Two more higher-ups let go from NY’s Office of Cannabis Management
Two more higher-ups let go from NY’s Office of Cannabis Management Image Cannabis News June 19, 2024 Leadership Shakeup at New York’s Office of Cannabis Management Amid State Review. Two people in chief positions at New York’s Office of Cannabis Management were let go from their jobs last week asContinue Reading
Cannabis decriminalisation debate could be delayed
Cannabis decriminalisation debate could be delayed Image Cannabis News June 19, 2024 Ministers have told the States they need more time to come up with legislation to decriminalise the personal use of cannabis. The States Assembly are due to debate plans from Deputy Tom Coles next week, who said theContinue Reading
New Hampshire Lawmakers And Advocates Blame Each Other Over Marijuana Legalization Bill’s Defeat
New Hampshire lawmakers and marijuana reform advocates are pointing fingers at one another following the failure of a cannabis legalization bill last week. Some now accuse House Democrats of scuttling the measure in an effort to gain votes in November’s election by campaigning on the unresolved—and popular—issue. The Democrat whoContinue Reading
Iowa Makers Of Cannabinoid-Infused Beverages Sue State Over New THC Limit
“Products that account for approximately 85% of plaintiffs’ revenue will become illegal because of the department’s interpretation.” By Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch Two Iowa companies are suing the state over its interpretation of a new law that restricts THC levels in adult beverages. Climbing Kites, a Polk County beverageContinue Reading
Senate Bill Would Protect Job Corps Students From Being Automatically Expelled Over Marijuana Use
Newly introduced Senate legislation would amend rules around marijuana use by students in Job Corps, a federal job training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), building on separate reforms already instituted administratively earlier this year. The changes are intended to protect participants from being automatically expelled for cannabisContinue Reading
World’s First: California State Fair to Host Onsite Sales and Consumption
The California State Fair issued a press release earlier today announcing that the annual event will be making history with this year’s introduction of onsite cannabis sales and consumption. This marks the first time cannabis will be legally sold at a state fair, signaling a growing acceptance of the plant.Continue Reading
Odor Alone No Grounds for Warrantless Vehicle Searches, Minnesota Court Rules
Odor Alone No Grounds for Warrantless Vehicle Searches, Minnesota Court Rules Image Cannabis News June 18, 2024 A Minnesota Supreme Court ruled again that cannabis odor is insufficient in justifying a police search of a vehicle. Police across the country continue to pull drivers over for one reason, then chooseContinue Reading
Investigation Finds Pesticides in California Licensed Vapes
Investigation Finds Pesticides in California Licensed Vapes Image Cannabis News June 18, 2024 An investigation has revealed the presence of potentially dangerous pesticides in licensed cannabis products in California. An investigation into the safety of cannabis products for sale on the shelves of licensed California pot dispensaries has revealed unsafeContinue Reading
North Carolina Legislators Build Regulations for Hemp-Derived Consumables
North Carolina Legislators Build Regulations for Hemp-Derived Consumables Image Cannabis News June 18, 2024 House Bill 563 contains 17 pages of restrictions on hemp-derived cannabis consumables geared toward deterring youth consumption. On June 12, the North Carolina House Judiciary Committee discussed House Bill 563, which would implement a new lawContinue Reading
Weed and work: NJ has yet to launch key tool, putting employers in a bind
Weed and work: NJ has yet to launch key tool, putting employers in a bind Image Cannabis News June 18, 2024 It’s been nearly two years since New Jersey rolled out guidelines for how employers should handle marijuana in the workplace. Is someone under the influence at work if theyContinue Reading