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Should doctors be able to recommend Marijuana remotely? Board vote exposes rift with lawmakers Image Cannabis NewsNovember 25, 2022 Medical board doesn't want new patients to access drug through telemedicine. One of the drivers of the explosive growth in Louisiana’s medical marijuana industry has been online platforms where patients can get a presc

We need simpler, smarter Cannabis law and regulation Image Cannabis NewsNovember 25, 2022 The federal government adopted a full-on nanny-state approach to cannabis regulation. Recreational cannabis became a legal industry in Canada in 2018. The regulatory framework that was adopted was cobbled together quickly with no consultation on the actual reg

What can the UK Government do for access to cannabis and CBD Reform Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 Pointing to advancements in public health, the UK government can improve access to cannabis by altering its CBD reform Fair access to cannabis has always been the charge of the medical cannabis community. The movement began when individuals and

What can the UK Government do for access to Cannabis and CBD Reform Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 Pointing to advancements in public health, the UK government can improve access to cannabis by altering its CBD reform Fair access to cannabis has always been the charge of the medical cannabis community. The movement began when individuals and

Irish parliament to discuss new amendment for Cannabis possession Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 A bill set to be introduced today aims to legalise cannabis possession for personal use in Ireland. The amendment will need to be approved by the Dáil, which means it needs to be voted in by other government parties and if it passes, it would upda

Poland: Cannabis for everyone? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 Poland has some of Europe's most restrictive drug laws. But lax medical marijuana rules have healthy people lining up for prescriptions. When asked where he gets his cannabis, Piotr grins and asks if DW wants the official or the unofficial version. He says he'll only tell the unoff

Four questions employers need to ask themselves about their Marijuana and drug testing policies Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 Voters in two more states approved the legalization of recreational marijuana on Nov. 8, further complicating an evolving landscape for employers. But even before Missouri and Maryland joined 19 others and the Distric

Medical Cannabis research bill set to become law Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 Last week, the Senate unanimously passed H.R. 8454, or the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (the “Act”), sending the bill to President Biden’s desk for signature. The bill passed the House this summer by a vote of 325 – 95, and marks the fi

Medical Cannabis research bill set to become law Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 Last week, the Senate unanimously passed H.R. 8454, or the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (the “Act”), sending the bill to President Biden’s desk for signature. The bill passed the House this summer by a vote of 325 – 95, and marks the fi

Hero Project USA to offer free Cannabis to Military Veterans in Michigan Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD, up to 20% of veterans who participated in the armed battle have received a PTSD diagnosis since then. With the NGO Hero Project USA, Operation Iraqi Freedom vete

Mike Tyson’s curious metamorphosis continues with foray into the Cannabis Business Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 Boxer might be the perfect rogue pitchman given the baffling excising from history of his conviction for rape. Shortly after retaining his Junior Olympics heavyweight title in 1982, Mike Tyson got into a spot of bother with Cus D’

High Tide becomes top Revenue-Generating Cannabis company in Canada Image Cannabis NewsNovember 23, 2022 Data recently released by New Cannabis Ventures shows that the Company is now the largest revenue-generating company reporting in Canadian dollars. The Company also opens a second Canna Cabana location in Windsor, Ontario CALGARY - High Tide Inc

 Landmark bill reaches  President's desk Image Cannabis NewsNovember 23, 2022 For the first time ever, a standalone marijuana reform bill has been sent to the president’s desk for signature. The U.S. Senate on Nov. 16 passed HR21-8454, the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act, and sent the bill to President Joe Biden. The bill “

Biden’s marijuana pardons are a seismic shift Image Cannabis NewsNovember 23, 2022 Fulfilling a high-profile campaign pledge, President Joe Biden recently announced that his office will be issuing pardons to several thousand Americans with federal convictions for marijuana possession offenses. “There are thousands of people who have prior federal c

Amherst dispensary becomes first statewide to sell marijuana 'clone' plants Image Cannabis NewsNovember 23, 2022 An Amherst medical marijuana dispensary has become the first in the state to offer cannabis clones for patients to buy and grow at home. Last month, the Office of Cannabis Management decided to allow medical marijuana dispensaries to sel

Pot politics? Majority leaders blocking majority support over Medical Marijuana in Kentucky Image Cannabis NewsNovember 23, 2022 Despite the overwhelming vote of approval, leadership in the state Senate is balking at the whole idea. That’s the percentage of Kentuckians surveyed online who support legalizing medical marijuana in the commonwealth, ac

Arizona dispensary to serve Cannabis-Infused thanksgiving side dishes Image Cannabis NewsNovember 23, 2022 This year, Mint Cannabis’ Tempe/Guadalupe dispensary will be open more than 135 hours during Thanksgiving week – from 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27. That means plenty of extra time to order infused pies and

Former UCLA decathlete gets over 17 years in prison for cannabis pen fraud Image Cannabis NewsNovember 23, 2022 A former track and field star who supposedly pivoted to a career in business was sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison on Monday for allegedly defrauding cannabis industry investors out of more than $45 million, the Department of Ju