By Ed Rosenthal For a long time, activists have been waiting for NORML to start a political legalization drive. Years ago, California NORML had a functional organization. However, currently it’s in the hands of a Board of Directors who combine the worst qualities; uncreative amateurs who have only a marginal interest in the issue. Activists such as Dennis Peron, Jack Herer and … [Read more...] about From the Archives: The Steps to Legalization (1989)
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Check in, smoke up and tune out: Cannabis-friendly vacation rentals are catching on
At her bed-and-breakfast Nicole Butler hosts backyard potlucks with THC-infused food. Photo: Nicole Butler By Stefan Sykes on CNBC At Nicole Butler’s bed-and-breakfast, cannabis is in the candy that greets guests at check-in, the homemade shrimp and grits and other meals she serves, and the snacks she sets out for anyone who gets the munchies. “I’ve really just tried … [Read more...] about Check in, smoke up and tune out: Cannabis-friendly vacation rentals are catching on
In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map
BY HANNAH LACLAIRE on THE PORTLAND PRESS HERALD If you want to open a recreational cannabis store in Manchester, near Augusta, you’ll have to pay about $100 a year to license your business. About 100 miles south, in Lebanon, you’ll have to fork over $40,000 and then $20,000 each year afterward. The two towns are perhaps the most extreme examples, but licensing fees in the … [Read more...] about In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map
Hemp-Derived Delta-8 Skirts Marijuana Laws and Raises Health Concerns
News provided by KHN.org Suzan Kennedy has smoked marijuana, and says her Wisconsin roots mean she can handle booze, so she was not concerned earlier this year when a bartender in St. Paul, Minnesota, described a cocktail with the cannabinoid delta-8 THC as “a little bit potent.” Hours after enjoying the tasty drink and the silliness that reminded Kennedy of a high from weed, … [Read more...] about Hemp-Derived Delta-8 Skirts Marijuana Laws and Raises Health Concerns
New Arizona Company Offers Cannabis Certifications & Ketamine Treatments
By Dan Kingston on AZMarijuana.com Andrea and Dustin Klein are excited to announce that they have bought back Sun Valley Health, a cannabis-focused certification clinic in Arizona. Sun Valley Health is now focused on serving the entire state of Arizona with a wide range of services, from medical marijuana evaluations to ketamine treatment. The Kleins founded the company in … [Read more...] about New Arizona Company Offers Cannabis Certifications & Ketamine Treatments
Republican congressmen want answers from FDA on cannabis CBD regulations
A pair of By: Jonathan Block, on SeekingAlpha Republican congressmen are asking US FDA Commissioner Robert Califf to answer questions on why there is a lack of regulations on CBD, a compound found in cannabis also present in some food products and supplements. Reps. Morgan Griffith (R-Va) and Brett Guthrie (R-Ky) noted in a recent letter that while CBD, which is a … [Read more...] about Republican congressmen want answers from FDA on cannabis CBD regulations
High Times seeking judges for Massachusetts marijuana
by: Ashley Shook on WWLP.com SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The High Time Cannabis Cup competition is looking for judges in Massachusetts to sample products and provide feedback. Judging kits will be made available at 30 marijuana retail locations across Massachusetts beginning on Saturday, September 24th. The kits are available for purchase and include 13 different categories … [Read more...] about High Times seeking judges for Massachusetts marijuana
Danbury’s first proposed recreational marijuana seller wants to open up shop on Federal Road
A cannabis licensee is seeking to open an adult-use location at 108 Federal Road, in Danbury, Conn, a former equipment rental business location. Tuesday, September, 20, 2022. Written By Trevor Ballantyne on NewsTimes.com DANBURY — Once the site of an equipment rental company, the white pill box building on the property at 108 Federal Road today sits quietly surrounded by … [Read more...] about Danbury’s first proposed recreational marijuana seller wants to open up shop on Federal Road
Connecticut Launches Education Campaign to Promote Responsible Weed Use
By Thomas Edward of High Times Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday announced the launch of a new state-sponsored education campaign designed “to promote responsible cannabis use by adults.” The state legalized recreational marijuana use for adults last year when Lamont signed a bill into law. Adults aged 21 and older can now legally possess small amounts of marijuana, and … [Read more...] about Connecticut Launches Education Campaign to Promote Responsible Weed Use
Handheld Marijuana Vaporizer Market to Reach Value of US$ 15.9 Billion by 2031, States TMR Study
NEWS PROVIDED BY Transparency Market Research The handheld marijuana vaporizer market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 13.4% during 2022 to 2031 Increasing acceptance of cannabis in medical applications is driving the demand for handheld marijuana vaporizers The presence of favorable regulations pertaining to cannabis vaporizers use in nations of North America are fueling … [Read more...] about Handheld Marijuana Vaporizer Market to Reach Value of US$ 15.9 Billion by 2031, States TMR Study
