Louisiana’s crackdown on legal THC products ran into lawsuits but judge has blocked enforcement Image Cannabis News March 17, 2023 Gummies and other products made from hemp were legalized and have become very popular. An attempt by Louisiana regulators to crack down on consumable hemp products – billed as legalContinue Reading
Consumers and businesses need better regulation of Cannabinoids Image Cannabis News March 17, 2023 Attorneys Pamela Epstein of Terpene Belt and Andrew Kline of Perkins Coie call on Congress to modernize the 2023 Farm Bill to regulate all intoxicating cannabinoids and protect the safety of businesses and consumers. Our democracyContinue Reading
New Jersey cultivation cap expired but real estate issues remain Image Cannabis News March 17, 2023 Although the limit on cannabis cultivation licenses was lifted in New Jersey last month, real estate challenges continue to hinder the industry’s growth. New Jersey’s cannabis legalization law initially went into effect in 2021Continue Reading
Inflated THC levels and price gouging would be banned under California Bill Image Cannabis News March 17, 2023 AB 1610 would create transparency and tackle inflated THC levels, which leads to price gouging. Enormous pressure to maximize THC levels falls upon cultivators, manufacturers, and labs. And when THC levels areContinue Reading
When grandma uses Medical Cannabis, who pays? Image Cannabis News March 17, 2023 Many older adults are using medical marijuana to treat a variety of conditions, but experts say that conflicting laws, unclear safety standards and complicated rulemaking processes mean it could be years before Medicare may cover the drug.Continue Reading
How is recreational Marijuana impacting supply in Missouri? Image Cannabis News March 17, 2023 As the cannabis industry continues to flourish in Missouri, supply issues for dispensaries have become a hot topic in media recently. Several reports on local television and in traditional newspapers from larger markets have reported inContinue Reading
California’s Cannabis equity grants reek of hypocrisy Image Cannabis News March 17, 2023 I am sure the underserved communities are looking forward to this for equality. Re “San Diego awarded $880K cannabis equity grant to boost industry access” (March 2): Our caring state of California has awarded $20 million grantsContinue Reading
Cannabis expungement law takes effect in DC Image Cannabis News March 17, 2023 Residents of Washington, D.C. can now take steps to have marijuana-related convictions expunged from their record, thanks to a new law that took effect last week. The measure that was approved by the Council of the DistrictContinue Reading
The Kentucky Senate approved a bill on Thursday to legalize medical marijuana in the state—a historic first in the chamber of the conservative legislature. The Senate passed the legislation from Sen. Stephen West (R) in a 26-11 vote on the last possible day of the session to advance bills toContinue Reading
A second Delaware Senate committee approved a House-passed bill on Thursday to create a regulated adult-use marijuana market, sending it to the floor where a complementary measure to legalize possession is also set for action. The proposals are being sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski (D), and they both advanced throughContinue Reading
