DEA considers ban on delta-8 THC, severe CBD restrictions

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing changes to federal drug-control laws that could effectively ban nearly all delta-8 THC products currently on the market and significantly upend the country’s $5 billion CBD industry, according to a presentation at a recent agency conference. Products containing delta-8 THC and other cannabinoids derived from hemp, legalized nationwide […]

Canadian cannabis sales rebound in March to CA$405.5 million

Consumer sales of recreational cannabis products rose in every Canadian province during in March 2023, according to newly released data by Statistics Canada. Sales rebounded strongly to 405.5 million Canadian dollars ($300 million), up 11.3% from the previous month and 12.8% compared to the same period last year. ADVERTISEMENT It’s the second time Canada’s cannabis […]

First recreational-only cannabis retailers open in New Jersey

New Jersey’s cannabis regulator says the state’s first two recreational-only cannabis retail stores are now open after being granted licenses. ADVERTISEMENT “The state’s 28 other dispensaries selling recreational cannabis expanded into adult-use after starting as medicinal cannabis businesses,” the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) said Friday in a news release. The two new adult-use […]

Maryland Governor Signs Bill Protecting Parents Who Lawfully Use Marijuana From Child ‘Neglect’ Penalties

The governor of Maryland has signed a bill to make it so the lawful and responsible use of marijuana by parents and guardians will not be construed by state officials as child “neglect.” Gov. Wes Moore (D) gave final approval to the legislation from Sen. Jill Carter (D) and Del. Nicole Williams (D) on Tuesday. […]

Minnesota Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Drug Paraphernalia, Residue, Testing And Syringe Services

The governor of Minnesota has signed large-scale legislation that includes provisions to legalize drug paraphernalia possession, syringe services, residue and testing. As lawmakers prepare for a final vote on a separate marijuana legalization bill, Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed off on the criminal justice and public safety omnibus bill with harm reduction components on Friday. […]

Chairman of Canada’s BZAM cannabis co. invests $3.7 million

Bassam Alghanim, chairman of Canadian licensed cannabis producer BZAM Ltd., is investing five million Canadian dollars ($3.7 million) in the company. The non-brokered private placement will include 22,222,223 units of the Vancouver-based company for 0.225 Canadian cents, according to a news release. ADVERTISEMENT Alghanim was appointed chairman of the board on Jan. 24. In a […]

Maryland Joins the Club

Maryland recently became the latest state in the United States to legalize adult-use cannabis, joining an ever-growing club. Following a 2022 referendum, the Maryland General Assembly passed a cannabis reform act (cross-filed as House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516) that authorizes the the sale of cannabis from licensed dispensaries to adults starting on July […]

Top Federal Health Official Calls For ‘Regulating’ Marijuana Products—Which Is Only Possible Under Legalization

As states continue to legalize marijuana, it is “crucial” that cannabis products are regulated, a top federal health official says. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Director Nora Volkow said that while it might be “ideal” if states slowed down on enacting reform, the fact is that “states are legalizing it,” and “what we need […]

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