The U.S. district judge determined New Mexico law doesn’t mandate coverage, and, if it did, such a law would be preempted by federal law. …
Hemp Industry Trade Association of Arizona Responds to Denied Temporary Restraining Order
The association filed a lawsuit against the state’s attorney general over a deadline to pull hemp-derived THC products from unlicensed stores. …
California Lawmakers Vote, 15-0, To Repeal Cannabis Excise Tax Increase
The California Assembly Business and Professions Committee unanimously advanced legislation to prevent a 27% rate increase scheduled for July 1. …
Study: Post-Traumatic Stress Patients Experience Sustained Improvements Following Use of Medical Cannabis Products
Researchers reported that medical cannabis is associated with “significant improvements in post-traumatic stress symptoms, anxiety, sleep quality, and quality of life.” The post Study: Post-Traumatic Stress Patients Experience Sustained Improvements Following Use of Medical Cannabis […]
Largest Ever Meta-Analysis: There Exists a “Strong Consensus Supporting the Therapeutic Use of Cannabis”
“This is one of the clearest, most dramatic validations of medical cannabis in cancer care that the scientific community has ever seen.” The post Largest Ever Meta-Analysis: There Exists a “Strong Consensus Supporting the Therapeutic […]
Analysis: Changes in Cannabis’ Legal Status Not Associated With Reduced Traffic Safety
The study did not identify any “statistically significant impacts of legalization” on car accident fatality rates, insurance claim frequency, or average costs per insurance claim. The post Analysis: Changes in Cannabis’ Legal Status Not Associated […]
Survey: Smoking Remains Most Popular Method for Consuming Cannabis
Seventy-nine percent of consumers acknowledged smoking cannabis, while 41 percent acknowledged consuming edible formulations. The post Survey: Smoking Remains Most Popular Method for Consuming Cannabis appeared first on NORML.
Arkansas: Governor Vetoes Bill Seeking To Expand Patients’ Ease of Access to Medical Cannabis Products
The bill’s sponsor said that it is unlikely lawmakers will seek to override the Governor’s veto. The post Arkansas: Governor Vetoes Bill Seeking To Expand Patients’ Ease of Access to Medical Cannabis Products appeared first […]
Delaware’s FBI Mix-Up, Minnesota’s Lottery, DEA’s Inaction Lead CBT’s Top Stories in April
Delaware and Minnesota’s adult-use delays and the DEA’s dragging its feet were the most-read articles in Cannabis Business Times this month. …
Metrc Launches Redesigned Eco-Friendly Tags in Sustainability Commitment
The cannabis regulatory track-and-trace system provider is reducing its plastic shipping and embarking on a tree donation initiative. …
Alcohol Industry Lobbies Congress To Regulate Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products
Alcohol industry representatives descended on Washington, D.C. earlier this month to urge members of Congress to create a federal regulatory framework for intoxicating hemp-derived products such as cannabinoid-infused beverages—a market segment that’s ballooned since the legalization of hemp through the 2018 Farm Bill. Members of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) met with
Judge Sends Alabama Medical Cannabis Licensing Back to Square One
Circuit Judge James Anderson ruled that the state regulators’ emergency rule, established for a late 2023 licensing process, is void. …
Delaware Governor Selects New Marijuana Commissioner Ahead of Adult-Use Launch
Gov. Matt Meyer nominated attorney Joshua Sanderlin to head the state’s cannabis regulatory office. …
The Cannabist Co. Launches Adult-Use Sales at 3rd New Jersey Dispensary
The cannabis company retail facility in Mays Landing began serving medical patients in late 2024 and is now serving those 21 and older. …
Trucking Industry Says Positive Marijuana Tests And ‘Sometimes Outdated’ Federal Regulations Are Contributing To National Driver Shortage
A recent policy paper from a pair of companies in the trucking industry says the sector was short about 80,000 drivers last year—an issue it asserts was exacerbated by workers testing positive for marijuana under the federal Department of Transportation’s (DOT) strict, zero-tolerance drug policy. “A significant number of otherwise qualified drivers fail pre-employment or
US House Reps File Bill to Legalize Cannabis, Deliver 280E Relief, Permit Interstate Commerce
Three bipartisan U.S. lawmakers reintroduced the STATES Act to federally deschedule cannabis and end 85-plus years of prohibition. …
US House Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lay Groundwork for Federal Cannabis Legalization
GOP Rep. Dave Joyce and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries teamed up on the PREPARE Act to create a regulatory structure for cannabis. …
High Tide Opens Canna Cabana Store in Cochrane, Alberta
The company also provided an update on its German medical cannabis market entry. …
Doctors Group Left Out of DEA’s Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Drops Lawsuit
Doctors for Drug Policy Reform preserves the right to refile the case should the Drug Enforcement Administration opt to keep cannabis a Schedule I drug. …
One of Las Vegas’ cannabis lounges closes its doors
Nevada’s cannabis lounge experiment faces some expected growing pains, with one of just two state-licensed venues closing its doors after barely a year in business, according to the Las Vegas Weekly. “The regulatory framework, compliance costs and product limitations just don’t support a sustainable business model,” said Thrive Cannabis managing …