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How the farm bill could curb the chaos around Hemp products Image Cannabis NewsMarch 21, 2023 Five years ago, Congress used the farm bill to legalize hemp production, creating a booming industry but leaving gaping legal loopholes around interstate commerce and derivative cannabis products. Now, advocates in the cannabis industry and lawmakers are h
A new funding source in the illicit Cannabis industry: China Image Cannabis NewsMarch 21, 2023 Multiple states in the West are seeing an increase in Chinese workers and funding at unlicensed cultivation operations. A few days before Christmas, a joint law enforcement task force found nearly 9,000 pounds of cannabis worth almost $15 million during a
Santa Cruz Cannabis warehouse robbed of half a million dollars worth of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMarch 21, 2023 SANTA CRUZ - Police are looking for the thieves they believe are responsible for recently robbing two cannabis businesses in Santa Cruz. Surveillance video shows multiple cars drive up to a marijuana warehouse around 2:30 a.m. on Thur
Taliban ban Cannabis cultivation across Afghanistan Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 The Taliban on Saturday announced a ban on the cultivation of hemp, or cannabis, across Afghanistan. According to a decree by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, the cultivation of cannabis is prohibited across the country. In case of a violation, the plantation
Prices down, supply up for Michigan Marijuana industry Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 Michigan’s marijuana industry is facing growing pains as prices fall and supply increases. In January 2022, the average cost for an ounce of flower in Michigan was $152. In January 2023, the average fell to $80, creating what some call a consumers’ market. “Whe
Government still ironing out kinks for first Cannabis shop license applicant Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 It’s a gradual progression, but it seems Guam’s budding cannabis businesses may be inching closer to operating soon. The Cannabis Control Board shared in its meeting today that Greenland Farms Inc. became the first-ever applicant for a can
Joe Biden’s fast track: legalizing Cannabis at the Federal Level Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 As the cannabis legalization movement gains momentum across the United States, many are looking to President Joe Biden. He is to take decisive action and legalize cannabis at the federal level. In this thought-provoking article, we will discuss the ea
Cannabis 'price war' could cause 'significant' damage to industry Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 Hexo Corp.'s chief executive says he's seen a "price war" take shape over the last five months that could cause "significant" damage to Canada's cannabis industry. "No one wins in a price war," Charlie Bowman told analysts on a Friday call. Hexo Corp
Mexico opens its doors to the commercialization of Hemp Image Cannabis NewsMarch 17, 2023 Mexico has the necessary experience, natural resources, and workforce to become one of the largest producers of cannabis in the region. Last week, a significant milestone occurred in the cannabis space: Mexico’s Department of Health, known as Comisión Federal
Louisiana's crackdown on legal THC products ran into lawsuits but judge has blocked enforcement Image Cannabis NewsMarch 17, 2023 Gummies and other products made from hemp were legalized and have become very popular. An attempt by Louisiana regulators to crack down on consumable hemp products – billed as legal THC by some of the thousands of retail
Cannabis expungement law takes effect in DC Image Cannabis NewsMarch 17, 2023 Residents of Washington, D.C. can now take steps to have marijuana-related convictions expunged from their record, thanks to a new law that took effect last week. The measure that was approved by the Council of the District of Columbia late last year mandates an “automati
Minnesota bill to legalize Marijuana gets major rewrite Image Cannabis NewsMarch 16, 2023 Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Minnesota underwent a major rewrite Tuesday with the addition of new language to regulate and protect the state's burgeoning industry in low-potency edibles and drinkables. Low-potency products conta
Questions remain about Marijuana sales tax as election nears Image Cannabis NewsMarch 16, 2023 When Columbia and Boone County voters go to the polls April 4 to cast ballots on proposed taxes on the sale of recreational marijuana, it’s unlikely they’ll know whether the taxes, if approved, would stack on top of one another. Both the Columbia City Cou
Medical Cannabis bill passes in Kentucky senate committee Image Cannabis NewsMarch 15, 2023 Members of a Kentucky Senate committee recently approved a medical cannabis legalization bill. On March 14, Senate Bill 47 was reviewed in the Senate Licensing & Occupations Committee voted 8-3, which will now move forward to the Senate floor. One of the bil
Hemp business owners concerned Cannabis reform bill could destroy them Image Cannabis NewsMarch 15, 2023 BALTIMORE - We’re less than six months away from marijuana being able to be used recreationally in the state of Maryland. Now regulations concerning those potentially distributing cannabis is being discussed. Although many people and business ow
What Minnesota can expect if it legalizes Recreational Marijuana this year Image Cannabis NewsMarch 14, 2023 The first full-time cannabis editor and reporter at a mainstream media outlet, Ricardo Baca is the founder of the Cannabist, which covers the waterfront in terms of marijuana news. As Minnesota moves to legalize adult-use marijuana, Ricardo
