PONTOTOC, Miss. (WTVA) — A traffic stop resulted in the seizure of 600 pounds of marijuana in Pontotoc County. This happened Sunday evening, Dec. 22 on Interstate 22, the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department announced. Law enforcement officers pulled over a van for a traffic violation, the sheriff’s department announced, and found the marijuana and other narcotics — valued at … [Read more...] about Sheriff identifies man arrested after 600 pounds of marijuana seized in Pontotoc County
Third Circuit Affirms That New Jersey’s Cannabis Law Does Not Allow a Private Right of Action
On December 9, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld the New Jersey district court’s previous ruling that there is no private right of action under New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (“the Act”). Enacted in 2021, the Act not only legalized recreational marijuana use in New Jersey, but went a step … [Read more...] about Third Circuit Affirms That New Jersey’s Cannabis Law Does Not Allow a Private Right of Action
Marijuana MSO Standard Wellness secures $10 million loan
Help shape our annual “Diversity in Cannabis” special report by filling out our business survey here! Marijuana multistate operator Standard Wellness Holdings has secured a $10 million credit facility. The 10-year term loan, which amortizes over 20 years with a 9.25% interest rate, will support the Ohio-based company’s growth and operational expansion, according to a news … [Read more...] about Marijuana MSO Standard Wellness secures $10 million loan
Oregon man sentenced to prison after growing marijuana on federal land, claiming religious tax exemption
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Josephine County man was sentenced to federal prison for illegally growing marijuana and filing false tax returns with the IRS, authorities announced Monday. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon said 52-year-old Steven Shirley was sentenced to two years in prison with five years’ supervised release on December 18. Shirley was … [Read more...] about Oregon man sentenced to prison after growing marijuana on federal land, claiming religious tax exemption
Thousands of plants seized from licensed grower accused of diverting pot to black market
TACOMA, Wash. — A long investigation into an illegal marijuana growing and sales operation resulted in a large seizure of plants and processed pot in Tacoma. Authorities investigated a legal tier 2 licensed cannabis producer and processor who was discovered to be diverting and selling significant quantities of marijuana into the black market, according to investigators with the … [Read more...] about Thousands of plants seized from licensed grower accused of diverting pot to black market
New Yorkers unfairly favored in state cannabis licensing program, companies tell circuit
MANHATTAN (CN) — Two cannabis dispensary companies asked the Second Circuit Thursday to halt New York from issuing retail dispensary cannabis licenses, claiming that the state’s Office of Cannabis Management and Cannabis Control Board unfairly favors New York residents over sellers from out of state. The department uses a lottery system to process license applications. It … [Read more...] about New Yorkers unfairly favored in state cannabis licensing program, companies tell circuit
Traveling for the holiday? Here’s what the TSA says about flying with marijuana
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a statement regarding trying to take marijuana on a flight. Many Ohioans will travel to see relatives during the holiday season. After becoming the most recent state to legalize recreational marijuana use, some may be wandering if they can bring marijuana products on their flight. According to WJW, the short answer is … [Read more...] about Traveling for the holiday? Here’s what the TSA says about flying with marijuana
Top Indiana GOP Lawmakers Oppose Medical Marijuana Even As Incoming Republican Governor Says It’s Time To Legalize
On the heels of a survey showing nearly 9 in 10 Indiana adults support legalizing medical marijuana—and comments from Gov.-elect Michael Braun (R) that “it’s probably time” to allow access to therapeutic cannabis—Republican leaders in the state legislature are pushing back on the idea. “It’s no secret that I am not for this,” Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R) said during … [Read more...] about Top Indiana GOP Lawmakers Oppose Medical Marijuana Even As Incoming Republican Governor Says It’s Time To Legalize
Jackson’s first cannabis microbusiness opens, bringing ‘seed-to-shelf’ products
JACKSON, MI – Joe Cranmore said he strives to improve the lives of others, and that led him to open his own marijuana microbusiness in Jackson. Five Point Farms, 744 E. South St., opened Friday, Dec. 13. The facility is the first of its kind in Jackson County because, unlike dispensaries, it grows and processes its products on site, Cranmore said. “We’re excited; nervous you … [Read more...] about Jackson’s first cannabis microbusiness opens, bringing ‘seed-to-shelf’ products
Topic: Legalizing marijuana
Under federal law, using or possessing marijuana is illegal in the United States. Even so, most states allow the use of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, or both. Public support for legalizing marijuana has increased over the last two decades. But the level of support differs depending on whether the public is thinking about medical use of marijuana … [Read more...] about Topic: Legalizing marijuana
