Green Dragon is shutting down its cannabis cultivation and dispensary operations in Florida and Colorado amid a legal dispute with parent company Eaze, which had its assets foreclosed on by lenders in August. Green Dragon, which was acquired by the California-based cannabis delivery company in 2021, filed Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices in both … [Read more...] about Green Dragon Closing 39 Florida Dispensaries, 17 in Colorado
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Kentucky awards first 26 medical cannabis licenses after lottery drawing
LOUISVILLE — Kentucky awarded its first 26 medical cannabis licenses through a lottery held Monday at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. The first round of licenses, drawn by state lottery staff, went to 16 cultivators and 10 processors. Monday’s winners will get an email within 24 hours and must pay a licensing fee within 15 days. Failure to do so will result in … [Read more...] about Kentucky awards first 26 medical cannabis licenses after lottery drawing
How does cannabis get users “high”?…
With cannabis moving from shadow intoxicant to legal substance in California, potential first-time users may be wondering: How does THC make you “high”? Here is an explanation from the National Institute on Drug Abuse: THC and other cannabinoid chemicals in marijuana are similar to chemicals that naturally occur in the body. These natural cannabinoids, such as “anandamide,” … [Read more...] about How does cannabis get users “high”?…
North Dakota voters to decide on legalization of recreational cannabis for third time in 6 years
Supporters of Measure 5 say the proposal differs from past versions, as it was crafted by North Dakota residents, aligns with local values, and promises an economic boost through taxes and fees. Opponents argue legalization raises social and enforcement issues, and lacks the economic benefits that supporters claim. If approved, the measure would legalize marijuana for those … [Read more...] about North Dakota voters to decide on legalization of recreational cannabis for third time in 6 years
Washington still relying on ‘stopgap’ tracking software for cannabis industry
It’s been over a decade since Washington legalized recreational marijuana – but the state still isn’t able to reliably track cannabis from production through processing to retail sale. That’s according to a recent performance audit from the Office of the Washington State Auditor, which highlights how the Liquor and Cannabis Board failed to implement a digital tracking system … [Read more...] about Washington still relying on ‘stopgap’ tracking software for cannabis industry
Cal Thomas | The marijuana campaign
As in most presidential election years, ballot measures are usually overlooked or downplayed by the national media. One is in Florida, where a proposal to legalize cannabis to be administered by the state is on the ballot. Marijuana has been made legal in 24 states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. On the Florida ballot is Amendment 3, which, according to … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas | The marijuana campaign
NuggMD is Providing Free Medical Cannabis Evaluations to Veterans on Veterans Day
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / NuggMD, the nation's leading telemedicine platform for cannabis, today announced that it is providing free online medical marijuana evaluations to veterans from Nov. 7 to Nov. 11. Rates of PTSD range from 10% to 30% among war-time vets and 31% struggle with chronic pain. Additionally, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, fewer than … [Read more...] about NuggMD is Providing Free Medical Cannabis Evaluations to Veterans on Veterans Day
State vs. Federal Jurisdiction: Connecticut’s Recent Battle Over Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products
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
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
Suitcases with 114 pounds of marijuana seized before London-bound flight, officials say
A 2-year-old German Shepherd tipped off Pennsylvania airport authorities to over 100 pounds of marijuana set to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, border officials said. Fredo, a narcotics dog at the Philadelphia airport, found 114 pounds of marijuana in vacuum-sealed bags while inspecting baggage for a London-bound flight, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in an Oct. 24 news … [Read more...] about Suitcases with 114 pounds of marijuana seized before London-bound flight, officials say
