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Thu / Mar 7th
A new cannabis trade association, the Florida Medical Marijuana Trade Association (FMMTA), has been established by several of Florida’s leading medical cannabis companies to advance medical cannabis research and industry development. The state’s largest operator, Trulieve, is not a member.
Wed / Mar 6th
Lawmakers in the Hawaii Senate voted decisively to legalize adult-use cannabis on Tuesday but the proposal faces an uncertain future in the House, which rejected a legalization proposal last year.
Wed / Mar 6th
Two former Jersey City police officers are suing the city for not reinstating them after being fired for off-duty cannabis use, challenging the city’s policy amid debates over state versus federal regulations on cannabis consumption and firearm possession for law enforcement personnel.
Wed / Mar 6th
A bill sent to Governor Jay Inslee aims to allow Washington cannabis operators to repurpose green waste into commercial products like compost and hempcrete, shifting away from less eco-friendly landfill disposal methods.
Mon / Mar 4th
Curio Wellness in Maryland was fined $26,000 after employees were caught on video putting cannabis products in a dumpster, retrieving them, and then selling them.
Mon / Mar 4th
A proposed Kansas bill aims to lower hemp business licensing fees from $1,200 to $500 to encourage more farmers to cultivate the crop.
Mon / Mar 4th
Since New Mexico legalized adult-use cannabis, retailers have sold over $1 billion in products, with two-thirds from adult-use sales.
Mon / Mar 4th
Oregon is poised to end its landmark drug decriminalization initiative as lawmakers pass a bill to reintroduce criminal penalties for certain drug possessions, sparking debate over the measure’s impact on treatment access and the justice system.
Mon / Mar 4th
A Pew Research Center analysis has revealed that 79% of Americans now live in counties that contain at least one legal cannabis dispensary.
Mon / Mar 4th
The Michigan Department of Treasury is allocating over $87 million from cannabis tax revenues to various local governments, demonstrating significant financial impact of the legal cannabis industry on municipal funding, education, and transportation within the state.
Fri / Mar 1st
Ohio is reducing the registration fee for medical cannabis patients to just one cent, with plans to eliminate the fee entirely, aiming to provide immediate financial relief while enhancing program accessibility.
Fri / Mar 1st
Thailand’s health minister announced plans to make recreational cannabis use illegal again by year-end, while maintaining its legality for medicinal purposes.
Thu / Feb 29th
Virginia lawmakers have passed bills to establish a regulated adult-use cannabis market by May 2025, aiming to transition from a $3 billion illicit market to a safe, regulated, and taxed environment.
Thu / Feb 29th
Florida lawmakers’ attempt to impose THC limits on potential future adult-use cannabis sales has failed, leaving potency regulations unchanged as the state approaches a November ballot initiative on legalization.
Wed / Feb 28th
A recent survey by the California Department of Cannabis Control reveals that 86% of Californians believe it is important to purchase cannabis from legal sources, highlighting a growing preference for the regulated market over unregulated alternatives.
Wed / Feb 28th
Oregon’s legal cannabis market experienced a downturn for the second consecutive year in 2023, with sales dropping to $955 million from a peak of $1.2 billion in 2021, amid challenges of oversupply and stagnant retail prices.
Tue / Feb 27th
A California auction of confiscated paraphernalia aiming to recover over $14.4 million in unpaid cannabis taxes yielded far less than expected, raising only $2,075.
Tue / Feb 27th
Canada is raising regulatory fees for cannabis operators to align with the nation’s 4.4% inflation rate, impacting various license application and annual fees to support the regulation of its legal cannabis market.
Mon / Feb 26th
Las Vegas has welcomed its first licensed cannabis consumption lounge, Smoke and Mirrors, marking a significant milestone seven years after Nevada’s legalization of cannabis and offering tourists and locals a legal place to enjoy their purchases.
Mon / Feb 26th
After much anticipation, Germany became the third EU country to legalize adult-use cannabis following a decisive vote in the Bundestag, marking a significant shift in drug policy and setting a precedent that may influence other EU nations.
Fri / Feb 23rd
Leading veterans groups and U.S. law enforcement officials have urged the Biden Administration to reschedule cannabis, highlighting its potential benefits for veterans and the need for reform to enhance treatments and reduce unnecessary legal consequences.
Fri / Feb 23rd
New Jersey’s cannabis sales have reached over $2 billion since 2018, with a significant boost from the adult-use market launched two years ago, as reported by the state’s top cannabis regulator to lawmakers.
Thu / Feb 22nd
Kentucky has partnered with Metrc for its first track-and-trace contract in the medical cannabis program, aiming to ensure regulatory compliance and safeguard patient health as the state prepares for the program’s launch.
Thu / Feb 22nd
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has approved a ballot initiative to enhance medical cannabis access, which includes a provision for the future legalization of adult-use cannabis contingent on federal decriminalization, aiming for a spot on the 2024 ballot.
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