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About 7,000 Adult-Use Cannabis Applications Estimated in New York Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 That high number also means there likely will be several thousand broken hearts. New York cannabis regulators probably took in about 7,000 business license applications for marijuana companies during its latest submission window, which closed on M
DEA warns Georgia to stop plans to let pharmacies sell Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023 DEA Warns Georgia Against Offering Medical Marijuana at Independent Pharmacies, Citing Federal Law Violation. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning Georgia not to go ahead with a plan to become the first state in the nation to
Multiple companies challenging licenses denied by Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Image Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023 Multiple cannabis companies are challenging license denials they received from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) on December 1. Friday was the deadline for companies in all categories besides integrated facilities
Federal agency quashes Georgia's plan to let pharmacies sell Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023 Federal drug officials are warning Georgia to shelve its plans to be the first state to allow pharmacies to dispense medical marijuana. Federal drug officials are warning Georgia to shelve its plans to be the first state to allow phar
The high price of Federal Marijuana laws in a state where it is legal Image Cannabis NewsDecember 18, 2023 Prosecutors Push for Prison in Marijuana Cases Despite Legalization in New York. Prosecutors in US District Court still call for prison for marijuana crimes, cite its status as illegal under federal law. Marijuana plants grow in New York state
Florida looks to double size of Medical Marijuana industry within next 6 months Image Cannabis NewsDecember 15, 2023 Kimball’s office accepted 74 applications for 22 additional licenses during an application period that ended in April. Florida could move forward with 22 additional licenses for medical-marijuana operators — nearly doubling the size
Arkansas Medical Cannabis Sales Tax Funds School Lunches for Kids Image Cannabis NewsDecember 14, 2023 Cannabis tax money in Arkansas is helping target food insecurity for children, with lunches either free or affordable at a low-cost. The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission (AMMC) recently announced the benefits that the state’s medical cannabis
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
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
Alabama’s Medical Cannabis integrator applicants readiness Image Cannabis NewsDecember 11, 2023 The commission’s choices will have long-lasting implications, and careful consideration is needed to avoid potential legal entanglements. In Alabama, securing a medical cannabis license is governed by stringent legal requirements, as stipulated in the Da
Minnesota Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Set for 2025 Image Cannabis NewsDecember 8, 2023 Although Minnesota is currently without an Office of Cannabis Management director, the state’s cannabis sale launch window is still aimed at 2025. Minnesota is still trucking along with building up its cannabis team. Star Tribune recently interviewed Charlene Briner
Recreational Marijuana is now legal in Ohio. Here are some do's and don'ts. Image Cannabis NewsDecember 7, 2023 Starting Thursday, Ohio becomes the 24th state where recreational marijuana is legal. The law is now in effect after voters passed Issue 2 in the November election. Although marijuana is legal, there are quite a few caveats because lawmak
Japanese lawmakers pass bill legalizing medicines derived from Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2023 In legal revision, which will come into force within 1 year of promulgation, cannabis to be listed as regulated narcotics. Japanese lawmakers on Wednesday passed a bill legalizing medical products with cannabis-derived substances while crimin
Efforts to legalize Cannabis to help Ukrainian veterans cope with trauma stymied by opposition in parliament Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2023 Many Ukrainian soldiers smoke weed to treat their pain, even though few will admit it in public. “I know a lot of guys who lost their legs or arms and turned to cannabis,” a French soldier fighting for Ukr
Medical Cannabis Clinical Trial in UK Underway Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2023 The UK NHS legalized medical cannabis five years ago, but a lack of government clinical trials has led Celadon Pharmaceuticals to pick up the slack. Although the United Kingdom (U.K.) legalized medical cannabis in 2018, it has not approved any clinical studies and is
Cannabis retail applications swamping some New York cities Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2023 Cities in Upstate New York Inundated With Cannabis Dispensary Applications. With two weeks to go until New York State’s deadline for cannabis retail dispensary applications, large upstate cities have been inundated with paperwork from people seeking permi
