Cannabis And Culture

Consumption Lounge Applications in NV

Consumption Lounge Applications are Being Accepted in Nevada

Applications for marijuana consumption lounges have been accepted by the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) since Friday morning. On October 27, the window will be closed. Many people are hoping that the new license type for these lounges would draw cannabis tourists and boost sales. Although there are currently no regulations that forbid marijuana usage […]

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Biden’s Pardon Action Impacting Americans

Biden’s Pardon Action Impacting Many Americans

According to the Federal U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC), President Joe Biden’s pardons of marijuana offenders will have a significant impact on those who are eligible for relief in 2022. The report also broke down the numbers by state. President Biden’s pardons are seen as a major step forward in reforming America’s marijuana laws. They will

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Social Equity Program in San Diego

Social Equity Program in San Diego

The San Diego City Council in California authorized a social equity program that includes start-up loans, fee waivers, and other business support for the city’s cannabis industry.  In 2017, San Diego became the first city in California to establish a license scheme for adult-use cannabis; nevertheless, social justice clauses were absent. Being convicted of a

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Cannabis Pardons in Kentucky

Low-Level Cannabis Pardons in Kentucky

Kentucky will provide pardons to anybody convicted of low-level marijuana possession convictions, according to Governor Andy Beshear. Governor Andy Beshear recently asked the Administrative Office of the Courts how many people in Kentucky are eligible for this relief and is currently developing the next steps. It is unclear at this point what the next steps

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Cannabis Paraphernalia Can be Imported

Cannabis Paraphernalia Can Be Imported

The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently ruled that cannabis paraphernalia could be imported into the country, breaking the original rule outlined under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). According to a report from Above the Law, the ruling came in Eteros Technologies USA, Inc. v. U.S., in which Eteros had challenged the CSA

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Cannabis Still Classified as Class B Drug

Cannabis Still Classified as Class B Drug in the United Kingdom

The prime minister’s office has not moved forward with a proposal that would reclassify cannabis from a Class B to a Class A drug. A Downing Street spokesperson told The Guardian that there are “no plans” to make the change. The Conservative Party in the United Kingdom proposed a plan that would have put cannabis

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First Cannabis Associates Degree

First Cannabis Associates Degree Program in Illinois at Community College

Olive-Harvey College in Pullman, Illinois will offer a first-of-its-kind Associate Degree in Applied Cannabis Studies. The program will include courses in hemp horticulture, cannabis and the law, and basic chemistry. It is designed for students who want to work in the cannabis industry, either as growers or product manufacturers. The college has set up a

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Americans Support Biden Pardons

Recent Poll Confirms Most Americans Support Biden Pardons

According to a recent poll, the majority of Americans support President Biden’s move to pardon federal cannabis possession charges. Additionally, they want governors around the country to follow suit per the president’s request. A recent YouGov America poll found that a majority (61%) of Americans in support of President Biden’s move last week to pardon

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Working on Cannabis Scheduling

U.S Health Secretary Working with FDA on Cannabis Scheduling Review

In a move that could have a significant impact on the cannabis industry, the U.S. Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has already begun working with the FDA to review cannabis’ federal scheduling status. This review was directed by President Biden during his pardoning announcement last week. The scheduling status of cannabis is critical

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Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Start in VT

Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Start in Vermont

Vermont has launched three shops to the public for adult-use cannabis sales. Mountain Girl Cannabis in Rutland, FLŌRA Cannabis in Middlebury, and Ceres in Burlington are the first three adult-use cannabis stores to open in Vermont.   Retail cannabis sales in Vermont kicked off over the first weekend of October, with at least 70 municipalities

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