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WednesdayOct 05, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Illinois Cannabis Regulators Decry Lack of Diversity, Plan Next Moves

Earlier last week, regulators in the state of Illinois released a report highlighting a lack of diversity among business owners in its recreational cannabis market. The report, the 2022 Annual Cannabis Report, also outlined a plan that would rectify this issue in the coming fiscal year, as the adult-use industry in the state is set to expand with 190 new social-equity businesses launching. The report also discussed the next steps for cannabis business licensing, noting that regulators would help level the playing field. The state’s Department of Financial and Professional Regulations stressed that Illinois had faced criticism from advocates over…

WednesdayOct 05, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Study Finds That Cannabis Legalization Reduces Obesity Rates

A new study has found that the legalization of adult-use cannabis is linked to reduced levels of obesity. This is surprising because marijuana is said to be an appetite stimulator. The study was conducted by researchers at North Dakota State University, the Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Center for the Study of Public Choice and Private Enterprise. The researchers conducted an analysis of obesity data in the state of Washington, which was one of the first states in the country to legalize adult-use cannabis. The researchers stated that despite the munchies factor and overall obesity concerns, the relationship…

TuesdayOct 04, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Medical Cannabis Sales in Ohio Hit $1B Milestone

Although only 19 states have legalized recreational cannabis compared to the more than 30 states with legal medical cannabis markets, recreational cannabis sales have routinely breached the billion-dollar milestone. Demand for adult-use cannabis has been so high that states have been able to earn billions in taxes alone from cannabis sales. Data from Ohio shows that the medical cannabis segment has just as much commercial potential. The state launched medical cannabis sales in April 2019 and has sold $1 billion worth of medical use cannabis in the last three years. Figures posted by the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program show…

TuesdayOct 04, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Medical Marijuana Firm Wants Court to Allow Selling Cannabis Edibles on Open Market

Edibles have been giving cannabis flower a run for its money in recent years. As people became more conscious of the health effects of smoking, the demand for a safer, more discreet means to consume cannabis grew exponentially. Edibles fill that niche neatly by allowing users to consume cannabis in a safe and discreet way. Furthermore, edibles also allow for more precise dosing, making it easier for newbies to try cannabis without getting overwhelmed the first time. This precise dosing capability make edibles particularly suited for medical applications. In Minnesota, a medical marijuana company called Vireo Health is fighting for…

MondayOct 03, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Mississippi Collects Millions in Revenue from Medical Cannabis Licenses, Fees

Last week, the state of Mississippi announced that it had brought in millions in revenues from its new medical cannabis program. Information on the state’s Department of Health website shows that the state raked in roughly $5.7 million in one-off application and license fees from cultivators, dispensaries, processors and transportation companies as well as testing activities within the state. In specific figures, the state of Mississippi has thus far brought in $25,000 for testing facilities; $37,500 and $12,500 for transportation and disposal licenses respectively; $110,000 and $175,000 for micro-cultivation and processor licenses respectively; and $905,000 for cultivation licenses. Sales are…

MondayOct 03, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Epileptic Children in UK to Receive Free Medicinal Cannabis Through Private Donations

Children with epilepsy in the United Kingdom are scheduled to receive medical marijuana for free after private companies responded to a plea from Charlotte Caldwell. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which an individual’s brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or unusual sensations and behaviors. In some cases, individuals may lose awareness. Caldwell campaigned for help for families that incurred high costs of treatment for privately prescribed marijuana as they underwent a taxing application process for treatment under NHS. In a recent interview, Caldwell stated that this would make a big difference to families undergoing this process, especially in the…

FridaySep 30, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Marijuana-Friendly Vacation Rentals on the Uptick as Legalization Spreads

Although the days of cannabis prohibition are far from gone, access to the plant has increased dramatically in the past couple of years. With 19 states allowing recreational cannabis use and more than 30 allowing residents to use cannabis for medical purposes, millions of people now consume cannabis. Data shows that around 48 million Americans have used cannabis at least once, and more than 3 million consider themselves recreational users. As more states have adopted pro-cannabis policies, there has been an influx of marijuana-friendly vacation rentals, especially in states that allow recreational cannabis. All of the states that allow recreational…

FridaySep 30, 2022 3:25 am

420 with CNW — World Anti-Doping Agency Announces That Cannabis Will Remain on Banned Substances List

Last week, the World Anti-Doping Agency announced that cannabis would remain on its list of banned substances for international athletes. This comes after a scientific review conducted by the agency and a subsequent discussion found that the use of marijuana violated the spirit of sport. Whether a particular drug should be banned is dependent on whether the substance meets at least two out of the three criteria the organization uses in its evaluation. One of those is criteria is violating the spirit of sport. The agency also considers whether a substance represents a health risk to the athlete and whether…

ThursdaySep 29, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — NIDA Seeks Contractor to Grow, Analyze 4,000 kg of Marijuana

For decades, researchers who were able to secure cannabis research permits were required by federal law to source cannabis flower from a farm at the University of Mississippi. Researchers have long complained that the cannabis produced at the university was subpar and impacted research into the plant’s potential benefits and risks. In 2019, a study by University of Northern Colorado researchers revealed that the cannabis grown at the University of Mississippi was genetically closer to hemp than the cannabis sold in commercial dispensaries. Consequently, researchers, reform activists and stakeholders have been pressuring regulators to allow the use of commercial cannabis…

ThursdaySep 29, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — New York OKs Medical Marijuana Home Cultivation, Licenses Processors

The New York Cannabis Control Board recently approved regulations that would expand the state’s medical cannabis industry and increase patient access to medical marijuana. Recently the board adopted regulations for medical cannabis home cultivations, approved conditional licenses for processors and cultivators, and appointed a new deputy counsel to the state’s Office of Cannabis Management. Registered medical cannabis patients in New York will now be able to grow up to six plants at home without any legal consequence while caregivers can grow up to 12 cannabis plants. New York’s medical cannabis law allows designated caregivers to grow medical marijuana for up…