New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Program Doesn’t Violate Federal Law, Appeals Court Panel Rules
“The statute does not require any business to sell marijuana, or any municipality to adopt, as here, an ordinance to allow marijuana dispensaries within its borders.” By Sophie Nieto-Muñoz, New Jersey Monitor New Jersey’s recreational cannabis law is able to “coexist” with federal marijuana enforcement laws, a state appellate courtContinue Reading
Majority Of Americans Say Marijuana Banking Bill Would Promote Public Safety And Help Underserved Communities, Financial Association Poll Finds
A strong majority of Americans agree that passing a marijuana banking bill would improve public safety, according to a new poll commissioned by Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). The survey, conducted by Morning Consult, found that 64 percent of Americans feel the provisions of the Secure and Fair EnforcementContinue Reading
Top House Democrat Says Marijuana Rescheduling Is A ‘Step In The Right Direction,’ While GOP Leader Opposes Reform
The top Democrat in the U.S. House says the Biden administration’s move to reschedule marijuana is a “step in the right direction,” but it should be followed up with congressional action such as passing a legalization bill that was reintroduced on the Senate side this week. A top GOP leader,Continue Reading
New Jersey Set A New Marijuana Sales Record Last Quarter, With Regulators Touting ‘Historical Highs’ On 4/20 Weekend
New Jersey marijuana shops sold a record $201 million worth of product in the first quarter of 2024, regulators say. And the state also reached new “historical highs” in sales over the 4/20 weekend, including more than $5.2 million worth of purchases on the holiday alone. The New Jersey CannabisContinue Reading
What federal changes to Marijuana mean for Ohio’s recreational law
What federal changes to Marijuana mean for Ohio’s recreational law Image Cannabis News May 2, 2024 In Ohio’s first full year with legalized recreational marijuana, two proposals at the national level could open new opportunities for the drug as well. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration sent forward a motion toContinue Reading
State completes Santa Barbara County Cannabis business licensing audit
State completes Santa Barbara County Cannabis business licensing audit Image Cannabis News May 2, 2024 Santa Barbara County will change its cannabis licensing application as it implements suggestions from the State Auditor’s Office. “To my knowledge, this is the first time cannabis has been audited at the state level. It’sContinue Reading
Iowa Cannabis retailers await guidance on new hemp restrictions
Iowa Cannabis retailers await guidance on new hemp restrictions Image Cannabis News May 2, 2024 Iowa Hemp Industry in Limbo as New Legislation Awaits Governor’s Signature. Businesses that sell or manufacture consumable hemp in Iowa are in a “stressful” waiting period as they look for guidance on new legislation that’sContinue Reading
Marijuana Legalization Opponents Raise Money For Potential Lawsuit Against Federal Rescheduling Move
A day after the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) decision that marijuana will move to the less-restrictive Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, a leading cannabis prohibition group sent an email to supporters asking for money to fuel its fight against the reform. “SAM will oppose this change at everyContinue Reading
DEA proposal to reclassify Marijuana could impact Tennesseans
DEA proposal to reclassify Marijuana could impact Tennesseans Image Cannabis News May 2, 2024 Potential Downgrade of Marijuana Classification Triggers Debate Among Lawmakers. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and the potential change could create a ripple effect in Tennessee. TheContinue Reading
Canada’s Cannabis industry at risk of losing first-mover advantage to US
Canada’s Cannabis industry at risk of losing first-mover advantage to US Image Cannabis News May 2, 2024 US Cannabis Rescheduling Sparks Opportunity for Canadian Industry. This week’s announcement that the Biden Administration will move ahead to reclassify cannabis to a much less restricted drug class and ease federal restrictions couldContinue Reading