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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In a recent interview, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed disappointment with President Joe Biden’s marijuana pardons, arguing that they should cover possession offenses under military code. Fetterman emphasized that cannabis should be treated similarly to alcohol under federal law. The senator’s remarks came during a conversation with Ask a Pol’s Matt Laslo, where he diverged
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A pair of Senate committees in Hawaii has made strides toward cannabis legalization in the state by advancing a bill that would end marijuana prohibition, incorporating several amendments to the original proposal. The bill is now headed to the chamber floor for a vote, expected next week. Last year, the Senate passed a similar legalization
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The Virginia House of Delegates has taken a significant step forward in protecting public sector workers, such as government officials and teachers, from being terminated due to medical marijuana use. In a resounding 80-18 vote, the House advanced a Senate-passed bill introduced by Sen. Stella Pekarsky (D), sending it to the governor’s desk for final
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Las Vegas, NV – In a long-awaited move, the first cannabis consumption lounge opened its doors for business last week, marking a significant milestone in Nevada’s cannabis journey. Located in the Thrive Cannabis Marketplace near the bustling Las Vegas Strip, Smoke and Mirrors is the first of 19 conditionally approved lounges to launch in the
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Germany has made history by becoming the third European Union country to legalize adult-use cannabis, following a decisive vote in the Bundestag, the country’s lower parliamentary body. The Cannabis Act was approved with a 407-226 vote, according to the Associated Press. Starting April 1, cannabis possession by adults aged 18 or older will be legal.
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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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Thailand’s cannabis industry is on edge as the government weighs potential rollbacks of its historic decriminalization reforms, prompting cannabis entrepreneurs and operators to brace for legal battles, reports This Week in Asia. The threat of litigation looms large following the introduction of legislation earlier this year by Thailand’s health minister, which could effectively criminalize recreational
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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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Delaware officials have unveiled draft regulations for the state’s forthcoming adult-use marijuana market, inviting public feedback on the proposed rules. The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) published the draft regulations, establishing a preliminary framework for various cannabis business license types and application requirements. The OMC emphasized the preliminary nature of the draft regulations, highlighting
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