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The bill would only take effect if adult-use cannabis is legalized by voters later in 2024. Florida Representative Ralph Massullo introduced House Bill 1269 on Jan. 5, which received its first reading on Jan. 9. If passed, the bill would implement limitations on potency in cannabis products

Illinois Supreme Court Hears Cases on Whether Cannabis Odor Justifies Vehicle Searches. The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday as to whether the smell of cannabis alone is grounds for police officers to search a vehicle, marking a test of the state’s 2020 recreational marijuana

Runners enjoyed exercising more while under the influence, but the drug proved not to be performance enhancing. Cannabis users are often stereotyped as lazy couch potatoes satisfying their munchies with junk food. But a new study from the University of Colorado pushes back against that

State Assemblymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, on Thursday announced he is rebooting his attempt to bring Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes to the city and state. Haney said now is the time for California to be at the forefront of what could be a billion-dollar tourist industry that would rival the

Cannabis Use Before Exercise Boosts Positive Mood and Enjoyment, According to Study. Researchers have unveiled insights into an unexpected relationship between cannabis use and exercise. The study suggests that marijuana can boost motivation and make exercise more fun, but does not enhance

Florida May Vote on Adult Recreational Cannabis Use in November. A proposal that would legalize adult recreational cannabis use — and bring a massive influx of tax revenues — in Florida appears headed to the general election ballot in November. In less than a decade, nearly half the United States —

The UFC hopes to have “the best, most effective, and most progressive anti-doping program in all of professional sports.” The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced the details of its new Anti-Doping Policy, which took effect for all UFC athletes beginning Dec. 31, 2023, and with it comes a

Village Farms International today announced the first shipment and launch of two leading cannabis brands in the United Kingdom. The Company’s Pure Sunfarms and The Original Fraser Valley Weed Co. (“Fraser Valley”) brands will be distributed by 4C LABS, a leading UK medical cannabis company focused

A familiar voice will cover the Olympic Games Paris 2024 this year, the second time Snoop Dogg has been an Olympics commentator. Joining the team of NBCUniversal, Snoop Dogg is on deck to cover the Olympic Games Paris 2024 this summer. Snoop will relocate to Paris to provide regular reports for the

2024 will present opportunities and challenges for cannabis operators. Yet another turbulent but victory-filled 12 months for many in the cannabis trade is behind us, and plenty of business leaders are ready to focus on 2024. “The forthcoming year will be the most exciting ever in the industry,”

Cannabis remains allowed on holidays in Connecticut, including Christmas and New Year’s Day. Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) released a press release Wednesday, reminding residents that alcohol sales will be banned on Christmas and New Year’s Day, but cannabis and gambling is

Wisconsin Republican Leaders Plan to Introduce Medical Marijuana Bill in January. For years, discussions about legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin have stalled, but Republican legislative leaders are now showing interest in passing legislation to legalize cannabis for medical purposes in the new year

Newark City Council Approves Six-Month Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries, Exempts Current Medical Marijuana Locations. City Council approved a six-month moratorium on new locations dispensing recreational marijuana but exempted the three current medical marijuana dispensaries from

Elected officials have begun considering a ban that would snuff out all forms of smoking in some public areas, a movement largely stemming from the state's legalization of recreational cannabis. If the idea moves forward, South Windsor would join towns like Simsbury and New Milford in restricting

Tilray Brands Unveils New Chowie Wowie Cannabis Chocolates, Elevating the Edibles Experience. Tilray Brands, Inc, a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company, today announced the expansion of its market-leading cannabis portfolio with the latest releases from its Canadian

Snoop Dogg Talks New Cannabis Beverage Line: ‘Not Everyone Wants To Smoke Or Vape To Get High but Drinking Is Familiar’. "Healthy living and self-care is in," says Snoop Dogg, the renowned rapper and entrepreneur, in an exclusive interview as he discusses the launch of the hemp-infused Do It Fluid

A new ban on a marijuana alternative illustrates how Japan is tightening its grip on recreational drug use. For one very particular niche of Japan’s economy, the first Saturday of December marked a black spot on the calendar: It was the first day of the country’s new ban on products – such as

Panel Urges Safety Measures for Possible Marijuana Legalization in Florida, Focusing on Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety. If Florida voters get the opportunity to legalize recreational marijuana use next fall, the state will need to develop better ways to catch impaired drivers and avoid

Holidays are a sacred time of year when we gather with friends and loved ones to eat, share gifts, and make memories. If you’d like to take your holidays higher, we have the perfect cannabis gift guide to elevate the festivities. In the immortal words of Otto Mann from The Simpsons , “I don’t need

The Netherlands has decided to undergo a trial period regarding cannabis legalization in two Dutch cities. If the trial goes well, cannabis legalization may become fully enacted throughout the entire country. Ernst Kuipers, Netherlands health minister, announced that this was a “Historic moment” (1)