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Tests for marijuana potency and contamination vary across state lines. Amid the growing acceptance and legalization of cannabis use across the country, a concerning reality has emerged: The state-by-state patchwork of safety regulations can leave marijuana consumers wandering through a haze of

More than 100kg of cannabis has been seized in a single haul in an operation targeting organized crime groups. Wiltshire Police worked with Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and charity Crimestoppers, in Operation Mille. Other forces in the South West were also part of the operation that made 18

Ayr Wellness partners with Cannabis advocates Stanley Okoro and Brendon Robinson. Multistate operator Ayr Wellness is teaming up with well-known cannabis advocates Stanley Okoro and Brendon Robinson for the launch of a brand that’ll help support the lifelong friends’ mission to give minorities a

Cannabis sales in the US are continuing their run of impressive growth. Sales hit $30 billion in 2022, and by New Frontier Data’s account they will reach between $58 billion and $70 billion by 2030 depending on the pace of legal reform. Legal cannabis is still expanding its geographical footprint as

HONG KONG: A 32-year-old woman was jailed on Friday (Jul 7) for bringing cannabidiol (CBD) into Hong Kong, the first criminal conviction under the city's recent blanket ban on the substance. CBD - a non-psychoactive derivative of the cannabis plant - is touted by its users as reducing pain, stress

Every year, come June 30, regardless of how well the store had been doing throughout the year, AAAAA Supercraft Cannabis in Ste. Anne, Man., would invariably sink into the red. That’s when a year’s worth of the province’s six per cent social responsibility fee (SRF) came due. But the province

Officers from West Yorkshire Police have seized cannabis estimated to be worth more than £4 million after executing 50 search warrants as part of a national operation aimed at tackling organised crime groups (OCGs). A total of 46 people were arrested for offences linked to the drugs trade as part of

Ohioans may get a say on whether the state should legalize recreational marijuana. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol just submitted over 200,000 signatures for their proposal on the November ballot. If it passes, Ohioans age 21 and older would have the right to buy, possess, and

Legalization efforts are increasingly focused on staunchly conservative states more resistant to loosening marijuana rules. Weed legalization advocates are running out of friendly territory. The movement has swept the country over the last decade: Nearly half of Americans now live in a state where

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Medical Marijuana in Sober Living Facilities, Sparking Controversy. Florida Gov Ron DeSantis, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, has signed a bill that expressly prohibits sober living facilities from allowing residents to possess or use

America is built on a foundation of hemp advocacy, since the beginning. On July 4, 1776—247 years ago—the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. Many of them not only grew hemp but insisted how

A journalist’s plea for entrepreneurs, brands, and regulators to look beyond retail licenses and nonprofit donations. Another Juneteenth has come and passed, bringing a renewed wave of highlights of Black-owned brands and commitments to fostering diversity and equity in cannabis. Then, it’s back to

THE wind has been taken out of the sails of European cannabis recently with Germany opting to curtail its ambitions of a fully-fledged domestic, adult-use market. Following a January 18 meeting between the European Commission Director-General for Migration and Home Affairs Monique Pariat and its

The marijuana supply chain is an interesting market to follow. Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, there is one caveat in the marijuana supply chain that makes things a bit trickier: in most states, cannabis products can only be sold and

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, a close ally of Republican Gov Ron DeSantis, asked the state Supreme Court to nix a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize pot in the state. The petition, dated Monday, comes less than a week after DeSantis, a 2024 candidate for president, said

Four men have been sentenced for their part in an operation which saw more than 20 kilograms of cannabis imported to the UK from the US in packages described as ‘clothing’. While in California in May last year taking part in poker tournaments, Andrew Taylor, of Higher Gate Road, Accrington, was

Governor Wes Moore Affirms Maryland's Commitment to Social Equity and Restorative Justice in Landmark Cannabis Conference. ANNAPOLIS, MD — In a powerful address at the annual conference of the Cannabis Regulators Association in Annapolis, Governor Wes Moore emphasized Maryland’s dedication to

Co-founders of MJBiz and Wana Brands shared their strategies as keynote speakers for the Cannabis Marketing Summit. Deciding whether to fundraise for a start-up company is a big decision. On one hand, having money to support the initial growth can alleviate some of the growing pains; on the other

Canopy Growth shares were under pressure for a second day as analysts questioned whether the Canadian cannabis grower could reduce its cash burn and turnaround operations. Benchmark slashed its price target on the firm to zero. The stock has dropped 78% this year amid a broader selloff in the

GLENVILLE - Plans to introduce legislation allowing retail marijuana sales in town are on hold for the foreseeable future as lawmakers continue to assess the impacts of the state’s budding marijuana industry. Supervisor Chris Koetzle said Friday town lawmakers are examining where, if at all