NORML Releases Their List of the 10 Biggest Marijuana News Stories of 2024

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has released their list of the “Top Ten Events in Marijuana Policy” for 2024.

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Found in 1970, NORML is the oldest marijuana reform group in the nation. Today, they released their list of the most important and impact marijuana-related studies of 2024. Below is that list.
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Planet 13 Announces Opening of 30th Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Florida

Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a leading vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company, today announced the opening of Planet 13 Panama City on December 27, 2024, the Company’s 30th dispensary in Florida and 34th nationwide.

Planet 13 Panama City is located at 309 E, 23rd Street, Panama City, Florida and will be open Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The 1,600-square-foot facility will serve as a key access point for patients in the growing Panama City market, furthering Planet 13’s mission to provide safe, high-quality cannabis products throughout the state.
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Become a Paid Marijuana Reviewer: Dozens of Job Opportunities Open in Florida, Maryland, New York, Virginia and D.C.

Toker’s Guide has opened up dozens of marijuana reviewer jobs in Florida, Maryland, Virginia, New York and Washington DC.

“Toker’s Guide is a rapidly growing cannabis start-up helping people find the best weed in their area by utilizing reviews from local connoisseurs”, states the company’s job listing on Indeed. “We are looking for cannabis connoisseurs who think they have what it takes to join our ranks as a reviewer of marijuana dispensary products.”

In total, the company is offering seven jobs in Florida, 17 in Maryland, four in Virginia, one in New York and six in Maryland. These roles are “mostly remote” but do require the ability to travel to pick-up or receive deliveries. Although compensation isn’t listed for several of the postings, Toker’s Guide says they will pay $1,000 to $1,500 a week for the D.C. position, and $650 to $1,200 per week for the position in Maryland.
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The Most Popular Marijuana Sativas of 2024

Sativas have long been celebrated for their uplifting and energizing effects, making them a favorite among marijuana enthusiasts. In 2024, a mix of timeless classics and exciting newcomers have dominated the shelves of marijuana dispensaries and retail outlets.

Durban Poison.

Below is a curated list of the most popular sativa and sativa-dominant strains of 2024. The strains’ popularity was determined by a combination of factors, including data from state regulatory agencies, opinions provided by our readers, and data provided by Leafly (for a list of the overall most popular strains, click here).
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Bipartisan Legislation Filed in New Hampshire Would Legalize Marijuana Cultivation for Patients

State Representatives Wendy Thomas (D), Heath Howard (D), and Jim Kofalt (R) have prefiled House Bill 53, a bipartisan measure that would access to medical marijuana by allowing qualifying patients to grow their own.

House Bill 53 would establish specific guidelines for home marijuana cultivation. Under the bill, qualifying patients and caregivers who register their cultivation location with the state would be permitted to grow up to three mature cannabis plants, three immature plants, and 12 seedlings. Cultivation must occur at the patient or caregiver’s residence, in a locked and enclosed space, and out of public view.

This effort to expand patient access comes alongside House Bill 75, a broader legalization measure prefiled this week by State Representative Kevin Verville (R). That bill seeks to legalize recreational marijuana for those 21 and older and includes provisions to annul past marijuana-related convictions and remove marijuana from the state’s controlled substances schedule.
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Legislation to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Filed in New Hampshire House of Representatives

State Representative Kevin Verville (R) filed House Bill 75 today, which seeks to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older in New Hampshire.

House Bill 75, which has been referred to the referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, includes comprehensive provisions that would remove marijuana from the state’s controlled substances schedule, annul past cannabis-related convictions, and prohibit state and local law enforcement from enforcing federal cannabis laws. If passed, the legislation would keep underage possession and public use of marijuana illegal, while creating a pathway for licensed regulated marijuana use among adults.

This filing comes amid growing public support for marijuana legalization in the state. According to recent polling, 65% of New Hampshire residents back legalization for adult use. Earlier this year, a similar measure, House Bill 1633, passed the state Senate but was narrowly defeated in the House by a vote of 178-173.
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New Jersey Exceeds $1 Billion in Legal Marijuana Sales in 2024

New Jersey’s cannabis market surpassed $1 billion in combined medicinal and recreational cannabis sales in 2024, marking a nearly 25% increase from the previous year’s total of $800,279,300 and underscoring the robust growth of the Garden State’s regulated cannabis industry.

On Saturday, December 21, sales hit the billion-dollar mark, ending the day at $1,004,826,946. Since the start of adult-use cannabis sales in April 2022, New Jersey’s cannabis market has generated more than $2 billion in total revenue. Sales have been bolstered by an expanding number of licensed dispensaries—now totaling more than 190 locations across the state—and a steadily increasing demand for safe, regulated cannabis products.

“We are proud of the remarkable growth achieved in 2024, which highlights the growing trust consumers have in New Jersey’s regulated cannabis market and the economic opportunities it provides for businesses of all sizes and classes,” said NJ-CRC Acting Executive Director Christopher Riggs. “This momentum sets a solid foundation for continued success in the years ahead.”
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2024’s Most Popular Marijuana Strains

Marijuana enthusiasts have plenty of choices in 2024, with strains offering unique flavors, effects, and experiences.

Ice Cream Cake.

The 10 marijuana strains listed below have captivated users due to their standout qualities, with the list ranging from uplifting sativas to relaxing indicas.

Using a combination of data provided by state regulatory agencies and Leafly, below are the 10 most popular marijuana strains in 2024, in no particular order.
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New York Governor Hochul Vetoes Bill to Extend Tax Deadlines for New York Marijuana Cultivators and Processors

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed Assembly Bill 10196, which sought to allow licensed marijuana cultivators and processors the option to pay the state’s 9% excise tax annually instead of quarterly.

Introduced in May by Assemblymember Donna Lupardo, the bill passed the Assembly with a vote of 117 to 27 and the Senate with a vote of 52 to 9. It was sent to Governor Hochul’s desk on December 12 but was vetoed this week.

Under current law, cannabis growers and processors must file quarterly tax returns, with payments due on the 20th day of the month following each quarterly period. Assembly Bill 10196 proposed amending Section 495 of the state’s tax law to allow distributors to opt for annual electronic tax filings and payments. The change would have taken immediate effect upon enactment.
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Oregon Continues to Have the Cheapest Legal Cannabis Prices in the U.S., Followed by Michigan and Massachusetts

Marijuana prices across the 23 states with legal recreational sales remain strikingly inconsistent, reflecting a range of local factors including regulations and tax structures.

Using the most recent data from state regulatory agencies and the research firm Headset, this article highlights the states where consumers can find the lowest average prices for marijuana. Prices are based on the average cost of a gram of dried marijuana flower.

These are the legal marijuana states offering the cheapest prices per gram of dried flower:
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