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What Is the difference between Hemp and Cannabis? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 Although hemp and cannabis are two different species, there’s an important legal difference between the two. Hemp and cannabis are two totally different plants, right? Yes and no. Technically, hemp and cannabis are actually the two different species, from the same
As Pennsylvania lags on Marijuana legalization, New York brags Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2023 (The Center Square) – While Pennsylvania debates marijuana legalization, neighboring states like New York brag about the tax revenues. New York legalized medical cannabis in 2014 and recreational use for adults age 21 and older followed in 2021. Legal
British Columbia considers Marijuana consumption spaces, citizens and businesses weigh in Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2023 It’s been a question since recreational cannabis legalization first reached the lips of legislators. If cannabis is legal, but consumers are only allowed to smoke in private residences, where does that leave tourists, or loc
How are doctors navigating Kentucky’s vague Medical Marijuana executive order? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2023 Doctors are telling medical marijuana patients they could face ramifications from drug tests or in child custody cases. In states where medical marijuana is legal, regulated medical marijuana cards provide a way for dispensaries and la
Marijuana-linked ER visits by Seniors are rising Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2023 New research out of California finds seniors are being treated in emergency rooms in significantly higher numbers for adverse side effects from cannabis consumption. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) said they studied the issue because
Study finds residents of legal cannabis states have lower rates of this disorder Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2023 While alcohol consumption between U.S. states didn’t vary greatly, a twin who lived in legal cannabis states was less likely to face harm when under the influence of alcohol. A federally funded study in the U.S. concluded that those
Federal Cannabis sentences drop substantially since 2014 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 Prior cannabis convictions can lead to longer sentences. A new report issued by the U.S. Sentencing Commission found that the number of federal cannabis possession sentencings dropped substantially in recent years, from 2,172 in the fiscal year 2014 to only
Study finds slight increase in youth asthma rates in states with legal recreational Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 “This study offers a critical first step in identifying a key children’s health concern emerging in the context of rapid, ongoing changes in cannabis policy that are unaccompanied by clinical or public health guidelines f
University of Illinois providing Cannabis workforce training Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 SPRINGFIELD - Cannabis sales in the state of Illinois increased by 13% in FY2022. The University of Illinois Springfield partnered with Green Flower, a training platform for cannabis professionals. They offer four different certificate programs: healthc
Minnesota adult-Use Legalization Bill Clears First Hurdle Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 The sponsor of the Minnesota measure says there’s still a long road ahead. Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota have begun their push for marijuana legalization, with a bill clearing the first of many legislative hurdles this week. The bill “cleared the first
How a Marijuana 'crop plague' could force growers to change their practices Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 While the state’s marijuana business continues to boom, cannabis growers in Massachusetts — already facing tough business setbacks in a competitive and volatile market — are scrambling to ward off a rapidly spreading and highly infectious
How to germinate Cannabis seeds: start and plant weed seeds Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 So, you’ve finally taken the leap and you’re ready to grow your own marijuana? If you’re here, you’ve probably even bought the seeds already… But let’s face it − if you don’t germinate seeds the right way, they’ll die. As simple as that. And let me tell
Who's winning and who's losing in recreational Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 The city has not released the names of the businesses that were turned down for recreational pot retail licenses. The latest: Detroit awarded 33 licenses last month for dispensaries to start selling nonmedical cannabis after a long-delayed process to set up
70-year-old woman convicted of trafficking nearly 200 pounds of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 CORPUS CHRISTI - A 70-year-old woman was convicted of trafficking nearly 200 pounds of marijuana with the intent to distribute according to U.S Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. The Department of Justice states that Diana Vela drove a Ford Fusio
Minnesota lawmakers start down path to legalizing Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Legislature embarked on a path toward legalizing recreational marijuana for adults Wednesday when a legislative committee held the first hearing of the year on a bill that backers say is designed to avoid the pitfalls experienced
2,000 marijuana grow licenses ID'd as potentially illegal, Oklahoma agency says Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 About 2,000 medical marijuana licenses have been identified by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs as potentially unlawful, an agency spokesman says. Mark Woodward of the OBNDD said those licenses are suspected of eit
Where will Connecticut’s Marijuana tax go? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 NEW HAVEN - Within seven hours of opening adult-use marijuana sales on Tuesday in Connecticut, the state had already reported that $250,000 worth had been sold. And, because 20% of the price of marijuana is tax, the state is anticipating a windfall of funds. The state la
Recreational cannabis bill advances in Minnesota House Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 An adult-use cannabis bill clears the first legislative hurdle, passing the House Commerce Committee. ST PAUL - A Minnesota House panel Wednesday gave the green light to this year's version of the recreational cannabis bill. The Commerce Committee was the fir
