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Thailand Set to Recriminalize Adult-Use Cannabis, But Medicinal Use Remains

Thailand Set to Recriminalize Adult-Use Cannabis, But Medicinal Use Remains

Thailand’s health minister recently announced plans to make adult-use cannabis illegal again by the end of the year, according to a report by Reuters. This move comes as lawmakers aim to tighten regulations around cannabis consumption, citing concerns over potential misuse and its negative impact, particularly on Thai children. Under the proposed legislation, recreational use […]

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Washington Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Cannabis Waste Conversion

Washington Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Cannabis Waste Conversion

Lawmakers in Washington state have forwarded a proposal to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk that would permit cannabis operators to repurpose their green waste into commercial composts and other products, as reported by the Spokesman-Review. The bill would enable cannabis operators to transform the byproducts of commercial cannabis harvests, such as stalks, stems, leaves, and roots,

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Roanoke College to Offer Cannabis Studies Major

Roanoke College to Offer Cannabis Studies Major

Roanoke College is set to introduce a cannabis studies major starting next semester, making it the first four-year degree program of its kind in Virginia, as reported by The College Fix. DorothyBelle Poli, the program director, highlighted the diverse career paths graduates can pursue, including roles as growing/analysis scientists or business owners with enhanced knowledge

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Maryland Cannabis Administration Announces Lottery Drawings for Social Equity Cannabis Licenses

Maryland Cannabis Administration Announces Lottery Drawings for Social Equity Cannabis Licenses

The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) has revealed that the long-awaited lottery drawings for social equity cannabis licenses will take place on Thursday, March 14, 2024. This milestone event marks the first opportunity for new businesses to secure adult-use licenses since the state’s legalization of cannabis last summer. Originally scheduled for earlier in the year, the

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Ohio Lawmakers Propose Funds for Retiring K9 Officers in Wake of Cannabis Legalization

Ohio Lawmakers Propose Funds for Retiring K9 Officers in Wake of Cannabis Legalization

Ohio legislators are grappling with the repercussions of cannabis legalization, particularly in addressing the fate of hundreds of drug-detection K9 officers across the state. Following the passage of a cannabis legalization initiative by voters last year, these K9 officers face uncertain futures due to their training in detecting cannabis, which conflicts with the newly legal

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OSU's Global Hemp Center Receives $10M Grant for Tribal Economic Development

OSU’s Global Hemp Center Receives $10M Grant for Tribal Economic Development

Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center has been awarded a substantial $10 million grant to embark on a collaborative endeavor with 13 Native American tribes aimed at fostering hemp economic development. This initiative, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), seeks to establish sustainable supply chains and

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New Hampshire Lawmakers Explore Alternative Approaches to Marijuana Legalization

New Hampshire Lawmakers Explore Alternative Approaches to Marijuana Legalization

As the push for marijuana legalization gains momentum in New Hampshire, lawmakers are navigating divergent paths to address concerns from Governor Chris Sununu and garner support in the Senate. At a hearing of a House Finance Committee panel on Wednesday, legislators delved into proposed changes to a bill spearheaded by Representative Erica Layon, while also

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Hawaii Legislators Advance Bill to Legalize and Regulate Adult-Use Marijuana

Hawaii Legislators Advance Bill to Legalize and Regulate Adult-Use Marijuana

Lawmakers in Hawaii’s House of Representatives have taken a significant step forward in the effort to legalize and regulate adult-use marijuana, advancing Senate-passed bill SB 3335. The proposal, which garnered support from both the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee and the Agriculture and Food Systems Committee, seeks to establish a framework for licensed and regulated

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Biden Budget Blocks D.C. Cannabis Marketplace Implementation

Biden Budget Blocks D.C. Cannabis Marketplace Implementation

The Biden Administration’s budget proposal, continues to include a rider preventing Washington D.C. from utilizing funds to establish its voter-approved adult-use cannabis marketplace. This measure, initially introduced by U.S. Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) in 2014, has persisted despite D.C. voters’ overwhelming support for Initiative 71, which legalized cannabis possession and cultivation for adults. Despite efforts

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Oregon Legislature Passes Bill to Cap Cannabis Licenses, Introduce Regulatory Measures

Oregon Legislature Passes Bill to Cap Cannabis Licenses, Introduce Regulatory Measures

In response to concerns over oversaturation in Oregon’s cannabis industry, the state legislature recently approved a bill aimed at curbing the proliferation of cannabis licenses. The legislation, passed last week, sets limits on the number of production, retail, processor, and wholesale licenses issued, with the goal of stabilizing the market and addressing economic challenges. According

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