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Canada Misses Deadline for Pardoning Possession Records

Cannabis News, Cannabis And Culture / By kushmediagroup

The Canadian government missed its legislated deadline to implement a program to pardon citizens with possession records, the CBC reports. The initiative, introduced by legislation in 2022—four years after legalization—was designed to remove the burden of past convictions by requiring all possession records to be sequestered. This process would ensure that such records no longer […]

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Minnesota Delays Adult-Use Market Launch, Abandons Early Licensing for Social Equity Applicants

Cannabis News, Cannabis Legalization / By kushmediagroup

The launch of Minnesota’s adult-use industry is facing setbacks after state officials announced the cancellation of the early licensing lottery for social equity applicants. This decision comes in response to lawsuits claiming unfair denial of applications, prompting a judge to halt the process. The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has confirmed that instead of

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Texas Lt. Governor Announces Statewide THC Ban Proposal for 2024

Cannabis News, Cannabis And Culture, Cannabis Legalization / By kushmediagroup

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (R) revealed plans for a statewide ban on hemp-derived THC products, particularly delta-9 and delta-8 THC, following concerns over unregulated products flooding the market. Senate Bill 3, which Patrick called a top priority for the upcoming legislative session, aims to address what he described as a dangerous loophole exploited by

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NY Organizations Urge Gov. Hochul to Uphold Social Equity in Cannabis Market

Cannabis News, Cannabis Business / By kushmediagroup

In a letter addressed to New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D), 18 organizations expressed growing concerns over the administration’s shift away from the social equity promises made in the state’s adult-use cannabis law. The coalition, consisting of civil rights groups, small business advocates, cannabis equity leaders, and drug policy organizations, called for stronger leadership at

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Illinois Supreme Court Rules Smell of Raw Odor Grounds for Vehicle Searches

Cannabis News, Cannabis And Culture / By kushmediagroup

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the smell of raw odor provides legal grounds for police to conduct vehicle searches. The decision stemmed from the case of Vincent Molina, charged with misdemeanor possession following a 2020 traffic stop where a state trooper smelled raw odor and discovered joints and a sealed box in the vehicle.

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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Mississippi’s Medical Advertising Ban

Cannabis News, Cannabis Business / By kushmediagroup

A federal appeals court has upheld Mississippi’s ban on advertising medical products, affirming that the restriction does not violate the First Amendment. The ruling, issued by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, references the Schedule I status of the product under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and rejected arguments that it is “effectively legal” federally.

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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Renew Push for Adult-Use Legalization

Cannabis News, Cannabis In Politics / By kushmediagroup

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are gearing up to reintroduce adult-use legalization legislation in the upcoming legislative session, aiming to bring sweeping changes to the state’s policies. The move follows a previous bipartisan effort that failed to pass during the last session. State Rep. Dan Frankel (D) expressed the moral and practical imperatives driving the proposal. “We

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U.S. Senate Farm Bill Targets Intoxicating Hemp Products with Stricter THC Regulations

Cannabis News, Cannabis Business / By kushmediagroup

The U.S. Senate is proposing significant changes to how intoxicating hemp-derived products, such as delta-8 THC and THCA, are regulated. Led by Senator Debbie Stabenow, the legislation aims to redefine hemp by capping total THC at 0.3%, encompassing all psychoactive THC variants. This bipartisan effort seeks to address regulatory gaps left by the 2018 Farm

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Minnesota Denies Two-Thirds of Social Equity Cannabis Applicants

Cannabis News, Cannabis In Politics / By kushmediagroup

In a recent development, Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has denied two-thirds of social equity cannabis license applicants due to inadequate documentation. According to a MinnPost report, this decision affects approximately 1,200 out of the 1,817 applicants. The OCM cited concerns over “zone flooders,” predatory applicants, and individuals who failed to meet ownership requirements

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FDA Approves Clinical Trial to Investigate Cannabis for PTSD in Veterans

Cannabis News, Cannabis In Science & Health / By kushmediagroup

In a significant move for medical cannabis research, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a clinical trial to explore the potential benefits of smoking or vaping cannabis products to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans. The study, which aims to provide vital insights into how cannabis can help manage PTSD symptoms,

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