Cannabis And Culture

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI granted pardons to nearly 5,000 people convicted of or wanted for illegal cannabis cultivation, according to a report by Reuters. The move is part of a broader strategy to transition the country’s cannabis industry from illicit to legal cultivation, which is expected to boost farmers’ incomes and stabilize the agricultural sector. […]

Connecticut’s Governor, Ned Lamont, has halted the distribution of $33.4 million from the state’s marijuana social equity fund while the program undergoes a comprehensive review. This decision comes in response to complaints from the state’s legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus and other stakeholders about the transparency and recipient choices of the Social Equity Council

As state governments nationwide grapple with how to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids, California could integrate marijuana and hemp producers under new legislation. Assembly Bill 2223, introduced by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry in February, passed the Assembly Floor with bipartisan support in May. The bill builds on AB 45, legislation from 2021 that permitted hemp-derived CBD

In a pioneering move, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in North Carolina, which recently launched medical marijuana sales, is now gearing up to introduce recreational cannabis to its community. The Tribal Council of the EBCI voted decisively to amend the Tribal Code, paving the way for the sale of recreational marijuana, as reported

Minnesota is set to award cannabis cultivation licenses ahead of schedule this year, following a proposal signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz, according to the Star Tribune. This new legislation aims to better prepare the state for the launch of its adult-use cannabis market next year. Under this proposal, any cannabis grown with the

A proposal in the Minnesota House of Representatives could bring significant changes to the state’s medical cannabis program. According to a report by CBS News, the new proposal aims to double the home grow limits for registered medical cannabis patients from 8 to 16 plants. Additionally, patients would be allowed to designate caregivers to grow

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

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

South Carolina is poised to enact legislation aimed at regulating and taxing intoxicating hemp-derived products, including popular variants like delta-8 and delta-10 THC. The proposed bill not only introduces a tax structure for these products but also mandates laboratory testing to ensure consumer safety. According to the bill, hemp-derived cannabinoid products would be subject to

In a survey by EO Care, Inc., 88% of medical cannabis users stated that using the drug had caused them to consume less alcohol, prescription medication, or both. In addition, 51% of respondents said they would be likely or very likely to use cannabis if it were available through their health plan, according to the