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Looking for a job in the pot industry? Don't say Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2023 In some ways, applying for a job in cannabis is like applying for a job in any other industry. In other ways, it's like nothing any job seeker has ever done before. That's because the industry is brand new in the state and, though it is legal in New York,

Willie Nelson credits Cannabis for change in his life Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2023 Willie Nelson says marijuana "saved [his] life." The 89-year-old country music legend - who is due to turn 90 in April - is unsure what has kept him in such good shape as he approaches his milestone birthday but explained that as well as following a healthy di

Is Lord of the Rings' Pipe-Weed actually middle-earth's Marijuana? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2023 The Lord of the Rings makes no attempt to conceal the Hobbits' love of smoking, but is their pipe-weed actually Middle-earth's version of cannabis? Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic trilogy know that Hobbits -- and Gandalf -- love to smoke pipe-weed.

Hong Kong’s ‘Dangerous Drug’ CBD ban to begin Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2023 Beginning February 1, CBD will be treated like a dangerous drug in Hong Kong. In a starkly different approach from the U.S. and many other places around the world, Hong Kong moved to ban CBD and categorize it as a dangerous drug last October, and the ban begins on Wed

Illinois accepting applications for new Cannabis dispensary licenses Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2023 CHICAGO - People wanting to get into the cannabis business have a new chance starting Monday. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is accepting applications for 55 more cannabis dispensary licenses. Those licenses wil

Greece opens first Medical Pot production plant Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2023 The plant is backed by an Israeli company. History was made in Greece with the country inaugurating its first-ever medical cannabis plant last Thursday. According to the Greek Reporter, the plant, which opened in the city of Corinth, is backed by an investment from

Celebrities impact on Cannabis has been limited Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2023 Celebrity Star Power Has So Far Had Limited Impact on Cannabis. Famous names, mixed results. Celebrities from Jay-Z to Justin Bieber are trying to make their mark on the cannabis industry with high-profile product launches and collaborations. It’s easy to see why th

Celebrities impact on Cannabis has been limited Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2023 Celebrity Star Power Has So Far Had Limited Impact on Cannabis. Famous names, mixed results. Celebrities from Jay-Z to Justin Bieber are trying to make their mark on the cannabis industry with high-profile product launches and collaborations. It’s easy to see why th

Marley goes to Hollywood in immersive exhibit’s latest stop Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2023 Taking its place alongside immersive museum-style exhibits from Pink Floyd to Vincent Van Gogh, the Bob Marley One Love Experience has arrived in Los Angeles at the Ovation (formerly Hollywood & Highland). The massive complex which houses the Dolby Theat

Hong Kong to ban CBD, categorize it a ‘Dangerous Drug’ with harsh penalties Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 27, 2023 HONG KONG — Hong Kong will ban CBD starting Wednesday, categorizing it as a “dangerous drug” and mandating harsh penalties for its smuggling, production and possession, customs authorities announced Friday. Supporters say CBD can treat a

New Hampshire Governor dismisses Legalization Bill’s chances Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 27, 2023 The New Hampshire legislation received a hearing on Wednesday. Democratic and Republican lawmakers in New Hampshire are gearing up for another effort to legalize marijuana, but the state’s governor doesn’t think they will succeed. The latest cannabis bi

Sponsorship of Marijuana research may bias the results Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 27, 2023 A new study explores the effect of corporate support for cannabis research. An innovative new study challenges naïve acceptance of research funded by the cannabis industry. The study’s authors reviewed Canadian research articles available through PubMed that

Smoking Weed in Times Square is not allowed Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 27, 2023 Let's Be Blunt: You Can't Smoke Marijuana in Times Square, Even Though It Was Legalized. NYC's Smoke Free Air Act prohibits smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes in most public spaces, which includes parks and pedestrian plazas — that means no smoking, of anythin

Tennessee Bill would regulate the sale of Delta-8 THC Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 27, 2023 Rep. William Lamberth and Sen. Richard Briggs’s bill would tax and regulate the sale of compounds like delta-9 THC in Tennessee. Tennessee leaders are again putting forth a bill that would regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids like delta-8 and delta-10 THC, after

How can I smoke without stinking up the place? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 27, 2023 Love is in the air, or is that weed? Could be both if you handle things correctly. For nearly the last quarter century, American couples have been moving in together at higher rates. In 2019, the Pew Research Center analyzed data from the National Survey of Family Gr

2 Cannabis businesses broken into overnight; investigation underway Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 27, 2023 This comes as Kent County police are investigating at least three break-ins at other businesses around the county. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Police Department is investigating two break-ins that happened overnight at marijuana busine

Finally information about NY’s $200M Cannabis fund managers sees the light of day Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 27, 2023 It took the state exactly 100 days to release information on the players managing New York’s $200 million cannabis social equity fund, but it’s now public and the details are, in parts, expected, confusing, surprising – and untrue.

Ryan Shazier launches own line of medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 27, 2023 PITTSBURGH - A former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker has created his own line of medical marijuana. Ryan Shazier is now part of a growing list of retired athletes who are starting to use medical marijuana as an alternative to opioid drugs to treat pain and other