Hawaii Senate Kills ‘De Facto’ Weed Legalization A bill to increase the amount of marijuana a person can possess before facing stiff criminal penalties failed 15-9 in the Hawaii Senate on Monday. It was the second defeat… The post Hawaii Senate Kills ‘De Facto’ Weed Legalization appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cresco Labs Workers Reportedly De-Unionize Employees at Cresco in Massachusetts were among the first in the U.S. to exit organized labor. The post Cresco Labs Workers Reportedly De-Unionize appeared first on High Times.

D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year Discusses Relative Using Medical Cannabis for Cancer The officer, who was awarded the D.A.R.E. title in 2022, also called alcohol a gateway drug. The post D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year Discusses Relative Using Medical Cannabis for Cancer appeared first on High Times.

Sweden Authorities Seize 1.4 Tons of Cocaine, ‘One of the Biggest’ Seizures Ever Sweden likely made history earlier this month with one of the country’s largest-ever cocaine seizures. The post Sweden Authorities Seize 1.4 Tons of Cocaine, ‘One of the Biggest’ Seizures Ever appeared first on High Times.

Gov. Kathy Hochul Honors New York’s 100th Adult-Use Retail Store Opening Last week New York leaders celebrated the opening of the 100th adult-use retail store with a CAURD license. The post Gov. Kathy Hochul Honors New York’s 100th Adult-Use Retail Store Opening appeared first on High Times.

Arizona Church Reaches Settlement with DEA To Allow Sacramental Use of Ayahuasca The Church of the Eagle and the Condor has affirmed its members’ right to use ayahuasca for religious ceremonial purposes. The post Arizona Church Reaches Settlement with DEA To Allow Sacramental Use of Ayahuasca appeared first on High Times.

The State of Federal Cannabis Reform Leads CBT’s Most-Read Articles in April 4/20 deals and events, California tax defaults, and nationwide municipal opt outs also highlighted Cannabis Business Times’ most popular stories this month.

Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program Undergoes Dramatic Transformation: Navigating HB 829 and the Emergency Licensing Regulations By Hannah King and Arin Aragona Plans for Kentucky’s medical cannabis program took a significant turn last week with the passage of House Bill 829 and the implementation of emergency… The post Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program Undergoes Dramatic Transformation: Navigating HB 829 and the Emergency Licensing Regulations appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis in Court: When Federal Courts Will Hear Commercial Disputes Related to the Cannabis Business By Steven Ascher and Anna M.Windemuth The unique status of the cannabis business —  legal in a majority of states, but still illegal under federal law — creates a thorny… The post Cannabis in Court: When Federal Courts Will Hear Commercial Disputes Related to the Cannabis Business appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Patchwork Regulation of CBD Products Continues Despite Rise in Demand By Courtney A. Hunter and Jessalyn H. Zeigler Demand for cannabidiol (CBD) products continues to climb, and the market has risen to the occasion. There is now a robust array… The post Patchwork Regulation of CBD Products Continues Despite Rise in Demand appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

How Private Equity Trumped Social Equity in State Cannabis Deal Confidential documents obtained by THE CITY reveal how Chicago Atlantic Group became one of the biggest beneficiaries of the state’s legalization program. Last June, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that a… The post How Private Equity Trumped Social Equity in State Cannabis Deal appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis Vapor Technology Company AVD Announces It’s Rebranding to ACTIVE Advanced Vapor Devices is changing its name, but the company still has the same innovative products, manufactured and distributed by the same exceptional team.

Tech glitch on 4/20 caused Missouri cannabis businesses to lose sales April 20 is a day recognized globally for celebrating cannabis culture, but it’s also like the cannabis industry’s Black Friday. Dispensaries offer deals designed to inspire people to flood their stores… The post Tech glitch on 4/20 caused Missouri cannabis businesses to lose sales appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Aelius LED Nominated for Best Lighting System Award at Grow-Up Awards for 3rd Consecutive Year The company has already secured two Grow-Up Awards in 2022 and 2023.

Green Thumb to Open 16th RISE Dispensary in Florida The company’s newest medical cannabis retail facility is located in Wesley Chapel, a suburb in the Tampa Bay area.

Congressional Progressive Caucus Says Dems Can Legalize MJ By Winning House, Senate Majorities This November A newly shared agenda from the Congressional Progressive Caucus suggests that a House and Senate majority is enough for Democratic leaders to legalize cannabis, among other progressive aims. The post Congressional Progressive Caucus Says Dems Can Legalize MJ By Winning House, Senate Majorities This November appeared first on High Times.

The Cannabis Market Is Booming in Japan The market in Japan expanded from $26.3 million in 2019 to $173.8 million in 2023. The post The Cannabis Market Is Booming in Japan appeared first on High Times.

Feds File Charges Against Maine Weed Grower After Probe Spanning 20 States A Maine man was arrested and held without bail last week on federal charges of illegal cannabis cultivation as part of a yearslong investigation encompassing 20 states. The post Feds File Charges Against Maine Weed Grower After Probe Spanning 20 States appeared first on High Times.

Federal Register Proposes Adding Fentanyl, Removing MDMA From Drug Testing Panels A recent proposal is considering adding fentanyl to the Department of Health & Human Services drug panel for testing, and removing MDMA/MDA. The post Federal Register Proposes Adding Fentanyl, Removing MDMA From Drug Testing Panels appeared first on High Times.

Cannabis Industry Has 440,000 Full-Time Workers The growth of the past year was driven largely by young Midwestern states. The post Cannabis Industry Has 440,000 Full-Time Workers appeared first on High Times.

Enforcement Powers, Padlocks Part of New York Plan to Dismantle Unregulated Cannabis Sales New York governor pledges to stop illicit cannabis operators with five key reforms as part of the state’s fiscal year 2025 budget.

Japan’s cannabis market growing rapidly amid regulatory shift Japan’s cannabis market expanded sixfold over four years to ¥24 billion ($154 million) in 2023, a trend that is expected to accelerate with the amendment in December of cannabis laws,… The post Japan’s cannabis market growing rapidly amid regulatory shift appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Ispire Leads with a Focus on Safety and Innovation Los Angeles-based Ispire Technologies (NASDAQ: ISPR) is a three-year-old company built on the foundation (and reputation) of a global enterprise with many years of experience as an ODM (original design… The post Ispire Leads with a Focus on Safety and Innovation appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

States With Legal Weed See Increase in College Applications Study high, take the test high, get high scores. The post States With Legal Weed See Increase in College Applications appeared first on High Times.

Illinois Governor Cites Cannabis Reform While Campaigning for Biden Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker campaigned for the reelection of President Biden on 4/20, citing Democratic-led advances for marijuana policy reform. The post Illinois Governor Cites Cannabis Reform While Campaigning for Biden appeared first on High Times.

Stoners Still Gathered at Hippie Hill for 4/20 Celebration Despite Event Cancellation The city-sanctioned event wasn’t held this year, but consumers still went to Hippie Hill and smoked in unison on April 20. The post Stoners Still Gathered at Hippie Hill for 4/20 Celebration Despite Event Cancellation appeared first on High Times.

High Tide Reports Nearly CA$2 Million in Cannabis Sales on 4/20 The Canadian cannabis company experienced a 35% increase in total sales across all retail platforms from the previous Saturday.

Sacramento is ’cannabis capital of California,’ study says. What makes it a top weed city? Sacramento is one of the best cities in the nation for cannabis fans, according to a new study. Real Estate Witch and Leafly, an online cannabis guide and marketplace, analyzed… The post Sacramento is ’cannabis capital of California,’ study says. What makes it a top weed city? appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Two years after first legal cannabis sales, New Jerseyans still seek home cultivation For the last two years, people have been able to stroll into New Jersey dispensaries to buy weed. But growing your own cannabis plant remains a third-degree felony. Despite a growing… The post Two years after first legal cannabis sales, New Jerseyans still seek home cultivation appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Delaware Marijuana Commissioner Works to Include Medical Operators to Kickstart Adult-Use Sales Under current law, the state’s top regulator must establish a commercial market that omits an automatic transition pathway for existing cannabis companies.

A Holiday for Weed Fans, Complete With Sponsors In the culture of cannabis, April 20 is a holiday when those who partake light up in enjoyment and in protest of prohibition. Although the origins of “4/20” are debated… The post A Holiday for Weed Fans, Complete With Sponsors appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Ohio Company Signs Deal To Grow Hemp for Bioplastic Ohio Hemp Company has inked a deal with Michigan-based Heartland Industries to grow hemp fiber for use in bioplastics. The post Ohio Company Signs Deal To Grow Hemp for Bioplastic appeared first on High Times.

Colorado Senate Approves Legislation Banning Social Media Praise of Drugs This bill (SB24-158) regarding social media and drugs, including legal psychedelics, infringes on both the First and Fourth Amendment. The post Colorado Senate Approves Legislation Banning Social Media Praise of Drugs appeared first on High Times.

Gen Z Consumes Less Alcohol, Prefers More Cannabis and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Cannabis consumption lounges are poised to benefit from Gen Z consumers who are drinking less alcohol. The post Gen Z Consumes Less Alcohol, Prefers More Cannabis and Non-Alcoholic Beverages appeared first on High Times.

Study: CBD for Crack Use Disorder Comparable to Traditional Treatments, Less Side Effects A new study looks into CBD’s ability to help treat those with crack use disorder, and while the cannabinoid may have similar efficacy for treatment, it had “significantly” fewer adverse effects than traditional medications. The post Study: CBD for Crack Use Disorder Comparable to Traditional Treatments, Less Side Effects appeared first on High Times.

Curaleaf Acquires Northern Green Canada in Strategic International Expansion The deal bolsters the company's advantage in several key emerging markets, including Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom.

Trulieve to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensary in North Palm Beach The new Florida location on U.S. Highway 1 will host grand opening this week as the company’s 135th retail facility in the state.

Federal Cannabis Legalization and Reform: Where Are We in 2024? U.S. cannabis reform hasn’t come easy amid a divided Congress, but plenty of opportunities remain on the table for the remainder of the year.

SUV Crashes Into Massachusetts Dispensary Ahead of 4/20 Three people were injured when a vehicle drove through Zahara Dispensary’s wall and 15 feet into the store during operating hours last week.

4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank… The post 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Budget deal ends marijuana potency tax and targets illegal shops in New York The state budget that’s expected to be adopted in the coming days calls for repealing the potency tax on marijuana products as well as new regulations intended to give local municipalities, including… The post Budget deal ends marijuana potency tax and targets illegal shops in New York appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday SEATTLE (AP) — Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in… The post 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Amended CT Bill Creates New Hemp Categories Significant adjustments have been made to Connecticut House Bill No. 5150, the omnibus cannabis/hemp legislation that is waiting to be taken up by the full House. An amended version of… The post Amended CT Bill Creates New Hemp Categories appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

California Gives Up on the Illegal Cannabis Market: More of the Same By Griffen Thorne, Attorney at Harris Sliwoski Last week, California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) released illegal market enforcement data for quarter 1 of 2024. It’s become a new tradition of mine… The post California Gives Up on the Illegal Cannabis Market: More of the Same appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Keeping the Buzz Alive: 7 Tips to Sustain Customer Engagement Post-4/20 The cannabis holiday is the biggest sales day of the year for dispensaries. So how can you tap that momentum for year-round engagement and sales?

North Dakota Committee Files Ballot Measure To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Advocates in North Dakota are taking another stab at recreational cannabis legalization. The post North Dakota Committee Files Ballot Measure To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis appeared first on High Times.

California County Mulls Reduction To Cannabis Cultivation Tax Good news for Sonoma County growers. The post California County Mulls Reduction To Cannabis Cultivation Tax appeared first on High Times.

The Proof May Be in the Pudding, But the Price May Be in the Packaging A new report finds that consumers will pay more for cannabis products in well-designed, reusable packaging.

Pot Industry High on Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Referendum Voters will now get to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in a state that has a well-established medical pot marketplace. When the Florida Supreme Court earlier this month approved a November referendum on… The post Pot Industry High on Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Referendum appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Going Vertical: Calyxeum, Black Women-Owned and Operated Michigan Cannabis Cultivator and Processor, Set to Open New Dispensary in Detroit on 4/20 Detroit-based cannabis cultivator and processor Calyxeum is set to open its first retail dispensary in Detroit on April 20. The company has partnered with renowned Michigan cannabis retailer Moses Roses to unveil Moses Roses Powered By Calyxeum.

New York Cannabis Control Board Approves 101 New Adult-Use Licenses With this new batch of licenses, the New York CCB has approved a total of 403 licenses in 2024 so far. The post New York Cannabis Control Board Approves 101 New Adult-Use Licenses appeared first on High Times.

Doctors Join Call To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Cannabinoids A group of doctors advocating for drug policy reform is calling for the regulation of hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids. The post Doctors Join Call To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Cannabinoids appeared first on High Times.

Killer Pharmacist Who Diluted Life-Saving Drugs To Be Freed From Prison Robert Ray Courtney, a former pharmacist who was caught diluting life-saving drugs, will soon walk free. The post Killer Pharmacist Who Diluted Life-Saving Drugs To Be Freed From Prison appeared first on High Times.

Ben & Jerry's Doubles Down on Cannabis Justice Advocacy and Calls for Cleared Records, Starting with Arizona The Vermont ice cream maker is supporting ACLU's call for state governors across the country to grant sentence reductions or pardons, legally known as clemency, to people serving cannabis-related sentences.

California Cannabis Drivers Reach Tentative Union Deal With Eaze, Avert Potential Strike Ahead of 4/20 After nine months of negotiations, the UFCW-represented workers agreed on a three-year first contract.

How to Troubleshoot Cannabis Nutrient Disorders Narrow down and diagnose specific nutrient disorders in cannabis by first noting symptoms and where they develop.

North Dakota May Get Another Chance to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis in 2024 A group of advocates filed a ballot measure petition to legalize possession and establish a regulated industry.

US Marijuana Industry Hits All-Time High The legal cannabis industry is thriving in the U.S., reaching its highest-ever number of jobs and sales, a new report shows. Vangst, a cannabis industry job platform, found that at… The post US Marijuana Industry Hits All-Time High appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Black market marijuana tied to Chinese criminal networks infiltrates Maine Maine is the newest frontier for the illicit marijuana trade, with potentially hundreds of suspected unlicensed grow houses operating in the state, a CBS News investigation has found. It’s part… The post Black market marijuana tied to Chinese criminal networks infiltrates Maine appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Is Your Tesla Self-Driving Car Narcing You Out? A viral video from The Ramcharitar Law Firm claims that Tesla could be sharing camera data with the NYPD and other police departments across the country. The post Is Your Tesla Self-Driving Car Narcing You Out? appeared first on High Times.