Those who consumed cannabis products while away from their jobs possessed no greater risk of occupational injury than those who did not consume cannabis at all. The post Analysis: Employees No More Likely To Consume […]
Federal Court Rules Virginia’s Total THC Hemp Regulations Supersede 2018 Farm Bill
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that federal law does not preempt the state’s regulations, including a milligram cap on hemp products. …
Clinical Trial: Cannabis Smoking Doesn’t Interfere With Emotional Regulation
Contrary to researchers’ hypothesis, subjects performed no differently following the inhalation of high-potency cannabis than they did while sober. The post Clinical Trial: Cannabis Smoking Doesn’t Interfere With Emotional Regulation appeared first on NORML.
Study: No Changes in Driving Performance Following Use of CBD
Researchers concluded, “Vaporized CBD seems to be a safe substance for visual function and vision-dependent tasks such as driving.” The post Study: No Changes in Driving Performance Following Use of CBD appeared first on NORML.
Rhode Island releases draft rules for expanding adult-use market
Rhode Island marijuana regulators on Wednesday released a new draft of rules for how they intend to go about expanding the recreational cannabis market, but they also made clear that the regulations have a ways to go before they’re finalized. At issue is exactly how the state Cannabis Control Commission …
Cannabis dispensaries navigate operations as wildfires spread across Los Angeles
As multiple wildfires rage across Southern California, cannabis dispensaries in the greater Los Angeles area are attempting to maintain operations while preparing for potential evacuations amid deteriorating conditions, sources told Green Market Report early Wednesday. Four major fires – the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Woodley fires – have burned more …
CBD Tampon Maker Pulls Products Off U.S. Market Following FDA Warning Letter
On the heels of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning letter to the manufacturer of CBD-coated tampons marketed to relieve period pain, the company says it has pulled the products off the U.S. market. FDA had written to the company, Anne’s Daye, maker of Daye tampons, in mid-December, asserting that the “adulterated” tampons are
Verona Collective to Double Its Existing Cannabis Dispensaries with New Locations in Sherrill and Chittenango
The Oneida Indian Nation’s seed-to-sale cannabis enterprise will open a new dispensary in Sherrill on January 16 and another in Chittenango on January 23 with plans to open two additional locations by the end of the year. …
Interlocutory Appeal Could Impact Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing
New evidence prompted rescheduling advocates’ second effort to oust the DEA from the hearing; if relief is denied, they will seek the appeal. …
Ohio adult-use cannabis sales near quarter-billion in first five months of program
Ohio’s recreational marijuana market surpassed $242 million in sales through late December, rounding out a relatively strong debut for the Midwestern state’s adult-use program. Total recreational marijuana sales hit $242.2 million since the August launch, with consumers purchasing 32,487 pounds of cannabis flower and more than 4 million manufactured products, …
Minnesota’s Top Cannabis Regulator Resigns; Adult-Use Sales Launch Date Still Unknown
Charlene Briner, the Office of Cannabis Management’s interim director, is stepping down as adult-use regulations remain unfinalized. …
Innovative Industrial Properties feels pain of tenants not paying rent
While Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR) had been managing to stay ahead of nonpaying tenants, the cannabis real estate investment trust (REIT) is now suffering along side the rest of the cannabis industry. The reason? One of its largest portfolio holdings has joined the nonpaying cohort. And now shareholders are …
DEA Approves Marion McNabb as Expert Witness for Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing
The doctor in public health will testify as a proponent for reclassifying cannabis to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act. …
Allegations of DEA cannabis bias heat up ahead of rescheduling hearings
Cannabis industry players are cranking up accusations that the Drug Enforcement Administration has engaged in improper behind-the-scenes communications and demonstrated deep-seated bias in its handling of marijuana rescheduling proceedings. Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) and advocacy group Hemp for Victory filed a motion Monday with the DEA’s administrative law court …
Ohio Businesses Sold $242 Million Worth Of Recreational Marijuana In 2024, State Agency Says
Recreational cannabis sales began in August, about nine months after Ohioans voted to approve a legalization measure. By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohio recreational marijuana sales surpassed $242 million as 2024 came to a close. The state’s total recreational marijuana sales were $242,167,020, as of December 28, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce
Klutch Cannabis to Rebrand Dispensaries, Launch Cookies Products in January 2025
The vertically integrated Ohio operator is focused on creating a unified experience while also offering globally recognized genetics. …
6 Cannabis Industry Legal Cases, Policy Reforms and Trends to Watch in 2025
2024 was another busy and interesting year of legal and political developments for cannabis. Here are some key issues and must-watch cases for the year ahead. …
Canopy USA taps cannabis industry veteran as president
Canopy USA has chosen longtime cannabis industry veteran Brooks Jorgensen, a former Kiva executive and liquor industry insider, to run the venture as its president. The United States wing of Canada-based Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED) (Nasdaq: CGC), Canopy USA owns a small portfolio of marijuana brands already, including edibles …
Delaware’s Top Cannabis Regulator Resigns Amid Adult-Use Rollout
Rob Coupe, whose public service career spans 40 years, stepped down two weeks after awarding dispensary licenses but before the state’s sales launch. …
The Cannabist Co. Expands New Jersey Footprint With Dispensary Opening in Mays Landing
The company’s third dispensary in New Jersey began serving medical patients on Dec. 30, 2024, with adult-use sales to follow. …