Sep 24 2024

Oregon Continues to Offer the Lowest Legal Marijuana Prices in the U.S., and It’s Not Close

Oregon continues to have the cheapest legal marijuana prices in the United States, and it’s not particularly close.

According to data recently released by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, the average price per gram of dried marijuana flower sold via licensed marijuana stores is $3.75 per gram. This is considerably lower than the average price of every other legal marijuana state. For example, second on the list of cheapest legal marijuana prices is Massachusetts with an average of $5.06 per gram, a 35% difference.

Rounding out the top five, Washington, Michigan and Maine all have prices of around $7 per gram, during double Oregon’s average price.
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Sep 24 2024

California: Three Significant Marijuana-Related Bills Await Decision by Governor Newsom, With September 30 Deadline

Governor Gavin Newsom has until September 30 to decide on three significant marijuana-related bills that could reshape the state’s marijuana industry.

If the governor does not sign the three bills into law, or veto them, by September 30, they will automatically become law. To this date, neither Governor Newsom or anyone within his campaign has indicated what actions he will take.

The three bills include:
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Sep 24 2024

Poll: 49% of Marijuana Consumers Support Kamala Harris for President, 44% Support Trump

A new poll by The Marijuana Herald shows that while Kamala Harris leads among marijuana consumers for the presidency, no candidate has a majority of support.

The poll, which included 1,000 participants from all 50 states, indicates that more marijuana consumers support Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump, but the race is tight.

Out of over 4,000 total respondents, the results were narrowed down to 1,000 who met the following criteria:
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Sep 24 2024

DEA Proposes Significantly Increasing Production of Psilocybin, Psilocyn and Ibogaine

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed a substantial increase in the production quotas for psilocybin, psilocyn, and ibogaine for research purposes.

Dried psilocybin.

The agency’s revised quotas for Schedule I and II controlled substances are aimed at supporting clinical trials and research efforts. In its revised 2024 quotas, the DEA is proposing to increase the production of psilocybin from 20,000 grams to 30,000 grams and psilocyn from 24,000 grams to 36,000 grams, in addition to increasing the production of ibogaine from 150 grams to 210 grams. These elevated levels are expected to continue into 2025.

The proposal to change the 2024 quotas, and to extend them into 2025, was published in the Federal Register, a legal requirement.
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Sep 24 2024

Breakthrough Study Finds Psilocybin May Alleviate Symptoms of Body Dysmorphic Disorder

According to the results of a new pilot trial study, psilocybin may serve as a potential treatment option for those suffering from body dysmorphic disorder.

Psilocybin mushrooms.

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a severe mental health condition marked by an obsessive focus on perceived flaws in one’s appearance. Individuals with BDD often experience a distorted self-image, intrusive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors that can severely disrupt daily life and well-being. Unfortunately, existing treatments have limited success, leaving many without adequate relief.

According to the new study conducted by researchers at Columbia University and published in the journal Psychedelics, psilocybin may change connectivity of brain circuitry, potentially aiding in the treatment of this debilitating disorder.
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Sep 24 2024

Here Are the Six States Voting on Marijuana Initiatives This November

November 5 is shaping up to be a historic day for marijuana law reform, with six states considering various marijuana proposals.

This November, voters in three states could legalize recreational marijuana, while one state will vote on medical marijuana legalization. Another state will consider a significant expansion of its medical marijuana law, and one state will vote on a first-of-its-kind bill to protect unionizing marijuana workers.

Below is a deeper look at these six proposals.
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Sep 24 2024

Rolling Papers Company Sets World Record for Most Joints Lit at One Time

On Saturday, prolific rolling paper brand OCB (founded in 1918) successfully set a world record for the most joints lit at once.

Santa Rosa, California, September 21: An attendee as OCB Rolling Papers sets a world record for the most joints lit at one time (photo credit: Kimberly White/Getty Images for OCB).

This event took place in Santa Rosa, California at Hall of Flowers, an iconic trade show and festival with 7,000 participants who simultaneously sparked up at precisely 4:20 p.m.

The record-setting smoke session “brought flower fanatics from all walks of life together at Sonoma County’s fairgrounds to celebrate the art and craft of rolling, with OCB ambassadors on hand to distribute the brand’s premium papers and offer pro tips”, according to a press release. Aerial drones hovered above the crowd to capture the sheer scale of the feat.
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Sep 23 2024

CA Office of Administrative Law Approves Governor’s Emergency Ban on “Intoxicating Hemp Products”, Effective Immediately

Today, California’s Office of Administrative Law has given approval to Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed emergency regulations “to protect youth from the adverse health effects of dangerous hemp products”.

The regulations, proposed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) earlier this month on behalf of Governor Newsom, “require that industrial hemp food, beverage, and dietary products intended for human consumption have no detectable THC or other intoxicating cannabinoids per serving, create a minimum age to purchase hemp products to 21, and limit the number of servings of hemp products to five per package.” The rules will be in place until March 25, 2025, unless extended prior to then.

Governor Newsom said in a press release “We will not sit on our hands as drug peddlers target our children with dangerous and unregulated hemp products containing THC at our retail stores. We’re taking action  to close loopholes and increase enforcement to prevent children from accessing these dangerous hemp and cannabis products.”
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Sep 23 2024

Missouri Halts Crackdown on THC Hemp Products, Defying Governor’s Orders

Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s ban on intoxicating hemp products has been put on an indefinite pause.

Hemp.

In a letter sent recently to Governor Parson, Richard Moore, general counsel for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, announced that state regulators would no longer embargo products based solely on the presence of hemp-derived THC.

Moore explained that, moving forward, the department would focus its efforts on identifying “misbranded” products, rather than imposing a blanket ban. The letter was addressed to Chuck Hatfield, the attorney representing the Missouri Hemp Trade Association.
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Sep 23 2024

Here are the Most Popular Marijuana Sativa Strains as of September 2024

Here’s a look at the most popular sativa and sativa-dominant marijuana strains in the United States.

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The legal marijuana market is teeming with hundreds of active strains, with states like Massachusetts alone boasting over 600. Among these, sativa and sativa-dominant varieties make up a significant portion, known for their uplifting and energizing effects. However, only a select few have gained widespread popularity across the country, thanks to their consistent demand and enduring appeal.
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