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Cannabis Payments Processor Seeks $500m in Damages as It Closes Doors Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2024 Georgia-based cannabis payments processor FP Omni Technologies is seeking $500m in damages as it announces that it is winding down operations. According to a press release published late last month, the decision to wind down operations follows a
Can Cannabis Industry Waste be Used to Make Supercapacitors? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2024 Researchers Explore Cannabis Waste for Supercapacitors. The cannabis plant can be used for a myriad of purposes to benefit humans, and not just in a medical cannabis capacity. Researchers in Argentina recently examined using discarded cannabis material f
Legal hemp stores monitor Marijuana Legislation Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2024 Ohio Marijuana Bill Under Review. Based on the Nov. 7 election results for Issue 2 in Ohio, as much as 57 percent of the state’s voters are waiting for legislative adjustments to be finalized, paving the way for adult-use, recreational marijuana to hit stores. Propos
New Law in Oklahoma Brings Secret Shoppers to Weed Dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2024 A new Oklahoma state law that went into effect this week authorizes regulators to conduct secret shopper inspections of medical marijuana dispensaries. A new law in Oklahoma gives the state’s cannabis regulators the authority to launch a medical marij
US Cannabis Stocks Spike as DEA Confirms Cannabis Reclassification Review Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2024 US DEA Confirms Cannabis Rescheduling Review Amid Power Struggle. The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has confirmed that it is conducting a review into the reclassification of cannabis, but has asserted its ‘final authority’ over th
Recreational Weed in Missouri is nearly a year old Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 3, 2024 What can the industry expect in 2024? Heading into the second year of legal recreational cannabis in Missouri, people in the industry are anticipating continued sales momentum and challenges surrounding an ongoing social equity program. 2023 has been a big year fo
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