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Major change to employment drug testing just came to California Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 3, 2024 Cannabis users who are looking for a new job in California can breathe a sigh of relief. As of Jan. 1, it’s illegal for most California employers to discriminate against cannabis users or even ask about past cannabis use on job applications, thanks to
Police charge 5 people, seize thousands of plants in illegal pot operations at central Maine residences Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 3, 2024 Sheriff's deputies first made arrests at a residence in China Saturday before state police made several more Tuesday afternoon. Five people have been charged with unlawful trafficking in drugs — three in the tow
New Mexico Regulation And Licensing Department Revokes Licenses At Two Torrance County Cannabis Farms Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 3, 2024 New Mexico Revokes Licenses of Two Cannabis Producers for Violations, Imposes $1 Million Fines. The Cannabis Control Division (CCD) of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (NMRLD) announced Tuesday i
US regulators may loosen restrictions on Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 3, 2024 President Joe Biden’s administration is promising to make the biggest shift in federal drug policy in decades by loosening marijuana restrictions. President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on fede
Cannabis Still the World’s Most Used Substance, UN Report Says Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 3, 2024 According to the United Nations, there are an estimated 219 million cannabis users worldwide, with that number trending upward. Cannabis use around the world continues to eclipse other drugs––and is increasing. Opioids, meanwhile, continue to cause the
Can I be fired for smoking weed in my off-hours? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2024 What new California cannabis law says. Some cannabis users in California will be protected from discrimination in the workplace starting the new year. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2188 into law in 2022, banning employers from firing, penalizing or creating
UES Welcomes First Legal Cannabis Store in January Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2024 In the chic corridors of the Upper East Side (UES), a groundbreaking venture is about to bloom. January 4 marks a significant date for cannabis enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike as The Herbal Care (THC) opens its doors at 1412 Lexington Avenue. This isn’t just an
New Medical Marijuana laws in effect with start of new year Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2024 The new year means new laws are now in effect in Oklahoma. Several of the new laws that went into effect on Monday will impact the medical marijuana industry in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority will now be allowed to employ secret shoppe
Cannabis Industry Executives Share Predictions for 2024 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2024 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
New Tennessee law for Cannabis and hemp sales putting some retailers on edge Image Cannabis NewsDecember 22, 2023 Tennessee cannabis and hemp retailers are concerned the industry is at risk of ending because of a new state law. Before Senate Bill 378 was passed in April, hemp cannabis farmers were able to sell their flower products with limited res
Orange County Cannabis Company gets final approval to open Image Cannabis NewsDecember 22, 2023 An Orange County cannabis dispensary just received final approval from the state to begin selling their product. The owner of Orange County Cannabis Company in Wawayanda told News 12 he was overjoyed to learn the news. The family-owned business was among
Minnesota Health Officials Issue Warning About Illegal High-Potency Hemp Products Image Cannabis NewsDecember 22, 2023 The Minnesota Department of Health is warning consumers that hemp THC products that exceed state potency limits are being sold at some retailers. The Minnesota Department of Health has issued a bulletin warning consumers that retai
Already nation's top Hemp producer, South Dakota aims to capitalize on Budding industry Image Cannabis NewsDecember 22, 2023 Acres planted in 2023 up 42 percent. South Dakota led the country in the amount of hemp harvested last year, and the number of acres used to farm the newly legal crop continues to grow. The South Dakota Industrial Hemp Associ
Biden pardons thousands convicted of Marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington Image Cannabis NewsDecember 22, 2023 President Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Use and Possession on Federal Lands. President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal land
Police suspend many licences after drivers test positive for THC Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 Impaired driving due to cannabis is a growing concern for police in Saskatchewan. A two-day traffic blitz in east-central Saskatchewan this month saw police suspend 22 licences after drivers tested positive for THC. Police with Combined Traffic Ser
Lawmakers may revisit issue of drivers smelling of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 Maryland Republicans Seek Reversal of Marijuana Odor Law, Citing Concerns about Impaired Driving and Crime. When leaving a meeting at Prince George’s Community College on the night of Dec. 12, the Rev. Robert L. Screen and his wife were shocked when a
