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Cannabis advertising has always been a precarious art. From first amendment commercial speech issues to zealous state marketing and promotion regulations to false claim lawsuits, cannabis advertising can go down some dark rabbit holes. Notoriously, tech giants like Instagram and Facebook would take

Thai nationals seeking to purchase cannabis buds will soon have to show their ID cards, with sales information recorded on a government database, according to the Department for the Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM). Thongchai Lertwilairattanapong, the department’s

Georgia state lawmakers are pondering how the state should regulate the waste generated from the legal manufacturing of cannabis products, including hemp and medical marijuana. Last week, the House Study Committee on Cannabis Waste and Recycling held a two-day hearing to discuss the possibilities

Multi-state cannabis operator, Columbia Care Inc, which owns Green Leaf Medical LLC, is laying off numerous workers at its Saxton facility, reported the Bedford Gazette. Per data from the Department of Labor & Industry, 73 employees will be laid off, effective February 28. It seems that the decision

With draft regulations for the legalisation of medicinal cannabis in Spain expected imminently, we explore the existing grey market and meet those bridging the gap to help patients access the treatment safely. Last year the Spanish government took a significant step towards legalising medicinal

I'm a single mom cooking with THC for a living. It's allowed me to have more time with my daughter and break down the taboo of cannabis. When I was 21 years old, studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston, I found out I was pregnant. It was a total surprise. Even though I loved kids, I wasn't

There are now plenty of legal ways to profit from Britain’s love for bud – that includes designing Instagram-friendly packaging for dealers. Unlike literally everything else in the UK right now, the black market for cannabis is actually doing pretty well. The British weed trade is conservatively

A big opening year in Montana. Montana raked in more than $200 million in its first year of recreational cannabis sales, the state reported this week. The Montana Department of Revenue released figures detailing how much money was generated in both medical and recreational marijuana sales in 2022

Despite a 6.4% sales decline, Malheur County was Oregon's per capita leader in cannabis sales in 2022 - its third straight year at No. 1. PORTLAND - It might take actually moving the Oregon-Idaho border west to end Malheur County’s reign as Oregon’s top pot spot. Despite a 6.4% sales decline, the

To protect cannabis workers and customers, approve federal banking act. As federal lawmakers rushed to pass last-minute bills before the new Congress convenes, they failed to pass one piece of legislation, a failure that ensures Washington workers in cannabis businesses will continue to be at risk

The new D2 Dispensary, opening on January 10, will be Arizona’s largest dispensary and the only dispensary in Tucson with an indoor drive-thru. “We have museum display cases showing little elements that highlight the products. We have vegan edibles, ketogenic products, and a little bit of everything

A huge majority of Maryland voters passed the proposal in November. Maryland might still be years away from the launch of its new legal marijuana market, but the start of the new year has still marked the beginning of the post-prohibition era mid-Atlantic state. A large majority of Maryland voters

The pungent aroma of cannabis and the sound of dub music fill the air at a hacienda as about 150 smokers, users, growers, activists and business people gather for Mexico’s second annual Toquefest. In anticipation of the long-delayed legalisation of cannabis – after a number of supreme court

Glimmers of hope still exist, particularly as new markets come online. Without much meaningful development concerning legalization efforts in 2022, many sobering themes likely will carry over into 2023. Layoffs will persist, and continued price compression and competition from the illicit channels

The move fulfills provisions in Connecticut legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis. On New Year’s Day, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that 42,964 cannabis convictions were processed to be erased. That number was fielded a month ago in Gov. Lamont’s initial announcement on Dec. 8, 2022

CHICAGO — In many ways, 2022 was a wild year for cannabis in Illinois — long-running court fights were resolved, hundreds of new licenses were issued, and hemp-derived derivatives like Delta-8 exploded in popularity. Nationally, President Joe Biden pardoned federal marijuana possession convictions

The service plans to produce more than 1,500 pounds next year. Italy is turning to its military to help make its legal medical marijuana program self-sufficient. DefenseNews reports that the Italian army intends to produce “700 kilograms (1,543 pounds) of top-grade cannabis to cover nearly half of

Legendary label, Death Row Records, has entered the cannabis industry under the leadership of Snoop Dogg. On Friday (Dec 30th), the Death Row Records instagram account shared a brief animated video announcing the new endeavor – Death Row Cannabis. According to High Times, Death Row Cannabis will

Jim McMahon, former NFL player and two-time Super Bowl champion, today announced the debut of the Gridiron Greats Celebrity Golf Classic. Presented by McMahon’s Revenant cannabis brand, Cannabis Talk 101 and Farechild Events, registration will open at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11 a.m., Friday

Growing marijuana in Massachusetts is big business. By one estimate, it’s now the state’s largest agricultural crop surpassing even the iconic cranberry. A plant disease once found primarily out west is now showing up in pot plants here and that’s raising concerns about how that could affect the