Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the City of Dallas over its recent decision to decriminalize cannabis, joining at least five other Texas cities facing similar court battles. The lawsuit, filed just weeks after 67% of Dallas voters approved Proposition R, also known as the "Dallas Freedom Act," challenges the city's move to amend its charter and prevent police from … [Read more...] about Dallas joins Texas cities sued by AG Ken Paxton over cannabis decriminalization
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Concerns about marijuana recalls: Critics call for review of Maine’s standards
Several recalls due to moldy cannabis are raising questions about Maine's testing standards. The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) has issued several recalls. In October, OCP recalled pre-ground adult use cannabis flower, pre-rolls, and blunts of the strain “Frosted Cookies." as well as pre-ground flower of the strain “Frozay” due to bacteria and mold concerns. The … [Read more...] about Concerns about marijuana recalls: Critics call for review of Maine’s standards
Green Thumb Industries Receives Repayments on Cansortium Loan
Green Thumb Industries Inc., a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, announced it received principal and cash interest payments related to a prior loan to Cansortium Inc. Following Cansortium’s recent financing, Green Thumb received approximately $23 million of principal plus 13% accrued interest, adding to its Q3 ending cash … [Read more...] about Green Thumb Industries Receives Repayments on Cansortium Loan
Connecticut moves to finalize legal pot regulations
John Gervasoni of Cheshire was among Shangri-La's first customers when it opened last week. The state Department of Consumer Protection currently limits transactions to a half of an ounce of raw cannabis flower or the equivalent for other products per transaction. There are no limits on how many recreational purchases someone can make in a single day. Steve Bigham … [Read more...] about Connecticut moves to finalize legal pot regulations
Smoke shop owners sue Connecticut governor, officials over hemp law
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong shows some of the recently-seized illegal delta-8 products during a press conference at the Stamford Police Department in Stamford, Conn. Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Stamford CBD shops Zaza Smoke Shop II, Breeze Smoke Shop and World's Exotic Smoke Shop were raided for illegal delta-8 THC products and will be charged in civil court for … [Read more...] about Smoke shop owners sue Connecticut governor, officials over hemp law
Connecticut moves to finalize legal pot regulations
HARTFORD – State officials are moving to finally adopt regulations for the recreational cannabis market nearly two years after legal sales commenced in Connecticut. The retail market has been operating under an interim set of policies and procedures that the 2021 state law that legalized the adult-use of cannabis authorized the state Department of Consumer Protection to adopt … [Read more...] about Connecticut moves to finalize legal pot regulations
Pro-marijuana veterans group claims it was suddenly suspended from Instagram with ‘no explanation’ in act of censorship
What a buzzkill! Instagram suspended the account of a pro-weed military veterans group, organizers said on Sunday. “On November 21, 2024, our organization’s official Instagram account, @disabledveteransincannabis], was suddenly and unexpectedly suspended without any prior notice or explanation,” Osbert Orduna, co-founder of Service Disabled Veterans in Cannabis, told The … [Read more...] about Pro-marijuana veterans group claims it was suddenly suspended from Instagram with ‘no explanation’ in act of censorship
Cannabis-related ER visits increased ahead of recreational legalization, state dashboard shows
Health officials are sifting a new state database for the impact of the 2023 state law allowing the use of recreational marijuana, including a rise in the number of cannabis-related emergency room visits. Photo by Wesley Farnsworth/U.S. Air Force. Cannabis-related emergency room visits climbed steadily through July 2023, when recreational use was first legalized in Maryland, … [Read more...] about Cannabis-related ER visits increased ahead of recreational legalization, state dashboard shows
Ulster County marijuana dispensary holiday gift guide
Big Gas Dispensary co-owner Kareem Haynesworth makes the very first sale on opening day to Chris Alexander, the executive director of the NYS Office of Cannabis Management. (Photo by Lauren Tomas) With five Ulster County recreational marijuana dispensaries now open and several others preparing for their debut, it is easier than ever to impress the cannabis connoisseur in your … [Read more...] about Ulster County marijuana dispensary holiday gift guide
The Turkey’s Toke: A Thanksgiving in the Grip of the Green Leaf
Well, it’s that time of year again—the one where the national myth of "gratitude" is paraded around, wrapped in a suffocating blanket of mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and a grotesquely overcooked turkey. And what better way to ease the tension of a family gathering where political discussions are inevitable and your cousin is too damn loud than with a proper smoke? Yes, … [Read more...] about The Turkey’s Toke: A Thanksgiving in the Grip of the Green Leaf