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Delta-8, an unregulated form of THC, is popular among high school students Image Cannabis NewsMarch 14, 2024 Study Shows Concern Over Teen Use of Delta-8 THC. A national survey of more than 2,000 high school seniors across the country found that more than 11% used a drug called delta-8 THC in the past year. The psychoactive compound is derived from

High cost of banking hits Marijuana retailers Image Cannabis NewsMarch 14, 2024 Challenges and Hopes for Cannabis Retailers in Washington: The Impact of the SAFER Banking Act. It's been more than a decade since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana. Since then, 19 states have followed. But along the west

Impact of the SAFER Banking Act on Cannabis Companies Image Cannabis NewsMarch 14, 2024 The SAFER Banking Act and Its Potential Impact on Cannabis Businesses. The TDR Three Takeaways on SAFER Banking Act: The SAFER Banking Act aims to expand access to banking for cannabis businesses, reducing safety risks and promoting industry growth. Despite bipa

Cannabis Flower Won’t Be Included in French Medical Cannabis Program Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 The French medical cannabis experiment is ending this year, in preparation of an official program launch in 2025. France is currently working toward the eventual launch of its official medical cannabis program, and a new update from the French Nat

Kids are buying Pot-like drugs from corner stores, lawmakers want to stop it Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 Efforts to put guardrails around the largely unregulated market for intoxicating hemp products have repeatedly sparked lawsuits. Mississippi is confronting an unlikely new drug scourge: Hemp. Intoxicating, hemp-derived products — which are

Minnesota regulators announce plan to crack down on illegal Cannabis sales Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 The Office of Cannabis Management has received complaints about illegal sales. Minnesota regulators announced Tuesday they will be cracking down on retailers who sell illegal cannabis flower ahead of the launch of the state's recreational ma

Ohio home to first accredited Cannabis-focused school Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 The Buckeye State can boast about being first in the nation on many things. The first cash register was used in Dayton in 1879. Oberlin College became the first interracial and coeducational college in 1833. The first civilian ambulance service was started in Ci

Lawmakers, trying ‘to wrest back a little’ control on Cannabis, plan fixes to CT law Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 Connecticut Legislators Ponder Regulation of THC-Infused Beverages Amid Evolving Marijuana Market. Connecticut legislators are concerned about regulating THC-infused beverages. Using CBD as a cooking ingredient became a national fo

Senior tours state touting effects of Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 Senior Citizen Advocates for CBD and Medical Marijuana to Alleviate Pain and Improve Quality of Life. Tucker Jasso, 60, says she would take up way more than the recommended dose of ibuprofen for pain she sustained by “having a really fun life,” referring to se

Legislative “fix” in the works for Alabama’s beleaguered Medical Cannabis licensing Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 Legislative Fix in the Works to Address Alabama's Medical Marijuana Licensing Issues. A Legislation would expand the number of integrated licenses from five to as many as 15, ending many of the lawsuits currently facing the AMCC. le

Financial relief in sight for NY Cannabis farmers with $128 million Senate plan Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 New York State’s beleaguered cannabis growers may be breathing a bit easier today. That’s because details of the cannabis relief fund were included in the New York State Senate 2024 (one-house) budget plan released on Tuesday. The plan,

Kamala Harris Gathers Rapper Fat Joe and People Pardoned for Marijuana Convictions to Discuss Reforms Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 VP Kamala Harris to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform with Rapper Fat Joe and Pardoned Individuals at White House Event. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday plans to gather rapper Fat Joe and several people p

To be blunt, rats getting high on Police Department’s confiscated Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 The New Orleans Police Department’s headquarters has a unique problem and the police chief believes it’s high time something is done. Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick told City Council that rats have overrun the evidence and property

Who will profit from legal Cannabis in Germany? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Germany's Impending Cannabis Legalization: Winners and Challenges in the Industry. Grass, weed, cannabis: Smoking dope is set to become legal in Germany. It's unclear when the new law will come into force, but it's already apparent who will benefit financially — and w

Amid rise in Cannabis-induced psychosis, mental health program gets young people early help Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 3-year program supports people aged 14 to 35 and has a month-long waitlist Tegan Rose's job involves going into the community to support people aged 14 to 35 who have been in a state of psychosis for what's believed to be th

Washington Looks To Scrap 37% Excise Tax On Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Medical cannabis patients in Washington could soon no longer have to pay the steep excise tax on their treatment. Washington’s Senate has passed HB 1453, legislation that will exempt medical cannabis patients and designated providers from the 37% excise t

Washington Looks To Scrap 37% Excise Tax On Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Medical cannabis patients in Washington could soon no longer have to pay the steep excise tax on their treatment. Washington’s Senate has passed HB 1453, legislation that will exempt medical cannabis patients and designated providers from the 37% excise t

Biggest Challenges for the Cannabis Industry in 2024 Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Challenges and Growth in the Cannabis Industry Amid Evolving Legal Landscape and Economic Factors. The cannabis industry has grown dramatically in recent years in response to expanding legalization and a flood of capital from venture capital firms and other inves