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Recreational marijuana is legal in Ohio but there’s still nowhere to buy it legally. “It’s really being held up in the house,” said Senate Minority Leader, Nickie Antonio. “[It] is really a disservice to the people of Ohio.” September is the soonest people will be able to buy recreational marijuana

The State Cannabis Control Board has approved at-home regulations for growing cannabis. These proposed regulations are now advancing to a 60-day public comment period and do not give everyone the green light to grow yet. These proposed regulations for New Yorkers over 21 include authorization to: –

Once prophesied to disrupt numerous industries worldwide, hemp is finally getting its footing in North America. Industrial hemp is beginning to get a foothold in North America, but the emerging industry still has a long way to go before it becomes the market disruptor some have hoped it would be

The New York Cannabis Control Board also released a proposal for home cultivation rules and approved two cannabis research licenses. The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) met on Feb. 16 and voted on a few new cannabis draft rules, including cultivation and research, and also announced the first

New Yorkers could start growing their own recreational pot at home this spring under rules put forward by the state. The Cannabis Control Board, which approves marijuana-related policy, has released rules on home cultivation for public comment. After soliciting feedback for 60 days, the state will

German Lawmakers to Approve Cannabis Decriminalization Legislation. German lawmakers will approve delayed legislation decriminalizing personal use of cannabis this week, paving the way for it to take effect on April 1, according to Health Minister Karl Lauterbach. The law, set to pass the lower

Agrify Corporation Partners with Denver Cole Labs to Enhance Cannabis Extraction Capabilities. Agrify Corporation (NASDAQ:AGFY), a provider of advanced cultivation and extraction solutions for the cannabis industry, has announced a significant agreement with Denver Cole Labs, a New Jersey-based

For marijuana advocates in Wisconsin, it’s wait until next year—again. A Republican-led proposal to legalize medical cannabis in the state officially died on Thursday, and although the GOP speaker of the assembly indicated that “there will still be a public hearing to build support for passage next

Gateway or a way out? Despite the skewed messaging of the past suggesting that cannabis is a gateway drug or will lead to the use and abuse of more addictive and harmful substances, many today understand that cannabis may be utilized as a harm reduction tool. Whether its individuals looking to

New polling has found that 70% of respondents are ready to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska. The Nebraska Examiner reports the poll, conducted for Neilan Strategy Group, mirrors polling done by a group seeking to place the medical cannabis issue on the 2024 ballot. The Nebraskans for Medical

Administrative Rules to Drive Changes to Ohio's Recreational Marijuana Law, Legislative Action on Hold. As the Ohio House resists any quick reforms to the state’s new recreational marijuana law, most changes that state officials want to make – like banning sales to minors and advertising

There’s a total of 19 conditional license holders for Nevada consumption lounges at varying levels of progress, but only one has passed inspections and is now greenlit to open. Over the past few months, the Nevada Cannabis Control Board has approved a handful of cannabis consumption lounge licenses

Some beer loving states are facing an uphill battle with marijuana. It is classic favorite of the public, beer holds a grip and is the favored intoxicant of those who imbibe. It is the most consumed alcohol in the world. In fact, after water and tea, beer is actually one of the most popular drinks

Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Shops in New York: A Conversation with Chris Alexander, Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management. Soon after New York legalized marijuana in 2021 — and well before any legally licensed cannabis dispensaries opened — a new kind of shop began popping up

Boxer tells the Guardian it’s time for president to grant clemency to those in prison and ‘end cannabis prohibition once and for all. The former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has urged Joe Biden to follow through on his commitment to “correct our country’s failed approach to marijuana” and

State Legislators Express Skepticism on Recreational Marijuana Legalization in Pennsylvania. State Sen. Patrick Stefano said he sees opportunity for compromise with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024 budget proposal that could benefit Pennsylvanians statewide. But Shapiro’s call to legalize recreational

Waterbury Dispensary Seeks Approval to Expand to Adult-Use Cannabis Sales. For seven years, Waterbury-area medical marijuana patients have been able to get their products from a dispensary tucked in a corner of an industrial area in the city. Now, Caring Nature LLC hopes to also offer adult-use

Ohio Division of Cannabis Control Reveals Tentative Plan for Recreational Marijuana Sales. The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has tentatively picked a storefront for recreational marijuana, as well as hinted at a time when sales could begin in the state. The agency revealed a set of proposed

Urge for Action: South Carolina House Urged to Pass Medical Marijuana Bill Now. As the SC House finally moves toward doing its job and taking a vote on the issue (after the SC Senate recently passed the measure for a second time), I urge readers to contact House members and tell them you want the

Four Medical Cannabis Bills Pass House Committee Amid Discussion on Practitioner Referrals and Facility Fees. In a session full of bills tinkering with the state's medical marijuana laws, a House committee passed four more medical cannabis bills this morning (Thursday). The House Health and Human