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Prince Harry 'should have been denied U.S. visa' following use of cocaine, weed, shrooms in the past
Prince Harry 'should have been denied U.S. visa' following use of cocaine, weed, shrooms in the past Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2023 “He would have been asked [about drug abuse when applying for his U.S. visa]. If he was truthful in his answers, he should have been denied". Prince Harry reportedly could find himself grounded from future jet-set
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb prevails on Marijuana legislation Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2023 Mayor Justin Bibb has a new policy victory to celebrate. Driving the news: Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation to empower cities and county prosecutors to expunge low-level marijuana convictions. The legislation, an amendment to a sweeping criminal
Sinaloa cartel launches violent response as Mexico recaptures El Chapo’s son Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 6, 2023 Mexican authorities have captured Ovidio Guzmán, a son of incarcerated drugs kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, prompting a furious response from cartel gunmen in the northern city of Culiacán. After a night of violence, gunmen exchanged
Marijuana panel rolls out recommendations to protect workers Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 A panel that has spent months debating policy ideas to protect workers who use medical marijuana concluded the bulk of its work Thursday, approving more than a dozen recommendations to the Louisiana Legislature. Thursday marked the last meeting of the Em
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoes several Medical Cannabis bills Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 The governor of Michigan vetoed 11 bills including three that would amend the state’s medical cannabis system. Calling them rushed, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently vetoed 11 bills including three medical cannabis bills, with others relate
U.S. Virgin Islands lawmakers pass Cannabis legalization bill Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2023 Lawmakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands last week passed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana, bringing the number of states and territories in the country that have legalized the use of cannabis by adults to 21. The legislation was passed in the
Cannabis Control Board will try to convince law makers to eliminate cap on THC Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 3, 2023 MONTPELIER - The Cannabis Control Board soon will be recommending to legislators to remove all potency caps for cannabis products. At its Dec. 14 meeting, the board targeted the existing caps on potency, recommending that future legisla
Court in France tosses out ban on Hemp Flower Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 3, 2023 The Council of State overturned the government’s earlier ban on hemp flower in France. Not only is CBD legal in France, but hemp flower as well, if the latest court ruling in the country stands. French outlet RFI reports that On 30 December 2021, the French government
Could Amsterdam's days as a Cannabis capital be numbered? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2023 Mayor attempts ban on cannabis sales to tourists as government moves to further regulate iconic coffeeshops. On an average night in Amsterdam's De Wallen district, the streets are packed with tourists — often on their worst behaviour. "We are being confront
Will the UK finally decriminalise Cannabis in 2023? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2023 While many countries have decriminalised the recreational use of drugs like cannabis, the UK clings to an outdated position, writes Ian Hamilton. When those responsible for enforcing the law call for change, it must be taken seriously. The National Police Chiefs
Canada must help legal Cannabis sector compete with the illicit market, experts say Image Cannabis NewsDecember 30, 2022 Experts and industry people say the Cannabis Act review offers an opening to change Canada's approach. The federal government's ongoing review of the Cannabis Act emphasizes protecting public health — but experts and industry ins
What went right, what went wrong, and what went sideways: 2022 In Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsDecember 29, 2022 The past 12 months have been many things for the cannabis industry, but uneventful is not one. Since December 2021, the U.S. cannabis industry experienced a wealth of both highs and lows, and heading into next year, it is poised for both
Find out what is causing Cannabis prices to drastically plummet in legal states Image Cannabis NewsDecember 27, 2022 Even as the industry continues to suffer endless miseries, there seems to be one winner in all of this: cannabis consumers. Weed glut has become pervasive in many legal states, causing the price of weed to plummet drastically. The pr
Did Fresno police get $2M grant from Legal Marijuana? No, but truth is even stranger Image Cannabis NewsDecember 23, 2022 When you go down a Fresno government rabbit hole, no telling where it might lead. In this case, all the way to Mendota. While perusing the Dec. 15 Fresno City Council agenda for anything I missed during a week off, one particula
Arizona to allow 6 new Marijuana dispensaries to open Image Cannabis NewsDecember 23, 2022 Per Arizona Revised Statutes, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) may not issue more than one nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary registration certificate for every 10 pharmacies registered in the state of Arizona. However, the ADHS may issue
Former congressman takes on new role with legal weed connection Image Cannabis NewsDecember 22, 2022 STATEN ISLAND - A former Staten Island elected official recently entered a new role that’s bringing him in close contact with the nation’s legal marijuana industry. Former District Attorney and Rep. Dan Donovan (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) now serves
