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In this week\u2019s cannabis news round-up, Snoop Dogg\u2019s shocking \u2018giving up smoke\u2019 announcement turns out to be a marketing ploy; Hawaii\u2019s attorney general proposes a cannabis legalization bill.<\/p>\n In a move that left fans and the cannabis industry stunned, Snoop Dogg recently made a brief but impactful statement about \u201cgiving up smoke.\u201d However, the rapper has now unveiled the true purpose behind his earlier announcement\u2014it was a brilliantly executed marketing strategy to spotlight his latest commercial venture.<\/p>\n On November 17, Doggfather took to his Instagram page to deliver some unexpected news\u2014he was giving up \u201csmoke.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAfter much contemplation and discussions with my family, I\u2019ve made the decision to give up smoke,\u201d disclosed the hip hop legend, known as Calvin Broadus in real life, to his 82.5 million Instagram followers. \u201cPlease respect my privacy during this time,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n This announcement came as a shock to millions of fans and cannabis enthusiasts worldwide, considering Snoop\u2019s long-standing affinity for cannabis and his bold claim of having smoked inside the White House.<\/p>\n However, on Monday past, Snoop revealed that his initial smokeless announcement had absolutely nothing to do with quitting cannabis and everything to do with his collaboration with Solo Stove, a Texas-based brand.<\/p>\n Teaming up with Solo Stove, Snoop announced via social media<\/a> that he was embracing a smokeless experience with a fire pit bundle priced at $350.<\/p>\n \u201cI thoroughly enjoy an outdoor fire, but the smoke was becoming unbearable,\u201d he confessed. \u201cSolo Stove has revolutionized the concept of fire by eliminating the smoke. They\u2019ve changed the game and now I\u2019m thrilled to share the warmth with my friends and family.\u201d<\/p>\n Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez has reportedly<\/a> drafted a bill aimed at legalizing adult-use cannabis. Under this proposal, a task force, the Hawaii Cannabis Authority, would be established to oversee and regulate the cannabis industry. The authority\u2019s responsibilities would encompass product testing, program enforcement, as well as the administration of social equity and health education programs mandated by the legislation to \u201ccreate a structure that will allow the state to have legal recreational marijuana with as few problems as other states on the mainland have experienced,\u201d Lopez said.<\/p>\n State Senator Jarrett Keohokalole (D), Chair of Consumer Protection, expressed his approval of the plan, considering it \u201cthe best version to date.\u201d<\/p>\n Lopez\u2019s proposal also includes a provision to provide state grants and support to currently illegal cannabis growers, aiding them in transitioning to a conventional retail model and facilitating compliance with regulations and taxation. The proposal aims to preserve the existing medical cannabis industry by refraining from imposing taxes on medical-only cannabis sales while introducing a 10% tax surcharge and a 4.25% excise tax on adult-use cannabis sales. Lopez emphasized that this aspect is \u201cthe most crucial\u201d step policymakers can take to reduce the illicit cannabis market.<\/p>\n Previous attempts to legalize cannabis in the state had faced resistance from the attorney general\u2019s office. However, Lopez\u2019s proposal is slated for potential consideration by lawmakers during the upcoming session, commencing in January.<\/p>\n Cannabis sales in Missouri have been on a downward trend since August, with October sales totaling $113.1 million, the lowest since the market launched in February. This figure comprises $95.5 million in adult use sales and $17.6 million in medical sales, according to data<\/a> from the Department of Health and Senior Services. This marks the third consecutive month that sales have declined.<\/p>\n These figures represent a decrease from September sales, which were $117.8 million overall, with $93.2 million in adult use sales and $24.6 million in medical cannabis sales. The August sales figures were the highest on record at $119 million, but they have been steadily declining since then, a trend that\u2019s likely due to a number of factors, including increased competition from the illicit market, higher taxes on legal cannabis and concerns about the quality of legal products.<\/p>\n Missouri collects taxes on both adult use and medical cannabis products. A 6% sales tax is applied to adult use products, while medical cannabis products are subject to a 4% sales tax. The majority of these taxes are allocated to veterans\u2019 services, which has received nearly $40 million to date. A portion of the adult use sales tax also goes towards expungement expenses, resulting in the expungement of nearly 100,000 cannabis convictions so far.<\/p>\n The post Week in Review: Snoop Dogg Trolls With Smokeless Statement<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Snoop Dogg\u2019s Shocking Smokeless Announcement Turns Out to Be Clever Marketing Ploy<\/h4>\n
\n<\/a><\/a>Hawaii Attorney General Proposes Cannabis Legalization Bill<\/h4>\n
<\/a>Missouri Cannabis Sales Decline for Third Consecutive Month<\/h4>\n
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