WASHINGTON (CITC) — A string of recent incidents shows students nationwide are sharing marijuana-infused edibles in schools, prompting calls for parents to discuss safety precautions with their children. A Crisis in the Classroom (CITC) analysis found several such incidents in K-12 schools over the last month, with most involving infused candies. Ten children at an eastern … [Read more...] about Students sharing marijuana-infused candy in US schools prompts heightened look at safety
Florida
Florida GOP’s Effort To Cap THC Goes Up in Smoke
A Republican-backed proposal in Florida to impose limits on THC potency in marijuana appears to have flamed out in the state’s legislative session. GOP lawmakers there introduced two measures –– House Bill 1269 and Senate Bill 7050 –– that would “sought to preemptively ban adults’ access to cannabis flower products containing more than 30 percent THC,” according to … [Read more...] about Florida GOP’s Effort To Cap THC Goes Up in Smoke
Florida Lawmakers Approve THC Potency Limits For Marijuana Ahead Of Possible Recreational Legalization Ballot Vote
Illustration showing "now entering Florida" highway sign with marijuana leaf, relevant to political issues relating to marijuana use and legalization A Florida House panel has approved legislation to preemptively set potency caps on recreational marijuana ahead of a potential vote on a legalization initiative on the November ballot. The legislation, which would prohibit … [Read more...] about Florida Lawmakers Approve THC Potency Limits For Marijuana Ahead Of Possible Recreational Legalization Ballot Vote
Medical marijuana market balloons as Florida weighs recreational use
As Florida inches closer to recreational marijuana with a 2024 ballot initiative, the Sunshine State is looking to double the size of its medical marijuana industry within the next six months. Florida’s $2 billion medical-only cannabis market is already the nation’s most lucrative — and the state Department of Health has just spiked the biennial license fee from $60,000 to … [Read more...] about Medical marijuana market balloons as Florida weighs recreational use
Florida House Panel Advances Bill To Restrict Hemp Cannabinoids
A Florida legislative subcommittee on Monday advanced a bill to restrict psychoactive hemp-derived cannabinoids such as Delta 8 THC and Delta 10. The legislation, House Bill 1613, was advanced by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee by a vote of 8-4.The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and hemp products at the federal level, leading to a surge in … [Read more...] about Florida House Panel Advances Bill To Restrict Hemp Cannabinoids
Florida lawmakers may cap cannabis potency ahead of vote on recreational marijuana
Before Florida voters have the chance to vote on whether they do or don’t want recreational marijuana, some state lawmakers are already trying to limit what could be legally sold in the state. The proposed bill, HB1269, would affect non-medical use of marijuana and would take effect 30 days after the passage of an amendment allowing legal recreational use. It would cap THC … [Read more...] about Florida lawmakers may cap cannabis potency ahead of vote on recreational marijuana
Some Florida children see benefits from medical marijuana, but questions remain
In Focus: Medical marijuana for children was legalized in Florida in 2016 It’s commonly used to treat children living with debilitating medical conditions Some of the biggest concerns are quality control and a lack of studies on medical marijuana in children It’s a debate that’s been going on for years now in our state: medical marijuana for children. We’re looking at all of … [Read more...] about Some Florida children see benefits from medical marijuana, but questions remain
Felony drug charge against WWE wrestler dropped, only possession of cannabis misdemeanor remains
BUSHNELL, Fla. (TND) — The professional wrestler who was arrested on marijuana charges after a traffic stop is no longer facing a felony. Prosecutors dropped the felony case against Gionna J. Daddio — known to fans of World Wrestling Entertainment as the superstar “Liv Morgan” — due to what they called “some recent case-law in Florida.” Prosecutors filed this document called … [Read more...] about Felony drug charge against WWE wrestler dropped, only possession of cannabis misdemeanor remains
Newly Introduced Bill in Florida Proposes 10% Cap on Smokable THC Products
Florida Representative Ralph Massullo introduced House Bill 1269 on Jan. 5, which received its first reading on Jan. 9. If passed, the bill would implement limitations on potency in cannabis products specifically if adult-use cannabis is legalized. The bill proposes strict limitations for smoking products, concentrates, and edibles. “Marijuana for personal use may not have a … [Read more...] about Newly Introduced Bill in Florida Proposes 10% Cap on Smokable THC Products
Florida inches closer to recreational marijuana with 2024 ballot initiative
In less than a decade, nearly half the United States — 24 states plus Washington, D.C., and Guam — has opted to approve adult recreational use of marijuana. More than a dozen other states, including Florida, have medical cannabis programs or have decriminalized weed, while only four states — South Carolina, Kansas, Wyoming and Idaho — maintain a fully illegal stance toward … [Read more...] about Florida inches closer to recreational marijuana with 2024 ballot initiative
