A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research found that a powdered formulation of THC and CBD more than doubles cannabinoid bioavailability compared to traditional oil-based drops. The study involved 14 healthy adults who received two different oral formulations containing 8 mg of THC and 8 mg of CBD: one as standard oil …
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Study: CBD and CBDV Show Potent Antifungal Effects, Including Against Drug-Resistant Pathogens
A new study published in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases found that the cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidivarin (CBDV) display strong antifungal activity, including against the World Health Organization–listed priority pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans. Researchers from Macquarie University, the University of Sydney, and Monash University in Australia tested five phytocannabinoids and found that CBD and …
Legislation to Support Sun-Grown Cannabis Approved by Maine’s House Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee
The Maine House Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee has voted to approve legislation that would create a distinct regulatory structure for sun-grown marijuana, with lower licensing fees and expanded cultivation limits for outdoor growers. Sponsored by Representative Grayson Osher (D) and backed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers from both chambers, the measure now advances …
Maine Legislature Approves Bill to Streamline Adult Use Marijuana Regulations
The Maine Legislature has approved a bill that would make several changes to how the state regulates its adult-use cannabis industry, sending the measure to the governor for consideration. House Bill 1820, titled An Act to Simplify Regulation of the Adult Use Cannabis Industry, received final passage in both chambers and has been placed …
Study: CBD Reduces Thunderstorm-Related Anxiety in Cats, Including Undesirable Urination
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Animals found that cannabidiol (CBD) may significantly reduce fear-related behaviors in domestic cats exposed to simulated thunderstorms. Researchers from Japan’s Center for Research of Developmental Disorders tested 40 healthy cats in a laboratory setting designed to mimic a thunderstorm. The animals, none of which had prior exposure …
Massachusetts House Bill Would Expand Cannabis Delivery Access, Public Hearing Set for June 17
A bill in the Massachusetts House that would expand access to legal marijuana delivery is set for a public hearing on June 17. Filed by Representative Mike Connolly along with Representatives Samantha Montaño and Manny Cruz, House Bill 145 is scheduled to be discussed by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy from 10:00 a.m. to …
Study: Daily High-THC Marijuana Users Show No Driving Impairment, May Even Improve Lane Control
A study published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention found that although occasional marijuana users had more difficulty maintaining driving control than nonusers, this is not true of daily users, particularly when consuming high-THC products. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Colorado State University, and Emory University examined the driving performance of …
New Jersey Committee Approves Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana Dispensaries to Open Satellite Locations
A proposal to lift restrictions preventing medical marijuana dispensaries from opening satellite locations has cleared its first major hurdle in the New Jersey Legislature. Filed in October by Representative Reginald Atkins, a Democrat, Assembly Bill 4937 was approved today by the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee in a unanimous 5 to 0 vote. …
Maine Legislature Passes Bill Giving Cannabis Growers More Time to Pay Excise Taxes
A proposal to ease financial burdens on marijuana cultivation businesses in Maine has officially cleared the full Legislature and is now headed to the governor for consideration. The legislation, HP 1095 (LD 1654), sponsored by Representative David Boyer (R) along with a bipartisan coalition of nine lawmakers, would give adult-use marijuana cultivation facilities 120 days …
Florida Proposal Would End Emergency Powers for Medical Marijuana Regulations
Florida lawmakers are pushing to end the emergency rulemaking powers that have governed the state’s medical marijuana program since 2017. Under the House’s latest Health Care budget proposal, the Department of Health would no longer be able to issue rules outside the normal public process. Instead, it would be required to follow standard procedures, bringing …
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