Cannabis And Culture

100 Applications for Consumption Lounges in NV

Nevada Marijuana Regulators Have Received One Hundred Applications for Consumption Lounges, With Plans to Approve by the Beginning of 2023

100 applications for the first marijuana consumption lounge permits in Nevada were submitted during a brief period last month, and the state’s marijuana officials say they aim to begin giving licenses in “early 2023.” Starting on October 14th, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) began taking applications and continued until October 27th, when they stopped. […]

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Cannabis Sales in CO

Colorado Sold More than 13B in Cannabis Since Legalization

Since its legalization in 2012, Colorado has made $2.2 billion in taxes off of the sale of marijuana for adults.   Mason Tvert, told 9 News that Colorado’s legalization victory at the ballot box a decade ago “triggered a lot of talks and got a lot of elected leaders both in the U.S. and internationally

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7,500+ Cannabis Plants Removed by New California Taskforce

7,500+ Cannabis Plants Removed by New California Taskforce

Officials in California say that between October 18 and 19, they took enforcement measures that resulted in the destruction of 7,503 cannabis plants and more than 936 pounds of cannabis flower, continuing an aggressive crackdown on unlicensed cannabis businesses. The Unified Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) calculated that the total worth of the plants and the

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Previous Cannabis Convictions Under Review

The Impact of Previous Marijuana Convictions on Sentencing for New Crimes Is Being Reviewed by the Federal Commission

The federal U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) has stated that it is evaluating potential changes to rules on the use of prior convictions for marijuana possession as a factor in determining the appropriate sentence for new crimes committed. According to a report in Marijuana Moment, the federal judiciary’s 14 policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending

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Medical Cannabis Access Expected to Become Available Patients by Early 2023 in Mississippi

Medical Cannabis Access Expected to Become Available Patients by Early 2023 in Mississippi

State officials in Mississippi anticipate that medical cannabis will be available to patients by the beginning of 2023. In the two years since voters approved the reforms, Mississippi regulators have issued licenses to medical practitioners, patients, dispensaries, cultivators, processors, laboratories, disposal companies, and workers, but patients still don’t have access to products, as reported by

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Legalization Plans Revealed in Germany

Legalization Plans for Cannabis in Germany Revealed

The plans for the legalization of cannabis for adult use in Germany have been announced, along with restrictions on possession and rules for home cultivation. According to the Associated Press, Germany this week formally presented its cannabis legalization plans, allowing for the possession of up to 30 grams and controlled sales to adults.  According to

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New York Releases Retail Dispensary Regulations

New York Releases Retail Dispensary Regulations

Social equity license holders will be given priority at the first 150 retail outlets selling products for adults according to a report in MjBizDaily. New York state authorities published rules for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary licenses, outlining everything from minimum square footage requirements to how to handle drive-thrus and deliveries. Rules cover things like how

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Believe Cannabis Will Boost Economies

71% of Americans Believe Cannabis Boosts State Economies, According to a Recent Survey

According to a survey conducted by Real Estate Witch, 71% of Americans think cannabis legalization is good for state economies, and while only 52% of respondents said they would consider purchasing a home directly next to an adult-use cannabis dispensary, 69% said they would purchase a home within a mile of such a business. Over

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Poll Show Support for Legalization Referendum in MD

Poll Confirms Support for Marijuana Legalization Referendum in Maryland

A majority of Republicans, according to a new poll, are ready to vote yes on legalizing marijuana in Maryland according to an article in Marijuana Moment. There are initiatives for cannabis reform on the ballot in five states this year, with the biggest support likely to be in Maryland. Sixty-three percent of potential voters plan

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NECANN and 420NJEvents Partnership

NECANN and 420NJEvents Partnered Together for New Jersey Cannabis Convention

A cannabis lifestyle brand that supports minorities who have been disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs has teamed with NECANN, the largest and longest-running cannabis & hemp convention in the Northeast. Together, the two businesses hope to create a groundbreaking cannabis B2B experience in the Garden State. The two are building a convention that

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