Cannabis Business

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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Ohio Reduces Medical Cannabis Registration Fee to One Cent

Ohio Reduces Medical Cannabis Registration Fee to One Cent

In a bid to alleviate financial burdens on medical cannabis patients, Ohio regulators have announced a significant reduction in registration fees, with patients soon to be charged only one cent to register for the state program. This move marks a considerable drop from the previous $50 annual fee. The decision comes as regulators collaborate with

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Federal Racketeering Lawsuit Targets Leading Cannabis Brands for Alleged Mislabeling

Federal Racketeering Lawsuit Targets Leading Cannabis Brands for Alleged Mislabeling

A federal racketeering lawsuit has been filed in Georgia against prominent California cannabis brands STIIIZY and Cookies, along with 12 other co-conspirators. The lawsuit, reported by Green Market Report, seeks at least $150 million in damages and alleges the sale of marijuana products mislabeled as federally-legal delta-8 hemp goods. The class action suit, filed by

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New York State Issues 109 New Cannabis Licenses Amidst Public Debate

New York State Issues 109 New Cannabis Licenses Amidst Public Debate

New York state’s Cannabis Control Board has officially granted 109 new cannabis business licenses, marking a milestone in the state’s evolving cannabis industry. This decision comes amidst public scrutiny and internal discord over the allocation of permits and the pace of market expansion. The licenses encompass a variety of cannabis-related activities, including cultivation, distribution, processing,

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Florida Senate Passes Bill to Restrict Delta-8 THC and Hemp Industry

Florida Senate Passes Bill to Restrict Delta-8 THC and Hemp Industry

The Florida Senate has taken decisive action, passing a bill on Tuesday aimed at prohibiting products containing delta-8 THC and imposing stricter regulations on the state’s hemp industry, as reported by the Florida Phoenix. Sponsored by state Sen. Colleen Burton (R), the proposal seeks to outlaw delta-8 products and introduce THC caps for consumer hemp

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Record-Breaking Year: Michigan's Cannabis Sales Surpass $3 Billion, Generating Millions in Taxes

Record-Breaking Year: Michigan’s Cannabis Sales Surpass $3 Billion, Generating Millions in Taxes

Michigan’s cannabis market reached unprecedented heights in the past year, setting a record with dispensaries retailing over $3 billion worth of cannabis, according to the Metro Times. The state’s adult-use market, which launched in 2019, has experienced continuous annual growth, with last year’s sales marking a significant milestone. Notably, adult-use transactions accounted for approximately $2.74

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Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty Make NBA and WNBA History with CBD Partnership

Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty Make NBA and WNBA History with CBD Partnership

The Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty have entered into partnerships with Mynd Drinks, a hemp-based CBD sparkling beverage company. These agreements mark the first-ever collaborations between National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) teams and the cannabis industry, solidifying a significant step towards cannabis normalization in professional sports. Mynd Drinks, known

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Connecticut Faces THC-Infused Seltzer 'Loophole' in Cannabis Regulations

Connecticut Faces THC-Infused Seltzer ‘Loophole’ in Cannabis Regulations

Recent investigations by CT Insider have brought to light an emerging trend in Connecticut, where liquor stores and other markets are exploiting what appears to be a legal “loophole” to sell THC-infused seltzers, effectively sidestepping state cannabis regulations through manipulations of product serving sizes. Despite Connecticut’s legalization of cannabis in 2021 and the commencement of

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Maine Lawmakers Consider Proposal for On-Site Cannabis Consumption in Social Clubs

Maine Lawmakers Consider Proposal for On-Site Cannabis Consumption in Social Clubs

Maine lawmakers are deliberating a proposal that could pave the way for the establishment of cannabis social clubs and on-site consumption. Sponsored by state Rep. David Boyer (R-Poland), the bill aims to create a cannabis-based hospitality industry in Maine, offering tourists and adults a legal space for consumption. If approved, the proposed legislation, known as

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