California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has unveiled changes to its proposed cultivation regulations, resuming the public process aimed at updating industry standards and reducing red tape. Public comments on the revised rules are being accepted through August 4, with a virtual hearing scheduled for August 5.
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Ohio Marijuana Sales Reach $921 Million Since Launch of Adult-Use Market in August 2024
Ohio’s marijuana industry continues its rapid growth, with updated figures showing over $921 million in total sales since the start of adult-use sales on August 7, 2024. According to the Division of Cannabis Control, between August 7 and July 12, marijuana retailers in Ohio generated $653,066,896 in adult-use sales and $268,597,078 in medical marijuana purchases. …
Study: THC/CBD Spray Shown to Reduce Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury Patients Unresponsive to Conventional Treatments
Researchers from Fundació Institut Guttmann and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have found that a spray containing both THC and CBD can significantly reduce spasticity in individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries (SCI) who haven’t responded to standard therapies. The prospective, observational study involved adults over 18 with chronic SCI and moderate to severe spasticity. Participants …
Missouri Cannabis Regulators Revoke Manufacturing Facility License, C & C Manufacturing, LLC
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has revoked the marijuana manufacturing license of C & C Manufacturing, LLC, MAN000105 (C&C) in Springfield today, “In order to ensure the health and safety of Missourians and the integrity of Missouri’s voter-approved regulatory program for cannabis.” DCR conducted an investigation of C&C that led to several administrative …
U.S. Senate Schedules July 21 Cloture Vote on Terrance Cole’s Nomination to Lead DEA
The U.S. Senate is set to take a key procedural vote on the nomination of Terrance Cole to serve as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) next week. According to an announcement by the Senate Republican Cloakroom, a roll call vote to invoke cloture on Cole’s nomination is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, …
Minnesota to Hold Second Cannabis Retail Lottery July 22
Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will hold a second lottery for marijuana retail licenses on Tuesday, July 22, with a focus on Social Equity Applicants who were not selected in the state’s initial drawing last month. The lottery is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. and will be streamed live on the OCM’s official …
California: Alien Labs Cannabis Flower Recalled Over Mold Contamination, Sold Across Multiple Counties
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a mandatory recall today for a batch of Alien Labs flower due to contamination with Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger, two mold species known to cause serious health risks when inhaled—especially for individuals with weakened immune systems or respiratory conditions. The recall, announced today, affects a single …
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Military Spending Bill With Provision Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana
The Senate Appropriations Committee has advanced the full Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Acts for fiscal year 2025, including a key amendment that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana in states where it’s legal. The amendment, sponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), was included in …
Study: Cannabis Use Alone Not Linked to Heart Function Changes in Young Adults—Unless Combined With Nicotine
Exclusive use of combusted cannabis does not appear to impact heart electrical activity in young adults, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers from the University of California examined whether cannabis use affects cardiovascular health, specifically focusing on arrhythmia risk through measures of ventricular repolarization. The study …
Study: CBD Treatment Leads to Sustained Seizure Reduction in Focal Epilepsy Patients, Including Those With TSC
An international team of researchers has found that long-term use of cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces seizure frequency in patients with treatment-resistant focal epilepsy, including those with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Published in Epilepsia, the study analyzed data from 140 patients enrolled in the CBD Expanded Access Program. Of these, 33 had TSC, a rare genetic …
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