Colombian Lawmakers Advance Marijuana Legalization Bill, Aiming For Enactment This Year

A bill to legalize marijuana in Colombia cleared another key hurdle on its path to enactment on Tuesday, advancing through a Chamber of Representatives committee that brings it more than halfway through the legislative process. The legislation, which the Chamber and Senate reconciled to be identical in December after previously clearing each full body in […]

Police sue Afroman for ‘invasion of privacy’ after he uses raid footage in music videos

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Major Canadian pharmacy Shoppers Drug Mart exits medical cannabis

(This is a developing story that will be updated.) Major Canadian pharmacy chain Shoppers Drug Mart is offloading its 4-year-old medical cannabis distribution business to another company, marking its exit from the marijuana industry. Shoppers, a division of Canada’s biggest grocer Loblaw Cos., said Tuesday it was “transitioning” its Medical Cannabis by Shoppers business to […]

VAPING INDUSTRY CALLS FOR TOUGHER CURBS ON UNDERAGE VAPING INCLUDING £10,000 FINES FOR ROGUE RETAILERS

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) to present its hard-hitting action plan to government this week Owners and directors of offending retail outlets to face significant personal fines New national registration scheme for retailers – only those that meet strict qualifying criteria can sell vape products First ever national test purchasing scheme to be introduced […]

Hawaii Cannabis Bill Fails, Ending Legalization Hopes for 2023

Hawaii will have to wait at least another year before marijuana legalization comes to the islands, after a legislative proposal stalled in the state House of Representatives.  Earlier this month, the Hawaii state Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass the bill, which would legalize adult-use cannabis and establish the regulatory framework for a recreational marijuana market.  […]