A series of cannabis recalls in short succession has industry members questioning the effectiveness of Maine’s cannabis testing protocols. Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy issued its first recall for contaminated recreational products in September. Two more recalls and one expansion swiftly followed suit and more are expected as the office ramps up auditing. All of the recalls … [Read more...] about Maine’s recalls of moldy cannabis prompt questions on state testing standards
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SCOTUS Predictions: Cannabis Product Makers Won’t Face Triple Damages Under RICO Law for Driver’s Failed Drug Test
A commercial truck driver who lost his job after failing a drug test wants to hold cannabis product makers liable under a federal racketeering law – and the case has worked itself all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court. The driver claims the product he used was advertised as THC-free, but he says it actually contained the psychoactive component of cannabis. Notably, these … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Predictions: Cannabis Product Makers Won’t Face Triple Damages Under RICO Law for Driver’s Failed Drug Test
West Chester Twp. extends moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses
WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio — West Chester Twp. has become the latest Butler County community to extend its moratorium on businesses related to the recreational use of marijuana.Trustees on Tuesday agreed to extend the moratorium on the cultivation, processing and retail sale of adult-use cannabis for 180 days. It extends the 360-day moratorium first imposed last December.“We … [Read more...] about West Chester Twp. extends moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses
How Trump’s New Attorney General Pick Pam Bondi Might Affect Cannabis Reform
After a pro-cannabis Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., withdrew himself from consideration as Donald Trump’s next attorney general on Nov. 21, it took the president-elect just hours to pick a new candidate for the position: former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. A loyalist, Bondi spoke at the Republican National Convention in 2016 before Trump’s first term in the White House, when she … [Read more...] about How Trump’s New Attorney General Pick Pam Bondi Might Affect Cannabis Reform
Alcohol use found to be major factor in cannabis vaping among youth and young adults
Alcohol use was the most common predictor of escalating cannabis vaping among youth and young adults, independent of demographic factors, according to research by UTHealth Houston published this month in the journal Social Science & Medicine. Cannabis vaping is the use of electronic cigarette delivery of liquid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a concentrated form of cannabis … [Read more...] about Alcohol use found to be major factor in cannabis vaping among youth and young adults
Cannabis agency unlawfully denied applications for social equity licenses, lawsuit alleges
The nascent Office of Cannabis Management unlawfully denied two women from participating in the lottery for social equity licenses to operate cannabis businesses in Minnesota, a new lawsuit alleges. Plaintiffs Cristina Aranguiz and Jodi Connolly in a lawsuit filed Thursday allege that the state, in an “arbitrary and capricious decision,” denied their applications to participate … [Read more...] about Cannabis agency unlawfully denied applications for social equity licenses, lawsuit alleges
New pot dispensary opening in Carson City
The third marijuana dispensary in Carson City, located at 3060 East Highway 50, is set to open doors Saturday morning. According to a news release, a ribbon cutting is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 23) as part of the store’s grand opening with “swag bag” giveaways for the first 100 attendees followed by food from Bus Boy Mobile noon to 2 p.m. Regular store hours are 8 … [Read more...] about New pot dispensary opening in Carson City
All charges dismissed against notary for Nebraska medical cannabis petitions
Stacks of signed petitions sat in Crista Eggers’ home in Omaha in May 2022, awaiting submission to the State of Nebraska. Eggers is the statewide campaign coordinator for Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana. (Courtesy of Rebecca S. Gratz) GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — All charges against a notary public from York accused of “official misconduct” have been dismissed, which could have an … [Read more...] about All charges dismissed against notary for Nebraska medical cannabis petitions
FDA authorizes clinical trials to study cannabis use for veterans with PTSD
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a non-for-profit company in California to proceed with clinical trials to study the effectiveness of smoking cannabis to treat post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans. MAPS — the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies — will initiate the short-term study of veterans who will smoke marijuana and … [Read more...] about FDA authorizes clinical trials to study cannabis use for veterans with PTSD
Breaking News; Dispensary Openings; Legal Wrangling; Cannabis Licensing
New! Proximity Protected Location Map (From data.ny.gov) Introducing the Legal Online Cannabis Activities Locator (LOCAL) Map! September 29, 2024 – OCM has introduced a new mapping tool for searching out Adult-Use, MicroBusiness, Medical Dispensaries, and Coming Soon (in the same categories). The map is easy to use, and has a wealth of information. You can access information … [Read more...] about Breaking News; Dispensary Openings; Legal Wrangling; Cannabis Licensing
