Florida legislation that would allow physicians to renew patients medical marijuana cards via telehealth was given approval today by the state’s Senate, and it has already passed the full House of Representatives House Bill 387 was passed today through its second reading in the Senate, and placed on tomorrow’s calendar to receive a third and …
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May 03 2023
Denver Launches New Cannabis Cares Program
The Denver Department of Excise and Licenses has launched a new program for marijuana businesses. The Cannabis Cares program is a City and County of Denver initiative that” recognizes cannabis businesses that go above and beyond to make a positive impact”, according to Denver’s official website. To qualify for recognition businesses must submit a social …
May 03 2023
Maryland Governor Signs Marijuana Sales Bill Into Law, Sales to Begin July 1
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed into law legislation that establishes a regulatory framework for legal marijuana sales, which can begin on July 1. “This will ensure the rollout of recreational cannabis in our state drives opportunity in an equitable way”, Governor Moore said at a signing ceremony for Senate Bill 516. “The criminalization of …
May 03 2023
$46 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in New Mexico in April, 16% Increase from Prior Year
In New Mexico there was $46 million worth of marijuana sold in April via licensed marijuana retail outlets, according to the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department The $46,076,614 in total marijuana sales in April is just shy of the $47.7 million sold in March (a monthly record), but is 16% higher than the $39.5 …
May 03 2023
Oregon: $80.7 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in April
In Oregon there was $80.7 million in legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in April. In total Oregon marijuana stores sold $80,748,638 worth of marijuana in April, according to data released by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. This is roughly on par with the $81 million sold in March, but is a decrease from …
May 03 2023
Nevada Bill to Increase Marijuana Possession Limit by 250% Passed by Committee
Legislation is Nevada that would drastically increase the possession limit for legal marijuana and marijuana concentrates while also allowing dispensaries to obtain dual licenses, has been passed by a key Senate committee. In Nevada the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana, and up to from one-eighth of an ounce of marijuana concentrates, is …
May 03 2023
Consumers and Patients Can Now Purchase Marijuana Seeds and Clones in Massachusetts
Marijuana seeds and clones are now available for sale in Massachusetts, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) announced on Tuesday. Licensed marijuana retail outlets, delivery operators and medical marijuana treatment centers (MTC) can now purchase seeds and clones at wholesale from marijuana cultivators and sell them directly to consumers, according to a press release sent Tuesday …
May 02 2023
Vermont Senate Committee Passes House-Approved Medical Marijuana Bill
A Vermont bill that would double the cap on THC for medical marijuana products, among other changes, has been passed by a key Senate committee. House Bill 270 was passed today by the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs. It has already been passed through the full House of Representatives, and has …
May 02 2023
Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Filed in Pennsylvania
Legislation that would make recreational marijuana legal has been filed in Pennsylvania. State Representative David Delloso, along with 20 cosponsors (all Democrat), filed House Bill 1080 today in the state’s House of Representatives. The measure has been assigned to the House Health Committee. HB 1080 would legalize the personal possession and private cultivation of marijuana …
May 02 2023
Michigan Committee Votes to Allow Marijuana Agreements With Indian Tribes, Exempt Them From Taxes
A Michigan Senate committee has voted to pass legislation that would allow the state to enter into agreements with Indian tribes while exempting them from the state’s marijuana excise tax. Senate Bill 180 would “allow the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) to enter into an agreement with an Indian tribe pertaining to marijuana related business”, and …