The interplay between the unintentional federal legalization of intoxicating hemp-derived products under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) and state regulatory frameworks is increasingly testing the limits of jurisdictional boundaries, as shown in a recent decision remanding a Connecticut consumer protection case against RZ Smoke, Inc. back to the … [Read more...] about State vs. Federal Jurisdiction: Connecticut’s Recent Battle Over Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products
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Green Dragon closing 17 dispensaries, grow facility in Colorado, CEO says
Green Dragon, one of Colorado’s largest cannabis companies, is preparing to cease operations. The company said in a notice to the state labor department last week that it plans to lay off all 59 workers at its 92,000-square-foot grow facility at 830 Wyandot St. in Denver by year end. Cory Azzalino, CEO of Eaze, a California-based cannabis delivery firm that is also Green … [Read more...] about Green Dragon closing 17 dispensaries, grow facility in Colorado, CEO says
Expect the unexpected: Ohio cannabis industry attracts new entrepreneurs
The third annual Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit brought vendors, speakers and industry leaders to the International Exposition Center in Berea in early October. About 5,700 people attended the convention as well, up from 4,500 last year, according to summit founder and CEO Lenny Berry. With recreational use now legal in Ohio, the event also drew pro-cannabis … [Read more...] about Expect the unexpected: Ohio cannabis industry attracts new entrepreneurs
Survey says Long Beach wants legal cannabis use at festivals, other events
A giant flamingo was erected near the Queen Mary for the Day Trip house music festival Saturday, June 25, 2022. Photo by Brandon Richardson.More than 57% of Long Beach residents surveyed said they want cannabis sold or smoked at outdoor festivals and other special events, according to a non-scientific study conducted by the city’s Office of Cannabis Oversight.That and other … [Read more...] about Survey says Long Beach wants legal cannabis use at festivals, other events
Wisconsin pizzeria owner apologizes for accidentally serving marijuana-laced food
The co-owner of a Wisconsin restaurant that sold pizza laced with THC, the chemical in marijuana, said he’s sorry. The restaurant, Famous Yeti’s Pizza in Stoughton, shares storage space in a commercial kitchen used by other businesses. “We want to assure you that all affected products have been destroyed. Famous Yeti’s is working closely with local authorities to improve our … [Read more...] about Wisconsin pizzeria owner apologizes for accidentally serving marijuana-laced food
Amendment 3 marijuana issue fires up people on both sides
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis speaks against Amendment 3 on Thursday at Jacksonville's FOP lodge. Joining her are Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, right, and Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper. | News4Jax Find everything you need to make informed decisions this election season, plus so much more. Sign up [...]H/T: jaxtoday.orgYou can view the whole article at this link … [Read more...] about Amendment 3 marijuana issue fires up people on both sides
Florida’s Surgeon General offers ‘spiritual’ concerns over recreational marijuana
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Less than two weeks from election night, two very different messages have emerged from those fighting for and against recreational marijuana. Amendment Three, if approved, allows those 21 and up to use cannabis products without a medical permit.In the remaining days until election night, several of Florida’s top officials are offering warnings about the … [Read more...] about Florida’s Surgeon General offers ‘spiritual’ concerns over recreational marijuana
Cannabis regulators concerned about predatory practices in Missouri’s social equity program
Division of Cannabis Regulation Director Amy Moore said her team shares the concern about predatory practices, and that’s why the division previously issued warnings to applicants (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent). Cynara Velazquez became familiar with Michael Halow over the summer. Velazquez is an organizer with the California nonprofit called Cannabis Education Project … [Read more...] about Cannabis regulators concerned about predatory practices in Missouri’s social equity program
Psychedelics and Marijuana on the Ballot: How Should Employers Prepare for Potential Legalization?
Voters in several states will decide whether marijuana or, in one case, psychedelic substances should be legal in the upcoming November 5, 2024 general election. Employers should keep their eyes on these ballot measures and prepare for questions regarding changes to workplace policies if some or all of them pass. A rundown of the ballot measures in these jurisdictions … [Read more...] about Psychedelics and Marijuana on the Ballot: How Should Employers Prepare for Potential Legalization?
Kamala Harris Adds ‘Legalize Recreational Marijuana’ to To-Do List
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris offered further optimism on Oct. 24 for what her potential Oval Office occupancy could mean for federal cannabis reform. The vice president listed “legalize recreational marijuana” as the sixth item on her top priorities to-do list she shared Thursday on social media, placing it alongside tax cuts, border security, reproductive … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris Adds ‘Legalize Recreational Marijuana’ to To-Do List
