Nevada Is Now Accepting Marijuana Consumption Lounge Applications
Applications are official open in Nevada for marijuana consumption lounges—a license type that many are hopeful will attract cannabis tourism and further drive sales. The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) started accepting the applications on Friday morning, and the window will close on October 27. This comes more than aContinue Reading
Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program Has 80,000 Plants So Far—But Zero Investigators To Ensure Compliance
“I am struggling with a very immature program. It is now stuck in that constipation mode.” By Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today Dozens of licensed cultivators have about 80,000 marijuana plants growing. Around 1,100 patients have signed up for medical marijuana, and 96 doctors or nurse practitioners are working to certifyContinue Reading
Maryland’s Marijuana Legalization Referendum Could Drive Strong Voter Turnout, Poll Indicates
Maryland’s marijuana legalization referendum enjoys strong majority support, another poll has found. And importantly, a large swath of unlikely voters said they were more motivated to vote after learning that cannabis reform was on the ballot. The Yes on 4 campaign released the results of the internal poll, which wasContinue Reading
Puerto Rico Senator Files Bill To Erase Marijuana Possession Penalties, Following Biden’s Pardon Action
A senator in Puerto Rico has filed a bill to remove penalties for low-level marijuana possession in the U.S. territory, motivated by President Joe Biden’s recent cannabis pardons action. Independent Sen. José Vargas Vidot introduced the legislation on Tuesday, applauding the president for having “the courage that many here haveContinue Reading
KY gov weighs mass cannabis pardons (Newsletter: October 14, 2022)
Fed report on marijuana pardon scope; Fetterman touts Biden cannabis chat; SD poll: Legalization losing; Congresswoman pushes president on DC autonomy Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function() {Continue Reading
Comedians sue over drug search program at Atlanta airport
Lawyers for Eric André and Clayton English filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday alleging they were racially profiled and illegally stopped by police at the Atlanta Airport. The post Comedians sue over drug search program at Atlanta airport appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Comedians sue over drug searchContinue Reading
President Biden’s marijuana ‘review’ could be a deadly trap
Pardoning 6,000 prisoners is a win. We’ll take it. But that “review” of marijuana’s Schedule I status could end in disaster. The post President Biden’s marijuana ‘review’ could be a deadly trap appeared first on Leafly. Read More: President Biden’s marijuana ‘review’ could be a deadly trapContinue Reading
Federal Report Details Who’s Impacted By Biden’s Marijuana Pardon Action, State By State
The federal U.S. Sentencing Commission (USCC) has released a detailed analysis looking at the impact of President Joe Biden’s marijuana pardons, showing the geographic and demographic breakdown of those who are eligible for relief. The president’s pardon proclamation covers people who’ve committed federal cannabis possession offenses, as well as peopleContinue Reading
Mayor Eric Adams appoints Dasheeda Dawson as Cannabis NYC founding director
Dasheeda Dawson will be the first director of Cannabis NYC, the city’s Small Business Services support initiative for the cannabis industry. The post Mayor Eric Adams appoints Dasheeda Dawson as Cannabis NYC founding director appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Mayor Eric Adams appoints Dasheeda Dawson as CannabisContinue Reading
Kentucky Governor ‘Actively Considering’ Marijuana Pardons After Biden’s Federal Action, Urging People To Apply For Relief
The governor of Kentucky said on Thursday that he’s “actively considering” possible marijuana clemency actions the state can take following President Joe Biden’s pardon announcement last week—and he’s directed a review of state-level cannabis cases to inform future steps. In the interim, he’s encouraging people who’ve been convicted over marijuanaContinue Reading