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Law Enforcement Trains for Challenges in the Medical Marijuana Age. Challenges faced by law enforcement in the medical marijuana age brought together police, probation officers and park rangers for training at the Adams County Emergency Services Center Tuesday. “This was our first step. I want all

German Health Minister Pushes for Cannabis Legalization Despite Opposition: Cannabis Act Expected to Pass Bundestag in February. German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach hopes the Cannabis Act will be passed by the Bundestag in February and come into force in April, despite opposition to legalizing

More than 100 pounds of marijuana was discovered inside of a car being transported on the interstate in Mississippi, authorities say. While making a traffic stop on a commercial vehicle transport on Interstate 20 Friday, deputies with the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team

Would-be partners have offered Abel Ochoa "crazy amounts of money" for the social equity marijuana license he and his cousin own. "I had somebody offer me $17 million," he said, laughing. "If I would've just took the money, like yeah, that would've been nice. But what, what would've been the purpose

Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis says he believes the Federal ban on cannabis users owning guns is unconstitutional. To the surprise of many, given his previous record on cannabis, DeSantis told the audience at a campaign event in New Hampshire on Friday: ‘I think if you’re using a legal

Descheduling marijuana is necessary for us to address systemic racial injustices. Following the Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III, a less restrictive drug classification, the Drug Enforcement Administration is conducting a review of

A Georgetown committee has voted against an ordinance outlining rules for marijuana businesses in town. The Planning Commission voted 3-2 to not recommend the ordinance to town council. The vote came after a public hearing where both sides of the marijuana debate stated their case. "What's in it for

Don’t smell like weed in North Carolina. Is it cool to use the smell of cannabis as probable cause to search a car? While most readers likely answer with a resounding “no,” just such a question is currently being hashed out, pun intended, by courts in North Carolina, a state that historically leans

Researchers Uncover Brain Mechanism Behind Cannabis-Induced Appetite Stimulation, Potentially Leading to Therapies for Appetite Disorders. Researchers uncovered how cannabis triggers appetite in the brain. Using calcium imaging technology to observe brain cells in mice exposed to vaporized cannabis

Investigation quickly revealed suspects forced entry onto the property, stealing a number of items. Details are now released by OSBI (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation) regarding a Homicide last Sunday, January 7, at a legal marijuana grow facility in Okfuskee County. The Sheriff’s Office

Canada has seen a year-over-year increase in the amount of unpackaged cannabis that's destroyed. While Canadians smoked a lot of weed last year, we destroyed a bunch of it too. More than 600 tonnes of cannabis was trashed after being mixed with manure and cat litter in 2022, the weight equivalent of

Acquiring a distressed company carries inherent risks. Securing a cannabis business out of receivership can present a unique chance to acquire a cannabis business or its assets for substantially less than what an equivalent business or its assets would sell for on the open market. But before

The retired boxer’s foray into the cannabis market in New York is a test of how far a celebrity can carry a brand. On a recent weekend, fans of Mike Tyson, one of the greatest boxers ever, lined up by the hundreds at dispensaries in New York for a chance to meet him and to support his latest

Barcelona Mayor Launches Crackdown on Cannabis Clubs, Igniting Debate Over Regulation and Tourism Impact. Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni and the Barcelona City Council are ramping up efforts to close down the city’s famed cannabis clubs, with the City Council recently launching a new inspection

Scientists from the US Food and Drug Administration conclude in newly released documents that marijuana has less potential for abuse than other drugs with the same restrictions and it should be reclassified as a less dangerous drug. Not only that, the review found there is some evidence backing its

In newly disclosed documents, federal researchers find that cannabis may have medical uses and is less likely to cause harm than drugs like heroin. Marijuana is neither as risky nor as prone to abuse as other tightly controlled substances and has potential medical benefits, and therefore should be

Parents at BASIS DC, a competitive Penn Quarter charter school, are battling to stop a potential cannabis dispensary from opening nearby. Why it matters: The District is in the weeds of cannabis regulation, and the fight reveals a potential loophole that could affect areas near schools and youth

The Washington, DC District Council has approved a measure to fine unlicensed weed shops. The Washington, D.C. District Council on Tuesday approved a measure that establishes new penalties for cannabis gifting shops. The bill, which could go into effect as soon as this week, is designed to regulate

Thailand Considers Banning Recreational Cannabis After Legalization Boom. Thailand’s new government is moving ahead to pass new legisalation banning cannabis for recreational use in a major reversal 18 months after the country became the first in Asia to decriminalize the plant. The relaxed laws saw

Virginia Takes Steps Toward Recreational Marijuana Sales. Legislative Progress: House Bill 698 reflects Virginia’s growing momentum towards legalizing recreational marijuana, indicating a shift in the political landscape favoring cannabis reform. Economic Prospects vs. Political Hurdles: The bill