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Medicine Market Secret Garden’s location has been a home for getting better since its was previously a doctor’s office. The doc asked owner Mike Hannegan if he knew anyone in the Cannabis space who might be interested in taking over the property, and he pounced on the opportunity. So, he got a bunch of his friends to help him with the buildout, and voilà, here we are. Mike had a Cannabis bath bomb company that didn’t make it out of COVID-19 called 19Forty (the year CBD was discovered). But this experience taught him a lot about starting brands and how to follow compliance. One year . . .

Pleasure Island founder Brian Robinson is putting it all on the line with a bold vision of implementing what was a dream for legal Cannabis adventurers years ago, but, surprisingly, has been slow to get off the ground: consumption lounges. But this one is different – a full-hospitality food-and-drink menu combined with open consumption – a real reason to leave the suburbs for the glamour of West Hollywood and light up with joy (and weed). This gentleman has had his finger on the pulse of Hollywood for decades as the owner of the iconic sex shop Pleasure Chest, which he took over from his . . .

JP Phillips loves hanging with friends and family when not creating music or viewing visual arts. Otherwise, you might find him checking out the latest anime or skateboarding all over SoCal before heading out into nature. Check out some San Diego music collectives he’s part of, such as AfroMantis, Drippy Pool Club and Global Therapy. Follow him @bluuzuli33. You obviously love Cannabis, but what other medicines have you worked with?I’ve got an extensive background in herbal and homeopathic medicine, so I’m all in. I’ve even participated in ayahuasca ceremonies as a guardian. Medicine is . . .

Table of Contents A Community-Driven Vision From Injustice to Empowerment NY Elite Cannabis – Thriving with a Community Focus SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 – NEW YORK, NY Elite Cannabis on Bell Boulevard in Bayside, NY, has been open since June of 2024. The legal dispensary has already amassed loyal regulars among its dozens of daily customers who are looking for an elevated experience in their community. A Community-Driven Vision Owner, Carson Grant, has called Queens his home for nearly four decades since he immigrated from Jamaica in 1987. As someone who was disproportionately targeted by police . . .

“It’s time for us all to unify as cannabis interests to advocate for a cohesive federal regulatory pathway that covers all cannabinoid products.” By Jim Higdon, Cornbread Hemp California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is wrong about hemp, and Florida hemp interests are wrong about Amendment 3. Hemp and marijuana interests must stop fighting each other and learn to work together. It’s time for us all to unify as cannabis interests to advocate for a cohesive federal regulatory pathway that covers all cannabinoid products, starting with full-spectrum CBD and other hemp products legalized under the . . .

The walls of European cannabis prohibition continue to crumble, with the spread of adult-use legalization in Germany serving as the best example. Germany legalized cannabis for recreational use beginning April 1, 2024, and the nation’s multi-faceted approach to cannabis policy and regulation is expanding at an increasing rate. Germany was not the first European Union member to adopt an adult-use legalization measure, nor was it the second country to do so. Those titles go to Malta and Luxembourg, respectively. However, recreational cannabis policy modernization efforts in Germany are the . . .

Each week, Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), which is part of the state’s Department of Health, releases data on the state’s medical cannabis program, including an active patient count, a qualified physician count, new approvals and an update for each dispensary. That data includes the number of dispensaries and the unit sales each [ . . . ]

“We’re going to go to every single city that has these types of stores in the entire state of Nebraska.” By Cindy Gonzalez, Nebraska Examiner Saying he was stepping up Nebraska’s fight against “mislabeled” and “dangerous” delta-8 products, Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) on Wednesday announced the start of citywide crackdowns on retailers who sell the items. He said that while his escalated effort started in Norfolk, other cities should expect similar blanket investigations. “We are ramping up our efforts to clean up Nebraska,” Hilgers said. “For the first time, we have . . .

The first legal sales of adult-use marijuana within North Carolina began on Saturday at The Great Smoky Cannabis Co., located on tribal land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Members of the tribe voted exactly a year ago to legalize marijuana for all adults 21 and older. The milestone comes after a handful of procedural delays as well as threats from GOP lawmakers in North Carolina who opposed the reform. Outside EBCI’s 57,000-acre Qualla Boundary, marijuana remains illegal in North Carolina. While the store began selling cannabis to members of EBCI and other federally . . .

StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending September 7, 2024. The post Week in Weed – September 7, 2024 appeared first on StratCann.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday issued emergency regulations for intoxicating products derived from hemp. California issues emergency regulations to ban intoxicating hemp is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Six years after Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp at the federal level, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is attempting to rein in the proliferation of products that contain intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids. While many support the aims of the proposal, some stakeholders contend it could ultimately limit access to federally legal CBD products. Newsom announced new emergency regulations on Friday that would outlaw hemp products with any “detectable amount of total THC.” Hemp products that don’t have THC would be further limited to five servings per package, and . . .

Financial analysts say they expect the expansion of the marijuana legalization movement will continue to post a “significant threat” to the alcohol industry, citing survey data that suggests more people are using cannabis as a substitute for alcoholic beverages such a beer and wine. A report from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) projects that slumping sales of wine and spirits “may extend indefinitely,” which will “stem largely” from the increased consumer access to “legal cannabis,” as well as rising popularity of made-to-go drinks, for example. They estimated that the combined . . .

Kentucky’s Office of Medical Cannabis received 4,998 applications for medical marijuana business licenses and collected more than $27 million in fees in July and August. Kentucky receives nearly 5,000 medical marijuana license applications is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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The marijuana regulatory agency in Washington, D.C., used new enforcement powers to shutter an unlicensed cannabis store that also was allegedly selling psychedelic mushrooms. District of Columbia uses new powers to close, warn unlicensed cannabis stores is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Getting High Under The Big Sky Montana has always been known for its big mountains, big trout and big sky. It’s where you come to get lost, stargaze and “find yourself” in nature. And there’s arguably no better place to enjoy a little weed. Whether you’re a Montana local or visiting on vacation, we invite you to taste some of the state’s best cannabis. From pre-rolls and vapes to flower and THC drinks, these brands deliver something for everyone. Read about tried-and-true fan favorites, plus exciting new products utilizing the industry’s latest innovations. Grizzly Pine: Pharm . . .

California officials on Friday announced emergency regulations to tighten control over hemp-derived products, citing increasing health incidents and risks to youth. Gov. Gavin Newsom said the new rules will ban THC-containing hemp products and create stronger protections for children against unregulated THC. “We’re taking action to close loopholes and increase enforcement to prevent children from accessing these dangerous hemp and cannabis products,” Newsom said in a statement. Key changes include: Setting a minimum age of 21 to purchase certain hemp products. Requiring no detectable THC . . .

The governor of Kentucky announced on Thursday that the state has received nearly 5,000 medical marijuana business license applications as of last weekend, a level of interest that has taken officials by surprise. During the two-month application window that opened on July 1, Kentucky’s Office of Medical Cannabis (OCM) said 4,998 proposals were submitted, with the vast majority (88 percent) applying to become licensed dispensaries. Gov. Andy Beshear (D) also said during a press conference that, once the cannabis program is up and running, he intends to rescind an executive order he issued . . .

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said this week the Kentucky Medical Marijuana Program has received 4,998 applications for medical cannabis business licenses, WHAS11 reports. State officials are planning to hold a lottery in October to select the program’s licensees. “When we launched this program, our goal was to ensure that our licensing process was transparent and provided everyone a fair shot at being a part of this new, exciting industry. Today, the results are clear. The incredible interest in this process, especially among Kentuckians, is proof that this program has met that goal and . . .

The Kind Idaho campaign to legalize medical cannabis in the state shut down its effort last month after telling supporters they had not collected enough signatures to make this year’s ballot. The campaign now says it is planning to push for a noncommercial cannabis legalization initiative in 2026 that will prioritize personal use over a regulated marketplace, Marijuana Moment reports. Campaign treasurer Joe Evans said Kind Idaho’s new plan hopes to avoid many of the issues the campaign has previously encountered while trying to drum up support, including concerns about an overly regulated . . .

BC Cannabis retailers Seed & Stone and Songhees Cannabis are providing the cannabis space at Victoria’s Rifflandia this year, at the Matullia Lands in Rock… The post Rifflandia’s “Splifflandia” to include official cannabis consumption space this year appeared first on StratCann.

A new scientific review of research on the impacts of marijuana on inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) finds that cannabinoid therapy helped reduce disease activity and improved quality of life in patients with the chronic diseases. “This meta-analysis of clinical trials suggests that cannabinoids are associated with improved quality of life in both CD and UC,” wrote the four-doctor University of Pennsylvania team behind the new research. Notably, however, no reduction in inflammation was observed in patients who took cannabinoids, nor . . .

Privately-owned Lykos Therapeutics continues to reel from its devastating rejection by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the company’s MDMA drug. The company announced that its Chief Executive Officer Amy Emerson is stepping down from her role and will transition into a senior advisor role through the end of the year. She will also serve as an Observer on the Lykos Board. Michael Mullette, who has served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) since early 2022 will become the company’s interim CEO. According to the company’s statement, Mullette joined Lykos after more than two decades in . . .

Ahead of New Hampshire’s primary elections on Tuesday, candidates for governor in the state are weighing in on whether and how lawmakers should legalize marijuana. All three leading Democrats say they’d support the reform-though they differ on key policy details-while top Republicans, unlike outgoing Gov. Chris Sununu (R), say they would oppose legalization. The three Democratic contenders sat down with marijuana reform advocates late last month to discuss their stances on legalization and what they think the state’s eventual cannabis market should look like. All candidates agreed . . .