As the cannabis landscape in the United States undergoes dynamic shifts with legalization for both adult and medical use, Vermont stands at the forefront of a heated policy debate surrounding THC potency caps on cannabis concentrates. While cannabis regulators push for the removal of the 60% THC potency cap, a recent report from the Vermont […]
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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is set to dive into the realms of medical cannabis, armed with a $10 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The ambitious study aims to closely monitor 10,000 medical cannabis patients throughout the United States, shedding light on the efficacy and potential risks associated with
In a groundbreaking move, cannabis users in Breda and Tilburg, two Dutch cities, are participating in a historic trial that aims to propel the Netherlands closer to fully legalizing cannabis, a recent report by The Guardian reveals. Dispelling common misconceptions, the Netherlands has long grappled with a legal grey area surrounding cannabis, maintaining a tolerance
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In a recent report by WBUR, Boston’s NPR office, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is grappling with internal turmoil following the suspension of two top managers, Cedric Sinclair and Justin Shrader, earlier this month. The agency, already facing challenges, including the suspension of its chair, Shannon O’Brien, finds itself in a precarious state as
Passenger cruise lines, including industry giants Carnival and Royal Caribbean, are intensifying measures to detect and deter cannabis use on their ships, reflecting the evolving legal landscape of marijuana in the United States. Despite the increasing legalization of cannabis in various states, cruise operators are adopting stricter policies, employing drug-sniffing dogs, and taking a hard
Congressional lawmakers, spearheaded by co-chairs of the Cannabis Caucus Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Brian Mast (R-FL), are pressing House appropriators to uphold language permitting U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to issue medical marijuana recommendations to veterans residing in states with legalized cannabis. The initiative, conveyed through a letter sent to House Appropriations
As New Hampshire lawmakers gear up for the 2024 legislative session, a dozen marijuana-related bills have been pre-filed, unveiling a diverse range of proposals that could significantly alter the state’s approach to cannabis. The measures include initiatives to legalize adult use, expunge past convictions, broaden the eligibility criteria for the medical program, and introduce increased
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The South African province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has issued 664 licenses in October for the cultivation, storage, and transportation of industrial hemp, as reported by The South African. Under this initiative, hemp plants are permitted to contain up to 0.2% THC, marking a significant stride in the province’s foray into the hemp industry. The licenses
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In a decisive series of inspections throughout November, New York cannabis regulators, comprising investigators from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and the Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF), seized a substantial 812 pounds of flower, 701 pounds of edibles, and 61 pounds of concentrates. The targeted crackdown involved the examination of 71 shops suspected
In a recent development reported by Atlanta-based news outlet 11Alive, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued warning letters to pharmacies in Georgia, asserting that the sale of medical cannabis products, even in compliance with state law, contradicts federal regulations. According to the DEA’s Diversion Control Division letter obtained by 11Alive, all DEA registrants, including
