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President Joe Biden’s administration is promising to make the biggest shift in federal drug policy in decades by loosening marijuana restrictions. President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of

According to the United Nations, there are an estimated 219 million cannabis users worldwide, with that number trending upward. Cannabis use around the world continues to eclipse other drugs––and is increasing. Opioids, meanwhile, continue to cause the most harm. Those are just some of the takeaways

What new California cannabis law says. Some cannabis users in California will be protected from discrimination in the workplace starting the new year. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2188 into law in 2022, banning employers from firing, penalizing or creating employment conditions for workers

In the chic corridors of the Upper East Side (UES), a groundbreaking venture is about to bloom. January 4 marks a significant date for cannabis enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike as The Herbal Care (THC) opens its doors at 1412 Lexington Avenue. This isn’t just any cannabis shop; it’s the first

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 shoppers who will test for compliance and deliver

2024 will present opportunities and challenges for cannabis operators. Yet another turbulent but victory-filled 12 months for many in the cannabis trade is behind us, and plenty of business leaders are ready to focus on 2024. “The forthcoming year will be the most exciting ever in the industry,”

Tennessee cannabis and hemp retailers are concerned the industry is at risk of ending because of a new state law. Before Senate Bill 378 was passed in April, hemp cannabis farmers were able to sell their flower products with limited restrictions. Farm to Med Owner Chris Sumrell said the plant makes

An Orange County cannabis dispensary just received final approval from the state to begin selling their product. The owner of Orange County Cannabis Company in Wawayanda told News 12 he was overjoyed to learn the news. The family-owned business was among over 400 blocked from opening for months due

The Minnesota Department of Health is warning consumers that hemp THC products that exceed state potency limits are being sold at some retailers. The Minnesota Department of Health has issued a bulletin warning consumers that retailers are selling unregulated and illegal cannabis products that

Acres planted in 2023 up 42 percent. South Dakota led the country in the amount of hemp harvested last year, and the number of acres used to farm the newly legal crop continues to grow. The South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association is reporting a 42 percent increase in acres of hemp planted in 2023

President Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Use and Possession on Federal Lands. President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia, the White House said Friday, in his latest

Impaired driving due to cannabis is a growing concern for police in Saskatchewan. A two-day traffic blitz in east-central Saskatchewan this month saw police suspend 22 licences after drivers tested positive for THC. Police with Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan were on the lookout for impaired

Maryland Republicans Seek Reversal of Marijuana Odor Law, Citing Concerns about Impaired Driving and Crime. When leaving a meeting at Prince George’s Community College on the night of Dec. 12, the Rev. Robert L. Screen and his wife were shocked when a car drove past them smelling so strongly of

Alberta Eases Cannabis Retail Regulations, Allowing Temporary Sales at Events and Festivals. The Canadian province of Alberta has announced plans to implement a swathe of changes to its retail cannabis regulations, including giving permission to cannabis retailers to operate temporary sales

Three men have been arrested after a large cannabis farm was uncovered alongside £6,000 cash and an imitation firearm. Police made the discovery after searches at two addresses in Leigh, Greater Manchester, on Tuesday. Two men, aged 21 and 24, were arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis and

A Florida State Senator has filed a proposal which would relieve the 280E tax burden on medical cannabis businesses. The news comes as CNN reports that Florida’s Governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was ‘courted by key figures in the medical cannabis industry’. Senator

Georgia’s ambitious plans to become the first US state to allow general pharmacies to dispense medical cannabis have been quashed by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). In October, Business of Cannabis reported that the Georgia Board of Pharmacy had opened applications for pharmacies to dispense

Missouri Cannabis Company Threatens Legal Showdown Over State's Authority in Hemp-Derived THC Regulation. The question currently before the commission is whether or not Missouri regulators have the authority to prohibit licensed companies from infusing Missouri-grown marijuana products with hemp

New York Cannabis Growers Face Mixed Prospects as Big Retailers Enter Adult-Use Market. After New York marijuana regulators greenlit six of the state’s medical cannabis companies to expand into adult-use retail last week, local cultivators are viewing their entry with a mix of trepidation at

Former US Attorneys Urge AG Garland Not to Reclassify Cannabis, Cite Outdated Arguments. Citing the old classics reminiscent of Reefer Madness, nearly 30 former U.S. Attorneys sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking that cannabis not be reclassified as a Schedule 3 drug. While