Visa Cracks Down On Cannabis Dispensary ‘Cashless ATM’ Transactions
Credit card powerhouse Visa is cracking down on “cashless ATM” transactions processed by cannabis dispensaries and other retailers, saying the popular workaround for credit and debit card payments is prohibited and subject to unspecified penalties. In a compliance memo sent this month to banks that process payment card transactions forContinue Reading
California AG Pushes County Prosecutors To Stop Delaying Relief For Past Cannabis Convictions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) is urging the prosecuting attorneys throughout the state to expedite their overdue processing of past marijuana convictions in order to allow eligible individuals to have their sentences reduced or removed and past records sealed from public view. Proposition 64, which California voters passed inContinue Reading
State cannabis czar takes over legalization org (Newsletter: December 16, 2021)
Fed study: Youth use down as more states legalize; OH medical cannabis expansion; IL marijuana money for drug war repairs; NH 2022 legalization push 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 theContinue Reading
Ohio Senate Approves Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana For Any Patient Who Can ‘Reasonably Be Expected’ To Benefit
The Ohio Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that would dramatically expand the state’s medical marijuana program by allowing doctors to recommend cannabis for patients who can “reasonably be expected” to benefit from it, in addition to making other changes. Sen. Steve Huffman (R) is sponsoring the legislation, which clearedContinue Reading
Puffco.com shuts down due to Post Office vape ban
The maker of the popular Puffco Peak e-rig may have to find a new way to reach consumers. The post Puffco.com shuts down due to Post Office vape ban appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Puffco.com shuts down due to Post Office vape banContinue Reading
Have you tried 2021’s most innovative edibles?
Cannabis edible options got a whole lot more interesting in 2021. Check out some of our favs. The post Have you tried 2021’s most innovative edibles? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Have you tried 2021’s most innovative edibles?Continue Reading
Here’s why marijuana still isn’t legal in Mexico (but could be soon)
Mexico’s Supreme Court struck down prohibition. So why can’t politicians agree on a legalization law? The post Here’s why marijuana still isn’t legal in Mexico (but could be soon) appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Here’s why marijuana still isn’t legal in Mexico (but could be soon)Continue Reading
Youth Marijuana Use ‘Decreased Significantly’ In 2021 Despite State Reforms, Federally Funded Survey Finds
Youth marijuana use “decreased significantly” in 2021, as did teen consumption of illicit substances overall, according to a federally funded survey that was released on Wednesday. That’s despite the fact that more state cannabis legalization laws are being enacted and implemented across the country. The Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey,Continue Reading
6 ways to grow a cannabis business in Illinois
Illinois is set for a booming 2022 in cannabis. Learn how to grow your ancillary or plant touching weed business in Illinois. The post 6 ways to grow a cannabis business in Illinois appeared first on Leafly. Read More: 6 ways to grow a cannabis business in IllinoisContinue Reading
Illinois Announces $45 Million In Marijuana-Funded Grants To Support Community Reinvestment
Illinois officials announced on Wednesday that applications are opening for $45 million in new grants—funded by marijuana tax revenue—that will support programs meant to reinvest in communities most harmed by the drug war. This will be the second round of funding to be issued through the state’s Restore, Reinvest, andContinue Reading