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Tilray Brands' German Facility Receives License Under New Cannabis Law

Tilray Brands’ German Facility Receives License Under New Cannabis Law

Tilray Brands, Inc. announced that its Germany-based cultivation facility, Aphria RX GmbH, has received a new cultivation license under Germany’s recently enacted adult-use cannabis legalization law. Aphria RX, which was originally licensed in 2019 for Germany’s medical cannabis program, is now authorized to cultivate and manufacture a broader range of cannabis products. With this new […]

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New Hampshire Governor Approves Anxiety as Qualifying Condition for Medical Cannabis, Vetoes Dispensary Greenhouse Bill

New Hampshire Governor Approves Anxiety as Qualifying Condition for Medical Cannabis, Vetoes Dispensary Greenhouse Bill

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) has given final approval to a measure adding generalized anxiety to the state’s list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis, the New Hampshire Bulletin reports. This new condition will take effect on September 10, 2024, providing more residents access to medical cannabis for their treatment needs. This addition follows

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Fairfield Police Uncover Illegal Cannabis Grows, Issue $1.3M in Fines

Fairfield Police Uncover Illegal Cannabis Grows, Issue $1.3M in Fines

Last month, Fairfield, California, law enforcement and the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) conducted a major operation that uncovered three indoor illegal cannabis grows. The operation, involving Fairfield’s Special Operations Team, Code Enforcement Unit, and Patrol, led to the discovery of 2,624 illegally grown plants. Fairfield Police Department reported that fines totaling $1,313,000 were issued

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GOP Congressman Opposes Marijuana Rescheduling Despite Political Ramifications

GOP Congressman Opposes Marijuana Rescheduling Despite Political Ramifications

At last week’s Republican National Committee conference, Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) made it clear that he would prioritize his stance on public health over any potential political benefits or drawbacks of rolling back the Biden administration’s marijuana rescheduling move. “I don’t care whether it’s good for the party or not. I don’t care. It’s not

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More Americans Use Marijuana Daily Than Alcohol, New Poll Finds

More Americans Use Marijuana Daily Than Alcohol, New Poll Finds

A new poll finds that more Americans smoke marijuana daily than drink alcohol every day, with alcohol drinkers more likely to say they would benefit from limiting their use than marijuana consumers are. The YouGov survey, conducted from June 7-10, 2024, polled 1,116 U.S. adults. It found that while lifetime and monthly alcohol drinking among

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DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Decision Could Impact Small and Minority-Owned Cannabis Businesses

DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Decision Could Impact Small and Minority-Owned Cannabis Businesses

If the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) decides not to move forward with marijuana rescheduling, many small and minority-owned cannabis businesses will face closures, resulting in significant economic losses and unemployment, according to a new industry report. However, enacting the reform could grow the sector, potentially adding more than 50,000 jobs by 2030. The Minority Cannabis

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UCLA Plans Rooftop Garden for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

UCLA Plans Rooftop Garden for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

The University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) is set to create a rooftop garden designed for psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions, according to a report from UCLA Health. This innovative proposal aims to transform the eighth floor of the university’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior into a “living laboratory,” says Dr. Helena Hansen, MD,

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Oklahoma Court Protects Pregnant Women with Medical Cannabis Cards from Child Neglect Prosecution

Oklahoma Court Protects Pregnant Women with Medical Cannabis Cards from Child Neglect Prosecution

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that women with state-issued medical cannabis cards who consume cannabis while pregnant cannot be prosecuted for child neglect, The Frontier reports. The landmark decision came in the case of Amanda Aguilar, who faced felony child neglect charges in 2020 after her son tested positive for cannabis at birth.

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Discover NECANN's New York Cannabis Convention 2024!

Discover NECANN’s New York Cannabis & Hemp Convention 2024!

Join us for an exciting journey at NECANN’s New York Cannabis & Hemp Convention, happening on October 25-26, 2024, at the NYS Fairgrounds – Center of Progress Building in Syracuse, NY. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the vibrant world of the New York cannabis market. Why Exhibit at NECANN New

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Empowering Michigan's Cannabis Community NECANN's 2024 Michigan Cannabis Convention

Empowering Michigan’s Cannabis Community: NECANN’s 2024 Michigan Cannabis Convention

Are you ready to immerse yourself in Michigan’s thriving cannabis industry? NECANN invites you to join us for our highly anticipated 2024 Michigan Cannabis Convention, taking place on September 20-21 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. At NECANN, we’re not just another cannabis event. We’re committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community that

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