Republicans are seeking to ban hemp compounds such as Delta-8 THC nationwide through an amendment included in a massive spending bill. Last month, the House Agriculture Committee approved an amendment to a $1.5 trillion Federal Farm Bill that proposes a ban on most hemp products, including all cannabinoids synthesized or manufactured outside of the plant, …
Montana’s Legal Marijuana Market Records $27 Million in Sales for May
In May, Montana continued its robust marijuana market, recording a total of $26.93 million in sales. This figure demonstrates the state’s ongoing strong performance in marijuana sales since legalization. Recreational marijuana sales played a significant role, contributing $22.86 million, while medical marijuana sales accounted for $4.08 million for the month. May’s sales mark the 15th …
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales to Begin by the End of June, Possibly Next Week
Licensed recreational marijuana sales will begin for the first time in Ohio history before the end of June, possibly as soon as next week. On Friday, Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control began accepting applications from currently operating medical marijuana dispensaries seeking licenses to participate in the state’s recreational marijuana industry. This would allow them to …
DaySavers and the Cannabis Research Coalition Seeking People Interested in Getting Paid to Smoke Joints for Science
DaySavers, “the most compliant and tested pre-rolled cone and rolling paper brand on the market”, announced today their partnership with the Cannabis Research Coalition and The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP) on a first-of-its-kind study called The Science of Smokeability (SOS), which is looking to pay people to smoke pre-rolls for science. According to a …
New York Legislature Sends Governor Bill to Permanently Legalize Marijuana Farmers Markets
Legislation to permanently legalize marijuana farmers markets in New York has been passed by the state’s legislature and sent to Governor Kathy Hochul. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey (D) in the Senate and Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (D) in the Assembly, would establish a permanent licensing process for cannabis showcase event permits. A cannabis showcase …
Marijuana Rescheduling: Over 15,000 Comments Submitted on DEA’s Proposal
It’s been three weeks since the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) filed its plan in the Federal Register to reschedule marijuana. In that time, over 15,000 people have submitted comments. Since the DEA’s proposal was filed on May 21, launching a 60-day public comment period that ends on July 22, there have been over 15,000 comments …
DEA Cancels Hearing on Psychedelics Ban Amid Legal Challenge
The DEA has cancelled a hearing scheduled for today that would have discussed the agency’s proposed plan to prohibit two different psychedelic compounds that scientists are urging them to keep legal. “As the matter before DEA is currently stayed, no hearing will commence on June 10, 2024,” states a notice by the DEA on the …
These 3 States Are Vying to Become the 26th Legal Marijuana State
New Hampshire is set to become the 25th legal marijuana state, marking the halfway point for the entire country. Meanwhile, three other states are competing to become the 26th, raising the possibility that we could end the year with 28 states having legalized recreational marijuana. Many state legislatures have already adjourned for the year, with …
The 5 Most Popular Sativa-Dominant Marijuana Strains in the US
In the legal marijuana market, there are hundreds of active marijuana strains (there’s 644 in Massachusetts alone), with many being sativa-dominant. Among the numerous options, a few stand out due to their widespread popularity. Today, 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, while 38 states permit medical marijuana use. These states generally feature flourishing legal markets …
Connecticut Board of Physicians Unanimously Approves Female Orgasmic Disorder and Autism as Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana
A board of physicians in Connecticut has voted to add both female orgasmic disorder (FOD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as qualifying medical marijuana conditions. Connecticut’s Medical Marijuana Program Board of Physicians has unanimously approved two separate petitions to expand the state’s list of qualifying medical marijuana conditions to include FOD and ASD. Although recreational …
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