New Mexico Releases Final Adult-Use Cannabis Rules

The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division (CCD) announced on December 28 that it has finalized the rules for cannabis manufacturers, retailers and couriers. The final rules were published in Issue 24 of the New Mexico Register....

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Barcelona Cannabis Clubs Dealt Fresh Blow by Spanish Supreme Court

Barcelona is still fighting to try and keep their legacy cannabis clubs open, despite a recent blow from the Supreme court.  The battle over recreational cannabis is entering a new phase in Spain right now. Last week, the...

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Canadians increasingly buying cannabis from the legal market

The proportion of Canadians purchasing cannabis from legal sources jumped by more than 12 per cent in 2020, with the legal market now responsible for nearly 60 per cent of cannabis sales according to a new study. Set to publish...

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Medical Cannabis Patients in South Dakota Can Officially Apply for Certification

Eligible patients in South Dakota can officially file applications to receive a medical cannabis card under a new law that has had a clumsy rollout. A notice posted Monday on a state government website dedicated to the new...

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Eight pounds of pot seized during RIDE stop as cannabis smells tips off OPP

A 42-year-old Ontario man is facing multiple cannabis charges after a RIDE check stop in Simcoe County, Ont. According to a news release from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), per Midland Today, officers from the Southern...

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Look back: Harry Potter actor got the boot for growing bud

It wasn’t quite the “Deathly Gallows” for former Harry Potter actor Jamie Waylett, but he still reportedly got dropped from the hit movie franchise after growing weed at his mother’s house. According to MyLondon,...

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Four boxes of cannabis inside vehicle kicks off police probe that ends with discovery of $10.2 million worth of weed

Things went from bad to worse for an Australian man when his vehicle was stopped and about AU$264,000 ($240,240) worth of weed was found. This kicked off investigations that resulted in discovering dried cannabis and live...

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How 6 Colorado municipalities voted on allowing recreational marijuana sales

Every Colorado voter encountered a marijuana-related issue on their ballot in 2021. Statewide, voters said no to Proposition 119, a proposed increase to the state’s retail marijuana sales tax that would have helped fund...

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Second Petition to Legalize Cannabis Proposed in Oklahoma

The new year has brought a second bid to legalize cannabis in Oklahoma. A petition to get a legalization initiative on the state ballot for Oklahoma this year was filed to the local secretary of state’s office on Tuesday,...

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Cannabis-like brain substance may calm seizure intensity, but up memory loss

Researchers from the U.S., Canada and China say a marijuana-like substance in the brain has both positive and negative implications for those suffering from seizures, resulting in less intense events, but potential memory...

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Why was there a dwarf alligator at an illegal cannabis site?

A dwarf alligator was likely the most surprising find during a California raid this week that revealed an illegal cannabis grow and a large butane hash oil (BHO) lab. On Dec. 15, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s...

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Martha Stewart and Canopy Growth push the wellness envelope with new CBD topicals

Martha Stewart is undertaking her cannabis brand’s first-ever category expansion by launching a trio of CBD topical creams. Unveiled this week, Martha Stewart CBD Wellness Topicals include three creams aimed at improving...

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Some Delta-8 products in the U.S. have way more Delta-9 THC than allowed

A new lab report commissioned by CBD Oracle shows 76 per cent of the tested Delta-8 products derived from hemp and being sold in the U.S. far exceed the 0.3 per cent allowable THC limit. Indeed, testing by FESA Labs showed...

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HiBnb serves as guide for weed lovers seeking cannabis-focused accommodations, excursions and activities in Canada

Cannabis consumers who want to enjoy a bit of bud during their travels have not always been welcomed. HiBnb — an online booking marketplace for cannabis-focused, Canadian-based accommodations, excursions and activities...

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New Jersey Begins Accepting Applications for Recreational Cannabis Licenses

The state of New Jersey has finally begun to accept applications for recreational cannabis licenses on December 15. The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) announced that within the first four hours of applications opening,...

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Three reasons big tobacco could take over legal cannabis sooner than expected

Some suggest the legalization of cannabis is probably more a matter of “when” than “if” at this point. Among those who would benefit from widespread legalization of recreational cannabis sale and use, not many more...

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Arizona Cannabis Social Equity Program Faces Legal Challenge

An Arizona nonprofit and a group of potential investors filed suit against the state’s cannabis social equity program last week, claiming its rules will lead to lucrative marijuana dispensary licenses intended for communities...

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Luxembourg Publishes Details on Domestic Recreational Cannabis Plan

There is a very funny thing about the European cannabis discussion right now, particularly as the news of the German decision to proceed with recreational reform has emerged with the formal creation of the next coalition...

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Ohio Cannabis Advocates Push Lawmakers To Review Marijuana Legalization, Submit 206K Signatures

Under the proposed bill, Ohio residents age 21 and older would be allowed to legally buy and own 2.5 ounces of marijuana and 15 grams of concentrates. By Nina Zdinjak Cannabis advocates from Ohio are pushing hard to make...

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Very special delivery. Michigan dispensary offers military vets big bucks to deliver weed

A Michigan dispensary, Greenhouse of Walled Lake, wanted to give back to those who have served in the U.S. military, so came up with the plan to hire up to 12 veterans to deliver the company’s medical and recreational cannabis...

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Worker Illegally Fired from Cannabis Company for Union Involvement Wins Job Back

On December 29, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 328—representing roughly 11,000 Rhode Island and Massachusetts frontline workers—announced a victory for Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center employees in...

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Quebec will require people to show vaccine passport at liquor, cannabis stores

MONTREAL — Quebec will require people to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter liquor and cannabis stores starting Jan. 18, as a way to coerce unvaccinated people to get their first doses, Health Minister...

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Whole-Plant Cannabis Extract Reduces Epileptic Seizures By 86% in Small Study

A small study of children with treatment-resistant epilepsy has found that whole-plant cannabis therapies reduced seizures by 86 percent, according to research published recently by the journal BMJ Paediatrics Open. To conduct...

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David Beckham-backed cannabis skincare company launches first product line amid mounting losses

Earlier this year, Cellular Goods, a cannabis skincare company backed by David Beckham, became just the third cannabis company to list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The share price for Cellular Goods climbed by more...

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Maine Aims to Disallow Out-of-town Cannabis Business Owners

The state of Maine is determined to preserve its requirement that cannabis businesses be owned by its own residents, bringing the dispute into uncharted legal territory. First, some background. Officials in the Pine Tree...

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Rhode Island Legalization Bill Set for Early 2022 Introduction

A legalization bill for Rhode Island is expected to be ready sometime during quarter one of 2022. Last week, Rhode Island Representative and House Speaker Joe Shekarchi mentioned the progress of a cannabis legalization bill...

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Why are these U.S. states freaking out about delta-8 and delta-10 THC?

The Colorado health department recently issued a notice stating “chemically modifying or converting any naturally occurring cannabinoids from industrial hemp is non-compliant with the statutory definition of ‘industrial...

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A New Study Suggests An Effective Replacement For Marijuana Breathalyzers

Marijuana breathalyzers have long been in development, producing no fruitful results. A new study shows a different path. Researchers have found a non-invasive way of determining whether or not a person has been impaired...

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Does Cannabis Use Actually Thwart Coronavirus Infection?

A new study this week has potheads gloating, late night talk show hosts snickering and a pandemic-scarred public contemplating a scenario straight out of a stoner comedy: Could cannabis actually stave off Covid? The truth...

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Pennsylvania Bill Receives Bipartisan Support for Patients to Grow Medical Cannabis

A pair of Pennsylvania lawmakers—one a Democrat, the other a Republican—joined forces this week to put their support behind a bill that would permit medical cannabis patients in the state to cultivate their own cannabis...

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Accused allegedly tried to strangle man who asked for his cannabis pipe back

A simple request to return a borrowed cannabis pipe apparently so angered a Northern Mariana Islands man that he allegedly tried to strangle the original pipe owner and slapped the man’s girlfriend. The over-the-top response...

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Cannabis Documentary Lady Buds Explores Female Business Owners in New Release

A new cannabis film documentary entitled Lady Buds, releasing this weekend, explores the lives and challenges of female business owners. The cannabis industry has heavily benefitted from niche documentaries, which present...

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Study links childhood trauma to increased risk of experiencing psychotic symptoms when using cannabis

Australian researchers are recommending that any history of childhood trauma be addressed when developing treatment services for cannabis use problems and psychotic disorders. “Childhood trauma may increase the chance of...

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