New York City scores court victory against shuttered illicit marijuana operators
New York City’s crackdown on illicit marijuana operators is constitutional, a federal judge has ruled. New York City scores court victory against shuttered illicit marijuana operators is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Read More: New York City scores court victory againstContinue Reading
Indiana Lawmakers Approve Bill To Ban Marijuana Advertising On Billboards
“If it’s an illegal substance, listed on our illegal substance list in the state of Indiana, you should not be able to advertise for that.” By Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle Tuesday discussion around a Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) bill descended into impassioned debate over marijuana advertising, which RepublicanContinue Reading
Delaware Bill Aims To Relax Buffer Zones Between Marijuana Businesses
“Look at alcohol. Alcohol doesn’t have buffers. Why does cannabis have to have a buffer?” By Brianna Hill, Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? As Delaware prepares to launch its marijuana industry, tensions are rising between cannabis operators and local governments. Nearly a third of the state’s municipalities have bannedContinue Reading
Canadian cannabis producer rebrands as Organigram Global
Canadian cannabis producer Organigram Holdings has rebranded to Organigram Global as it seeks to expand its presence in the international market. Canadian cannabis producer rebrands as Organigram Global is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Read More: Canadian cannabis producer rebrands asContinue Reading
CBD-Rich Cannabis Offers ‘Potential Benefits’ For People With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Scientific Review Finds
A new review of scientific research on the use of marijuana’s components to treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD) finds that “preliminary evidence suggests potential benefits,” including improvements around anxiety, sleep and behavior. But more work—especially randomized controlled trials—are needed “to confirm these results and establish clear treatment guidelines,” authors said.Continue Reading
Maryland Lawmakers Approve Bills To Let Adults To Make Their Own Marijuana Brownies And Concentrates At Home
Maryland lawmakers have advanced a pair of bills that would allow adults to manufacture marijuana edibles and concentrates for personal use. While the state’s cannabis law already allows adults to cultivate their own plants, the legislation from Dels. David Moon (D) and Luke Clippinger (D), as well as Sen. WilliamContinue Reading
Nebraska Bill To Implement Voter-Passed Medical Marijuana Law Awaits Changes Ahead Of Committee Vote
“We need to regulate it so that the people that need it are getting it but it doesn’t turn into something that eventually evolves into recreational use.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The legislative committee mulling how to help implement Nebraska’s voter-led medical cannabis laws awaits an amendment before lawmakersContinue Reading
New Hampshire House Passes Marijuana Legalization, Psilocybin Decriminalization And Medical Cannabis Expansion Bills
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved bills to legalize marijuana, decriminalize the use and possession of psilocybin by adults and double the amount of medical cannabis that state-registered patients can purchase and possess. Members on Wednesday morning voted in favor of HB 198, from Rep. Jared Sullivan (D),Continue Reading
Federal Official Downplays Criticism That Saliva-Based Marijuana Testing As Urine Alternative Would Spur Use By Truckers
Amid ongoing discussions about how to ensure drivers aren’t impaired by marijuana, a federal official recently pushed back on criticism that proposed implementation of saliva-based drug testing could incentivize more cannabis use by commercial truckers. In comments to the publication Transit Topics, an unidentified official from the Substance Abuse andContinue Reading
Pennsylvania Taxpayers Spend Billions On Marijuana Criminalization While Neighboring States Reap Benefits Of Legalization (Op-Ed)
“People carrying less than one ounce of weed make up 45 percent of all substance possession arrests in Pennsylvania. That amount would be perfectly legal in most surrounding states.” By Chris Goldstein, NORML Politicians in Pennsylvania’s Capitol are having a very slow dance with Mary Jane. It’s taking decades toContinue Reading

