Marijuana use among Minnesota adolescents fell substantially between 2013 and 2025, declining across every demographic group examined even as the state adopted increasingly permissive marijuana laws during that period, according to a new study. Published by Social Science & Medicine, the study was conducted by researchers from the University of Minnesota, University of Connecticut and …
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Marijuana Smell and Suspected Civil Possession Do Not Justify Warrantless Vehicle Search
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that police cannot conduct a warrantless vehicle search based solely on probable cause that someone committed a civil marijuana violation, finding that officers must have reason to believe the vehicle contains evidence of a crime. In a 5 to 2 decision issued July 22, the court reversed a lower …
D.C. Council Approves Medical Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Bill, Sends It to Mayor
The D.C. Council has unanimously approved emergency legislation extending conditional medical marijuana licenses and expanding enforcement authority against businesses selling marijuana or other controlled substances without authorization. The council approved the Medical Cannabis Licensing and Unlicensed Establishment Enforcement Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 in a 13-0 final vote. The measure was transmitted today to …
Federal Judge Says Rhode Island Cannabis Injunction Should Be Dissolved Following Changes to State Law
A federal judge says a preliminary injunction blocking portions of Rhode Island’s cannabis licensing law should be dissolved after lawmakers removed language found to violate the U.S. Constitution’s Dormant Commerce Clause. U.S. District Judge Melissa R. DuBose issued the joint order Tuesday in lawsuits filed by Justyna Jensen and John Kenney against the Rhode Island …
Study Details How Temperature and Catalyst Determine CBD’s Conversion Into Different Forms of THC
A new study provides a more detailed explanation of how temperature and catalyst type influence whether acid-catalyzed conversion of cannabidiol (CBD) produces primarily delta-9 THC, delta-8 THC or iso-delta-8 THC. Published in the journal Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, the study combined laboratory experiments with computational modeling to examine the acid-catalyzed conversion of CBD into THC-type …
California State Treasurer to Hold Hearing on Cannabis Banking Access
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma will host a public hearing next week focused on the banking challenges facing the state’s legal marijuana industry. The informational hearing, titled “Continuing the Conversation: Advancing Safe and Legal Banking for California’s Cannabis Industry,” is scheduled for July 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 915 Capitol Mall in Sacramento. …
Health Canada Extends Cannabis Import Permits, Eases Odour Documentation Requirements
Health Canada has extended the validity of cannabis import permits and reduced the documentation applicants must provide for odour-control systems as part of a broader effort to streamline federal cannabis oversight. The changes were announced Wednesday through a new online repository tracking revisions to cannabis and industrial hemp guidance documents. Health Canada said the page …
Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Surpasses 41,500 Active Patients, Up 22% Since June
Georgia’s medical cannabis program has surpassed 41,000 active patients, with nearly 5,000 registering since a major expansion took effect July 1. The Georgia Department of Public Health reports that more than 41,500 patients are now actively registered with the program. That represents an increase of approximately 4,700 patients from the 36,703 enrolled at the end …
FLUENT Reaches Agreement to Sell New York Cannabis License and Operations
FLUENT Corp. has reached a definitive agreement to sell its New York cannabis license and certain operating assets to an unnamed third-party operator. The agreement, signed July 22, would transfer Etain, LLC, FLUENT’s operating entity in New York, including its Registered Organization license, certain operating assets and associated leases. The buyer would provide cash consideration, …
Tilray Launches ZONNA THC Pouches Across Canada
Tilray Brands has launched ZONNA, a new cannabis brand offering fast-acting THC pouches for adult consumers seeking a smoke-free and discreet alternative to traditional marijuana products. The company announced Thursday that ZONNA is launching with Bubble Pink pouches, each containing 10 milligrams of THC. The products are now available through licensed cannabis retailers across Canada. …
