A California Senate panel this week narrowed the scope of a bill that would roll back existing employment protections for people who legally use marijuana while away from work. The revised measure, which advanced out of the committee on a 3–1 vote, would now remove those protections only for sworn law enforcement positions that involve certain specified duties. The bill, SB … [Read more...] about Amendment Narrows Scope Of California Bill To Remove Marijuana Employment Protections For Law Enforcement
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Businesses serving cannabis-infused products exposed to intoxication liability risks
Gia Snape, of Insurance Business America, sat down with Norman Ives, broker and life sciences specialist with Amwins Brokerage in Los Angeles, about cannabis intoxication liability, an emerging risk for businesses spurred by the expanding availability of THC products in consumer markets. From edibles and vapes to marijuana-infused colas and cocktails, the cannabis industry is … [Read more...] about Businesses serving cannabis-infused products exposed to intoxication liability risks
Marijuana banking bill lacks much-needed clarity
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently stated that passing marijuana banking, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act (“SAFER”), remains a high priority. Recent news coverage indicates that SAFER may be traded and inserted into another must-pass piece of legislation at the last minute. After all, elections are coming, and the industries looking to profit … [Read more...] about Marijuana banking bill lacks much-needed clarity
Pa. lawmakers consider government-run weed dispensaries. The cannabis industry isn’t happy.
A piece of dried cauliflower, or broccoli or beet in an opaque white bag with a stop sign and a written warning affixed — that’s a weed edible in the Canadian province of Quebec, where any marijuana products resembling candy, chocolate, chips or any food that may appeal to children are outlawed. “Lately there’s been [cannabis-infused] sausages,” said François Gagnon, a senior … [Read more...] about Pa. lawmakers consider government-run weed dispensaries. The cannabis industry isn’t happy.
Mass. cannabis sales top $1B for third year in a row
Looking to sidestep controversy over the Cannabis Control Commission leadership, regulators highlighted the increasing profitability of the industry Thursday while discussing their work to implement a state law promoting diversity in the sector and creating a path for social consumption sites. The industry hit a milestone last week, with adult-use retailers generating a … [Read more...] about Mass. cannabis sales top $1B for third year in a row
Cannabis flower is king, suppositories are at the bottom
A first-of-its-kind report we received from the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Division this week shows that cannabis flower accounted for 61% of Arkansas medical marijuana sales last year, which wasn’t a huge surprise. Flower is king, or queen as they say in the cannabis world. What caught our eye in the report was that suppositories – yes, cannabis suppositories – accounted … [Read more...] about Cannabis flower is king, suppositories are at the bottom
Inter/actions: Some drugs don’t mix with cannabis
Cannabis interacts with certain medications like the blood thinner warfarin and many anti-seizure medications. The interaction comes from multiple drugs competing for the machinery in our bodies that metabolize and clear out substances. Cannabis has been thrust into the limelight in recent years, with nearly half a million Pennsylvanians involved in the state’s Medical … [Read more...] about Inter/actions: Some drugs don’t mix with cannabis
California should legalize psychedelics but learn from mistakes in marijuana regulation
The decriminalization of psychedelics has become a mainstream policy issue. Following legal reforms in Colorado and Oregon, the California legislature is once again debating a bill that would establish a regulated market of psychedelic therapies. There is a growing body of medical research showing psychedelic-assisted therapies can be tremendously effective at helping treat … [Read more...] about California should legalize psychedelics but learn from mistakes in marijuana regulation
Cookies CEO Berner talks cannabis investment, surviving cancer and business challenges
Rapper, entrepreneur, CEO: Gilbert Milam Jr., or Berner as he is more commonly known, wears many hats. Through music, fashion and most notably cannabis, the San Francisco native has built a business empire valued in the hundreds of millions.Cookies, the brand he co-founded in 2010, operates a licensing system that spans more than 70 stores and dispensaries, across six … [Read more...] about Cookies CEO Berner talks cannabis investment, surviving cancer and business challenges
Congressional Progressive Caucus Says Dems Can Legalize MJ By Winning House, Senate Majorities This November
It’s a given that Election Season comes with a slew of messages from all sides, and the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is throwing its hat in the ring with a new legislative agenda, “a vision for Congress to meet everyday Americans’ urgent needs and rebuild the American dream for the poor, working, and middle class,” according to a recent news release from the … [Read more...] about Congressional Progressive Caucus Says Dems Can Legalize MJ By Winning House, Senate Majorities This November