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Hemp farmers: Future uncertain with no plan from Ohio lawmakers on adult-use Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 24, 2024 Nearly three months after it was passed by voters, the future of adult-use marijuana in Ohio is still up in the air without a plan from lawmakers. This also means it's unclear for hemp farmers like Eric and Yvonne Boltz. Boltz to Nutz is
Maryland Republicans push back against Cannabis odor law, but repeal seems unlikely Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 24, 2024 The Hemp Feed Coalition Announces Hemp Seed Meal Approved for Laying Hens. Republicans are pushing to repeal a controversial Maryland law that prohibits police from pulling over and searching drivers simply because they smell of m
Mississippi restrictions on Medical Marijuana advertising upheld by federal judge Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 24, 2024 A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary who says state regulations that forbid him from advertising in most media amount to censorship A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit file
Cannabis added to Canadian Free Trade Agreement, but cross-province sales not likely any time soon Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2024 The newest version of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) has now been expanded to include trade in non-medical cannabis. For the first time, the CFTA, which came into force in 2017, includes references to cann
Soon, you can smoke NJ legal Weed at some new businesses Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2024 New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Approves Rules for Cannabis Consumption Lounges. As the number of New Jersey dispensaries ballooned over the last year, consumers and medical marijuana patients have faced an ironic bind: There's very few places, le
Michigan Adult-Use, Medical Cannabis Sales Reach $3.6 Billion in 2023 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2024 As sales continue to rise, some advocates are expecting the industry to reduce its growth path. New data from the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) in Michigan revealed that the state collected more than $3.6 billion in adult-use sales last year
Cannabis consumption lounges will create ‘safe spaces’ to consume, business owners say Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2024 Rules regulating lounges were approved last week. Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez hopes to host community events on the second floor of her soon-to-open cannabis dispensary, events like smoke-and-yoga sessions and comedy nights featuri
Florida To Vote On Marijuana Legalization On 2024 Ballot, DeSantis Suggests Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2024 Florida Governor Anticipates Supreme Court Approval for Adult-Use Marijuana Initiative, Setting Stage for 2024 Ballot. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has stated that the Supreme Court will approve the initiative for adult-use marijuana initiat
Check Out Seth Rogen And Evan Goldberg’s Latest Rolling Paper Collab Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2024 Houseplant and OCB Announce Partnership: Premium Line of Rolling Papers and Cones to Debut on February 16. In an exclusive reveal ahead of its official announcement, Houseplant, the cannabis lifestyle brand co-founded by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldber
Former Google & Meta Engineers Built A Weed Distribution Network Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2024 The wide world of weed is a vast sea of small businesses, each with its own buyers, owners, and sales objectives. Enter Nabis, a massive weed distribution network and the largest distributor of cannabis in California. The weed tech darling is a powe
Arizona tried adding equity into Marijuana Licensing. Dispensary chains still took over Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 22, 2024 Would-be partners have offered Abel Ochoa "crazy amounts of money" for the social equity marijuana license he and his cousin own. "I had somebody offer me $17 million," he said, laughing. "If I would've just took the money, li
Crumbling SPD Support Threatens Future of Germany’s CanG Bill Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2024 German Cannabis Act Faces Uncertainty as Support Wavers and Criticism Mounts. Germany’s Cannabis Act (CanG) is entering increasingly uncertain territory as support within the coalition’s largest party crumbles, and criticism of the bill begins to surfa
West Virginia's Cannabis industry could get an upgrade with new legislation Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2024 Cannabis is getting the old college try again in the West Virginia State Legislature. Del. Evan Hansen, D-79, introduced HB-4873 into the House of Delegates, which seeks to establish a framework under which adults over the age of 21 can l
Maryland Police Chief Stands Up Against State Law that Reduces Number of Eligible Applicants Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2024 In Montgomery County, Maryland, law enforcement applicants must cease cannabis use for three years before being hired. A police chief in Maryland is standing up against county regulations, which requires that potential la
Missouri legislators push back on adding marijuana to workers’ compensation law Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2024 If Missouri employees ask for workers’ compensation after an on-the-job injury, employers can require them to take a drug test for marijuana. If they test positive — even if they hadn’t consumed marijuana for days — their compensation
6 Lessons for Success in New York Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2024 Essential Advice for Those Looking to Enter the New York Cannabis Industry. Over the past week I’ve received many calls from in- and out-of-state residents looking to enter the New York cannabis industry. Some have applied for licenses and are stuck in processing hell, a
