Cannabis Policy & Legalization
Global cannabis legislation, decriminalization efforts, and legal battles shaping the industry.
Michigan has some of the cheapest cannabis prices in the nation, but that might soon change under a controversial bill lawmakers passed Oct. 3 as part of the state’s budget deal.The Michigan Senate voted, 19-17, on Oct. 3 to pass House Bill 4951, the “Comprehensive Road Funding Tax Act,” which aims to impose a 24%…
Michigan Lawmakers Pass 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax, Dealing Devastating Blow Read More »
A new cannabis compound that appears to have “remarkable antioxidant and skin anti-inflammatory” properties has been discovered by scientists. The isolated cannabinoid, classified as cannabizetol (CBGD), shows promise for the expanding base of knowledge regarding the therapeutic and medicinal potential of the marijuana plant. Cannabizetol is formed when two cannabinoid molecules bind together with a…
Scientists Discover New Cannabis Compound With ‘Remarkable Antioxidant And Skin Read More »
Plant-derived cannabis extracts provide superior relief and offer other clinically meaningful advantages over opioids in patients suffering from chronic low back pain, according to clinical trial data published in the journal Pain and Therapy. A team of German investigators compared the safety and efficacy of a proprietary cannabis extract (VER-01) containing 2.5 mg of THC…
Clinical Trial: Cannabis Extract Demonstrates Superiority Over Opioids in Patients Read More »
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The governor of California has signed a bill to integrate intoxicating hemp products into the state’s existing marijuana market—an attempt to consolidate the cannabis industry and prevent youth access to unregulated hemp. After the legislation from Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D) passed the Senate last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed it into law…
California Governor Signs Bill To Integrate Hemp And Marijuana Markets Read More »
“If our prices are no longer attractive to customers in Michigan or from other states, we’re going to lose a lot of those customers.” By Ben Solis, Michigan Advance The leader of the Michigan House of Representatives said Thursday that he expects his Senate counterpart will deliver the votes needed to pass a proposed 24…
Michigan House Speaker Threatens To Shut Down Government If Marijuana Read More »
When it comes to cannabis regulation, California has long been an example for others to follow. It was one of the first places in the world to allow medical weed, boasting a nascent industry around the plant. Yes, California could have one of the largest cannabis markets in the US (or even the world!)… if…
Will This Tax Freeze Save California’s Cannabis Industry? Read More »
A Florida court has ruled that police cannot search a person’s vehicle based only on the smell of marijuana. The District Court of Appeal of Florida Second District on Wednesday issued an opinion, authored by Judge Nelly Khouzam, overturning a lower court decision that upheld the “plain smell doctrine” that has long permitted cannabis odor…
Florida Court Blocks Police From Using The Smell Of Marijuana Read More »
Medical marijuana patients with chronic pain overwhelmingly agree the cannabis is an effective, long-term treatment option—with one in three saying it has helped them to eliminate the use of prescription drugs—according to a new poll. The survey from the medical marijuana certification company Green Health Docs, which involved interviews with 1,450 patients nationwide, asked a…
Medical Marijuana Effectively Treats Chronic Pain And Helps Patients Reduce Read More »
An Oregon marijuana business has filed a new federal lawsuit against the state, challenging the constitutionality of laws prohibiting interstate cannabis commerce. After filing an initial suit in 2022—and later withdrawing it amid expectations of unspecified “big things” coming—the cannabis wholesaler Jefferson Packing House (JPH) filed a revised complaint on Wednesday with the U.S. District…
Oregon Marijuana Business Files New Lawsuit Challenging Ban On Interstate Read More »
