A GOP senator says the federal government needs to “step up” and explore a regulatory framework for marijuana—and that should include a pathway to explore the “efficacy” of cannabis for certain health conditions. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) made the comments during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, where PresidentContinue Reading
“Hemp-derived psychoactive products… have always been illegal in Maryland,” a high court ruled last week. Hemp THC products are illegal in Maryland, high court rules is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Read More: Hemp THC products are illegal in Maryland, highContinue Reading
President Donald Trump’s nominee for White House drug czar told senators on Wednesday that the administration is keeping “all options” on the table as it continues to consider a pending marijuana rescheduling proposal, while describing cannabis reform as a “bipartisan issue.” During a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee,Continue Reading
More than a dozen licensed marijuana retail shops in Minnesota started selling recreational marijuana this week. Recreational cannabis sales begin in Minnesota is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Read More: Recreational cannabis sales begin in MinnesotaContinue Reading
Ohio medical and adult-use marijuana sales have officially surpassed $3 billion, new data from the state Department of Commerce (DOC) shows. In an update published on Tuesday, DOC’s Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) reported $3,036,756,851 in cannabis purchases as of September 13. That includes about $2.2 billion worth of medicalContinue Reading
There’s a “strong negative association” between tobacco use and legal medical marijuana sales, according to a new international study—indicating a “strong potential substitution effect” where people choose to use cannabis where it is allowed instead of smoking cigarettes. The study, based on data from 20 countries, also found that amphetamineContinue Reading
As President Donald Trump continues to weigh a marijuana rescheduling proposal, a Democratic congresswoman says there’s been more discussion among lawmakers about cannabis reform recently–adding that she’ll “continue to push for” other modest policy changes such as industry banking access. In an interview with Marijuana Moment on Tuesday, Rep. IlhanContinue Reading
LINO LAKES — The city’s zoning ordinance regarding cannabis microbusiness and mezzobusinesses will undergo changes following discussion among members of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board and pending City Council approval. Read More: Crucial Changes Ahead for Cannabis Zoning LawContinue Reading
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. — The city of Pacific Grove is officially accepting applications for its first commercial cannabis license, signaling a new opportunity for entrepreneurs eager to open a cannabis dispensary on the Monterey Peninsula. From September 15 to October 15, the city’s Planning Division will receive complete applications forContinue Reading
ROWLEY — Excitement is building on the North Shore as a new cannabis dispensary prepares to open in Rowley this month. Bountiful Farms, an independent cannabis cultivator and wholesaler, announced plans to set up shop at 300 Newburyport Turnpike. The new cannabis dispensary represents a major milestone for the companyContinue Reading
