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Federal Legalization
Schumer Talking To GOP To ‘See What They Want’ In Marijuana Legalization Bill Coming This Month
MARIJUANA MOMENT
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said on Tuesday that he and colleagues are in the process of reaching out to Republican senators to “see what they want” included in a bill to federally legalize marijuana he’s planning to introduce later this month. The leader was pressed during a briefin…
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said on Tuesday that he and colleagues are in the process of reaching out to Republican senators to “see what they want” included in a bill to federally legalize marijuana he’s planning to introduce later this month. The leader was pressed during a briefin…
DEA Says Marijuana Seeds Are Considered Legal Hemp As Long As They Don’t Exceed THC Limit
MARIJUANA MOMENT
Marijuana might be federally prohibited, but the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has effectively acknowledged that the plant’s seeds are generally uncontrolled and legal, regardless of how much THC might end up being produced in buds if those seeds were cultivated. DEA recently carried out a r…
Marijuana might be federally prohibited, but the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has effectively acknowledged that the plant’s seeds are generally uncontrolled and legal, regardless of how much THC might end up being produced in buds if those seeds were cultivated. DEA recently carried out a r…
Regulate cannabis like corn? US Farm Bill proposal raises eyebrows, hopes
MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY
A surprising new idea to legalize marijuana through the 2023 Farm Bill is getting cannabis-reform advocates talking.
A surprising new idea to legalize marijuana through the 2023 Farm Bill is getting cannabis-reform advocates talking.
Social Equity
Social Equity Licenses Awarded — Investors Win Big
PHOENIX NEW TIMES
Here’s our breakdown of the 26 winners, most of which were backed by major industry players.
Here’s our breakdown of the 26 winners, most of which were backed by major industry players.
State Senate passes sweeping Social Equity Cannabis Bill
WWLP
State Senators passed a sweeping Social Equity Cannabis Bill, which would create a fund to support equal rights in the cannabis industry.
State Senators passed a sweeping Social Equity Cannabis Bill, which would create a fund to support equal rights in the cannabis industry.
California
California marijuana farmers clamber to avoid major ‘extinction event’
MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY
California marijuana farmers are revamping their operations to stay in the licensed market when many others are in danger of going under.
California marijuana farmers are revamping their operations to stay in the licensed market when many others are in danger of going under.
High Times Announces Partnership With Ginger Commerce
HIGH TIMES
We have officially partnered with Ginger Commerce to set up the largest direct-to-consumer footprint in California.
We have officially partnered with Ginger Commerce to set up the largest direct-to-consumer footprint in California.
New Jersey
In some N.J. towns, groups attempt to block legal weed sales - New Jersey Monitor
NEW JERSEY MONITOR
Almost 70% of New Jersey voters supported marijuana legalization in 2020, but cannabis opposition persists in some towns.
Almost 70% of New Jersey voters supported marijuana legalization in 2020, but cannabis opposition persists in some towns.
New York
Unlicensed marijuana dispensaries multiply in New York City despite warnings from state regulators
GOTHAMIST
Some of the dispensaries seek to exploit loopholes in the state’s cannabis law to make the case that they’re operating legally. Others have thrown any pretense that they’re not really selling weed out the window.
Some of the dispensaries seek to exploit loopholes in the state’s cannabis law to make the case that they’re operating legally. Others have thrown any pretense that they’re not really selling weed out the window.
Oregon
New Oregon Bill Allows for Double the Amount of THC in Edibles
PORTLAND MERCURY
As of April 1, Oregon cannabis dispensaries are now officially able to sell recreational edibles that contain twice as much THC per package as previously allowed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The change comes after years of pushback from Oregon cannabis retailers, asking the OHA to align the…
As of April 1, Oregon cannabis dispensaries are now officially able to sell recreational edibles that contain twice as much THC per package as previously allowed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The change comes after years of pushback from Oregon cannabis retailers, asking the OHA to align the…
Business
IRS ramps up marijuana business audits after COVID-19 lull, sources say
MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY
Cannabis industry tax experts are warning clients of a new wave of IRS audits targeting marijuana companies and their 2019 returns.
Cannabis industry tax experts are warning clients of a new wave of IRS audits targeting marijuana companies and their 2019 returns.
Airbnb Partners With Sonoma County Regenerative Cannabis Farm To Offer One-Night Stays
FORBES
Airbnb has partnered with Sonoma County craft cannabis farm Sonoma Hills Farm to offer exclusive overnight stays at a neighboring property that overlooks the farm. The property is a privately owned residence and the only way to access the stay is through Airbnb.
Airbnb has partnered with Sonoma County craft cannabis farm Sonoma Hills Farm to offer exclusive overnight stays at a neighboring property that overlooks the farm. The property is a privately owned residence and the only way to access the stay is through Airbnb.
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