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Hawaii Senate Votes 19 to 6 to Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Votes 24 to 1 to Decriminalize Marijuana

Hawaii’s full Senate passed two marijuana-related bills today, one to decriminalize the substance and one to legalize it entirely. The Senate voted 19 to 6 today to pass Senate Bill 3335, sending it to the House of Representatives. The proposed law would legalize the possession, personal cultivation and license distribution of recreational marijuana for those …

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Virginia Legislature Passes Bill to Double the Maximum Expiration Date for Marijuana Products

Legislation that “increases the maximum expiration date allowable for a cannabis product after registration absent stability testing, from six months to 12 months” has received unanimous approval by Virginia’s House and Senate. Expiration House Bill 815 was filed last month by Delegate Mike Cherry (R). The measure was approved through the House of Delegates on …

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Washington Legislature Sends Governor Inslee a Bill to Allow the Sale of Marijuana Waste

Washington’s full legislature has approved a bill to allow licensed cannabis producers and processor “to sell specified solid waste generated during cannabis production or processing”. Senate Bill 5376 was given final passage today through the Senate in a unanimous 48 to 0 vote. The measure passed the full House of Representatives on February 29 by …

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Arizona: In February, Marijuana Tax Revenue Passed $25 Million for Just the Fifth Time Ever

In Arizona there was $26 million in taxes made from legal marijuana sales in February, marking just the fifth time marijuana tax revenue in Arizona passed $25 million in a given month. There was $26,034,924 in taxes made from licensed marijuana sales in February, according to the Arizona Department of Revenue. Revenue comes from a …

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Study: Beer Sales Declined Following Marijuana Legalization

According to a new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, retail beer sales declined in Canada following the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2018. “There is increasing interest in understanding the impact of non-medical cannabis legalization on use of other substances, especially alcohol”, states the study’s abstract “Evidence on whether cannabis is …

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Says There’s “Little Evidence” to Support Per Se THC Driving Limits

A report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) puts into doubt the evidence behind per se THC driving limits. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, there are five states with per se THC driving limits – Illinois, Montana, Nevada, Ohio and Washington. These type of limits mean that if someone …

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Minnesota Bill Would Allow Marijuana to Be Restricted On Land Covered By Commissioner of Natural Resources

Legislation filed today in the Minnesota Senate would allow marijuana to be restricted on land administered by the state’s Commissioner of Natural Resources. Senate Bill 4538 was filed today by Senator John Hoffman (D), and assigned to the Senate Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy. The bill states that “By written order published in the …

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Custom Cones USA Launches “The Ultimate Stoner Dream Job”, Paying Over $70k for Cannabis Content Creator

Custom Cones USA, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of pre rolled cones, today announced a campaign for the company’s new direct-to-consumer brand DaySavers, “the most compliant and tested rolling paper brand in the market.” “Have you ever wanted to get paid to smoke weed? DaySavers is offering the Ultimate Stoner Dream Job – an …

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US Congress: New Federal Spending Bills Include Multiple Marijuana and Hemp Provisions

Federal legislation introduced in US Congress meant to cover Fiscal Year 2024 includes multiple marijuana and hemp-related provisions. Today leaders in both the Senate and House of Representatives introduced a massive package of six spending bill covering Fiscal Year 2024. U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the first bicameral, …

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Oregon Marijuana Sales Pass $75 Million in February

In February, licensed marijuana stores in Oregon reported sales totaling $75,924,693, according to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. This figure is consistent with the $75.6 million in sales from the previous month, and it represents an increase of over $3 million compared to February 2023. Multnomah County led in marijuana sales for February with …

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