A strange thing has happened on the path to marijuana legalization. Users across all ages and experience levels are noticing that a drug they once turned to for fun and relaxation now triggers existential dread and paranoia. “The density of the nugs is crazy, they’re so sticky,” a friend from college texted me recently. “I solo’d a joint from the dispensary recently and was … [Read more...] about When Did Weed Get So Strong?
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Ohio regulators: Marijuana sellers can’t give out food from ice cream truck
AKRON, Ohio -- Handing out food and drinks from an ice cream truck is off limits for marijuana businesses in Ohio, according to state regulators. So is an online promotion saying, “Can you take me higher?” Ohio's Division of Cannabis Control has proposed fines totaling $212,000 against five businesses for violating the state’s advertising rules for marijuana sellers, the Akron … [Read more...] about Ohio regulators: Marijuana sellers can’t give out food from ice cream truck
Legal Marijuana Makes A Big Difference For Consumers
Over 50% of the country has access to legal cannabis. Veterans, patients, and everyday people have access to a product which helps medical or provide for some fun. The mood and perception of the country has changed dramatically since legalization and now some 85+% of the country believe it should be legal in some form. It is no longer a taboo in most of the US and definitely … [Read more...] about Legal Marijuana Makes A Big Difference For Consumers
How recreational cannabis sales will benefit communities
A state and local sales tax is placed on all recreational marijuana sales as well as a 10% excise tax. The excise tax revenue will go toward a Social Equity and Jobs Program, mental health and addiction services, local governments, and the administrative costs of the Ohio Department of Taxation and the Division of Cannabis Control. Of the 10% excise tax, 36% will go directly to … [Read more...] about How recreational cannabis sales will benefit communities
Marijuana rescheduling unlikely to lead to cannabis banking reform
As a proposal to reschedule marijuana awaits a final decision, a new report found that even if that happens, it's not likely to have much of an impact on allowing state-legal cannabis businesses from accessing the U.S. banking system. The Justice Department's proposal is "is unlikely by itself to eliminate the legal risks of financial institutions serving marijuana businesses … [Read more...] about Marijuana rescheduling unlikely to lead to cannabis banking reform
California lawmakers pass bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes
Under a bill approved by the state Legislature Wednesday, Californians may soon be able to walk into a dispensary, light a cannabis pre-roll and order a side of fries or a sandwich to enjoy with it. Some California dispensaries already offer “consumption lounges” for customers to vape, smoke and sample edibles on site, but they’re barred from selling anything other than … [Read more...] about California lawmakers pass bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes
Stop Bringing Weed From Thailand: Britain Warns Travellers
British officials have warned travellers not to bring marijuana from Thailand, where the drug has been decriminalised, after a spike in arrests at UK airports. The British embassy in Bangkok warned in social media posts Wednesday that the country's National Crime Agency (NCA) was on the lookout for people smuggling cannabis in their luggage. The warning came as the NCA said it … [Read more...] about Stop Bringing Weed From Thailand: Britain Warns Travellers
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Test:’ The Military Needs a New Policy for Marijuana Use
For almost 20 years, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" stood as a limit on the private lives of thousands of service members. Its repeal in 2011 was considered a victory for personal liberty and a way to expand the pool of citizens eligible to serve. There's another area where social norms have changed rapidly and the military is out of step with the broader public -- marijuana use. In … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Test:’ The Military Needs a New Policy for Marijuana Use
‘A World Where Everyone Can Smoke Like Wiz’: Khalifa’s Cannabis Brand Hits Germany
“When cannabis is regulated, it only helps, it doesn’t hurt. At this point, there’s no way to not regulate it and help everybody as opposed to pushing it off like it’s something that doesn’t matter. We’re past that point. This isn’t the Stone Age; it’s the Stoned Age.” Ultra-famous rapper and entrepreneur Wiz Khalifa leans back, a cloud of smoke lingering in the air as he … [Read more...] about ‘A World Where Everyone Can Smoke Like Wiz’: Khalifa’s Cannabis Brand Hits Germany
Medical marijuana distributers are primary backers of Measure No. 5
(North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota medical marijuana businesses are high on the list of donors backing the state’s legalized pot ballot measure, according to campaign finance reports. More than $287,000 has been donated to the ballot initiative’s sponsoring committee by two organizations associated with North Dakota medical marijuana dispensaries, with only $130 in … [Read more...] about Medical marijuana distributers are primary backers of Measure No. 5
