Ayr Wellness is searching for a new chief executive after the sudden resignation of CEO David Goubert. Goubert stepped down on Sept. 18 after almost two years at the marijuana dispensary chain. Steven M. Cohen, an outside legal advisor for the company without cannabis industry experience, was appointed interim CEO. He is the founding member of Blue Raven, an advisory firm that … [Read more...] about Cannabis dispensary CEO suddenly resigns
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3 suspects arrested in connection to large quantity marijuana at Planet Zaza
EAST HAVEN, CT (WFSB) – Three suspects were arrested on Wednesday for having a significant quantity of marijuana at Planet Zaza. The East Haven Police Department, in collaboration with the DEA Task Force and the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, launched an investigation into Planet Zaza, a shop located at 744 Foxon Road, after receiving multiple complaints about … [Read more...] about 3 suspects arrested in connection to large quantity marijuana at Planet Zaza
These Moms Smoked Weed Legally. Then Their Kids Were Taken Away
She’ll wake you up at 6 a.m. Chuck a sippy cup your way. Insist you play with her until, well, you play with her. Those tendencies have earned the three-year-old a nickname, says her mother, Doshia Givens: Crazy Horse. “She knows she’s loved, she knows she’s spoiled,” Doshia tells Rolling Stone. “She’s in her villain era.” In moments when the last thing Doshia wants to do is … [Read more...] about These Moms Smoked Weed Legally. Then Their Kids Were Taken Away
Almost One in Five Colorado Marijuana Growing Licenses in Colorado Were Dropped Last Year
Colorado's marijuana cultivation space has shrunk considerably over the past year, with licensed growing operations dropping by nearly 20 percent since last September, state data shows. According to Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division records, there were 824 licensed marijuana growing operations in the state as of September 2024, with 558 of them licensed to grow … [Read more...] about Almost One in Five Colorado Marijuana Growing Licenses in Colorado Were Dropped Last Year
Whoopi Goldberg, Woody Harrelson urge Newsom to legalize ‘cannabis cafes’
(KRON) — Hollywood actors with stocks in the cannabis industry are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to legalize the “cannabis cafe” bill. This bill would allow licensed cannabis retailers to sell products other than marijuana — such as snacks and beverages — in hopes of boosting more diverse forms of revenue. “It’s been tough because we’re always competing against the illegal … [Read more...] about Whoopi Goldberg, Woody Harrelson urge Newsom to legalize ‘cannabis cafes’
How The Republican Party Learned To Love Cannabis Legalization
In early September, former President Donald Trump officially announced his support for potheads. “I believe it is time to end needless arrests and incarcerations of adults for small amounts of marijuana for personal use,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “We must also implement smart regulations, while providing access for adults, to safe, tested product.” Trump, who … [Read more...] about How The Republican Party Learned To Love Cannabis Legalization
DEA Endorses New, Simplified Test To Determine Marijuana’s Medical Uses Amid Rescheduling Debate: Could It Also Apply To Psychedelics?
In a notable shift, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has acknowledged the legitimacy of a new two-part test to determine a substance's accepted medical use, particularly in relation to marijuana. As reported by Marijuana Moment, this development, embedded in a recent notice about synthetic opioid scheduling, could have significant implications for the ongoing cannabis … [Read more...] about DEA Endorses New, Simplified Test To Determine Marijuana’s Medical Uses Amid Rescheduling Debate: Could It Also Apply To Psychedelics?
Williamsville weed dispensary evicted, sued over unpaid rent
A cannabis company that filed for bankruptcy in April is being sued for rent by its Williamsville landlord, which evicted the weed dispensary last month. ALS Main and Transit LLC — an affiliate of the Rochester-based property management company, Flaum Management — recently filed a suit against MedMen NY INC. for about $70,000. The same company evicted MedMen on Aug. 5, … [Read more...] about Williamsville weed dispensary evicted, sued over unpaid rent
Lassen County Sheriff’s Office eradicates 10,000 illegal marijuana plants, no arrests made
LASSEN COUNTY, Calif. — Around 10,000 marijuana plants were seized during a Lassen County drug bust over the past few weeks. The Lassen County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) said that with help fromLassen County Code Enforcement, they began investigating the illegal cultivation of marijuana occurring in the Ravendale area in Aug. of 2024. "Personnel from the Sheriff’s Office flew two … [Read more...] about Lassen County Sheriff’s Office eradicates 10,000 illegal marijuana plants, no arrests made
Japan To Criminalize Recreational Cannabis And Legalize For Medical Use
Japan is set to criminalize the recreational use of cannabis while legalizing medical use. The decision, announced last week, will take effect on December 12. Although the possession and cultivation of marijuana are already illegal in Japan, the new law will also ban its use and impose a prison sentence of up to seven years for offenders. At the moment, Japan does not impose … [Read more...] about Japan To Criminalize Recreational Cannabis And Legalize For Medical Use
