RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC)-Multiple bills in the Virginia General Assembly attempt to accelerate recreational marijuana sales, which could start as early as this summer. Meanwhile, some fear the approach lawmakers are leaning towards would give one group an unfair advantage in what’s expected to be a multi-billion dollar industry. Last year, the General Assembly legalized possession … [Read more...] about Virginia lawmakers may speed up recreational marijuana sales
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Why 25? Doctors warn against the negative impact of cannabis use on young adult brains
John Caruso (left) wore a weed-themed hat, sweatshirt, and socks to Rise Medical & Recreational Cannabis Dispensary in Branford, Conn. where he was the third customer to buy recreational cannabis. Rise was one of seven locations that opened for adult-use customers in Connecticut on Tuesday, January 12, 2023. It’s not your parents’ weed – doctors want young adults to know … [Read more...] about Why 25? Doctors warn against the negative impact of cannabis use on young adult brains
New Jersey Committees Cancel Marijuana Sales Bill Votes Amid Disputes Over Provisions
Efforts to approve enabling legislation to enact a regulated marijuana market in New Jersey have already hit a hitch, with two committees pulling companion bills from scheduled hearings on Thursday. But a separate proposal to decriminalize cannabis possession was approved by a Senate panel—with a late amendment to lessen penalties for psilocybin-related offenses. About … [Read more...] about New Jersey Committees Cancel Marijuana Sales Bill Votes Amid Disputes Over Provisions
CCC to vote on recreational marijuana delivery plans at end of October
BOSTON (WWLP) – The state is getting closer to regulating a marijuana delivery plan. The CCC adopted draft delivery regulations that would create two delivery license types. The first is a “limited delivery license.” It would allow an operator to charge a fee to make deliveries from CCC-licensed retailers and dispensaries. The second is a “wholesale delivery … [Read more...] about CCC to vote on recreational marijuana delivery plans at end of October
Floridians won’t get to vote on recreational marijuana this year
FORT LAUDERDALE — Despite strong support, Florida voters won't get to decide this year whether to make recreational marijuana legal. A group pushing a constitutional amendment said Monday that it will drop its bid to get the proposal on this year's ballot and instead will focus on 2022. The decision means Floridians, for now, could be left out of a marijuana movement that … [Read more...] about Floridians won’t get to vote on recreational marijuana this year
Lack of Testing Facilities Could Slow Maine Legal Marijuana
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A lack of testing facilities is threatening to slow the rollout of legalized recreational marijuana sales in Maine. Maine voters approved adult-use marijuana in a 2016 vote, and state regulators have said products could be available in stores in spring 2020. The state is requiring marijuana products to be tested for factors such as potency, … [Read more...] about Lack of Testing Facilities Could Slow Maine Legal Marijuana
Hope Heal Health approved for recreational marijuana sales in Fall River
How is that the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is already issuing out licenses to dispensary owners for multiple locations when some applicants haven't even heard concerning first-time applications. We are not talking about new submissions. We are talking about applicants that have been waiting for almost 2 years when the process started... We understand the … [Read more...] about Hope Heal Health approved for recreational marijuana sales in Fall River
Michigan exceed $1.6 million in 8 days of sales
Come on Connecticut, let's get with the program. We all need to stop looking at cannabis as a harmful deadly substance. It is a plant that has 10,000 years of documented historical human use. We live in a day and age, where we like to believe we are enlightened, yet people do not attempt to educate themselves on the topic without preconceived notions. Change is happening all … [Read more...] about Michigan exceed $1.6 million in 8 days of sales
Race is on for recreational marijuana licenses
PORTLAND (WGME) -- If you want to get into the recreational marijuana business in Maine, now's the time to apply. The race is on to apply for recreational marijuana licenses. "We are on our way to pay for our licensing right now, and hope to be one of the first to submit," Jackson McLeod of Atlantic Farms said. In some communities, including Portland, there will … [Read more...] about Race is on for recreational marijuana licenses
NH Senate committee rejects pot legalization bill
Trimmed marijuna buds at 253 Farmacy in Montague. The business plans to produce all of its own marijuana within a year. CONCORD — One of New Hampshire’s top champions of marijuana legalization in the Senate changed his tune Tuesday, announcing it was not the right time to pass a sweeping legalization bill. Is New Hampshire Ready? “I don’t think the state is ready for … [Read more...] about NH Senate committee rejects pot legalization bill