Oregon marijuana retailers sold $74,505,535 worth of products in September, according to new data from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. That’s down slightly from the $78 million sold in September 2024, with the decline tied in part to average prices falling 11% year over year. Despite the 11% drop in prices, sales are down …
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Florida Appeals Court Rules Marijuana Odor Alone No Longer Justifies Vehicle Searches
Florida’s 2nd District Court of Appeal has ruled that police can no longer search vehicles solely based on the smell of marijuana, citing constitutional protections and the state’s evolving cannabis laws. The court overturned its own 2021 precedent, saying legislative changes — including Florida’s medical marijuana program and the legalization of hemp — mean the …
Australia’s Cannabis Market Sees Surging Imports, Growing Exports and Record Domestic Production
Australia’s legal cannabis industry has experienced dramatic growth in imports, exports, and domestic production over the past four years, according to new data released by the Office of Drug Control (ODC). The latest figures provide a detailed snapshot of how the country is sourcing, producing, and stockpiling marijuana to meet rising demand at home and …
Cannabuzz Becomes First THC Drink Supplier to Join Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
Cannabuzz, a Lexington-based maker of hemp-derived THC beverages, has been accepted as the first member of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) in its newly created THC drink supplier category. The company, founded and led by Annie Rouse, announced the milestone in a recent press release, highlighting it as a step toward establishing …
Study: Novel Nanomicelle Delivery System Greatly Enhances CBD Absorption, Stability, and Solubility
A study published in Pharmaceutical Research from researchers at Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine reports the development of a nanomicelle formulation designed to overcome cannabidiol’s (CBD) persistent hurdles of poor oral absorption, low solubility, and limited stability. The researchers created the nanomicelles by combining γ-polyglutamic acid as the hydrophilic component with cholesterol as the hydrophobic …
Clinical Trial Finds Marijuana Extract Safer and More Effective than Opioids for Chronic Low Back Pain
A major phase 3 clinical trial has found that a full-spectrum cannabis extract outperformed opioids in both safety and effectiveness for treating chronic low back pain. The trial is similar to, but separate from, a recent clinical trial published by Nature Medicine. The study, published yesterday by the journal Pain and Therapy, involved 384 participants …
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Sets Priorities on Regulation, Equity and Safety
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien has outlined new priorities for the agency: easing burdens on businesses, tightening lab oversight, and expanding equity reforms to ensure the state’s industry is safe, fair, and inclusive. “Our mandate is to ensure that this industry is both safe and fair,” said Chair O’Brien, following the adjournment of …
Ohio Marijuana Companies Sue Regulators Over Advertising and Product Rules They Call Unfair
Several Ohio marijuana companies are suing state regulators over product and advertising restrictions they argue go against the voter-approved legalization law. The lawsuit, filed in Franklin County court, names Cleveland-based Ancient Roots, Akron-based Fire Rock and five other businesses. They accuse the Division of Cannabis Control of forcing companies to comply with outdated medical marijuana …
Study: THC in Cannabis Resin Nearly Disappears After Two Years of Storage, While CBN and CBD Increase
A new study published in Scientific Reports provides detailed insight into how cannabinoids degrade over time when stored in cannabis resin. Researchers from University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah and Rabat-Institut analyzed 150 resin samples seized by Moroccan authorities and stored for up to 8 years, finding major shifts in cannabinoid composition.
Nebraska Misses Deadline to Issue Medical Marijuana Cultivation Licenses
Nebraska officials confirmed today that the state will not meet its voter-mandated October 1 deadline to begin granting medical marijuana cultivation licenses. According to the Medical Cannabis Commission (MCC), the delay stems from sudden resignations, leaving the commission without a functioning evaluation team. Two of the three members charged with scoring applications stepped down after …
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