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Federal Legalization
US appeals court: Hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products are ‘lawful’
MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY
Delta-8 THC derived from hemp is “lawful” and eligible for trademark protection, a federal appeals court ruled in a vaping dispute. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said in its ruling Thursday that because Congress legalized not just hemp but its “derivatives” and “extracts” in the 2018 Farm Bill, delta-8 THC is legal if it is derived from a hemp extract – in this case, CBD.
Delta-8 THC derived from hemp is “lawful” and eligible for trademark protection, a federal appeals court ruled in a vaping dispute. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said in its ruling Thursday that because Congress legalized not just hemp but its “derivatives” and “extracts” in the 2018 Farm Bill, delta-8 THC is legal if it is derived from a hemp extract – in this case, CBD.
State Financial Regulators Tell Congress To Pass Marijuana Banking Protections In Manufacturing Bill
An organization that represents state financial regulators from across the U.S. is putting pressure on Congress to pass marijuana banking reform as part of a large-scale manufacturing bill that’s currently being finalized in a bicameral conference committee.
Social Equity
Social equity programs try to balance Massachusetts cannabis industry
THE SUN CHRONICLE
For many, the prohibition of cannabis has meant a lifetime of being labeled a criminal. States like Massachusetts have sought to right this wrong by implementing social equity programs to help individuals convicted for marijuana offenses acquire licenses to open and operate cannabis businesses.
For many, the prohibition of cannabis has meant a lifetime of being labeled a criminal. States like Massachusetts have sought to right this wrong by implementing social equity programs to help individuals convicted for marijuana offenses acquire licenses to open and operate cannabis businesses.
California
California Officials Launch New Marijuana Map Revealing Which Areas Are Still Blocking Businesses
MARIJUANA MOMENT
California officials launched a new resource on Thursday, providing people with an interactive map showing where marijuana businesses are permitted—and where they are blocked from opening—throughout the state.
California officials launched a new resource on Thursday, providing people with an interactive map showing where marijuana businesses are permitted—and where they are blocked from opening—throughout the state.
Delaware
Breaking from Carney, Delaware lieutenant governor says she supports marijuana legalization
DELAWARE ONLINE
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long said she supports legalizing marijuana, showing a major chasm between her and the governor’s views on recreational weed.
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long said she supports legalizing marijuana, showing a major chasm between her and the governor’s views on recreational weed.
Rhode Island
Marijuana Is Now Legal In Rhode Island, With Governor Signing Bill To End Prohibition
MARIJUANA MOMENT
The governor of Rhode Island signed a bill on Wednesday to legalize marijuana, making it the 19th state to end prohibition.
The governor of Rhode Island signed a bill on Wednesday to legalize marijuana, making it the 19th state to end prohibition.
New York
New York Marijuana Regulators Ask TikTok To Stop Banning Cannabis Education Advertising
MARIJUANA MOMENT
New York marijuana regulators are asking the social media app TikTok to end its ban on advertising that involves the word “cannabis” as they work to promote public education on the state’s move to legalize.
New York marijuana regulators are asking the social media app TikTok to end its ban on advertising that involves the word “cannabis” as they work to promote public education on the state’s move to legalize.
International
Argentina enters cannabis, hemp market in hope to recover economy
LA PRENSA LATINA
Argentina is opening up to the medical cannabis market and hemp industry in a move to help recover a battered economy. On May 5, the Argentine Congress passed a bill to establish a legal framework for the sale and export of medical cannabis and industrial hemp…
Argentina is opening up to the medical cannabis market and hemp industry in a move to help recover a battered economy. On May 5, the Argentine Congress passed a bill to establish a legal framework for the sale and export of medical cannabis and industrial hemp…
Culture
Marijuana Legalization ‘Drastically Changed’ Cannabis Marketing On Instagram, Study Finds
MARIJUANA MOMENT
The marijuana legalization movement has “drastically changed” the social media landscape for cannabis marketing, according to a new research paper that focused on Instagram trends.
The marijuana legalization movement has “drastically changed” the social media landscape for cannabis marketing, according to a new research paper that focused on Instagram trends.
Boston Beer Co. Launches TeaPot, Cannabis-Infused Iced Tea
FORBES
The maker of Sam Adams experimented with hard seltzer and is now aiming higher with THC-infused beverages.
The maker of Sam Adams experimented with hard seltzer and is now aiming higher with THC-infused beverages.
Mike Tyson’s Cannabis Brand Tyson 2.0 Appoints Alc-Bev Industry Veteran As Chief Marketing Officer
BENZINGA
Mike Tyson’s cannabis brand, Tyson 2.0, appointed Jackie (Northacker) Guarini as chief marketing officer to lead the company’s marketing strategy.
Mike Tyson’s cannabis brand, Tyson 2.0, appointed Jackie (Northacker) Guarini as chief marketing officer to lead the company’s marketing strategy.
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