Though the effort to legalize marijuana in Hawaii fell short this year, lawmakers are moving forward on other cannabis-related legislation, including plans to expand the state’s limited decriminalization law and establish a task force on expungement. This week House lawmakers gave initial approval to both the decriminalization bill, SB 2487,Continue Reading
After a long legal battle, Amendment 3 will appear on the 2024 ballot. It needs the support of 60% of Florida voters in order to pass. The post It’s official: Florida will vote on legal weed in November! appeared first on Leafly. Read More: It’s official: Florida willContinue Reading
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that his government’s concern about possible United Nations (UN) penalties for legalizing marijuana in contravention of international treaties never materialized, disclosing that no officials have as much as discussed the issue with Canada since the reform was enacted in 2018. The comments come asContinue Reading
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) predicts that voters will reject a marijuana legalization initiative on the ballot in November, calling the proposal “radical” and arguing that it will “reduce the quality of life” in the state. Just days after the Florida Supreme Court cleared the cannabis measure for the ballot,Continue Reading
US Liberalizes Medical Marijuana for Mental Health Image Cannabis News April 4, 2024 University of Basel Study Finds Positive Impact of Medical Cannabis Laws on Mental Health. The approval of marijuana for medical use has had little effect on the mental health of the general population in the US. ButContinue Reading
Alabama lawmakers push to expand number of licenses to grow, sell Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis News April 4, 2024 Analysts and companies say they are expecting 2025 to be a boom year if Florida and Pennsylvania can legalize recreational marijuana. A new bill that would significantly increase the number ofContinue Reading
Massachusetts council approves pardoning people with misdemeanor Cannabis convictions Image Cannabis News April 4, 2024 Massachusetts Approves Governor’s Plan to Pardon Misdemeanor Marijuana Offenses. A Massachusetts council on Wednesday approved Governor Maura Healey’s plan to pardon tens of thousands of people convicted of misdemeanor marijuana charges going back decades. TheContinue Reading
Iowa Legislature Passes Bill To Cap Potency of Hemp Products Image Cannabis News April 4, 2024 Iowa Senate Passes Bill to Cap THC Potency in Hemp Products. A bill to put a THC limit on consumable hemp products is headed to the governor’s desk after the Iowa Senate passed theContinue Reading
New rules for Delta-8 and other Hemp-infused products Image Cannabis News April 4, 2024 Georgia’s New Law Requires Testing and Age Restrictions for Hemp-Infused Products. A new law will require testing for hemp-infused edibles, drinks and other consumable hemp products and restrict their sales to those over the age ofContinue Reading
Bill Restricting Consumable Hemp Products Heads to Governor’s Desk Image Cannabis News April 4, 2024 Iowa Senate Passes Bills Tightening Regulations on Hemp Products and Cannabis Dispensaries. The Iowa Senate sent Governor Kim Reynolds a bill Tuesday that tightens Iowa’s laws and regulations on consumable hemp products as the productsContinue Reading
