A bill introduced in Michigan seeks to allow students to use medical cannabis at school, as reported by CBS News. This proposal, known as Jayden’s Law, has been introduced in the state for the second time, with supporters advocating for the ability of students to access their medicine without interrupting their academic time. State Representative […]
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The North Carolina House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at regulating hemp-derived consumables and kratom products. The legislation, if enacted into law, would introduce licensing requirements for businesses selling these products, implement testing provisions, and impose strict restrictions on sales to minors. The bill represents a significant step forward in establishing a framework
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The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act has successfully passed the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. This bipartisan effort, led by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Steve Daines (R-MO), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), aims to normalize banking access for cannabis businesses operating
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Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has been awarded a significant grant of $600,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct pioneering research into the regulation of biosynthetic pathways for cannabinoid production in cannabis plants. This research holds the potential to revolutionize the cultivation of cannabis and the utilization of cannabinoids
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The American Nurses Association (ANA) has officially recognized cannabis nursing as a distinct specialty within the field of nursing. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the growing acceptance and integration of cannabis therapies into the healthcare system. The American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA), which has been at the forefront of advocating for cannabis nursing,
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One of Montana’s prominent cannabis testing laboratories, Stillwater Laboratories, has made the difficult decision to cease its operations, citing concerns about the accuracy of cannabis testing. The lab’s closure raises questions about the challenges faced by the cannabis industry, especially in states where recreational use has been recently legalized. Owners Ron and Kristine Brost expressed
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A Texas appeals court has upheld a temporary injunction against the state’s ban on delta-8 THC. This decision marks a win for a coalition of businesses and consumers who have been challenging the ban’s legitimacy. The temporary injunction was initially issued in response to enforcement actions taken by the Texas Department of State Health Services
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The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) has issued fines to 161 dispensaries and is seeking to revoke permits from 39 of them for allegedly violating patient purchase limits. This crackdown, which began in January and extended through May of this year, has raised concerns among dispensary owners and industry advocates. The heart of the issue
Alaska lawmakers are exploring a significant change to the state’s cannabis tax structure. The proposed shift would replace the existing per-ounce tax system with a sales tax, marking a potentially pivotal moment for the state’s cannabis industry. Under current regulations established in 2014, Alaska imposes a $50-per-ounce tax on cannabis. According to a report from
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Mississippi’s cannabis industry regulations are undergoing significant revisions, with the state’s Department of Health releasing a 202-page document outlining proposed changes to the existing rules. These modifications have been made available for industry comments and public feedback until October 2, as reported by The National Law Review. These changes come after months of discussions and
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