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WednesdayJun 28, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Colombia Senate Rejects Recreational Cannabis Bill

Cannabis reform efforts in Colombia recently came to a screeching halt after the Columbia senate rejected a recreational cannabis bill. The Senate voted down a measure that would have legalized the sale of adult-use cannabis and opened Colombia up to a multibillion-dollar cannabis industry. Despite the setback, cannabis reform activists in the country, including President Gustavo Petro, have pledged to continue their efforts to legalize recreational cannabis in Colombia. Colombia currently allows the home cultivation of up to 20 plants as well as the sale of cannabis-derived products such as creams and oils for medical use. However, like most countries,…

WednesdayJun 28, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — NCAA Panel Seeks to Get Cannabis Off Banned Substances List

College athletes may soon earn a reprieve against anti-cannabis policies that prevent athletes from consuming cannabis and penalize those who do. Much like the federal government, most sports organizations have banned cannabis consumption among their respective athletes. However, the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports is urging the National Collegiate Athletic Association to remove marijuana from its drug testing protocols and list of banned substances. After decades of federal criminalization and millions of lives changed, a wave of cannabis reform is sweeping across America, leaving dozens of states with either medical or recreational cannabis markets, sometimes…

TuesdayJun 27, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — LA Cannabis Consumption Lounges Face Delays in Opening

Las Vegas, a city that derives a significant portion of its annual revenue from tourism, is one of the many regions looking to tap into cannabis consumption lounges. However, it seems that industry stakeholders and consumers will have to wait a little longer before the city officially launches the consumption lounges. More than a decade after America’s recreational cannabis industry started taking shape, the public consumption lounge segment has failed to make much headway. Cannabis reform was always a controversial topic, and even though dozens of states now have either medical or recreational markets, cannabis still doesn’t enjoy 100% support.…

TuesdayJun 27, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Five Compliance Mistakes Cannabis Companies Should Be Wary Of

Operating within one of the most fragmented regulatory landscapes in the world, businesses involved in the cannabis industry face unique challenges. With the expansion of the U.S. markets, the complexity of cannabis compliance requirements is on the rise. The significance of adhering to marijuana regulatory compliance cannot be emphasized enough. Implementing a robust compliance program is crucial for safeguarding businesses, reputations, licenses and pipelines. Compliance also plays a key role in fostering a culture of accountability, where employees are encouraged to adhere to frequently changing rules. Here are the top five mistakes to avoid when it comes to cannabis compliance:…

MondayJun 26, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Nevada Governor Enacts Measure Reforming Cannabis Law

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo recently signed a measure into law that makes a number of changes to the state's marijuana legislation. The Republican governor signed the bill — State Bill 277 — on June 14, 2023. The recently enacted legislation makes significant changes to Nevada's cannabis laws. Notably, there will be a more than twofold increase in recreational cannabis purchase and possession limitations. One ounce of cannabis will now be replaced by 2.5 ounces as the maximum amount that one person may own or purchase. A quarter ounce will be the new maximum for cannabis concentrates, which will increase from…

MondayJun 26, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Feds Intend to Complete Marijuana Scheduling Review This Year

During a press briefing in Sacramento last week, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra revealed his intention to provide President Joe Biden with a federal marijuana scheduling decision within this calendar year. Becerra acknowledged the agencies' concerted efforts to swiftly complete the administrative review. While previous statements emphasized the urgency of the marijuana review initiated by the president last year, the specific timeline remained unclear. Now Becerra has unveiled his target for fulfilling the president's directive. The FDA is evaluating marijuana scientifically through eight different processes under the authority of HHS. The goal is to establish…

FridayJun 23, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Governor Enacts Cannabis Expungements Resolution into Law

Last week, the governor of Louisiana enacted into law a measure that made it easier for individuals with first-time convictions on cannabis possession to apply for record expungement. This comes after the governor signed a resolution in 2021 that decriminalized the possession of no more than 14 grams of marijuana. The initiative in question, which was introduced by Rep. Delisha Boyd, was advanced through the legislature about two weeks ago. This measure makes it so that individuals convicted of possessing no more than 14 grams of marijuana as a first offense can get their record expunged 90 days after they…

FridayJun 23, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Data Shows Reduced Incidents Between Cops, Youth in Canada After Cannabis Legalization

The legalization of cannabis in Canada has had a notable effect on the interaction between young citizens and law enforcement, as per recent data released earlier this spring. The findings, published in the “Drug and Alcohol Dependence” journal in April, revealed that the country's marijuana legislation, which has been in place for five years, resulted in a significant decrease in reported cannabis-related offenses among individuals aged 12 to 17, regardless of gender. By examining police records from Jan. 1, 2015, to Dec. 31, 2021, researchers affiliated with the Center for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto discovered a substantial decline…

ThursdayJun 22, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Mother, Son Create Edible to Reverse Marijuana High

The legalization of adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts has led to an increase in individuals exploring the world of cannabis. However, amid this experimentation, there can be an undesirable and unexpected aspect to the experience: the unending high. A dynamic duo consisting of a mother and her son, both from Boston, may have stumbled upon a potential solution, aptly named Soft Landing. Eli, the son and a recent graduate from Cornell University, describes Soft Landing as a unique twist on the traditional edible. While typical edibles bring about an intoxicating effect through THC, Soft Landing aims to counteract this by providing…

WednesdayJun 21, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — New York Authorities Clamp Down on Illicit Cannabis Shops

Cannabis has been the most used illegal drug in America for decades. Even now that dozens of states have legalized either medical or recreational cannabis, the cannabis black market is still responsible for a majority of the country’s marijuana sales. In California, which is home to the largest legal cannabis market in the world, licensed players in the market are struggling to get by, thanks to the state’s behemoth illicit cannabis industry. With more states looking to launch recreational cannabis markets in the near future, regulators are keen on reducing the influence of illicit sellers to give licensed retailers a…