Governor John Carney (D) signed legislation into law on September 17, 2021 which amends marijuana possession penalties for those under the age of 21. House Bill 241 allows law enforcement to refer a juvenile to counseling, treatment, or other appropriate intervention services in lieu of a monetary fine. The bill also removes a provision requiring monetary […]
Animal-feed experts are asking the hemp industry to continue developing adequate research and safety data for hemp a nutritional ingredient and calling on state lawmakers to work with federal regulators rather than prematurely allowing hemp as a feed ingredient. The Association of Animal Feed Control Officials is warning that bringing hemp products to market in […]
A survey that began collecting data in 1975 has published its findings on the drug use trends of young adults over time. Most of the information is not entirely surprising, but continues to show that the drug of choice for young adults (ages 19-30) is leaning more towards marijuana and away from alcohol. According to […]
Canadian cannabis producer Hexo Corp. has reached its target to become carbon neutral within three months, the company announced Thursday. The publicly traded, Ottawa, Ontario-based company spent at least $784,000 to meet its goal to become carbon neutral by September. Hexo purchased carbon offset credits from Offsetters, a Vancouver sustainability and carbon-management provider. To date, […]
A recent batch of edibles, from brownies to candies, in the suburbs of Philadelphia have been laced with fentanyl. Keep your eyes out, and try to buy from more official avenues if you can. Fentanyl is 10 times stronger than heroin, and is typically associated with fatal overdoses (the amount pictured above is a lethal […]
The two year anniversary for Hall of Flowers is coming, and this year it looks like it’ll be bigger than ever. Over the course of the rest of the year, there will be three events, starting in Santa Rosa, then Vegas, then Palm Springs. There are a bunch of conversations happening at the first event […]
Scientists in Brazil are in the third phase of research testing CBD for the treatment of Long Covid, the persistence of COVID-19 symptoms for more than 60 days. The effects of Long Covid, capable of recurring for months after infection, can include fatigue, headaches, muscle weakness and insomnia. Because consumers have been using CBD over […]
Sales of cannabis flower in Virginia began this month when dispensaries in Manassas, Portsmouth, and Richmond received the final product approvals from the Board of Pharmacy, the state agency which currently regulates medical cannabis. Under the state’s prior medical cannabis law, licensed cultivators were required to process cannabis into non-herbal formulations, such as oils and […]
Since the last post about various efforts for statewide reform measures for the 2022 ballot, there has been great progress. Here’s an overview with the latest updates: ARKANSAS Legalization Activists are working to qualify a ballot measure to legalize and regulate adult use marijuana in the state. The proposal would allow adults to legally purchase up to […]
It seems New York is finding out its limits for the acceptance of marijuana-use. Previously, we had reported that the New York State Fair was allowing marijuana-use wherever tobacco-use was permitted. Turns out, tobacco was permitted in lots of areas on the premises, enough to create problems for families who didn’t want to be around […]
