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DC lawmakers decline stricter rules on dispensaries near schools Image Cannabis NewsApril 11, 2024 Crackdown on Marijuana Dispensaries Near DC Schools Stalls Despite Community Outcry. A push to crackdown on marijuana dispensaries near D.C. schools has sputtered, as one controversial shop moves forward. Why it matters: Two neighborhood outcries have
Exploiting the 'high': American caught for selling 'Cannabis tours' in Colombia Image Cannabis NewsApril 11, 2024 American Man Arrested for Orchestrating "Cannabis Tours" in Colombia. You've heard of the "high road," but what about "high tourism"? In Colombia, an American man nicknamed "cannabis Jimmy" has been arrested for orchestrating "cannabis
New alliance of Cannabis processors formed in New York State Image Cannabis NewsApril 11, 2024 New York Cannabis Processors Form Alliance to Advocate and Educate. A coalition of eight licensed cannabis processors is launching a trade group, which they intend to serve as an advocacy organization as well as a clearinghouse for reliable information ab
How Indigenous Women Are Revolutionizing The Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsApril 11, 2024 Indigenous women are reclaiming their heritage through weed. Reservations and the Native Americans who inhabit them walk a tightrope, balancing sovereignty with government relations. Tribes exist beyond the bounds of state lines, one reality that compli
Legal Cannabis Retailer Fined $200K For Alleged Inducement Program Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2024 Canadian Cannabis Retailer Slapped With $200,000 Fine for Alleged Regulatory Violations. Licensed Canadian marijuana operator of the Cannabis Xpress chain of retail shops was fined $200,000 by the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Alleged
How Hemp Could Save Horticulture Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2024 Also, hemp could save some of North America’s largest carbon-capturing ecosystems. Hemp is emerging as an unexpected remedy for one of the horticulture industry’s hidden environmental harms, thanks to research from horticulture professor Jessica Lubell-Brand. For years, gardeners ha
Keeley’s Cannabis pause falls flat with Santa Cruz City Council, business community Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2024 Tensions Rise as Mayor's Attempt to Delay Dispensary Decision Sparks Debate. Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley’s proposal Tuesday for a 45-day emergency moratorium on new cannabis business permits came with one eye on the particularly ho
Marijuana in Ohio: Take a look at the Division of Cannabis Control's newly proposed rules Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2024 Ohio's Recreational Marijuana Rollout Faces Legislative Standstill as State Agencies Push Ahead. More than five months have gone by since recreational marijuana became legal to use in Ohio, but the General Assembly has still n
US Customs officials seize ‘hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of legal Cannabis in New Mexico Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2024 It's unclear if the stops are the result of a policy change by the Biden administration. Federal U.S. officials have stepped up their enforcement game with state-legal marijuana businesses in New Mexico in a way that
New Report Sheds Light On US's $3.8B Illicit Cannabis Markets & Industry-Wide Impact Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2024 The report issued by analysis firm Whitney Economics underscores the urgency of addressing delinquencies amidst ongoing federal reforms. Despite ongoing discussions surrounding federal reforms such as de-scheduling and safe banking
NY Judge’s Cannabis Ruling Opens Door for More Challenges Image Cannabis NewsApril 9, 2024 New York Judge's Ruling Sparks Potential Wave of Cannabis Regulation Challenges. A New York judge’s recent ruling that a handful of the state’s adult-use cannabis regulations are “unconstitutionally vague” and infringe on the free-speech rights of cannabis bu
Federal Cannabis Enforcement Intensifies in New Mexico Image Cannabis NewsApril 9, 2024 Federal Crackdown Threatens New Mexico's Cannabis Industry. Recent federal cannabis enforcement actions in New Mexico highlight the conflict between state laws and federal prohibition. The seizures by CBP disrupt the supply chain, affecting businesses’ ability t
Street Renovation Begins in Denmark’s Christiania To Deter Illegal Cannabis Sales Image Cannabis NewsApril 9, 2024 Volunteers were invited to remove cobblestones from the famous street to make room for government-funded renovations and a fresh start. The residents of Freetown Christiania, located in Copenhagen, Denmark, recently began to physically
NC's First Cannabis Dispensary Opens Amidst Enforcement Uncertainty Image Cannabis NewsApril 9, 2024 As NC's 1st cannabis dispensary opens, Cherokee Co, DA to 'continue to enforce state law'. Even as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians prepares to begin selling medical marijuana at the Great Smoky Cannabis Company dispensary on April 20, the distr
Amid Marijuana Legalization, a Civic Problem Lingers: That Smell Image Cannabis NewsApril 8, 2024 The pungent odor of cannabis has emerged as a quality-of-life issue from New York City to Amsterdam. In what’s considered a nationwide first, a 76-year-old woman in Washington, DC’s Cleveland Park neighborhood sued the tenant who lived in a rental apar
Don’t punish Marijuana workers in bankruptcy proceedings Image Cannabis NewsApril 8, 2024 Bankruptcy Court Ruling Highlights Legal Gray Areas for Cannabis Industry Employees. As the Biden administration drags its feet on bringing pot out of the legal shadows, employees of cannabis companies often find themselves stuck in legal gray areas, including
