Aug 28 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday ruled that a pot-smoking gun owner in Texas cannot be prosecuted for violating a federal ban on users of illegal drugs owning firearms, saying it is unconstitutional to disarm her based on her past drug habits. The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said, opens new tab the prosecution had violated Paola … [Read more...] about Marijuana user cannot be banned from gun ownership, US court rules
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Woman accused of running 2 illegal marijuana grow houses in Maine
A woman accused of running two illegal marijuana grow facilities in Maine is now facing federal drug charges. Jiamin Liao, 29, is charged in connection with a grow house in Madison and another in Norridgewock, according to court records. Police say they found around 600 marijuana plants in the two locations. She faces up to 20 years in prison if she's convicted. Statistics … [Read more...] about Woman accused of running 2 illegal marijuana grow houses in Maine
Cannabis firm Ascend terminates CFO, CEO amid refinancing push
Dive Brief: Cannabis operator Ascend Wellness Holdings has announced significant shifts to its leadership team, stating its CEO, John Hartmann, “will no longer serve” as its top executive, and that its CFO Mark Cassebaum was terminated from his position, effective immediately, according to a Tuesday release. Ascend director Samuel Brill is stepping in as the New York-based … [Read more...] about Cannabis firm Ascend terminates CFO, CEO amid refinancing push
Abell Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Theft of Cannabis from Licensed Facility
Eric Dwayne Dickerson, 51, of Abell, Maryland, has been sentenced to eight years in the Maryland Division of Corrections for stealing nearly $100,000 worth of cannabis from his employer, Story Cannabis, a licensed marijuana manufacturing and cultivating company located in St. Mary’s County. The thefts occurred in August 2023. According to court documents, Dickerson, who had … [Read more...] about Abell Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Theft of Cannabis from Licensed Facility
East Hampton man arrested for possessing 57 pounds of marijuana
EAST HAMPTON, Conn. (WTNH) — An East Hampton man was arrested on Tuesday after police found 57.8 pounds of cannabis in his possession. Miguel Sebastiao, 63, was released on a $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Middletown Superior Court on Sept. 10. H/T: www.yahoo.com You can view the whole article at this link East Hampton man arrested for possessing 57 pounds of … [Read more...] about East Hampton man arrested for possessing 57 pounds of marijuana
Grow your own pot? What you need to know when it comes to cultivating cannabis
The passage of Issue 2 in November 2024 legalized recreational marijuana in Ohio, allowing adults 21 and over to buy and use cannabis products without a medical card. The new law further permits home cultivation, albeit with quantity and space limitations. As of December 7, Ohioans could grow up to six plants per person, or 12 total at homes with two or more adults. Whether … [Read more...] about Grow your own pot? What you need to know when it comes to cultivating cannabis
Rapper Chrisean Rock jailed in Craig County on cannabis charges
CRAIG COUNTY, Okla. — Chrisean Malone, more famously known as Chrisean Rock, is facing cannabis charges in Craig County. The popular rapper is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and possession of a controlled dangerous substance without the appropriate tax stamp from an incident in 2022. Chrisean was a passenger riding through … [Read more...] about Rapper Chrisean Rock jailed in Craig County on cannabis charges
Marijuana legalization will be on the North Dakota ballot once again this November
A ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota has qualified for the November election, the state's top election official said Monday. That sets up another vote on the issue in the conservative state after voters and lawmakers rejected previous efforts in recent years. North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe said nearly 19,000 signatures were … [Read more...] about Marijuana legalization will be on the North Dakota ballot once again this November
State task force seizes 2.2 million counterfeit cannabis packages labeled as candy
State officials this week announced the seizure of more than 2.2 cannabis packages emblazoned with counterfeit state approval symbols, including many being improperly marketed under well-known brand names of traditional candies and other sweet treats. The bust took place last month in Los Angeles' Toy District and was spearheaded by the California Unified Cannabis Enforcement … [Read more...] about State task force seizes 2.2 million counterfeit cannabis packages labeled as candy
Cannabis Sales In Canada Decline Sharply: What’s Behind The Drop?
The Canadian cannabis market, once a beacon of growth, is facing turbulent times as recent data reveals a sharp decline in sales. As New Cannabis Ventures reported, Statistics Canada’s June retail sales figures show a 2.8% drop from May, with total sales falling to C$402.0 million. This marks an 8.2% decrease from the same period last year, a stark contrast to the double-digit … [Read more...] about Cannabis Sales In Canada Decline Sharply: What’s Behind The Drop?
