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New lawsuit threatens opening of new NY Cannabis stores Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 New York's cannabis industry is bracing for another legal challenge that could put the industry in limbo for the third time. Two companies that applied for an adult-use retail dispensary license filed a federal suit Monday in the U.S. District Court in New
Hemp shop CEO who claims he was unlawfully searched files lawsuit against Police Department Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 A Hamilton County man is suing the Chattanooga Police Department after he claims he was pulled over and unlawfully searched for weed. According to the lawsuit, Nikolas Shipley was driving down Broad Street when he was pul
California's latest attempt to save the legal Cannabis market just failed Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 California’s dream of selling cannabis legally across the country has gone up in smoke. On Tuesday, state Attorney General Rob Bonta declared that allowing legal cannabis companies to export marijuana across state lines would result in “si
Switzerland Establishes Europe’s Most Advanced Legal Adult-Use Cannabis Trial Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 Switzerland's Cannabis Pilot Project Advances as Sales Begin in Two More Approved Studies. Switzerland’s pioneering cannabis pilot project has developed into Europe’s most advanced and accessible adult-use framework throughout 2023. Si
Italian MJ Reform Campaign Gains Nearly Half of Needed Signatures in One Week Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023 Advocates behind a renewed cannabis reform measure in Italy announced that in just one week it has nearly met half of the signatures required to place the issue before the parliament. As Germany looks ahead to potentially legalize adul
2 Bills Aim to Close Legal Loophole on Delta-8 and other Cannabinoids Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023 The sponsors say it's about safety, but others say it's about limiting competition. Unregulated cannabis products would no longer be found in gas stations or convenience store shelves if two Missouri legislators get their way next session. Sta
Mississippi Retailers Caught Selling Weed Disguised as Hemp Products Image Cannabis NewsDecember 15, 2023 Steep Hill Mississippi found that some so-called hemp products are not what they claim to be. Over-the-counter hemp products in Mississippi are not what they appear to be, according to a Steep Hill Mississippi analysis. Clarion Ledger reports t
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
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
The people put Republicans on the ropes over Marijuana, but fight far from over Image Cannabis NewsDecember 11, 2023 State Senator Bill DeMora, D-Columbus, represents Ohio’s 25th Senate District. Republicans in the Ohio Senate recently proposed horrendous changes to the adult-use marijuana laws that voters overwhelmingly approved in November. The R
Growing union movement in Missouri Marijuana industry as dispensary workers organize Image Cannabis NewsDecember 11, 2023 While dispensary workers see progress, marijuana manufacturing employees say they are stuck in a ‘gray area,’ unable to unionize because they may be considered agriculture workers. The first day was a breeze. Sean Shannon and Da
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
We should guarantee legal representation for petty misdemeanors Image Cannabis NewsDecember 11, 2023 On May 30, 2023, Gov Tim Walz signed cannabis legalization into law. More recently, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that the smell of burnt cannabis on its own is no longer probable cause for vehicle searches. This, combined with the legalization
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
Recreational Marijuana becomes legal but you won't find it in stores until the end of next year Image Cannabis NewsDecember 11, 2023 Thursday December 7th, 2023 the law allowing recreational use of marijuana in Ohio takes effect. But you shouldn't expect to walk into a dispensery and buy some later this week. That's because Ohio lawmakers have hear
