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Lawmakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands last week passed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana, bringing the number of states and territories in the country that have legalized the use of cannabis by adults to 21. The legislation was passed in the U.S. Virgin Islands Senate on December 30 by a

MONTPELIER - The Cannabis Control Board soon will be recommending to legislators to remove all potency caps for cannabis products. At its Dec. 14 meeting, the board targeted the existing caps on potency, recommending that future legislation remove all THC caps, and instead authorize consumer

The Council of State overturned the government’s earlier ban on hemp flower in France. Not only is CBD legal in France, but hemp flower as well, if the latest court ruling in the country stands. French outlet RFI reports that On 30 December 2021, the French government legalized the sale of hemp

Mayor attempts ban on cannabis sales to tourists as government moves to further regulate iconic coffeeshops. On an average night in Amsterdam's De Wallen district, the streets are packed with tourists — often on their worst behaviour. "We are being confronted with people vomiting, screaming, pissing

While many countries have decriminalised the recreational use of drugs like cannabis, the UK clings to an outdated position, writes Ian Hamilton. When those responsible for enforcing the law call for change, it must be taken seriously. The National Police Chiefs Council and the College of Policing

Experts and industry people say the Cannabis Act review offers an opening to change Canada's approach. The federal government's ongoing review of the Cannabis Act emphasizes protecting public health — but experts and industry insiders say it also has to find a way to boost the legal marijuana

The past 12 months have been many things for the cannabis industry, but uneventful is not one. Since December 2021, the U.S. cannabis industry experienced a wealth of both highs and lows, and heading into next year, it is poised for both more growth and painful contraction, several industry experts

Even as the industry continues to suffer endless miseries, there seems to be one winner in all of this: cannabis consumers. Weed glut has become pervasive in many legal states, causing the price of weed to plummet drastically. The problem is pronounced in New York where about 300,000 pounds of weed

When you go down a Fresno government rabbit hole, no telling where it might lead. In this case, all the way to Mendota. While perusing the Dec. 15 Fresno City Council agenda for anything I missed during a week off, one particular item leaped out: The acceptance of $1,958,057 in state funds awarded

Per Arizona Revised Statutes, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) may not issue more than one nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary registration certificate for every 10 pharmacies registered in the state of Arizona. However, the ADHS may issue nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary

STATEN ISLAND - A former Staten Island elected official recently entered a new role that’s bringing him in close contact with the nation’s legal marijuana industry. Former District Attorney and Rep. Dan Donovan (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) now serves as chairman of a company called Token Corp, which

Hong Kong police are investigating a drug ring after a raid on an indoor marijuana farm in the New Territories led to two arrests and the seizure of 991 cannabis plants, which the force says were destined for local consumption. Inspector Chu Siu-lung of the Narcotics Bureau on Thursday revealed

The passage of Thailand’s controversial Cannabis Bill is expected to be further delayed after the House meeting collapsed this late afternoon due to the lack of a quorum. After the House approved the deletion of the contentious Section 3 from the bill, MPs from both government and opposition parties

I am crying, seriously, and just so happy that you have been released' - Stevie Nicks celebrates Brittney Griner's homecoming. Singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks was one of many to welcome Brittney Griner back to U.S. soil, but the 74-year-old’s heartfelt social media posts drew a mixed reaction online

Marijuana company Trulieve is bankrolling a proposal to legalize the recreational use of its products for nonmedical purposes. The Florida-based company with growing facilities in Gadsden County has contributed all but $124 of the $15 million raised to promote a proposed constitutional amendment for

Buffalo firefighter Scott Martin returns to work this week after the city settled his wrongful termination lawsuit and agreed to acknowledge his rights as a registered medical cannabis user. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Buffalo firefighter returns to work this week after he settled his wrongful

The city of Syracuse is cracking down on illegal marijuana dealers setting up shop across the city. Lawmakers say it’s a widespread problem because the state has taken too long to create regulations for legitimate cannabis businesses. New York legalized recreational marijuana nearly two years ago

Americans are not exactly the most self-aware people on the planet. Our politicians and pundits debated endlessly about the detention by the Russians of basketball player Brittney Griner: But here’s an issue that I didn’t see addressed: What if the basketball shoe were on the other foot? What would

The case of 61-year-old Marc Fogel has eerie parallels to that of Brittney Griner. But there’s little sign Fogel will be released any time soon. or the past year and a half, an American citizen has been languishing in a series of Russian prisons, serving a lengthy sentence for attempting to enter

Some local leaders say they worry the changes violate state law, while residents who supported decriminalizing marijuana say the pushback disrespects democracy. The fight in several Texas cities to decriminalize marijuana has entered a new phase, as some city leaders have rebuffed voter-approved