Day: March 27, 2018

There were some concerns that conservative lawmakers might prevent Canada from legalizing marijuana over the summer, as originally intended. But now it seems the northern nation is back on track to imposing its taxed and regulated scheme in a timely fashion. However, the “when” in this equation is a bitContinue Reading

Canadian licensed producers are exporting a record amount of medical cannabis in their drive to establish toeholds in burgeoning overseas markets. Shipments of dried medical marijuana have soared since 2015, according to data shared with Marijuana Business Daily by Health Canada. Just over 522 kilograms of dried cannabis was exportedContinue Reading

Cannabis festivals have long been a medium for both protest and celebration. Read about eight cannabis events that helped to shape culture and change laws. The post 8 Cannabis Festivals That Changed the Game appeared first on Leafly. Read More: 8 Cannabis Festivals That Changed the GameContinue Reading

Nursing homes are flushed with people who need cannabis, so why is it so hard to find facilities accepting this medicinal plant? The post Is Cannabis Allowed in Nursing Homes? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Is Cannabis Allowed in Nursing Homes?Continue Reading

New Jersey’s medical marijuana program is undergoing a significant expansion, including the addition of five treatable conditions. According to New York TV station WABC, Gov. Phil Murphy signed off Tuesday on the addition of: Migraines Anxiety Tourette syndrome Chronic pain related to musculoskeletal disorders Chronic visceral pain New Jersey physiciansContinue Reading

Dispensaries would be operated in Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Davenport, Waterloo and the Des Moines suburb of Windsor Heights. The post Iowa Selects 5 Cities for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Iowa Selects 5 Cities for Medical Marijuana DispensariesContinue Reading

A woman who claims to be California’s largest landlord of cannabis businesses sued the city of San Bernardino to overturn an ordinance that could bar her from the industry. The post Landlord Sues San Bernardino Over Cannabis Regulations appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Landlord Sues San BernardinoContinue Reading

Australia’s second-most populous state will explore international developments around “cannabis for adult use” as part of its investigation into drug law reform. In a 586-page report, a parliamentary committee in Victoria recommended the creation of a council to investigate global changes in marijuana usage, as well as several other considerationsContinue Reading

Iowa announced three medical marijuana retailers that will be allowed to sell low-THC cannabis, including the only company currently allowed to cultivate the plant. Two of the three companies plan to open a pair of dispensary locations, according to the Des Moines Register. The winning retailers and their dispensary locations:Continue Reading