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Cannabis businesses cry foul over city’s equity rules Image Cannabis NewsAugust 11, 2023 Fluresh Slapped with $60,000 Fine for Owner's Relocation, Funds Directed to Marijuana Social Equity Nonprofit. In April, Fluresh was fined $60,000 for the owner's move from Grand Rapids to Traverse City and must pay the total into the city’s new marijuana socia
Ron DeSantis is making life tough for the Cannabis industry Image Cannabis NewsAugust 11, 2023 While Florida activists fight to get a cannabis legalization ballot measure on the state's 2024 ballot, the state's government is making life harder for its medical marijuana industry. Last month a bill that heightens eligibility requirements for industry
State auditor's recommendations following issues with Marijuana Enforcement Division Image Cannabis NewsAugust 10, 2023 DENVER — The Office of The State Auditor released its July 2023 report of the audit of the Marijuana Enforcement Division, under the Department of Revenue, and found areas of compliance the division should improve. The Office of T
Shipment of 'frozen waffles' at US border turns out to be a ton of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 10, 2023 The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, and a US$5,000,000 fine. A 22-year-old from Scarborough, Ont., has been charged following an alleged attempt to smuggle nearly 1,000 kilograms of
NY Cannabis industry pushes back on flavored vape ban Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2023 The New York Cannabis Vape Standards Coalition is a group of stakeholders committed to advocating for quality standards in vape ingredients that spur industry growth, align with public health interests, and advance consumer choice. These stakeholders include lic
Judge orders temporary shutdown of NY's marijuana licensing Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2023 Restraining order was issued in case filed by four military vets who were blocked from getting a retail license due to system that favored "justice involved" applicants. ALBANY — A state Supreme Court justice signed a restraining order Monday that will tem
Ohio now expected to vote on Cannabis Legalisation in November Image Cannabis NewsAugust 7, 2023 Ohio is now expected to vote on cannabis legalisation in November this year after campaigners successfully gathered more than 6000 additional signatures. Last month, Business of Cannabis reported that the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol (CR
Florida attorney general targets company in Marijuana ballot fight Image Cannabis NewsAugust 4, 2023 Florida Attorney General exposes misleading tactics in proposed Marijuana amendment, alleging favoritism towards Trulieve. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office late Wednesday pumped up arguments against a proposed constitutional amendment
Alabama Cannabis Commission chair resigns after legal challenge Image Cannabis NewsAugust 4, 2023 The complaint alleged Steven Stokes is ineligible lead the commission while serving on the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees. Dr. Steven Stokes announced Thursday that he will be resigning from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission after
Tobacco shop illegally selling Marijuana shut down Image Cannabis NewsAugust 4, 2023 Authorities shut down cannabis sales at a tobacco shop on tribal land in northern Minnesota on Wednesday. The White Earth Nation says it is aware of the shutdown conducted by the Paul Bunyan Task Force, White Earth Police Department, and the Mahnomen County Sheriff
Cannabis legalization will be a key item on candidate's agenda Image Cannabis NewsAugust 3, 2023 Many readers have probably partaken in cannabis at some point in their lives. This might not be the case within all circles, but its use is very common. I know several people, including enterprising business owners and veterans, who use it as a means to
Proposed Ocean View Marijuana ban to be discussed in August Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2023 The Town of Ocean View will be discussing a proposed Marijuana ban on Thursday, Aug 17. According to the ordinance, if passed, the ban would cover Marijuana: cultivation facilities product manufacturing facilities testing facilities retail stores smoking l
Green gold or gateway? DOH, FDA weigh in on moves to legalize Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs and the House Committee on Health on Tuesday jointly tackled 9 measures seeking to legalize medical cannabis for treatment of ailments in the Philippines. The proposed measures discussed during the
NY shuts down alleged unlicensed Cannabis shops Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 New York officials have shut down what they call seven unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in the western part of the state. New York officials shut down what they called seven unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in the western part of the state Monday, alleging the owner i
Police Commander behind Anti-Drugs strategy admits daily Cannabis use Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Mr Bennett wrote the force’s drugs strategy for 2017-21 as a commander for territorial policing. A senior police officer who wrote an anti-drugs strategy for the Metropolitan Police allegedly took LSD and magic mushrooms while off duty and smoked
Minnesota Republicans call for special session to address Cannabis legalization Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 Minnesota Republicans requested a special session to address their concerns about the recreational cannabis legislation just days before it's set to be legalized for adult use on Aug 1. Twenty Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. T
