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The statistics are out; California earned approximately $300 million in taxes during the first year of recreational cannabis sales in the state. This information was released by the Department of Tax and Fee Administration in California on February 19. While the $300 million tax collection is high, it is way below what the state had … Continue reading “420 with CNW – California Rakes in $300 Million in Cannabis Taxes in 2018”

Have you ever wondered which delivery method offers the best results when you are consuming cannabis? A recent study has concluded that “dabbing” is superior to the other common ways of getting cannabis into your bloodstream. Forensic Science International conducted the study whose findings showed that “dabbing” delivered at least 75 percent of the THC … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Study Says Dabbing is the Most Efficient Way to Consume Cannabis”

Small medical cannabis growers and producers in the Canadian province of British Columbia are coming together to form a co-op in order to bridge the supply gap. This co-op venture will be incorporated at the provincial level instead of seeking national incorporation. This undertaking involves a partnership with Victory Square Technologies and Grow Tech Labs. … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Craft Medical Cannabis Growers Form Co-op in British Columbia”

It seems South Carolina is next in line to act upon the growing popularity of marijuana across the U.S. Two legislators have tabled a bill that, if passed, would allow patients to start using medical marijuana. The Compassionate Care Act is sponsored by Rep. Peter McCoy and Sen. Tom Davis. When unveiling the bill, Sen. … Continue reading “420 with CNW – South Carolina Legislators Introduce Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana”

Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) together with other cosponsors have introduced a bill in Congress seeking to protect states that legalize medical marijuana from federal prosecution while making their own laws to regulate the medical marijuana industry. The bipartisan bill will formalize the respect of the rights of states to pass laws and implement their own … Continue reading “420 with CNW – CARERS Act Seeks to Reform Federal Marijuana Law”

Many opponents of cannabis legalization often argue that teens will use the substance once it is legalized. However, a recent study done in Washington State has found that such fears are unfounded. The researchers carefully analyzed the data collected during the Washington Healthy Youth Surveys conducted in 2010-2012 and the data gathered during the 2014-2016 … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Research Shows that Fewer Teens Consumed Cannabis in Washington after Legalization”

The Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) of the World Health Organization (WHO) met in November to discuss whether the scheduling of marijuana should be revised from its current status as a Schedule 1 substance to another less restrictive category. In a surprise move, the expected release of their findings has been postponed to January … Continue reading “420 with CNW – UN Committee Delays Release of Cannabis Scheduling Recommendations”

This year saw three Canadian cannabis companies introduce marijuana capsules on the market following the lead taken by Tilray last year. This year also saw UC San Diego get permission from the DEA to import marijuana capsules for a clinical trial. So, what’s the deal with capsules? Why are they suddenly becoming popular? The first … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Why Cannabis Capsules are Gaining Popularity”

The 2018 Marijuana Business Conference held in Las Vegas came to an end on Friday last week after drawing record numbers of attendees. Several key issues can be identified from what transpired in Las Vegas during the conference. Approximately 30,000 people were at this marijuana business conference. They ranged from marijuana business owners, vendors of … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Highlights of the 2018 Las Vegas Marijuana Business Conference”

A few days ago, we reported about a landmark case in Colorado that had the potential to set a precedent that could have huge implications for the cannabis industry across the US. In that lawsuit, a couple sued a marijuana grow facility for making the plaintiffs’ property “lose value” due to the smell coming from … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Colorado Jury Rejects RICO Act Claim Against Marijuana Company”