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20 State Cannabis Dispensaries are supposed to open this year
But Not A Single Location Has Been Announced Yet. The delay in Gov. Hochul's plan could jeopardize promised licenses for retailers with weed-related convictions. Gov. Kathy Hochul says New York is “on track” to open some cannabis dispensaries within months — but industry leaders say they see only red signals ahead. The state government set a goal o
Medicinal Cannabis making headway in Brazil thanks to court rulings
PATY DO ALFERES - Medical marijuana is gaining steam in Brazil thanks to lower-court rulings giving the go-ahead for large-scale cannabis plantations. One of the largest of these plantations – a 600,000-square-meter (148-acre) area in Paty do Alferes, a municipality located two hours from Rio de Janeiro – produces cannabis-derived oils for more tha
Hemp Inc. applauds President Biden’s plan to Pardon people convicted of Simple Marijuana Possession
LAS VEGAS - On October 6, 2022, President Biden announced that he will pardon all prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana and will call on federal regulators to review how the drug is classified. The pardons will affect approximately 6,500 people convicted of federal offenses for simple possession from 1992 through 2021, as well as
In early October, President Joe Biden granted a pardon to all people convicted previously of federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. In that same statement, he called on the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General to begin reviewing how marijuana is scheduled under federal law. Currently, cannabis/marijuana is class
Dozens of licensed cultivators have about 80,000 marijuana plants growing. Around 1,100 patients have signed up for medical marijuana, and 96 doctors or nurse practitioners are working to certify them. Small growers are complaining a large one has been allowed to skirt the rules. But the Mississippi State Department of Health has zero investigators
"Hemp has less than 0.3 per cent (of THC), while cannabis or marijuana contains 20 per cent or more," said Ira Rattan, vegan nutritionist and holistic wellness counsellor Hemp, a plant that comes from the same species as cannabis, contains healthy fats and essential fatty acids and is also a great source of protein. Additionally, it comes packed wi
New York seems to have a weed store on every corner. None of them are legal. New York City’s crisp autumn air has a distinct scent to it, and this year that scent is weed. Many of the city streets have a fresh look to them, too — marijuana and cannabis products are for sale, out in the open, everywhere. New York legalized recreational marijuana in
State Assembly member Crystal Peoples-Stokes told 2 On Your Side, "There's no question we don't know how to determine if somebody is impaired by it or not..." BUFFALO, New York — As state efforts continue to get licensed marijuana sales up and running here in New York there is also a call again for more research into the usage of pot and its effect
‘There exists a need for a fair forensic tool capable of detecting THC in the short window of impairment’ While drug tests can tell if a person recently consumed cannabis, there’s currently no way of measuring whether or no a person is high, something that’s becoming increasingly important as more and more U.S. states legalize the drug. But that ma
Researchers examined all areas where cannabis is legal and found a shocking number and amount of contaminants that, arguably, should not be present on anything that humans consume Some argue that cannabis is far less toxic than any drugs made in a lab, since it is a plant that comes from Mother Earth. While that sentiment and logic may be in the ri
“We're going to have this entire new universe of plastic waste of the worst kind,” says one environmental activist. Pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes in sativa, indica and hybrid varieties are seen for sale at a dispensary in California on Jan. 1, 2018. Credit: Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images Waste packaging from a burgeoning and newly legalized mari
A member of the Australian Greens says fresh legal advice paves a clear path for the national legalisation of cannabis. The Australian Greens say fresh legal advice from an expert in constitutional law paves a clear path for the national legalisation of cannabis. NSW Greens senator David Shoebridge announced on Twitter on Monday morning that his of
Suzan Kennedy has smoked marijuana, and says her Wisconsin roots mean she can handle booze, so she was not concerned earlier this year when a bartender in St. Paul, Minnesota, described a cocktail with the cannabinoid delta-8 THC as “a little bit potent.” Hours after enjoying the tasty drink and the silliness that reminded Kennedy of a high from we
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss among older adults. Since many people use cannabis for glaucoma, you might be wondering whether cannabis can be used for other eye diseases, including macular degeneration. There are two types of AMD: wet and dry. Although there are a few treatments available for wet AMD, ther
A complete guide to Spotlight PA’s investigations of Pennsylvania’s flawed medical marijuana program
HARRISBURG - A series of investigative stories from Spotlight PA this year has uncovered serious flaws in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program and prompted calls for change from doctors, patients, industry leaders, and policymakers. The coverage — based on months of reporting, dozens of interviews, and thousands of pages of public records — has
CARY - While marijuana is illegal in North Carolina, cannabis enthusiasts have found a loophole. Store owners can legally sell products with less than 0.3% THC -- the psychoactive compound in marijuana -- under the 2018 Farm Bill. This legislation cleared the way for products like Delta 8 to hit store shelves and gain popularity, especially in plac
According to representatives of the cannabis industry, Colorado’s medical marijuana sales sit at their grimmest point, leaving the state’s cannabis industry “on the brink," reported The Modesto Bee. (Benzinga) What Does The Colorado Department Of Revenue Say? In July, the state’s recreational and medical cannabis sales hit almost $154 million, acco
In the last few years, more and more countries have a positive attitude towards the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Of course, there are laws that regulate its cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Although its positive effect is emphasized a lot, there are also opponents of the use of this plant. Its medicinal properties, such as
Monroe County Community College recently hosted an education session aimed at helping prevent marijuana use by Michigan’s youth. Vicky Loveland, Development Coordinator for the Monroe County Substance Abuse Coalition, recently presented “Cannabis Overview: Protecting Our Youth” via Zoom. Loveland is a licensed social worker, and she said that the
