(FOX40.COM) — Nearly two weeks after law enforcement busted thousands of marijuana plants and guns in several Stanislaus County homes, another illegal grow operation was discovered. On Wednesday, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department said it acted on a search warrant at a residence on the 1100 block of North Carpenter Road in Modesto. During the search, “a large illegal … [Read more...] about Another 4,000 marijuana plants seized in Stanislaus County
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Two cases argue that CT’s legal cannabis is unconstitutional
Two court cases, one criminal and one civil, are challenging Connecticut’s legal cannabis program on Constitutional grounds. At the heart of both arguments is the so-called supremacy doctrine, which stipulates that when state and federal laws are in conflict, federal law takes precedence. “The Constitution and laws passed by Congress and treaties are the law of the land and … [Read more...] about Two cases argue that CT’s legal cannabis is unconstitutional
Two CT vape shop employees arrested after police seize marijuana, several hundred illegal THC products
Two vape shop employees were arrested and charged after police reportedly seized seven pounds of marijuana, illegal THC products and over $1,000 in cash during a search in Norwalk, police said.On Thursday, the Norwalk Police Department‘s Special Services Division, along with the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division, executed a search and … [Read more...] about Two CT vape shop employees arrested after police seize marijuana, several hundred illegal THC products
Opinion: Why Connecticut should grow more fiber hemp
In Connecticut, hemp cultivation became legal for licensed growers in May 2019. There was huge interest in this crop, especially, Cannabidiols (CBD) hemp in the first couple of years.CBD is a non-psychoactive compound that is used for health benefits such as reducing anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and addiction. However, the number of hemp licensees and acres significantly … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why Connecticut should grow more fiber hemp
Massive shakeup on CT cannabis council after spending on lip balm, more revealed
The state’s cannabis program’s Social Equity Council began the year by purchasing 3,000 each of yummy round lip balm with melon flavor, black tote bags, lime with black trim alligator clips, and green pen sprayer hand sanitizer, alarming Andrea Comer.Upon learning of those and other SEC expenditures, Comer announced on April 4 she was resigning as chair of the state agency’s … [Read more...] about Massive shakeup on CT cannabis council after spending on lip balm, more revealed
3 hurt when SUV crashes into marijuana dispensary in Massachusetts, police say
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — Three people were hurt after an SUV crashed into a marijuana dispensary building in Massachusetts Thursday afternoon, according to authorities. The Attleboro Police Department said it received multiple calls about a vehicle that crashed into Zahara Cannabis at around 1:30 p.m. A Nissan SUV, driven by a woman in her 60s, crashed into the southwest … [Read more...] about 3 hurt when SUV crashes into marijuana dispensary in Massachusetts, police say
New Hampshire House Passes Bill To Legalize Marijuana Through ‘Agency Store’ Model That Senators Oppose
New Hampshire’s House of Representatives has approved a bill to legalize and regulate marijuana in the state and set strict limits on advertising and marketing. The legislation, from Rep. Erica Layon (R), next proceeds to the Senate, where many expect it will receive a cold welcome for departing from a state-controlled model supported by Gov. Chris Sununu (R). Layon has spent … [Read more...] about New Hampshire House Passes Bill To Legalize Marijuana Through ‘Agency Store’ Model That Senators Oppose
German Officials Consider Cannabis Ban at Oktoberfest
Weed is finally legal in Germany, but it may still be verboten at one of the country’s signature events. According to Forbes, the “German federal state of Bavaria is considering the possibility of restricting cannabis use at the famous Oktoberfest following the legalization of cannabis for personal use.” “Bavaria government aims to restrict public spaces for consuming cannabis … [Read more...] about German Officials Consider Cannabis Ban at Oktoberfest
American Senior Arrested in Colombia for ‘Cannabis Tours’
A 73-year-old American man was arrested in Colombia this week for leading “cannabis tours” in his home. Per CBS News, citing Colombian law enforcement, the unidentified man “advertised on social media and a website for foreigners to visit his house in Sabaneta, a town south of the city of Medellín in the northwestern part of the country.” CBS said that the man “distributed … [Read more...] about American Senior Arrested in Colombia for ‘Cannabis Tours’
Local communities say yes/no to recreational marijuana sales
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Ohio’s new recreational use marijuana law allows communities to say they don’t want dispensaries, processors, or growers in their cities or townships, and no local community has yet to publicly say they will welcome it. Boardman and Howland have said no, and Austintown and Lisbon have moratoriums. However, two of the five dispensaries in the Mahoning … [Read more...] about Local communities say yes/no to recreational marijuana sales