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TuesdaySep 12, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Maryland Unveils Online Portal Allowing Cannabis Social-Equity Applicants to Verify Eligibility

The state of Maryland has unveiled a new online portal that will allow marijuana social-equity applicants to verify their eligibility for social-equity licenses before they can officially submit applications later in the year. According to a recent statement from the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA), the state's Social-Equity Verification Portal will be open to the public beginning Sept. 8, 2023. Maryland Cannabis Administration Acting Director Will Tilburg said the goal of the verification tool is to provide people interested in social-equity status with a means of determining their eligibility before regulators officially open the application period. Like most states with legal…

MondaySep 11, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds 90% of Illicit Marijuana Products Tainted with Pesticides

A recent investigation has revealed a significant disparity in safety standards between marijuana cultivated for Canada's legal market and that intended for the illicit market. A staggering 92% of unregulated marijuana samples were found to contain various pesticides, while this figure plummeted to a mere 6% for regulated products. The findings, published recently in the “Cannabis Research” Journal, involved scrutinizing 36 cannabis samples procured from licensed dispensaries and 24 illicit samples confiscated by regulatory agencies. The objective was to ascertain whether the products had been cultivated or had come into contact with any of the 327 diverse pesticides on record.…

MondaySep 11, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Shifting Cannabis to Schedule III May Have Major Ramifications

The U.S. Health and Human Services Department recently recommended that the federal government reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug. Drugs under this classification are said to have a low-moderate potential for addiction and/or abuse. These drugs can also be acquired through prescription, even though they aren’t generally available over the counter. They include ketamine, products with less than 90 mg of codeine and anabolic steroids. If the U.S. government heeds this call, there may be significant implications for a range of marijuana-related issues. For instance, marijuana businesses could claim deductions on their federal tax obligations because they wouldn’t be…

FridaySep 08, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Program Targeting Illicit Marijuana Operations Announced in California

Officials in California have announced the launch of a program to crack down on illegal cannabis operations in the state and boost the legal market. The program will connect Attorney General Rob Tonta’s office with local authorities and support them in efforts to combat the illicit marijuana market by targeting the finances of illegal cannabis operators. Tonta said that the anti-illicit cannabis program will deal with illegal marijuana as a land use and public nuisance issue. Even though California is now home to the largest legal cannabis market on the entire globe, the state’s cannabis program has struggled to compete…

FridaySep 08, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — NY Recreational Cannabis Rollout Hits Another Snag as Judge Halts Business Licensing

The rollout of recreational cannabis in New York has faced yet another hurdle as a judge from the state's Supreme Court has put a halt on all applications for business licenses to establish adult-use marijuana dispensaries. The judge cited inconsistent and unclear information from regulating officials. This recent setback adds to the challenges that have characterized the launch of legalized marijuana in New York. The issue revolves around a program called the Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD), managed by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). When the state legalized marijuana in March 2021, lawmakers and cannabis regulators initially announced…

ThursdaySep 07, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Planet 13 to Expand into Florida with Planned Acquisition of VidaCann

Planet 13 Holdings has announced a $48.9 million acquisition of VidaCann, a vertically integrated cannabis operator in Florida with 26 medical marijuana dispensaries. A recent news release revealed that both companies’ boards unanimously approved the total acquisition of VidaCann’s debt, cash and stock by Las Vegas-based cannabis firm Planet 13 Holdings. The membership interest purchase agreement will see Planet 13 Holdings acquire an operational greenhouse cultivation facility, an analytical and processing laboratory, and three product lines, including licensed brands Stanley Brothers, Tikun Olam and the VidaCann house brand. The state-of-the-art facility is fully operational and capable of supporting more than…

ThursdaySep 07, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Cannabis Shows Potential in Symptom Alleviation for Pediatric Cancer Patients

A recent study published in the “Cancer” Journal explores the potential advantages of utilizing cannabis for children undergoing cancer treatment, a group that contends with various symptoms resulting from the disease and its therapies. However, while promising, further exploration into appropriate dosing and safety is imperative. Advances in diagnostics, surgery and radiation have elevated survival rates among pediatric cancer patients. Nevertheless, progress brings its own set of issues, including anorexia, pain, vomiting and nausea, which prove challenging to manage. Cannabis derivatives have emerged as a strategy to alleviate these symptoms in young cancer patients. However, its safety, effectiveness and dosing…

WednesdaySep 06, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — DeSantis Reaffirms Opposition to Federal Cannabis Legalization

Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor and a contender for the 2024 presidential election on the Republican ticket, has restated his firm stance against the legalization of marijuana if he were to assume office. His argument asserts that the legalization of marijuana has contributed to the growth of the illegal market in Colorado — despite evidence to the contrary. While engaging with supporters during a campaign event in Iowa over the weekend, a concerned attendee shared stories of individuals whose children had developed cannabis-induced psychosis. The individual queried DeSantis about his position on legalizing or rescheduling cannabis at the federal level should…

TuesdaySep 05, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Survey Shows Patients Satisfied with Marijuana as Neuropathy Treatment

A recent survey has found that marijuana is equally effective in alleviating neuropathy symptoms as opioids, raising questions about the validity of previous studies that utilized government-grown cannabis with lower potency. The survey was conducted by NuggMD, a company that connects patients with medical marijuana recommendations, and it involved 603 participants who used marijuana primarily or secondarily for neuropathy. In the study, neuropathy, a painful condition, was measured by patients who assessed their pain levels on a scale of 1 to 10 both prior to and after using marijuana as a remedy. The outcomes were promising, indicating considerable relief. The…

TuesdaySep 05, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Judge Says NJ Police Officer Sacked for Marijuana Use Should Get Job Back

The cannabis-reform movement recently scored a win after a New Jersey administrative law judge ruled that another police officer who was fired for marijuana use must be reinstated. Administrative Law Judge Joann Lasala Candido ruled in favor of terminated police officer Omar Polanco last week. Even though the Jersey City Police Department consented to New Jersey’s off-duty cannabis use policy that allowed even law enforcement to use cannabis during off-duty hours, the police department has fired multiple officers for testing positive for THC metabolites. However, the Civil Service Commission and two administrative law judges have now overruled the department’s decision…

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