Germany unveils scaled-down recreational cannabis legalization plan

The German government is backpedaling on its plan to implement nationwide recreational cannabis legalization, instead opting for a two-track, scaled-down approach with limited commercial opportunities – for now. Germany’s new blueprint for a regulated cannabis industry, unveiled Wednesday, features two pillars: Nonprofit associations would be allowed to jointly cultivate cannabis for adult-use purposes and distribute […]

Texas medical marijuana expansion measure clears state House

A bipartisan-supported, Republican-sponsored proposal to expand access to low-THC medical marijuana oil in Texas and increase its potency passed the state House. but the measure still has a long way to go before it becomes law. Republican Rep. Stephanie Klick’s House Bill 1805, which passed the Texas House on a 127-19 vote on Tuesday, would […]

Some WA marijuana operators put on pause over pesticide concerns

Washington state’s cannabis authority has put a handful of marijuana licensees on “administrative hold” as it investigates pesticide contamination in the soil of a specific area of Okanogan County. The holds apply to cannabis products from five licensees so far, a spokesperson for the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) told MJBizDaily. ADVERTISEMENT Up […]

Texas Bill Approved in House, Would Expand Medical MJ Eligibility, Replace THC Cap

Texas has some major changes surrounding cannabis on the horizon. The state’s House of Representatives has given initial approval to a bill allowing doctors to recommend medical cannabis to patients as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain treatment. The bill would specifically expand eligibility for low-THC cannabis products, granting legal access to patients with […]

GOP Congresswoman Touts New Poll Showing Majority Support For Marijuana Legalization In South Carolina

A strong majority of South Carolina adults support legalizing marijuana for both medical and recreational use, according to a new poll that’s being promoted by a Republican congresswoman from the state. The survey from Winthrop University—which comes as state lawmakers work to advance medical cannabis legalization—found that three in four adults (76 percent) back the […]

Florida Medical Cannabis Doctor Sues State Health Department

Florida-based medical cannabis doctor, Dr. Joseph Dorn, is suing state health officials for attempting to strip him of his medical license, prohibit him from prescribing medical cannabis, and charge him a $10,000 fine. Dorn was the target of an investigation in 2018, where two undercover state health department agents were referred to as “Patient O.G.” […]

Minnesota Sheriff Issues Warning About Adult-Use Legalization

As a pair of cannabis legalization bills wind their way through the Minnesota state legislature, advocates are hailing the legislation as a common-sense approach to reforming marijuana policy. But the sheriff of a small rural county is asking lawmakers to consider the impact of legalization on law enforcement and urging caution. The pieces of legislation, […]

Texas Federal Court Rules Firearm Ban on MJ Users Unconstitutional

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas has ruled that banning cannabis users from possessing firearms is unconstitutional. The court also said the legal principle applies to the sale and transfer of guns. The win was delivered through Paola Connelly, an El Paso resident convicted of separate charges for possessing and transferring […]