DURHAM, Conn — The Durham Fair is pulling back on initial plans to include cannabis plants in its lineup of exhibitions submitted for judging during the four-day event. The fair said, however, it remains committed to accepting hops plants for judging and exhibition in the vegetable category for the first time. The fair’s committee that oversees plant science told FOX61 that … [Read more...] about After prior plans to accept cannabis plants for exhibition, The Durham Fair pulls back
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From locked up to locked out: South Bay cities fail to deliver on the promises of marijuana legalization
Nearly 50 years ago, James Marks was sitting on the couch of his family’s home in Long Beach’s Carmelitos Housing Projects watching Saturday morning cartoons. In an explosion of noise and confusion, five people burst through the front door. One of them shouted, “Where that b—ch at?” Without waiting for an answer, they tore through the apartment, making their way upstairs to … [Read more...] about From locked up to locked out: South Bay cities fail to deliver on the promises of marijuana legalization
60 pounds of marijuana, THC seized from Stratford smoke shop
STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Roughly 60 pounds of marijuana and THC was recently seized from a smoke shop accused of illegally selling it, according to Stratford police. Police said the Cream Smoke Shop at 955 Ferry Boulevard was not licensed with the state to sell or distribute cannabis or THC products, but police got a tip juveniles were buying products there. After the … [Read more...] about 60 pounds of marijuana, THC seized from Stratford smoke shop
Shelton Planning and Zoning Commission denies Rodeo Cannabis’ plans for dispensary
Rodeo Cannabis is seeking to occupy a 2,000 square foot space in one of the buildings in Crown Point Center. The building also houses Common Grounds, Panache Hair Design and Leo Tobacco & Cigar. SHELTON — The Planning and Zoning Commission has stamped out Rodeo Cannabis’ plans to open what would have been the only marijuana dispensary in the city. The commission, at its … [Read more...] about Shelton Planning and Zoning Commission denies Rodeo Cannabis’ plans for dispensary
Federal Marijuana Policy Change Won’t Come Until After Election
A decision on whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in the U.S. will not come until after the November presidential election, a timeline that raises the chances it could be a potent political issue in the closely contested race. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration last week set a hearing date to take comment on the proposed historic change in federal … [Read more...] about Federal Marijuana Policy Change Won’t Come Until After Election
Trump Goes To Bat For U.S. Cannabis: Criminalization ‘Ruins Lives, Wastes Taxpayer Dollars’
Former President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he believes voters in his home state of Florida will approve a marijuana legalization initiative on the November ballot, arguing that "someone should not be a criminal in Florida when it’s legal in so many other States." "In Florida, like so many other States that have already given their approval, personal amounts of … [Read more...] about Trump Goes To Bat For U.S. Cannabis: Criminalization ‘Ruins Lives, Wastes Taxpayer Dollars’
A Federal Prison Was Warned About Synthetic Marijuana. Then Inmates Started Overdosing.
In February, a criminal justice advocacy group warned the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) that there was a severe problem with synthetic marijuana inside a federal women's prison in Minnesota. Women were vomiting, hallucinating, and having seizures after smoking the contraband drug. Nothing happened, besides a perfunctory reply from the warden about the agency's commitment to … [Read more...] about A Federal Prison Was Warned About Synthetic Marijuana. Then Inmates Started Overdosing.
Dozens of marijuana products in New Mexico recalled over contamination concerns
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state’s Cannabis Control Division has ordered dozens of marijuana products pulled from the shelves over concerns they were contaminated. The recalls come after cannabis flowers tested positive for a prohibited pesticide. The affected products were sold in Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Los Lunas, Belen, Carlsbad, Alamogordo, and Sunland Park. The state … [Read more...] about Dozens of marijuana products in New Mexico recalled over contamination concerns
Amsterdam adopts moratorium on cannabis dispensaries, smoke shops
AMSTERDAM — Frustration over the lack of local control of retail cannabis has led Amsterdam officials to enact a moratorium on marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption lounges and smoke shops before developing updated zoning regulations.“We opted into the cannabis program because we wanted to control where in the city it was going to be,” Mayor Michael Cinquanti said … [Read more...] about Amsterdam adopts moratorium on cannabis dispensaries, smoke shops
Cherokee begins sales of adult-use (21+) cannabis for all
CHEROKEE, N.C. – Ben Cordell, of Greenville, S.C., got in line at the Great Smoky Cannabis Co. at 1 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 to be the first in line as the business was opening later that morning for adult-use (21+) sales to all for the first time. The line of more than 1,000 people snaked through the parking lot. Following years of discussions and exactly one year to … [Read more...] about Cherokee begins sales of adult-use (21+) cannabis for all
