ad says, “DUI crashes increase in states with legalized…
Florida DOT’s driving high ads are ‘propaganda,’ marijuana campaign tells TV stations
The narrator of the ad says, “DUI crashes increase in states with legalized marijuana, putting everyone at risk.” The narrator of the ad says, “DUI crashes increase in states with legalized…
Florida Cannabis Ballot: NFL’s Ricky Williams Backs Legalization, New Ad ‘Hypocrisy Of Alcohol Vs. Marijuana’
[[{"value":"NFL Hall of Fame nominee, cannabis entrepreneur and former running back for the Miami Dolphins Ricky Williams has come out in support of Florida's Amendment 3, which will go before…
Report: IRS official says rescheduling may bring new 280E enforcement tools
In comments made to CPAs in August, an IRS official implied that nullification of 280E is not likely to be retroactive.A lawyer for the Internal Revenue Service told a group…
Windsor voters to get special election on recreational marijuana sales
WINDSOR — Having been banned for 11 years, recreational marijuana sales are coming back before Windsor voters to see how a new crop of residents feels about the drug. The town…
8th Circ. Mulls Arkansas’ Authority To Regulate Hemp
An Eighth Circuit panel on Monday pushed attorneys for the state of Arkansas and a group of hemp companies to define precisely how much power states have to restrict the…
Tilray unveils portfolio of hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverages
Tilray Brands, through its newly formed Tilray Alternative Beverages business unit, unveils its portfolio of hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverages to launch in key mar... Tilray Brands, through its newly formed Tilray…
Thailand Publishes New Draft Bill To Regulate Cannabis Instead of Ban it Outright
[[{"value":" In recent months, Thailand has become a biword for the negative impact of cannabis liberalisation policy without adequate planning and forethought. Since becoming the first Asian country to decriminalise…