Federal Bill Introduced to Allow Cannabis Research at Universities
Thu / Jun 8th
A federal House proposal introduced on Tuesday would promote cannabis research at U.S. universities and eliminate federal barriers to cannabis research.
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Thu / Jun 8th
A federal House proposal introduced on Tuesday would promote cannabis research at U.S. universities and eliminate federal barriers to cannabis research.
Thu / Jun 8th
A Washington D.C. judge ruled this week that a medical cannabis patient who smokes in his apartment must stop following a neighbor’s complaint that the odor caused a nuisance in her apartment.
Thu / Jun 8th
Cannabis compliance and financial services company Green Check Verified announced the acquisition of Komplyd, a compliance-focused cannabis business applications platform.
Wed / Jun 7th
A federal judge this week ordered Republic Brands, the makers of OCB rolling papers, to pay $1.5 million to HBI International, the parent company behind RAW rolling papers, for copyright and trade dress infringement.
Wed / Jun 7th
The San Francisco, California Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this week to enact a three-year moratorium on the awarding of new cannabis business licenses.
Wed / Jun 7th
A Pennsylvania proposal would urge the federal government to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act, noting that medical cannabis reforms have been enacted in 38 U.S. states and four territories while 21 states, two territories, and Washington D.C. have passed adult-use laws.
Tue / Jun 6th
The 2023 Louisiana Survey by LSU found that 70% of Louisianans support allowing adults to possess small amounts of cannabis for personal use.
Tue / Jun 6th
Kerry Farms, an Illinois-based hemp and medical cannabis cultivator, will receive nearly $480,000 in grants from the state to build chargers for electric vehicles.
Tue / Jun 6th
Clinton County Community College in Plattsburgh, New York announced it has partnered with Green Flower to offer three new certificate courses covering cannabis manufacturing, cultivation, and retail.
Mon / Jun 5th
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed a bill to legalize the online sale of cannabis products. Under the new law, customers must provide proof of age and purchases must be picked up in person.
Mon / Jun 5th
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives clarified after Minnesota’s recent legalization of adult-use cannabis that cannabis consumers are considered “unlawful users” of a controlled substance, and are therefore banned from owning or possessing firearms.
Mon / Jun 5th
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill last week to extend the state’s provisional cannabis cultivation and processing licenses in response to the continued delays of New York’s adult-use marketplace.
Fri / Jun 2nd
The California Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill to allow cannabis cafes in the state.
Fri / Jun 2nd
The campaign to legalize adult-use cannabis in Florida via a voter initiative has secured enough signatures to put the issue on the state ballot.
Fri / Jun 2nd
Multistate cannabis operator Trulieve announced on Thursday it will “wind down” its Massachusetts-based operations as part of its broader plan to “preserve cash and improve financial performance.”
Fri / Jun 2nd
Cronos Group Inc. announced this week it will end its hemp-based CBD operations in the U.S. by the end of Q2 2023, aiming to improve company flash flow “in the near term” and position for entering the U.S. national THC market after the necessary reforms have taken place.
Thu / Jun 1st
The Florida Supreme Court signaled it will review the legal challenge brought against the state’s upcoming adult-use cannabis ballot proposal by state Attorney General Ashley Moody.
Thu / Jun 1st
The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that some cannabis distribution convictions are eligible for expungement under the state’s adult-use legalization law.
Thu / Jun 1st
New Hampshire lawmakers have dropped their efforts to legalize cannabis via a state-control model that was backed by Gov. Chris Sununu, who generally opposes legalization.
Thu / Jun 1st
With multiple EU members looking to legalize cannabis at the national level, the influence of Europe’s cannabis social clubs as the region’s earliest legal retailers is more important than ever.
Wed / May 31st
Illinois’ latest budget proposal would eliminate the state’s conformity with IRS Code 280E, allowing state-licensed cannabis companies to take some normal business deductions.
Wed / May 31st
The California Senate voted last week to decriminalize the possession of psychedelic substances including psilocybin, psilocin, DMT, ibogaine, and mescaline by individuals aged 21 or older.
Wed / May 31st
The New York Cannabis Control Board voted to settle a lawsuit brought by a Michigan company that has for seven months prevented any new licenses from being awarded in five state regions.
Tue / May 30th
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed the state’s adult-use legalization bill into law today, making cannabis possession and home cultivation legal starting on August 1 with retail licenses expected sometime next summer.
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