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CANNRA Calls for definitions and regulations on Hemp Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 22, 2023 The Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) has sent a letter to Congress outlining changes it would like to see to the 2023 Farm Bill. The organisation has stated that the changes would address the range of federally unregulated hemp-derived cannabinoid pro
Measure to be Introduced Preventing Federal Legalisation of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 22, 2023 US Senators Introduce Bill to Prevent Federal Legalization of Cannabis. US Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Steve Daines (R-MT) have announced they will be introducing a new bill that would prevent the federal legalisation of cannabis. Stati
The Netherlands set to launch Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program In December Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 21, 2023 The Netherlands is to officially launch its pilot program to legalize the sale of adult-use cannabis in the country in December. The program aims to assess whether coffee shops in the participating municipalities will receive authoriz
Marijuana profits up in smoke Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 21, 2023 Alaska's Marijuana Tax Debate: Balancing Industry Profits and Anti-Drug Programs. Nice of the Alaska Legislature to hold a rare offseason committee hearing in response to the marijuana industry whining about lack of profits due to supposed black market marijuana sales. And after a
Lawmakers want to ban delta-8 but not the Hemp industry Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 21, 2023 Tuesday’s discussion of bill drafts related to controlled substance law revisions in Wyoming showed state lawmakers never intended to shut down the hemp industry. Rather, they seek to criminalize cannabis products containing synthetic delta-8. Legislators
Cannabis banking bill SAFER Act heads to Senate committee next week Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 21, 2023 Senate Considers SAFER Banking Act for Cannabis Businesses' Access to Financial Services. State-sanctioned cannabis businesses would be able to access banks and credit unions under the latest version of a bill Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schum
Oklahoma lawmakers hope to see state’s industrial hemp market grow Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 21, 2023 Oklahoma Considers Industrial Hemp as Key to Rural Economic Expansion. Industrial hemp could be used to expand the economy of rural Oklahoma and as a core ingredient in products such as biofuels, plastics, batteries and cloth, a legislative pane
Nutella and Marijuana, the perfect combination Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 21, 2023 Nutella is all the rage, especially on college campuses. It is one of the most popular spreads in the world. The manufacturer, Ferrero, uses over a quarter of the world’s supply of hazelnuts. Considering the decadence of the flavor and creamy goodness, it is a true
Multi-Million Dollar scam shakes Cannabis Market Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 21, 2023 How This Texas CEO Lied To Investors. A Texas manufacturer of hemp CBD inhalers allegedly attempted to scam investors out of millions of dollars between April 2020 and May 2023, How? According to a lawsuit filed in Texas on Sept.18 by the Securities and Exchange
Big Tobacco wants ‘meaningful part’ in Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 20, 2023 Cannabis industry stakeholders from across the world were welcomed to Messe Dortmund this week for the inaugural edition of the Cannabis Business Expo 2023. The day started with a number of discussions focussed on the German market as the government’s rev
GrowerIQ secures $1M from government to enhance its Cannabis-tracking system Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 20, 2023 Canadian Cannabis Software Company GrowerIQ Receives $1M in Government Funding. Toronto-based GrowerIQ, which sells enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to cannabis producers, has been awarded over $1 million CAD by the Governme
Five marijuana businesses shut down in Oklahoma Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 20, 2023 Oklahoma Authorities Close Five Medical Marijuana Businesses Following Inspections. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority partnered with the Kay County Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement to investigate 11 complaints of medical marijuana businesses
Square enters the Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 20, 2023 Financial services platform Square has entered Canada's cannabis market in partnership with online ordering platform service for cannabis dispensaries Jane Technologies. The partnership involves Jane enabling cannabis dispensaries to use Square to supplement their brick-and-m
New Jersey Proposals aim to expand patient access and establish research partnerships Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 19, 2023 New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Seeks Public Input on Medical Cannabis Expansion Proposals. New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) is calling for public feedback on new proposals that seek to expand access
The economic roller-coaster of a small Ontario town fuelled by Chocolate and Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2023 A small eastern Ontario town that was once known as the province's chocolate capital is preparing for the sweet return of Hershey's. "It's like an old friend coming home after being gone for 15 years," said Smiths Falls Mayor
Report reveals $92M Cannabis sales for Florida in August Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2023 A new report from Zuanic & Associates has revealed that medical cannabis sales in Florida reached $92 million in August. August’s $92 million in sales contributed to a three-month total of $480 million, valuing the industry at $1.44 billion. The report sh
