As 2024 draws to a close, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission acted on several items. The latest updates include adjustments to the state’s social equity excise fee and the long-awaited launch of an application process for consumption lounges. During its Dec. 12 meeting, the regulatory board opted to raise the per-ounce fee collected from cannabis cultivators when … [Read more...] about NJ cannabis regulators raise social equity fees; launch on-site consumption licenses
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Bat poop used to grow cannabis kills 2 in New York in unusual cases
Two men in New York state have died of a rare fungal lung infection that they caught from bat poop — specifically, poop they were using or planned to use as fertilizer to grow cannabis. Both men, based in Rochester, shared a love of "Mary Jane" and cultivated their own cannabis plants for personal use. They each developed a condition called histoplasmosis after breathing in … [Read more...] about Bat poop used to grow cannabis kills 2 in New York in unusual cases
Changes in hemp and cannabis laws, begins the 1st of 2025
While hemp, the non-psychoactive relative of cannabis, has levels of the chemical compound CBD that do not come under the state's marijuana law, when it is processed for various products, small concentrations of THC can accumulate. The new hemp and cannabis law creates a new version of “moderate-THC hemp product” and puts restrictions on sales of hemp with THC levels between … [Read more...] about Changes in hemp and cannabis laws, begins the 1st of 2025
Budr’s bid for Bridgeport amphitheater cannabis dispensary denied: ‘It’s just a lost cause’
BRIDGEPORT — Following a handful of failed attempts to gain approval to open a marijuana dispensary at the concert amphitheater, including a new rejection by the zoning appeals board, Budr Cannabis' co-founder is done trying. "It's just a lost cause at this point," said Carl Tirella Jr., who already has locations in neighboring Stratford, plus Danbury, West Hartford and … [Read more...] about Budr’s bid for Bridgeport amphitheater cannabis dispensary denied: ‘It’s just a lost cause’
Massachusetts maps profit-focused plan for cannabis consumption sites
Regulators are leaning on industry input and innovation to shape the state's social consumption program. Massachusetts cannabis regulators are looking past basic consumption lounges, planning for brewery-style tasting rooms at cultivation sites and cannabis-friendly entertainment venues as part of the state’s social use program, according to its chief regulator. The Cannabis … [Read more...] about Massachusetts maps profit-focused plan for cannabis consumption sites
Minnesota cannabis agency ditches preapproval license lottery after litigation
Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management announced that it’s canceling a planned lottery for special early cannabis licenses intended to help disadvantaged entrepreneurs get a leg-up in the nascent legal marijuana market. The cancellation comes after several people filed suit alleging they were unlawfully denied, and a Ramsey County judge stayed the lottery that was supposed … [Read more...] about Minnesota cannabis agency ditches preapproval license lottery after litigation
Trulieve Opening Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Georgia
A grand opening celebration will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Dec. 20, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, storewide discounts, merchandise giveaways, and onsite medical card certification services for patients with qualifying conditions for the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Program. "This dispensary helps expand access to low-THC products for patients in western … [Read more...] about Trulieve Opening Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Georgia
Majority of Tennesseans support marijuana, gun reforms, new poll finds
Tennesseans remain at odds with Republican lawmakers on policies around firearms and cannabis access, a new Vanderbilt University poll found, even though approval for state lawmakers has increased this year. A majority of both Republicans and Democrats polled post-election support recreational marijuana legalization and some gun safety reform, such as requiring gun owners to … [Read more...] about Majority of Tennesseans support marijuana, gun reforms, new poll finds
Prominent House Democrat to lead Kentucky cannabis initiative upon leaving legislature
One of the most powerful Democrats in the state House is taking a job leading an alliance of Kentucky cannabis businesses and stakeholders. House Minority Whip Rachel Roberts, D-Newport, will lead the Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance starting next year, she announced in a press release Friday. Roberts did not seek reelection in 2024. “With the medical cannabis program set … [Read more...] about Prominent House Democrat to lead Kentucky cannabis initiative upon leaving legislature
Richmond considers medical marijuana restrictions for city employees
The city of Richmond is considering a ban on medical marijuana use for city employees, ahead of Kentucky’s upcoming medical cannabis program launch.City officials, including Mayor Robert Blythe, expressed concerns about potential safety risks associated with marijuana use, particularly for employees in hazardous work environments.However, advocates for medical cannabis, such as … [Read more...] about Richmond considers medical marijuana restrictions for city employees
