Here is NORML’s weekly update on state legislative activity. Highlighted Utah Legislation is currently pending, Senate Bill 195, expands qualifying conditions to include those experiencing acute pain that would otherwise be treated with opioids. Update: This week, the bill passed the Senate and House. After a procedural reading, it advances to the House. Send a […]
The USDA has released their figures on hemp acreage and production in 2021. According to their study, 54,152 acres of hemp were planted last year, with an estimated production value of $824 million. The USDA’s first Hemp Acreage and Production Survey was completed at the start of 2022. This survey includes production data on hemp […]
We’re all patiently waiting for the therapeutic side of Oregon’s sweeping psychedelic movement to pop up, and any news along the way is very welcome. Last week, a 15 member Equity task force was approved to be created alongside the creation of legal psychedelic therapy in Oregon. This would mean that this group would ensure […]
Over the last few months, there have been stories of California cannabis businesses finding it difficult to make a profit with the amount they have to pay back in taxes. California has become the most profitable state for marijuana, but with that comes a cost too steep for lots of the smaller businesses looking to […]
As more states transition from marijuana criminalization to a regulated retail marketplace, struggles over the structure of retail sales markets have become a foremost concern. Inabilities in establishing and enacting clear and timely regulations regarding the application and acceptance process for business licenses have caused significant delays in the actualization of retail markets in many […]
The NFT trend is coming to the cannabis sector. Cannabis companies all over the US and around the world are releasing non-fungible tokens which they hope will build hype over their new products. Some are saying that these NFTs are scams with minimal to no actual value for the product you are purchasing. Nevertheless, companies […]
There are currently three ballot initiatives and dozens of marijuana-related bills pending in Oklahoma. Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA), the same group responsible for drafting the successful 2018 medical initiative, is seeking to place two initiatives on the ballot this fall. SQ 818, known as the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Enforcement and Anti-Corruption Act, seeks […]
Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a private research university in Troy, New York say they have developed a hemp-based rebar reinforcing technology for cement construction, according to Hemptoday.net. According to their research team, they have found out a new way to use hemp as reinforcement within concrete structures. This switch to hemp could significantly reduce […]
A majority of the US House of Representatives today passed The America COMPETES Act of 2022, which includes the provisions of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. This vote marks the sixth time that members of the House have advanced SAFE Banking to the Upper Chamber either as an amendment or as a […]
During November of 2021, armored cars were carrying over $700,000 in cash belonging to licensed marijuana dispensaries. These armored cars were pulled over and searched by local law enforcement, leading to them seizing every dollar. A few weeks later in December, the same thing happened, this time with only $350,000. The seized funds were then […]
