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Should people be allowed to use recreational marijuana in Florida? Medical marijuana is already legalized in the state. Now, voters in November will get the chance to decide on whether anyone 21 and older could legally smoke or ingest marijuana for fun. At least 60% of Floridians would need to

Con artist Mark Roy Anderson, 69, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud involving several fake cannabis and CBD companies. A handful of CBD and cannabis companies turned out to be figments of the imagination as a con artist successfully duped investor after investor, but his conning spree has come

Munich's beer-soaked Oktoberfest may be declared a "cannabis-free" zone, even though the drug was just legalised. Marijuana was part-decriminalised across Germany on 1 April - but the rules have met resistance, especially among conservatives. Bavaria's leader says his state won't become a "stoner's

Canadian Cannabis Retailer Slapped With $200,000 Fine for Alleged Regulatory Violations. Licensed Canadian marijuana operator of the Cannabis Xpress chain of retail shops was fined $200,000 by the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Allegedly, the company violated Onatrio's regulatory

The Best Places for a Pot-Friendly Getaway. The trend of U.S. states legalizing recreational marijuana use is lifting tourism to new heights in 2024 and travelers have never had more choices when it comes to picking the perfect place for a cannabis-centric vacation. The team at Upgraded Points

Also, hemp could save some of North America’s largest carbon-capturing ecosystems. Hemp is emerging as an unexpected remedy for one of the horticulture industry’s hidden environmental harms, thanks to research from horticulture professor Jessica Lubell-Brand. For years, gardeners have relied on a

Also, hemp could save some of North America’s largest carbon-capturing ecosystems. Hemp is emerging as an unexpected remedy for one of the horticulture industry’s hidden environmental harms, thanks to research from horticulture professor Jessica Lubell-Brand. For years, gardeners have relied on a

Tensions Rise as Mayor's Attempt to Delay Dispensary Decision Sparks Debate. Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley’s proposal Tuesday for a 45-day emergency moratorium on new cannabis business permits came with one eye on the particularly hot dispute surrounding an upcoming hearing over a dispensary

Research Uncovers Potential Health Risks of Fungal Contaminants in Cannabis Products. Hemp and cannabis host many fungi inside and outside the plant, most of which are harmless to most people. However, certain types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Fusarium pose potential health concerns

Research Uncovers Potential Health Risks of Fungal Contaminants in Cannabis Products. Hemp and cannabis host many fungi inside and outside the plant, most of which are harmless to most people. However, certain types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Fusarium pose potential health concerns

Ohio's Recreational Marijuana Rollout Faces Legislative Standstill as State Agencies Push Ahead. More than five months have gone by since recreational marijuana became legal to use in Ohio, but the General Assembly has still not come to an agreement on House Bill 86. While things may be at a

Ohio's Recreational Marijuana Rollout Faces Legislative Standstill as State Agencies Push Ahead. More than five months have gone by since recreational marijuana became legal to use in Ohio, but the General Assembly has still not come to an agreement on House Bill 86. While things may be at a

It's unclear if the stops are the result of a policy change by the Biden administration. Federal U.S. officials have stepped up their enforcement game with state-legal marijuana businesses in New Mexico in a way that the industry hasn’t seen in more than a decade, reportedly seizing “hundreds of

It's unclear if the stops are the result of a policy change by the Biden administration. Federal U.S. officials have stepped up their enforcement game with state-legal marijuana businesses in New Mexico in a way that the industry hasn’t seen in more than a decade, reportedly seizing “hundreds of

The report issued by analysis firm Whitney Economics underscores the urgency of addressing delinquencies amidst ongoing federal reforms. Despite ongoing discussions surrounding federal reforms such as de-scheduling and safe banking, the report emphasizes the immediate challenges faced by everyday

The report issued by analysis firm Whitney Economics underscores the urgency of addressing delinquencies amidst ongoing federal reforms. Despite ongoing discussions surrounding federal reforms such as de-scheduling and safe banking, the report emphasizes the immediate challenges faced by everyday

US Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, are planning to reintroduce a federal cannabis decriminalization bill. In a ‘letter to colleagues’, seen by Politico, Schumer, Senator Ron Wyden, and Senator Cory Booker have called on other Senators to co-sponsor the Cannabis

Efforts to reform Hawaii’s cannabis laws are continuing at pace despite its House of Representatives killing off efforts to legalize adult-use cannabis last week. On Friday, the House voted to approve SB2487, a bill seeking to expand the state’s existing cannabis decriminalization initiative. The

New York Judge's Ruling Sparks Potential Wave of Cannabis Regulation Challenges. A New York judge’s recent ruling that a handful of the state’s adult-use cannabis regulations are “unconstitutionally vague” and infringe on the free-speech rights of cannabis businesses will likely spur more challenges

Federal Crackdown Threatens New Mexico's Cannabis Industry. Recent federal cannabis enforcement actions in New Mexico highlight the conflict between state laws and federal prohibition. The seizures by CBP disrupt the supply chain, affecting businesses’ ability to operate within state regulations