5 Ways Dispensaries Can Build Momentum Around 7/10 The July 10 cannabis holiday, known as Oil Day, can be a seasonal campaign that extends through August, when oil sales grow stronger.

Exclusive: Slipknot’s Sid Wilson Proposes to Kelly Osbourne During Ozzy’s Farewell Show Yesterday in front of Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon, and their rock royalty friends  Sid Wilson, Slipknot’s longtime DJ and… The post Exclusive: Slipknot’s Sid Wilson Proposes to Kelly Osbourne During Ozzy’s Farewell Show first appeared on High Times.

A Brief History of Getting High Several ancient societies burned hemp during funeral ceremonies. What better way to part with the dead than by getting hella faded? The post A Brief History of Getting High first appeared on High Times.

From the Vault: Will Success Spoil Cheech & Chong? Of Course (1980) Who was that sinister, torpedolke figure seen herding Richard “Cheech” Marin and Tommy Chong into a glossy, opiumblack limousine on fashionable Sepulveda Boulevard? Stunned onlookers, witnessing the evident abduction, set all Tinsel Town abuzz with rumors. The post From the Vault: Will Success Spoil Cheech & Chong? Of Course (1980) first appeared on High Times.

Against All Odds: Dope As Yola Becomes First Weedtuber to Hit 2 Million Subscribers Dope As Yola hits 2M subscribers on YouTube, becoming the first weedtuber to do it—despite bans, blocks and algorithm warfare. The post Against All Odds: Dope As Yola Becomes First Weedtuber to Hit 2 Million Subscribers first appeared on High Times.

Thailand Ends Recreational Cannabis Era: Prescription-Only Rule Takes Hold Amid Political Ouster Thailand reverses its cannabis legalization—prescription-only sales, closures of dispensaries, and political turmoil shake the industry as the prime minister faces suspension. The post Thailand Ends Recreational Cannabis Era: Prescription-Only Rule Takes Hold Amid Political Ouster first appeared on High Times.

The Pages That Raised Us: High Times Is Home Again After a silent period, High Times is back. A personal reflection on the magazine that shaped a movement and the return of its untamed spirit. The post The Pages That Raised Us: High Times Is Home Again first appeared on High Times.

A Sign of the Times: The Evolution of Cannabis in Film The shifting portrayal of weed in film throughout the decades. The post A Sign of the Times: The Evolution of Cannabis in Film first appeared on High Times.

A Brief Global History of the War on Cannabis Prohibitionists around the world have long used rhetoric to associate the plant with violence and depravity. The post A Brief Global History of the War on Cannabis first appeared on High Times.

From the Vault: A Brief History of High Times (2019) How the world’s most notorious magazine took off and reached unexpected heights. The post From the Vault: A Brief History of High Times (2019) first appeared on High Times.

High Times Greats: Jim Morrison Setting the record straight with some hot Lizard King sex stories and assorted gossipy tidbits, Tom Baker remembers his friend Jim Morrison in the June, 1981 edition of High Times. The post High Times Greats: Jim Morrison first appeared on High Times.

Flashback Friday: Psychedelic Cacti You can eat 'em, smoke 'em, drink 'em, but don't sit on 'em. The post Flashback Friday: Psychedelic Cacti first appeared on High Times.

The Heart of the Matter: What National Geographic Got Wrong About Cannabis Cannabis makes you lazy. Forgetful. Inarticulate. Stupid. We’ve all heard the stereotypes over the years, tropes about the… The post The Heart of the Matter: What National Geographic Got Wrong About Cannabis first appeared on High Times.

Viola, Tempter’s Unite to Elevate the Cannabis Beverage Experience The multi-national cannabis brand is partnering with the pioneering hemp-derived THC beverage company.

Blüm Holdings Signs $5M Agreement to Acquire Northern California Cannabis Dispensary The new dispensary will join Blüm’s growing portfolio, which includes three other Northern California stores and a recently acquired Bay Area location.

FLUENT Appoints Former Governor to Board of Directors Peter Shumlin, a Democrat who served three terms as Vermont’s governor, joins the cannabis company’s board.

How to Fresh-Freeze Cannabis A CBT reader asks industry expert Ken Morrow how to freeze a fresh cannabis harvest after hitting some hurdles on the first attempt.

Cronos Grows International Footprint in Switzerland The Canadian cannabis company partnered with Dascoli Pharma AG to expand the distribution of its PEACE NATURALS brand in the Swiss market.

AYR Wellness Misses Interest Payment on Outstanding Senior Notes The cannabis company does not anticipate that the missed payment will result in operational challenges as it restructures its debt profile.

Cannabist Cultivation Workers Ratify 1st Union Contract in New Jersey The cannabis workers in Vineland voted to accept their contract with UFCW Local 152 after first deciding to organize nearly three years ago.

Delaware to Commence Adult-Use Cannabis Sales on Aug. 1—831 Days Since Legalization The state’s Office of the Marijuana Commissioner announced the launch date, which had been delayed by trouble with obtaining an FBI service code.

Trulieve Announces Registration Statement Filing The cannabis company has no immediate plans to offer or sell any securities under the shelf registration.

TerrAscend Exiting Michigan, Will Sell 4 Cultivation Facilities, 20 Dispensaries The cannabis company announced the strategic exit to focus on core markets. The net proceeds from its divestitures will be used to pay down debt.

Nebraska Governor Approves Emergency Regulations for Medical Cannabis Market State regulators plan to prohibit smoking, combustion and vaping, but a formal rulemaking process is underway before an October licensing deadline.

10 Alabama CBD Stores, Vape Shops Raided; 4 Hemp Businesses Sue State The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and other agencies executed search warrants as a new law banning certain hemp products is set to take effect July 1.

California Cannabis Excise Tax Hike Takes Effect as Consumers Face Mounting Cost-of-Living Crisis The excise tax increase will drive more Californians to the unlicensed market; Assembly Bill 564 offers a path to roll back the policy.

New York Recalls 28 Cannabis Products With Materials Sourced From Out of State The New York Office of Cannabis Management issued the recall for flower and pre-rolls produced with inputs from unlicensed entities.

High Tide Opening 2 Canna Cabana Dispensaries in Toronto, Winnipeg The new locations in Ontario and Manitoba bring the cannabis company’s store count to 202 locations across Canada.

4Front Ventures’ Receivership Proceedings Progress; Board Members Resign Board Chairman Kris Kane and Director David Daily resigned as a result of a receiver appointment under Canada’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

AYR Wellness Has No Estimate for Q1 2025 Interim Filings; Trading Remains on Hold The cannabis company’s delay in filing its financial statements comes as its negotiations with creditors remain ongoing.

Thailand Takes U-Turn on Cannabis Decriminalization, Reinstalls Drug Penalties The Southeast Asia nation is tightening up its cannabis laws by recriminalizing non-medical sales three years after pioneering reform.

US House’s Intoxicating Hemp Ban, Texas Gubernatorial Clash Lead CBT’s Most Popular Stories in June Legislation to close a 2018 Farm Bill ‘loophole’ is being prepared for the House floor, while Texas will decide whether to ban or regulate hemp in a special session.

Trulieve Opening 162nd Florida Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Oakland Park The company will host a grand opening on June 28 at the new retail facility in Broward County.

Aurora Expands Patient Access to Medical Cannabis in Canada With Extended Compassionate Pricing Program The Canadian cannabis company expanded its eligibility of the program to those with an annual income of up to 60,000 CAD.

Tilray Medical Publishes Pioneering Research on Pharmacokinetics of THC, CBD Formulations The new study provides insight into the bioavailability of medical cannabis formulations for therapeutic treatment.

US Lawmaker Who Lost Limbs in War Convinces House to Allow Veteran Access to Cannabis The U.S. House voted to attach Rep. Brian Mast’s amendment—to allow Veterans Affairs to prescribe medical cannabis—to a military funding bill.

Circuit Court Ruling for Arkansas Renders Texas Governor’s Hemp Veto Argument Moot The Eighth Circuit Court ruled that the 2018 Farm Bill does not preempt a state’s ability to regulate hemp after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill to ban it.

The PFAS Threat in Cannabis and Hemp: What You Need to Know Cannabis sativa L.’s natural ability to absorb environmental toxins makes it uniquely vulnerable to ‘forever chemicals’ contamination—putting producers and retailers at serious legal risk as federal scrutiny ramps up.

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Verano Unveils Bodega-Style Dispensary Experience at Zen Leaf Cave Creek in Phoenix The company’s new bodega-style shopping experience offers customers the freedom to browse and select their favorite items directly from shelves.

Top Cannabis Brand Rove Launches in Maryland With Award-Winning Vapes The California-born brand known for industry-leading innovation and premium products enters its 15th U.S. market.

Aurora Launches 2 High-Potency Flower Products in Poland The Canadian-based company’s proprietary genetics will be the highest potency medical cannabis products available on the Polish market.

Tilray Medical Receives Italy’s 1st Authorization to Distribute Medical Cannabis Flower The company received the go-ahead from the Italian Ministry of Health to import and distribute three cannabis flower varieties for therapeutic use.

US House Committee Approves Bill to Close THCA ‘Loophole,’ Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products The House Appropriations Committee included a provision to redefine hemp and regulate finished products in a must-pass spending bill.

Jones Soda Co. Divests Cannabis Beverage Business for $3 Million The Seattle-based craft beverage company sold its cannabis segment to MJ Reg Disrupters, including its Mary Jones brand assets.

Texas Governor Vetoes Ban on Hemp Products, Calls For Special Session to Regulate THC Gov. Greg Abbott’s disapproval of Senate Bill 3 collides with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s prohibition policy. ‘We can do better,’ Abbott says.

South Dakota to Crack Down on Hemp Product Sales Starting July 14 The State’s Attorney’s Office in Pennington County issued a warning to a cannabis business that government agencies will begin enforcing a 2024 statute.

Pennsylvania Governor Holds Tight to Cannabis Legalization in Budget Negotiations Gov. Josh Shapiro calls adult-use legalization a ‘competitiveness’ issue as he spars with Senate Republicans over reforming the state’s laws.

Jungle Boys Opening 1st Arizona Dispensary in Phoenix The Phoenix location is housed in the historic former Audio Recorders of Arizona building—a site once frequented by legendary musicians.

Nebraska AG Cracks Down on Hemp Stores, Says 90% of Products Inaccurately Labeled State Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent cease-and-desist letters to 82 Lincoln stores selling THC-containing products.

California DCC Announces $30M in Grant Funding to Advance Cannabis Research The state’s Department of Cannabis Control is soliciting research proposals from public universities to better inform future laws impacting the industry.

Texas Hemp Advocates Nearing 150,000 Signatures Urging Gov. Abbott to Veto SB 3 The governor has until June 22 to sign, veto or file the legislation to ban intoxicating hemp products without his signature.

Aurora Cannabis Denies 2nd ‘False’ News Report of Acquisition of MedLeaf Therapeutics The Canadian cannabis company advised stakeholders of news reports on Investing.com that was generated ‘with the support’ of artificial intelligence.

Consumable Hemp Products Illegal Without FDA Approval, Mississippi AG Says State Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued an opinion that hemp products sold outside licensed medical cannabis dispensaries are prohibited.

Fluence Debuts SPYDR 3: Pioneering Fixture Upgrades Output and Efficiency for Cannabis Growers The SPYDR 3 offers precision lighting and uniform canopy control to boost performance for multitier cannabis production.

Minnesota Adult-Use Dispensary Island Peži Celebrates 1st Anniversary The native cannabis company continues to capitalize on the state’s legalization landscape as non-native operations have yet to commence.

Grön, Head Change Debut Exclusive Solventless Edibles in Missouri The two cannabis industry leaders collaborated to launch a new line of hash rosin-infused edibles for a flavor-forward, full-spectrum experience.

Dallas-Area Officers Raid 3 Licensed Hemp Distribution Warehouses in ‘Enforcement Overreach’ The law enforcement officials acted ‘outside’ their authority based on ‘political theater,’ attorney David Sergi says.

HIGH TIMES RETURNS: The Counterculture Giant Reclaims Its Roots For nearly five decades, High Times stood as the unapologetic voice of cannabis counterculture. More than just a… The post HIGH TIMES RETURNS: The Counterculture Giant Reclaims Its Roots first appeared on High Times.

Terrabis Opening 5th Illinois Dispensary in Mundelein The multistate cannabis operator’s latest retail facility north of Chicago marks its ongoing expansion, with three dispensary openings in eight months.