ST. LOUIS — There's a problem in the cannabis industry.After the flowers are harvested, the stems are left. After the vapes are smoked, the cartridges are empty.As the marijuana business grows, so does the amount of waste it produces. But cultivators and retailers can't just throw away bad materials. To meet Missouri disposal requirements, the product must be mixed up with … [Read more...] about St. Louis couple grinds up marijuana waste so companies don’t have to
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Smell of Raw Cannabis Enough for Police to Search a Vehicle, Illinois Supreme Court Rules. Smell of Burnt Cannabis is Not
A whiff of raw cannabis is enough for a police officer to search a vehicle, the Illinois Supreme Court decided in an opinion filed Thursday, even though marijuana is legal in the state. It’s the opposite of the conclusion justices reached in a September ruling in a case involving the smell of burnt cannabis. The disparity — that the smell of unsmoked marijuana is justification … [Read more...] about Smell of Raw Cannabis Enough for Police to Search a Vehicle, Illinois Supreme Court Rules. Smell of Burnt Cannabis is Not
Pa. cannabis legalization bill to propose state-run dispensaries with room for private businesses
State Reps. Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny) and Rick Krajewski (D-Philadelphia) are rolling out a substantial new recreational cannabis legalization bill. According to Frankel, it outlines a model that would see cannabis sold in state-owned stores like liquor, while making room for private businesses in other parts of the industry, like growing, cultivation or bar-like consumption … [Read more...] about Pa. cannabis legalization bill to propose state-run dispensaries with room for private businesses
Columbus City Council to vote on creating ‘weed fund’ to collect marijuana tax revenue
The city of Columbus could soon establish a separate "weed fund" to manage its income from the tax on marijuana sales, a new revenue source the City Council welcomes. Columbus City Auditor Megan N. Kilgore said she conservatively estimates the city will bring in $8 million from marijuana sale tax receipts in the first year that the drug was legalized for recreational use in … [Read more...] about Columbus City Council to vote on creating ‘weed fund’ to collect marijuana tax revenue
Cannabis trade group sues New York state for punishing medical operators
The New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association filed a complaint this week against the New York Cannabis Control Board and the Office of Cannabis Management for what it deems is an unconstitutional $20 million fee for an adult-use license. The lawsuit is fighting for the Registered Organizations who were the first licensed cannabis operators in the state that initially … [Read more...] about Cannabis trade group sues New York state for punishing medical operators
DEA’s Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Set To Begin In January 2025 As Controversy Mounts
The long-awaited hearing to discuss cannabis rescheduling will begin on January 21, 2025, marking a significant moment in the ongoing debate over cannabis regulation. As Business of Cannabis reported, the six-week hearing will continue until March 6, 2025, but its outcome remains uncertain due to political and procedural challenges. With key positions in the new administration … [Read more...] about DEA’s Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Set To Begin In January 2025 As Controversy Mounts
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ‘ban all THC’ in Texas. How much is even legal?
AUSTIN, Texas — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he wants to ban all consumable THC in Texas, with a plan to back a bill in the upcoming legislative session to ban all forms of the psychoactive substance. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the predominant chemical in marijuana that gets people high. Generally speaking, it can be accessed in a number of forms, from the actual cannabis … [Read more...] about Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ‘ban all THC’ in Texas. How much is even legal?
Strain Stars, Beleaf marijuana dispensaries open in Riverhead
This holiday season, consumers in Riverhead can shop for a new product — legal cannabis — as the town’s first two dispensaries celebrate openings. Strain Stars, on Route 58 in Riverhead, and Beleaf, on Middle Country Road in Calverton, will each host grand openings Saturday, Dec. 7, store officials said. Both are second locations for the stores, which have sites in Farmingdale … [Read more...] about Strain Stars, Beleaf marijuana dispensaries open in Riverhead
Legal access to medical marijuana is long overdue in Kentucky | Letters
As is the case with most progressive issues, I expect Kentucky to be one of the last states to legalize recreational marijuana. However, legal access to medical marijuana is long overdue in our state and I am thankful to have a governor who recognizes this and the benefits it can offer to thousands of people suffering in our state. Many people are misinformed about marijuana … [Read more...] about Legal access to medical marijuana is long overdue in Kentucky | Letters
What’s next for efforts to legalize adult recreational marijuana use?
On Election Day, Amendment 3, which would have legalized recreational marijuana use for adults 21 and older in Florida, was narrowly defeated statewide — 56% to 44% — after failing to reach the required supermajority of 60%. In Collier County, however, the no votes prevailed by 53% to 47%. The defeat of the amendment came after the Smart & Safe Florida political committee … [Read more...] about What’s next for efforts to legalize adult recreational marijuana use?
