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With injunction lifted, Cannabis dispensaries look to hire workers Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2023 Omar Price has been in limbo since August, when a legal injunction kept him from opening his state-licensed recreational cannabis dispensary. Not knowing when he would be able to move forward and open his shop has made it impossible to hire worke
How patients can enroll in Ohio’s Medical Marijuana program Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2023 While Ohio’s voter-approved initiative legalizing cannabis is now in effect, the state’s medical dispensaries remain operational and could begin selling recreational marijuana. Issue 2, which voters passed Nov. 7 with 57% support, legalizes the sale, pu
Politicians, farmers, retailers decry decision to end Cannabis Growers Showcase Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2023 NY Legislators Weigh Extension and Special Permits for Cannabis Growers Showcases After OCM Decision. A legislative extension? A request that special event permits be issued in the short term? In light of last week’s announcement by
Some aspiring New York Cannabis sellers wait to open shop even as state greenlights more dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2023 New York Cannabis Control Board Grants Licenses for Adult-Use Sales to Six Medical Marijuana Companies, Opening Recreational Dispensaries on December 29. New York cannabis regulators took their first step toward
As Recreational Marijuana debate continues, House members told to stick to original to tax plan Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2023 Ohio Faces Concerns Over Marijuana Legislation Changes, Launches $150 Million Affordable Housing Initiative, and More. The sticky icky: Marijuana users, criminal justice reform advocates, legal aid organizations, cult
National Cannabis Roundtable Releases Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2023 National Cannabis Roundtable Releases Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report for 2022-2023. Today, the National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) is proud to announce the release of its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibil
Cannabis certification courses coming to Kent State University Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2023 Kent State University is rolling out new cannabis certification courses now that recreational marijuana is legal in Ohio. “Even before legalization even took place, Kent State said this is an industry they wanted to help develop the new workforce,” s
Arizona Cannabis Sales Surpass $1Bn This Year As Medical-to-Recreational Shift Continues Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2023 Arizona's Cannabis Industry Surpasses $1 Billion in Sales, Shifts Dominance from Medical to Adult-Use. Arizona’s cannabis industry has surpassed the $1bn mark in the year to September 2023, as the industry shifts away from m
Newmarket won't budge on banning retail Cannabis outlets Image Cannabis NewsDecember 12, 2023 Newmarket council did not budge on its position on disallowing retail cannabis outlets as retailers asked for reconsideration. Retail industry representative Rianna Ford was a delegate Dec. 11, asking the town to consider allowing the stores. Newmarket and
Stiiizy’s founder built a legal cannabis empire — while being landlord to black market dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsDecember 12, 2023 Stiiizy Co-Founder Tony Huang Faces Allegations of Serial Involvement in Illegal Cannabis Dispensaries. The sign on the building said Jerry’s Liquor, but inside, Compton code enforcement inspectors found a cannabi
Marijuana activist accused of not reporting $2.5M in sales, faces huge tax penalties Image Cannabis NewsDecember 12, 2023 Ottawa says Chris Enns 'deliberately structures' finances so it can't determine taxable income. In his years of medical marijuana activism, Chris Enns has been arrested, faced multiple police raids, argued the finer points of co
Nevada Welcomes New Head of Cannabis Compliance Board Image Cannabis NewsDecember 12, 2023 James Humm Appointed as Executive Director of Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board. Nevada’s Cannabis Compliance Board has welcomed a new Executive Director as its incumbent leader Tyler Klimas departs to establish a cannabis consulting company. According to Neva
New York Gov. Hochul Vetoes Measures To Allow Hemp Seeds in Animal Feed Image Cannabis NewsDecember 12, 2023 It’s a sad day for all the horses and alpacas out there. Hemp has a number of uses that we are only now beginning to take advantage of. Two New York measures would allow for hemp seeds to be part of animal feed meant for pets, horses and cam
Three Men Indicted for Conspiracy in Oklahoma Cannabis Operation Image Cannabis NewsDecember 12, 2023 Three men face conspiracy charges in grand jury indictment for involvement in Oklahoma illegal cannabis grow operation. A multi-county grand jury is indicting three men for being involved in an illegal marijuana farm where four people were killed i
Can you be fired in NC for using CBD or Hemp? Yes, but it’s not cut and dry Image Cannabis NewsDecember 11, 2023 In recent years, the sale of CBD-infused products, like gummies and drinks, has exploded across North Carolina. But could consuming these products lead to testing positive for marijuana and being fired? Yes, but it’s not cut and dry. Con
Cannabis taxes have not solved Colorado’s budget woes Image Cannabis NewsDecember 11, 2023 Cannabis taxes did not solve Colorado’s budget woes. That was never promised, or even implied by supporters of legalization. But some money is better than no money. From the earliest days of the 2012 political campaign to legalize cannabis, there was a promis
