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Cannabis decriminalisation debate could be delayed Image Cannabis NewsJune 19, 2024 Ministers have told the States they need more time to come up with legislation to decriminalise the personal use of cannabis. The States Assembly are due to debate plans from Deputy Tom Coles next week, who said the current rules had "created a two-tier system". The proposal would mean people who Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Politics Cannabis Jobs BBC News

Odor Alone No Grounds for Warrantless Vehicle Searches, Minnesota Court Rules Image Cannabis NewsJune 18, 2024 A Minnesota Supreme Court ruled again that cannabis odor is insufficient in justifying a police search of a vehicle. Police across the country continue to pull drivers over for one reason, then choose to search their vehicle for an entirely different reason—if it smells like pot. But it isn’t Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics Cannabis Jobs High Times

Gov. DeSantis Opposes Recreational Marijuana Legalization Despite Strong Voter Support Image Cannabis NewsJune 14, 2024 Will Amendment 3 Go Up in Smoke or Light Up Florida? Between now and November, Florida voters will face a deluge of messages about Amendment 3, which proposes legalizing recreational marijuana for those 21 and older. Despite Republican Governor Ron DeSantis’s opposition, the latest Fox News poll Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Baller Alert

Proposed Cannabis Act changes step in the right direction, advocates say Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 Canadian Cannabis Retailers Call for End to High Excise Tax. While the proposals have generally received a positive reception, retailers are hoping to see an end to the 'unbelievably high' $1 per gram excise tax on cannabis. Proposed changes to Canada’s cannabis regulations are being met with Marijuana Politics National Post

For Rogue Smoke Shops in New York, the ‘Party’s Over’ Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 The city is flexing its new enforcement powers to close hundreds of unlicensed cannabis stores. Critics have likened some of the authorities’ tactics to those used during the war on drugs. Gold balloons announcing the “GRAND OPENING” of Zaza City Convenience in southeast Queens were still floating Marijuana Politics New York Times

Texas Judge Rejects GOP Challenge to Marijuana Law Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 Texas Judge Upholds Austin's Voter-Approved Marijuana Decriminalization. Ground Game Texas wins as Texas judge backs local voter-approved marijuana decriminalization. The ruling protects Austin’s ordinance and strengthens the legitimacy of voter-driven policy changes across Texas. Texas judge’s Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics The Dales Report

Thailand Unveils Rules to Classify Cannabis as Narcotics Again Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 Thailand Moves to Reclassify Cannabis as Narcotics, Crack Down on Recreational Use. Thailand has issued a draft regulation to reclassify cannabis as narcotics from next year as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s government seeks to clamp down on rampant recreational use of marijuana. The Ministry of Marijuana Politics BNN Bloomberg

Native American Business Spearheads FDA and EU GMP Standards in Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 Prodigy Processing Solutions Partners with Refined Processes LLC to Establish First GMP-Compliant Pharmaceutical Cannabis Extraction Facility in the US. Prodigy Processing Solutions ("Prodigy"), a leading innovator in GMP-compliant cannabis extraction technology, today announced its strategic Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs PR Newswire

Government in Canada Proposes Amendments to Cannabis Law, Lifting Burdens Image Cannabis NewsJune 11, 2024 Several amendments to Canada’s cannabis laws aim to ease some of the burdens that producers and distribution companies face. The Canadian government is proposing a series of amendments to federal cannabis regulations ranging from packaging to reporting requirements, all part of an effort to help Marijuana Politics High Times

California’s Cannabis Industry in Crisis: A Rocky Road Ahead Image Cannabis NewsJune 11, 2024 California's Cannabis Industry Faces Ongoing Crisis Amidst Economic Downturn and Regulatory Challenges. Vince Ning has a singular perspective on California’s weed industry. He’s the CEO and co-founder of Nabis, the state’s largest pot distribution company, which interacts with every single pot Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs SF Gate

Federally reclassifying weed means Marijuana businesses will flourish in KY Image Cannabis NewsJune 10, 2024 President Biden Advances Plan to Reclassify Marijuana as Schedule III Drug. Last month, President Joe Biden officially announced he was moving forward with a plan to reclassify marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. The move would see the drug moved from Schedule I — the most restrictive Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics Yahoo! News

97% of public comments support Cannabis rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsJune 6, 2024 More than 7,000 comments were received in the first week - and the public comment period remains open until July 22. If the public comments are any indication, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposal to reschedule cannabis is well on its way to approval. The government agency has only been Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Green Market Report

James Comer’s Failed Hemp Deal and GOP’s Cannabis Politics Image Cannabis NewsJune 6, 2024 GOP Rep James Comer Imported Chinese Hemp Tested as Cannabis, The Daily Beast Reveals. GOP Representative James Comer imported Chinese hemp that was tested as cannabis, The Daily Beast uncovered. The GOP has undermined the legal cannabis industry while giving strength to the hemp industry in a whole Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs The Dales Report

Mother charged with felony child neglect after taking Medical Marijuana while pregnant Image Cannabis NewsJune 6, 2024 Comanche County Woman Charged with Felony Child Neglect for Using Medical Marijuana During Pregnancy. A Comanche County woman is being charged with felony child neglect after taking medical marijuana edibles during her pregnancy. The baby was born nearly seven months before the mother was charged Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics KSWO

Cannabis tax reform bill awaits approval in closing hours of NY session Image Cannabis NewsJune 6, 2024 Relief Nears for New York Cannabis Farmers as Electronic Tax Filing Bill Awaits Senate Vote. As the New York State legislature gets set to close the books on its 2023-2024 session, relief for the licensed cannabis farmers is just a Senate vote away with a bill authorizing product producers to file Marijuana Politics New York Upstate

Cannabis Regulation and THC Driving Limits Under Scrutiny in German Hearings Image Cannabis NewsJune 5, 2024 Germany's Bundestag to Vote on Cannabis Law Amendments and Road Traffic Act Changes on June 6, 2024. On Monday, 4th April 2024, two expert hearings were held regarding the laws ‘to amend the Cannabis Consumption Act and the Medical Cannabis Act’ and the ‘Sixth Law to Amend the Road Traffic Act and Marijuana Politics Business of Cannabis

Man Faces Federal Charges for Alleged Cross-Country Marijuana Flights in Cessna Image Cannabis NewsJune 3, 2024 Oakland Pilot Indicted for Allegedly Flying Marijuana Cross-Country Following Federal Informant's Testimony. For months, an Oakland pilot allegedly flew marijuana cross-country on his Cessna. Then the person paying for it became a federal informant An Oakland man has been indicted in Richmond, Va Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs The Mercury News

Japan Government Opens Public Comment Period for Cannabis Reform Image Cannabis NewsJune 3, 2024 Over the next few weeks, public comments will be submitted regarding the future of Japan’s cannabis regulatory framework. The Japanese government announced on May 30 that it would officially begin accepting public comments about its cannabis reform bill. One of the proposed measures would Marijuana Politics High Times

Analyzing the evidence for Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsJune 3, 2024 Prior to the legalisation of cannabis, many of the same talking points were used to produce fear around policy change. Whether these arguments were based on cultural, behavioural, or psychological concerns, over a decade later one would expect any of the concerns around cannabis legalisation to be Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Volte Face

Hotboxed Wisconsin must regulate delta-8 and have debate about legalizing Pot Image Cannabis NewsJune 3, 2024 Wisconsin is only one of six states where delta-8 is legal and unregulated. The adults in my immediate family have come to expect a specific stocking stuffer every Christmas: delta-8 gummies. At some point over the last couple years, my mother found a Wisconsin-based, woman-owned, hemp product Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics Milwaukee Journal Sentinel