Feds to Let Utah Use Cannabis Distribution Plan, Avoiding Rework
Fri / Aug 2nd
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has told Utah Gov. Gary Herbert (R) that the state’s plan to… Read More
Medical Marijuana News
In this section, you will find the latest medical marijuana news throughout the world. For a list of medical studies related to cannabis and its effect on various conditions & disorders, click here.
Study Contradicts Claim That Cannabis Reduces Opioid Overdoses
Thu / Aug 1st
A new study by the Stanford School of Medicine titled ” Association between medical cannabis laws and opioid overdose mortality… Read More
Utah to Rework Cannabis Distribution Rules
Wed / Jul 31st
Utah officials and legislative leaders are working on a new way to distribute medical cannabis in the state amid concerns… Read More
Massachusetts Regulators: Keep Cannabis Out of Federal Waters
Tue / Jul 30th
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is warning the state’s residents and tourists that cannabis products “cannot be possessed or consumed… Read More
Pennsylvania Revokes Medical Cannabis Producer License
Tue / Jul 30th
Pennsylvania has revoked the cultivation license of medical cannabis producer Agrimed Industries after regulators said they failed to produce any… Read More
Adult-Use Sales Up, Medical Sales Down In Canada
Mon / Jul 29th
Total cannabis flower sales in Canada rose 7 percent from April to May; however, the spike is due to adult-use… Read More
Ohio Company Recalls THC-Infused Water-Soluble Drops
Mon / Jul 29th
Ohio medical cannabis company Standard Wellness has issued a voluntary recall on its THC-infused water-soluble drops, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.… Read More
UFC Officials Describe Details of Aurora CBD Study
Fri / Jul 26th
Mixed martial arts league Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the details of their partnership with Aurora Cannabis for clinical trials… Read More
Study: Cannabis Flavonoids Contain Pain Relieving Properties
Thu / Jul 25th
Researchers at Ontario, Canada’s University of Guelph say they have unlocked how cannabis is potent at reducing pain. The team… Read More
Utah Awards 8 Medical Cannabis Cultivation Licenses
Mon / Jul 22nd
Eight companies have been awarded medical cannabis cultivation licenses in Utah, two short of the maximum allowed under the law… Read More
Most Minnesota PTSD Cannabis Patients Report Reduced Symptoms
Fri / Jul 19th
More than 70 percent of Minnesota medical cannabis patients enrolled in the program for post-traumatic stress disorder report that their… Read More
Audit Finds California Cannabis Regulators Understaffed, Short on Cash
Thu / Jul 18th
About two-thirds of the 219 staff positions in California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control are unfilled, making it difficult for the… Read More
Aurora Wins Italian Medical Cannabis License
Thu / Jul 18th
Canadian cannabis company Aurora Cannabis Inc. has been selected as the only winner of a license to provide medical cannabis… Read More
Curaleaf Set to Acquire Grassroots for $875M Cash & Stock Deal
Thu / Jul 18th
Curaleaf Holdings Inc. has agreed to acquire GR Companies Inc., better known as Grassroots, in an $875 million cash and… Read More
Pennsylvania’s UScienses Now Offering Medical Cannabis MBA
Wed / Jul 17th
The University of Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is now offering a Master of Business Administration for medical cannabis education, the… Read More
Utah Delays Medical Cannabis Cultivation Licenses
Tue / Jul 16th
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is delaying the announcement of the winners of the state’s medical cannabis cultivation… Read More
West Virginia Opens 2nd Cannabis Banking Round After 1st Round Fails
Mon / Jul 15th
The West Virginia Treasurer’s Office has canceled and reissued its request for proposals for financial institutions to serve the state’s… Read More
Ohio Regulators Investigating Two Medical Cannabis Companies
Fri / Jul 12th
Two Ohio medical cannabis companies are accused of lying on their applications and violating the state’s industry rules, Cincinnati.com reports.… Read More
CannTrust Suspends Sales & Shipments Following Health Canada Crackdown
Fri / Jul 12th
Embattled Canadian cannabis company CannTrust has voluntarily suspended all sales and shipments of its products after Health Canada found that… Read More
Danish Company Quarantines CannTrust Oil Following Health Canada Action
Thu / Jul 11th
Danish cannabis company StenoCare has quarantined five batches of cannabis oil produced by CannTrust following Health Canada’s ruling that the… Read More
Florida’s Cannabis Vertical Integration Rules Found ‘Unconstitutional’
Wed / Jul 10th
Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeals has ruled that the legislature-approved medical cannabis rules created an “oligopoly” and are inconsistent… Read More
Hawaii Gov. Allows Decriminalization Law to Take Effect Without Signature
Wed / Jul 10th
Hawaii Gov. David Ige has allowed a cannabis decriminalization bill to take effect without his signature while vetoing a measure… Read More
CannTrust Puts 12,000 kg ‘On Hold’ After Health Canada Discipline
Tue / Jul 9th
Health Canada has ruled a greenhouse operated by CannTrust Holdings non-compliant, pushing the company to hold more than 12,000 kilograms… Read More
Michigan Releases Emergency Adult-Use Cannabis Rules
Mon / Jul 8th
Under emergency adult-use cannabis industry rules in Michigan, cannabis businesses will be easier to open than medical cannabis businesses, delivery… Read More
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