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Florida just got sued over its ban on smokable medical marijuana
The trial lawyer who led the effort to allow marijuana for medical uses in Florida filed a lawsuit Thursday against the state’s decision to ban smokable forms of the plant.Source: Florida just got sued over its ban on smokable medical marijuana
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This state finally has a medical marijuana dispensary — but shelves are empty
A long-awaited launch: The state’s first medical marijuana dispensary has been cleared to open its doors immediately even though the drug will not be available for months.Source: This state finally has a medical marijuana dispensary — but shelves are empty
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Nevada racks up $3 million in marijuana sales during early days of rollout
The first four days of legal recreational marijuana sales generated $3 million in sales revenue and about $500,000 in tax revenue, putting Nevada on pace to achieve an estimated $30 million in sales revenue over the next six months of recreational sales, according to the Nevada Dispensary Association.Source: Nevada racks up $3 million in marijuana sales during early days of rollout
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Massachusetts top Dems argue over what to fix first: state budget or marijuana bill
The state’s top Democratic lawmakers clashed Wednesday over who’s to blame for the failure to pass two key pieces of legislation: an overdue state budget and a highly-watched bill making changes to the state’s voter-approved recreational marijuana law.Source: Massachusetts top Dems argue over what to fix first: state budget or marijuana bill
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The DEA said it would end its monopoly on research marijuana. Was it just smoke and mirrors?
There’s growing demand for more potent cannabis, more diverse strains and higher quality products than what researchers can currently get their hands on.Source: The DEA said it would end its monopoly on research marijuana. Was it just smoke and mirrors?
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Massachusetts lawmakers still seeking middle ground on marijuana bill
BOSTON — House and Senate negotiators on Beacon hill are planning to resume talks they hope will lead to a compromise on a marijuana bill. The six-member conference committee missed last Friday’s self-imposed deadline, but was scheduled to resume talks at the Statehouse on Wednesday. The negotiations are taking place…Source: Massachusetts lawmakers still seeking middle ground on marijuana bill
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In the DEA’s words: Agency stance on CBD, hemp products and the Farm Bill
In a time of vibrant debate on cannabis legalization and in the wake of a new federal rule on marijuana extracts, the Drug Enforcement Administration has stood firm on its position that marijuana and its derivatives remain illicit. The DEA has made several statements to The Cannabist in recent months… -
Nevada racks up $1 million in pot tax revenue in early days of recreational sales
The first four days of legal recreational marijuana sales generated $3 million in sales revenue and just under $1 million in tax revenue, putting Nevada on pace to achieve an estimated $30 million in sales revenue over the next six months of recreational sales.Source: Nevada racks up $1 million in pot tax revenue in early days of recreational sales
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In the DEA’s words: Agency stance on CBD, hemp products and the Farm BillIn a time of vibrant debate on cannabis legalization and in the wake of a new federal rule on marijuana extracts, the Drug Enforcement Administration has stood firm on its position that marijuana and its derivatives remain illicit. The DEA has made several statements to The Cannabist in recent months…