The number of states that have legalized recreational marijuana has risen to over 20 in the last decade. But Georgia is not one of them. Recent bills introduced in the Georgia General Assembly seeking to legalize personal marijuana have not advanced. President Joe Biden issued a proclamation in October that pardons those who received federal convictions for simple possession … [Read more...] about Is weed legal in Georgia? Here’s what to know about marijuana laws in the Peach State
A high ambition: Italian Army aims for self-sufficient cannabis market
FLORENCE, Italy — In a bid to become self-sufficient in the field of legal, medical cannabis, Italy is growing plants using secret nutrients in ultra-clean rooms managed with military precision. No wonder it called in the Army to handle the task. Next year, the Italian service plans to produce 700 kilograms (1,543 pounds) of top-grade cannabis to cover nearly half of the 1,500 … [Read more...] about A high ambition: Italian Army aims for self-sufficient cannabis market
Now You Can Legally Buy Recreational Cannabis in New York
The first legal sale of recreational weed took place in a dispensary in Manhattan, just meeting the state’s deadline to open a store in 2022. Chris Alexander, executive director of the state’s Office of Cannabis Management, made the first retail purchase of legal recreational cannabis before the doors were opened to the public. Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times Kenneth Woodin, … [Read more...] about Now You Can Legally Buy Recreational Cannabis in New York
Marijuana gifting shops see pathway to legalization from DC City Council
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Aaron Rogers, owner of Elevated Tours marijuana shop, said he sees the light for marijuana gifting shops to be legalized in the District. But he’s also incredulous, given the long-standing hurdles these owners have faced. “I am cautiously exuberant. This has been a long road, I have silver hair,” said Rogers with a laugh. Now with the DC City … [Read more...] about Marijuana gifting shops see pathway to legalization from DC City Council
Cannabis businesses hope for relief in new year following rash of robberies in 2022
MAPLE VALLEY, Wash. - Cannabis businesses in Washington are hoping for some relief in 2023 following an uptick in robberies this past year. Many have installed new security measures, hoping it's enough to turn the tide on the crime wave impacting marijuana businesses in the Pacific Northwest. The owner of Uncle Ike's has been keeping track of robberies over the past six years. … [Read more...] about Cannabis businesses hope for relief in new year following rash of robberies in 2022
Plant disease threatening Massachusetts’ huge marijuana growing industry
BOSTON — Growing marijuana in Massachusetts is big business. By one estimate, it’s now the state’s largest agricultural crop surpassing even the iconic cranberry. A plant disease once found primarily out west is now showing up in pot plants here and that’s raising concerns about how that could affect the local harvest. Profound Naturals makes a full line of cannabis-infused … [Read more...] about Plant disease threatening Massachusetts’ huge marijuana growing industry
Beshear’s executive order making medical marijuana legal in Kentucky goes into effect Sunday
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's executive order on medical marijuana goes into effect Sunday, but it has several limitations, so advocates are working with lawmakers, hoping to get a bill passed on the issue during the 2023 legislative session. The executive order allows some Kentuckians to possess marijuana, but there are conditions. First, the cannabis must be lawfully … [Read more...] about Beshear’s executive order making medical marijuana legal in Kentucky goes into effect Sunday
‘Barstow belongs to Satan’: 29-acre Calif. pot mall plan draws controversy
The planned 29-acre "cannabis super center" would be near Interstate 15 about halfway between Las Vegas and Los Angeles An abandoned outlet mall could soon be a new 29-acre “cannabis super center” in the middle of California’s Mojave Desert. The Barstow City Council voted 3-1 to approve the project at a contentious Dec. 21 meeting that lasted nearly five hours. The development … [Read more...] about ‘Barstow belongs to Satan’: 29-acre Calif. pot mall plan draws controversy
New Haven cannabis dispensary prepares for recreational sales in January
NEW HAVEN — Affinity Health & Wellness on Whalley Avenue has hired about 15 new employees and has done some interior innovations to prepare for retail cannabis sales, which are set to begin at 10 a.m. Jan. 10, the owner said. The city’s medical marijuana store was one of nine existing dispensaries in Connecticut to receive approval to convert their establishments to a … [Read more...] about New Haven cannabis dispensary prepares for recreational sales in January
What to expect when New York’s first recreational cannabis dispensary opens Thursday in Manahattan
NEW YORK -- Adults will soon legally be able to buy recreational marijuana in New York. The state's first cannabis dispensary will open its doors on Thursday afternoon in Manhattan. CBS2 spoke with the nonprofit set to make the first sale. Wednesday marked the low before the high at Housing Works Cannabis Company in the East Village. Starting at 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, adults … [Read more...] about What to expect when New York’s first recreational cannabis dispensary opens Thursday in Manahattan
