High Times If you’re a medical cannabis patient in Nevada, smoke up: medical cannabis patients in the state were recently empowered to consume cannabis on their own time after a landmark decision in court. On December 1, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that employees in the state have the right to sue their former employees if they were terminated for consuming cannabis off the … [Read more...] about Nevada Medical Pot Patients Can Sue Former Employer If Fired, Court Rules
Senator Files Bill To Prep for Federal Cannabis Legalization
Democratic Senator John Hickenlooper of Colorado on Thursday introduced legislation designed to prepare the country for national cannabis legalization, laying the groundwork for drafting regulations to govern legal marijuana at the federal level. The bill, the Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult Use Regulated Environment (PREPARE) Act, directs the U.S. … [Read more...] about Senator Files Bill To Prep for Federal Cannabis Legalization
Leaked Report Shows Heightened Scrutiny of Marijuana’s Rising Potency
Bloomberg Follow the money as Tiffany Kary shows you how once-illegal drugs like marijuana and psychedelics are becoming big business. Welcome to my weekly newsletter on the cannabis and psychedelics industries. I have a special invitation to readers this week as we approach the year’s end and pass six months since I wrote about cashless ATMs: Dispensary owners, please reach … [Read more...] about Leaked Report Shows Heightened Scrutiny of Marijuana’s Rising Potency
How did Rhode Island’s first day of retail marijuana sales go? Pretty mellow.
PROVIDENCE – The first day of legal weed sales in Rhode Island Thursday was, well, mellow – punctuated by a 96-year-old war veteran buying a pot cookie to have with his coffee and a state senator picking up some cannabis-infused stocking-stuffers for friends. Absent at the five medical marijuana dispensaries that turned attention to recreational-use sales for the first time … [Read more...] about How did Rhode Island’s first day of retail marijuana sales go? Pretty mellow.
Molson Coors abandons CBD beverages in the U.S., citing cannabis stigma
The Denver Post Verywel CBD sparkling water launched exclusively in Colorado in January 2021. The products, part of Molson Coors Beverage Co.’s portfolio, will be discontinued at the end of 2022. (Provided by Truss USA) Less than two years after entering the cannabis space, Molson Coors Beverage Co. has decided to discontinue its line of CBD sparkling water in the United … [Read more...] about Molson Coors abandons CBD beverages in the U.S., citing cannabis stigma
He tried to send half-kilogram of cannabis to his parents in a lavender-scented package
The Growth Op Apparently, tis the season to go easy on those who would send almost 500 grams of illegal cannabis, albeit lavender-scented to dampen the skunky scent, as a “gift” for one’s parents in the family home. Per an article by Open Justice, the authorities noticed the yearly stash of cannabis, about 460 grams in two vacuum-sealed bags intended for medicinal and … [Read more...] about He tried to send half-kilogram of cannabis to his parents in a lavender-scented package
$1.5B worth of weed in limbo with dispensaries on hold in some NY regions
BizJournals When first given the green light to grow cannabis in April, Western New York's first legal cultivators had one major question: Would a retail market be ready for their crops once harvested? That concern has never been more valid, now that those cultivators will have to look to other regions of the state to sell their product. A judge granted a temporary injunction … [Read more...] about $1.5B worth of weed in limbo with dispensaries on hold in some NY regions
Biden’s Health Secretary Gives Update On Marijuana Scheduling Review Directed By The President
MarijuanaMoment The head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says that the Biden administration is committed to supporting evidence-based policies for marijuana as it works to complete a review of federal cannabis scheduling that was directed by the president. That science-focused approach also applies to policy decisions on other drugs, he said. At an … [Read more...] about Biden’s Health Secretary Gives Update On Marijuana Scheduling Review Directed By The President
The 7 cannabis dispensaries ready for retail sales in Connecticut, according to the state
CT Insider Alex Premoli makes the first sale to a customer on the opening day of recreational marijuana sales at Theory Wellness in Great Barrington, Mass., Friday, January 11, 2019. Theory is the first dispensary in the Berkshires to open its doors for recreational marijuana sales and the opening makes Theory the 6th dispensary of its kind in the state. (Stephanie Zollshan/The … [Read more...] about The 7 cannabis dispensaries ready for retail sales in Connecticut, according to the state
Can you really overdose on marijuana? The simple answer is, yes
KTLA Ten middle school students received medical attention Thursday after fire officials responded to a “suspected overdose” at Van Nuys Middle School in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Fire Department believes the students may have ingested edible cannabis. None of the students experienced severe medical issues, however, seven were transported to local hospitals for treatment, … [Read more...] about Can you really overdose on marijuana? The simple answer is, yes
