New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney (D) introduced legislation today that would establish new eligibility requirements for conditional adult-use marijuana retail dispensary licenses. The measure, Senate Bill 7890, has been referred to the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee. Proponents say it’s designed to ensure that licenses are granted to individuals or organizations with strong ties …
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Former Uruguay President José Mujica, Who Led Nation to Become First-Ever to Legalize Cannabis, Dies at 89
José “Pepe” Mujica, the former president of Uruguay who championed marijuana legalization and led his nation to become the first in the world to officially legalize recreational cannabis, has died at the age of 89. Mujica served as president from 2010 to 2015, during which time he oversaw a bold and historic shift in drug …
Delaware Committee Approves Bill to Regulate Hemp-Derived THC-Infused Beverages
The Delaware House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee has approved a bill to create a regulatory framework for the production and sale of hemp-derived THC-infused beverages. House Bill 98 was filed on May 7 and cleared committee today, just six days later. The proposal would allow licensed marijuana product manufacturers and licensed alcohol manufacturers to …
TerrAscend Expands into Ohio and Adds Fourth Dispensary in New Jersey
TerrAscend has announced the completion of its acquisition of Ratio Cannabis, a dispensary in Goshen Township, Ohio, marking the company’s entry into its sixth U.S. state. At the same time, the company revealed it has signed an agreement to acquire Union Chill, a single-dispensary operator in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The Ohio acquisition brings TerrAscend’s …
Study: Cannabichromene (CBC) Demonstrates Antidepressant Effects in Animal and Computer Model
A new study published in Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology found that cannabichromene (CBC), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, may have significant antidepressant effects through its interaction with cannabinoid 2 (CB2) receptors. The study was conducted by researchers from four Indian institutions, including G D Goenka University and Amity University. Using a combination of computer modeling and animal …
Missouri Supreme Court Hears Case on Stacked Marijuana Taxes Impacting Dozens of Cities and Counties
The Missouri Supreme Court is considering whether cities and counties can both impose a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana, a decision that could affect more than 70 jurisdictions statewide. The case centers on Robust Missouri 3 LLC, a dispensary in Florissant that says customers are currently paying a combined marijuana sales tax of 6%—3% …
Study: Full-Spectrum CBD With Small Amounts of THC Reduces Alcohol Cravings Without Adverse Effects
A new study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry found that full-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) containing trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may reduce alcohol cravings in individuals with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder (AUD), without causing significant side effects. Researchers from the University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado conducted a randomized, eight-week trial with 44 …
Michigan Marijuana Sales Total $270.2 Million in April, Over $1 Billion Year-to-Date, Cost Per Ounce Reaches New Low
Legal marijuana sales in Michigan totaled $270,167,826.22 in April, bringing the year-to-date total to above $1 billion, according to a new report released by the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency. This includes $269,652,599.29 in adult-use sales and $515,226.93 in medical marijuana sales in April. The combined total represents a slight dip from March’s $276.9 million, though …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Rejects House-Backed Marijuana Legalization Bill
A Pennsylvania Senate committee has rejected legislation passed by the House that would legalize marijuana sales through a state-run retail system. The Senate Law and Justice Committee voted 7 to 3 today to reject House Bill 1200, with one Democrat joining Republicans in opposition. State Senator Dan Laughlin (R), who chairs the committee, said the …
Texas House Bill 46 to Expand Medical Cannabis Program Approved by Full House
House Bill 46, which would significantly expand Texas’ medical cannabis program, was given approval by the full Texas House today. The vote was 118 to 16. The measure, which mirrors Senate Bill 1505, would broaden access to low-THC cannabis for patients across the state. It was passed by the House through its second reading, with …
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