Posts tagged with "cannabis legislation"
The True Cost of the Cannabis Potency Tax
Editor's Note: This article was published in the spring 2021 issue of Cannabis & Tech Today. New York has since legalized adult-use cannabis consumption. The author's perspective on potency taxes remains relevant, as several states are considering similar proposals. As New York continues to slow-step its way towards adult-use...
Popular Cannabis Legalization Measure Gains Ground in Israel
Israel is an international leader when it comes to cannabis, and that’s been the case for many decades. The country is home to world-renowned cannabis researcher Dr. Raphael Mechoulam who first isolated the THC cannabinoid in the 1960s. Mechoulam is often referred to as "the godfather of cannabis research" and from a cannabis...
Federal Cannabis Decriminalization on the Horizon
New legislation was introduced Wednesday that would decriminalize cannabis at the federal level, removing it from the list of federally controlled substances. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act would empower states to implement their own cannabis laws. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and several other Senate...
Track Star Sha'Carri Richardson Tests Positive for Cannabis
The United States Anti-Doping Agency announced that 21-year-old American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson tested positive for cannabis Friday morning.
Quick Hits: Open Cannabis Consumption in Near Future
New Jersey Planning Board passes legal cannabis zoning that allows consumption lounges. New products & businesses normalizing cannabis. Cannabis news, now.
Breaking News: Connecticut Legalizes Cannabis
Connecticut will be the fifth state after New York, New Mexico, Virginia, and technically New Jersey, that approved legalization this year.
Ya’ll, Alabama Just Became the 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis
On Monday, Alabama became the 37th state to legalize medical marijuana, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, becoming the second market in the Deep South.
New Mexico Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
The New Mexico Legislature approved legalizing recreational marijuana Wednesday evening, extending legal cannabis sales across the American Southwest.
Biden Administration Firing Staff for Past Cannabis Use
The Biden administration has admitted to firing at least five staff members, suspending several others, and placing even more staffers into a remote work program as punishment for previous consumption.
SAFE Banking Act to be Reintroduced in House of Representatives Today
The SAFE Banking Act will be reintroduced in the House of Representatives today, which would allow financial institutions to work with cannabis businesses.
Inside the Legislation Shaping the Cannabis Industry in 2021
Over the next year, legislation vital to the emerging cannabis business sector is on the docket. Learn about the key bills pending before Congress.
United Kingdom Grants Another Medical Cannabis Cultivation License
A company called Northern Leaf became the second company to be awarded a cannabis cultivation license in the history of the United Kingdom.
Breaking: Colorado Governor Pardons Cannabis Convictions
Governor Polis signed an Executive Order today, which will grant pardons to those who have been convicted of possessing one ounce or less of marijuana.
Cannabis Tourism Could Help Cities Struggling Due to COVID-19
A recent study found that a significant number of tourists are interested in engaging in cannabis-related vacation activities.
Will The United Nations Change Global Cannabis Policy In December?
A United Nations vote is expected to occur in December which could result in international cannabis policy finally being updated.
