West Virginia's cannabis industry could get an upgrade with new legislation
West Virginia’s cannabis industry could get an upgrade with new legislation Image Cannabis News January 19, 2024 Cannabis is getting the old college try again in the West Virginia State Legislature. Del. Evan Hansen, D-79, introduced HB-4873 into the House of Delegates, which seeks to establish a framework under whichContinue Reading
Maryland Police Chief Stands Up Against State Law that Reduces Number of Eligible Applicants
Maryland Police Chief Stands Up Against State Law that Reduces Number of Eligible Applicants Image Cannabis News January 19, 2024 In Montgomery County, Maryland, law enforcement applicants must cease cannabis use for three years before being hired. A police chief in Maryland is standing up against county regulations, which requiresContinue Reading
North Carolina Appeals Court Debates Whether Cannabis Aroma Establishes Probable Cause for Search
North Carolina Appeals Court Debates Whether Cannabis Aroma Establishes Probable Cause for Search Image Cannabis News January 19, 2024 Don’t smell like weed in North Carolina. Is it cool to use the smell of cannabis as probable cause to search a car? While most readers likely answer with a resoundingContinue Reading
Missouri legislators push back on adding marijuana to workers’ compensation law
Missouri legislators push back on adding marijuana to workers’ compensation law Image Cannabis News January 19, 2024 If Missouri employees ask for workers’ compensation after an on-the-job injury, employers can require them to take a drug test for marijuana. If they test positive — even if they hadn’t consumed marijuanaContinue Reading
Beer, wine and THC? THC drinks pervade liquor stores despite lack of state oversight
Beer, wine and THC? THC drinks pervade liquor stores despite lack of state oversight Image Cannabis News January 19, 2024 At the neighborhood package store, anything new leaps off the shelves: the bottle of bourbon or estate California cabernet; a four-pack of ultra-rare IPA. Seltzers dosed with 5 milligrams ofContinue Reading
Governor says state’s Recreational Marijuana law is in ‘goofy situation’
Governor says state’s Recreational Marijuana law is in ‘goofy situation’ Image Cannabis News January 19, 2024 Ohio Governor Calls for Legislature to Authorize Recreational Marijuana Sales by Year End. While Ohio voters approved legalizing recreational marijuana for adults two months ago, it won’t be until the end of this yearContinue Reading
6 lessons for success in New York Cannabis
6 lessons for success in New York Cannabis Image Cannabis News January 19, 2024 Essential Advice for Those Looking to Enter the New York Cannabis Industry. Over the past week I’ve received many calls from in- and out-of-state residents looking to enter the New York cannabis industry. Some have appliedContinue Reading
Cannabis Facility Construction Hacks to Maximize Your Square Footage
Setting up a brick-and-mortar cannabis business is a big investment. A lot of time and money goes into the cannabis facility construction process, and you want to be sure there’s an ROI. Unfortunately, too many operators make costly mistakes when they design and construct their dream cannabis facility or retailContinue Reading
Canopy Growth Raises $35M Selling Units
Canopy Growth Raises $35M Selling Units Image Cannabis News January 18, 2024 Canopy Growth Announces US$35 Million Private Placement Offering. Canopy Growth Corporation, today announced that it has entered into subscription agreements (the “Subscription Agreements”), dated as of January 18, 2024, with certain institutional investors (the “Investors”) in a privateContinue Reading
New Cannabis Dispensary 'NOXX Cannabis' Opens in East Peoria
New Cannabis Dispensary ‘NOXX Cannabis’ Opens in East Peoria Image Cannabis News January 18, 2024 Now Open, NOXX Cannabis Offers 25% Off the Entire Store as it Prepares for its Grand Opening Celebration. The newest cannabis dispensary in East Peoria, NOXX Cannabis is now open and serving recreational marijuana customers.Continue Reading