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New Medical Marijuana laws in effect with start of new year Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2024 The new year means new laws are now in effect in Oklahoma. Several of the new laws that went into effect on Monday will impact the medical marijuana industry in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority will now be allowed to employ secret shoppe
Colombia’s Cannabis industry in crisis over regulatory, political hurdles Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 Colombian Cannabis Industry Faces Closure Due to Regulatory Demands and Legislative Setbacks. More than 17 acres of land owned by a Colombian-Canadian company near Bogota were once meant to grow 25 varieties of cannabis, but over the past
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
DeSantis promised to 'drain the swamp' in Florida Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2023 DeSantis Under Investigation: CNN Exposes Governor's Alleged Connections and Controversies with the Marijuana Industry. As Ron DeSantis seeks to cut into Donald Trump’s double-digit lead in the Republican presidential race, the Florida governor has criticized the
Man arrested as €4.1 million worth of Cannabis seized at Rosslare Europort Image Cannabis NewsDecember 15, 2023 Approximately 200kg of herbal cannabis and 30kg of cannabis resin was seized. A man has been arrested following the seizure of over €4,1 million worth of Cannabis at Rosslare Europort. As a result of risk profiling and with the assisttanc
Bronx man facing charges for illegal sale of Marijuana products in Connecticut town Image Cannabis NewsDecember 15, 2023 Bronx Man Faces Charges for Illegally Selling Marijuana Products in Connecticut Tobacco Shop. Officials say a man from the Bronx is facing charges in connection to illegally selling marijuana products out of his tobacco shop. Acc
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
