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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
NY’s testing failures expose legal Weed consumers to unsafe Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 20, 2023 New York's Cannabis Industry Faces Systemic Public Health Failures, Investigation Reveals. A NY Cannabis Insider investigation has uncovered systemic public health failures at every level of the state’s legal cannabis industry, from farmers to
Billboard ads could prompt kids and teens to try Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 20, 2023 Witnesses cite research indicating the adverse effects of marijuana on young brains, want to stop billboard ads for pot. It's not just legislators who are fed up with the Cannabis Control Commission's lack of responsiveness. Members of the public who ha
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
Weedstock is a dope Delaware festival that wants all the smoke: 'Bring your best buds' Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023 At least 2,000 grass lovers are invited to mow down a little greenery while vibing to many bands at the sixth annual Weedstock festival this weekend. That's why the tagline for the event is "Bring your best buds," another for
Maryland to launch Cannabis Business License Applications in November Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023 The Maryland Cannabis Administration has announced that it will launch the first application round for cannabis business licenses will open on November 13 and will be exclusively for social equity applicants. More than 175 standard and micro
Cannabis banking measure may win approval in Senate Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023 SAFE Banking Act Expected to Advance in Senate, Easing Financial Constraints on Cannabis Industry. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Act, also known as the SAFE Banking Act, will be voted on in committee by the end of the month and should have enough vote
Margaret River Hemp Company founder wins big at iHempWA Awards Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023 Margaret River Hemp Company Sweeps iHempWA Awards 2023, Winning Hemp Business of the Year and Lifetime Contribution. It was a night of triumph for Margaret River Hemp Company at the inaugural iHempWA Awards 2023 as it was named Hemp Business of the
Pot odor does not justify probable cause for vehicle searches Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023 The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed that cannabis odor does not constitute probable cause to search a vehicle. If Minnesota police search a vehicle solely based upon the smell of pot, they can’t justify searching a vehicle, even if there is evidence
Santa Barbara’s wine industry declared war on Weed and Pot is winning Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023 They might not be profitable yet, but California’s biggest pot farms are here to stay in Santa Barbara County. When pot farms showed up in Santa Barbara County in 2017, the wine industry went on the attack, vowing to launch a “giant legal bat
