President Biden announces moves to relax weed restrictions President Joe Biden is officially moving forward with plans to loosen federal marijuana restrictions. Biden announced on Thursday his administration plans to reclassify cannabis from the most restrictive category on… The post President Biden announces moves to relax weed restrictions appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

The Weirdos State of the Union To celebrate the second birthday of WEIRDOS, our VP of Content waxes on the year we’ve had, and where we’re going from here. The post The Weirdos State of the Union first appeared on High Times.

New Study Analyzes the Effects of THCV, CBD on Weight Loss Study participants were given doses of THCV/CBD or a placebo in order for researchers to examine the potential effects on metabolic syndrome. The post New Study Analyzes the Effects of THCV, CBD on Weight Loss first appeared on High Times.

Gifting Parties in Connecticut Can Continue with Limits Under Settlement with Attorney General Attorney General William Tong arrived at a settlement over gifting parties with HighBazaar in Connecticut. The post Gifting Parties in Connecticut Can Continue with Limits Under Settlement with Attorney General first appeared on High Times.

Twenty-One of 27 European Union Countries Legalized Medical Cannabis, Report Highlights Biortica Agrimed released an assessment of the state of medical cannabis and decriminalization laws in the EU. The post Twenty-One of 27 European Union Countries Legalized Medical Cannabis, Report Highlights first appeared on High Times.

DEA Report Reflects Average Potency of THC in Illegal Cannabis at 16% The DEA’s report assesses the status of a variety of federally illegal substances, including fentanyl, heroin, and cannabis. The post DEA Report Reflects Average Potency of THC in Illegal Cannabis at 16% first appeared on High Times.

Nature's Miracle, Agrify Sign Definitive Merger Agreement The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024.

From Stay-at-Home Parents to Breadwinners to Students, Cannabis is Normal By Derek Ross, CEO, Nova Farms Once stigmatized and relegated to the fringes of society, cannabis has emerged from the shadows to become a mainstream topic, with legalization efforts gaining global… The post From Stay-at-Home Parents to Breadwinners to Students, Cannabis is Normal appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

BREAKING NEWS: DEA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Move Marijuana to Schedule III By Vince Śliwoski, Managing Partner of Harris Sliwoski Today is another historic day in the history of cannabis control and regulation. In a much anticipated announcement, the Drug Enforcement Administration… The post BREAKING NEWS: DEA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Move Marijuana to Schedule III appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

President Biden Announces Federal Government Will Reschedule Cannabis in ‘Monumental’ Announcement It’s official: The U.S. Department of Justice will reschedule cannabis, moving it to Schedule III, President Joe Biden announced Thursday. The post President Biden Announces Federal Government Will Reschedule Cannabis in ‘Monumental’ Announcement first appeared on High Times.

Ziel Partners With Portocanna, Receives 1st EU GMP Certification for Microbial Control Technology in Cannabis The radio frequency technology for the decontamination of cannabis flower provides cultivators and processors a microbial control step for their operations.

White House Moves to Reschedule Cannabis in ‘Monumental’ Decision, Biden Says The Department of Justice will issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to reclassify cannabis in the Federal Register, which will be followed by a 60-day public comment period prior to the department potentially finalizing the rule.

5 Things to Confirm When Signing a Cannabis Facility Construction Agreement From agreement type to financing to scope of work, here are details to iron out when vetting construction companies.

SOMAÍ Group, and Its Subsidiary, RPK Biopharma Expand Cookies Partnership to Include Europe and the UK

Psychedelic Toad Toxins Could Treat Depression, Anxiety Without Hallucinations Secretions released by Colorado river toads show promise as a therapeutic psychedelic, even without hallucinations. The post Psychedelic Toad Toxins Could Treat Depression, Anxiety Without Hallucinations first appeared on High Times.

Smart & Safe Florida Reveals $5M Ad Campaign To Amp Up MJ Legalization Support The campaign to legalize adult-use cannabis in Florida is ramping up as Election Day nears. The post Smart & Safe Florida Reveals $5M Ad Campaign To Amp Up MJ Legalization Support first appeared on High Times.

Texas Senate To Hold Public Hearing on Delta-8, Delta-9 THC Products The hearing will be held on May 29, with the intention of discussing a ban on delta-8 and delta-9 THC products that have thrived in Texas since 2019. The post Texas Senate To Hold Public Hearing on Delta-8, Delta-9 THC Products first appeared on High Times.

Willie and Annie Nelson Announce Cannabis Cookbook Willie & Annie Nelson’s Cannabis Cookbook is set to release this November, with classic recipes such as buffalo wings, chocolate cake, and fried chicken. The post Willie and Annie Nelson Announce Cannabis Cookbook first appeared on High Times.

Psilocybin Doesn’t Alter Belief or Disbelief in God, Study Suggests A new study suggests that psilocybin won’t change an atheist to a believer or vice-versa. The post Psilocybin Doesn’t Alter Belief or Disbelief in God, Study Suggests first appeared on High Times.

NYC shutters 75 illicit weed shops in first week of crackdown, with hundreds and hundreds to go Seventy-five illegal weed shops were shuttered in the first week of the Adams administration’s “Operation Padlock” crackdown on illicit marijuana sales in the city, officials announced Tuesday. The first batch… The post NYC shutters 75 illicit weed shops in first week of crackdown, with hundreds and hundreds to go appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Why Florida medical marijuana companies are pushing so hard for recreational pot As legal marijuana dispensaries hope Floridians vote in November to allow recreational weed, they face a troubling trend: Right now, their flow of new customers is drying up. The state’s medical marijuana… The post Why Florida medical marijuana companies are pushing so hard for recreational pot appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cresco Labs Reports $184M in Revenue in Q1 2024 Financial Results 'This is just the start,' says CEO Charles Bachtell, noting significant opportunities in new and potential adult-use markets such as Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania.

Michigan’s Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Up 21% From Last Year The nation’s second-largest market reported nearly $1.1 billion in sales through the first four months of 2024.

South Dakota Tribes Ban Gov. Kristi Noem After She Says They Cater to Drug Cartels Native American tribes in South Dakota banned Gov. Kristi Noem from their reservations for her remarks about drugs. The post South Dakota Tribes Ban Gov. Kristi Noem After She Says They Cater to Drug Cartels first appeared on High Times.

Ports in Belgium and the Netherlands, Europe’s ‘Cocaine Superhighway,’ Tackle Drug Problem Authorities in Belgium and the Netherlands are attempting to thwart rampant drug trade at ports. The post Ports in Belgium and the Netherlands, Europe’s ‘Cocaine Superhighway,’ Tackle Drug Problem first appeared on High Times.

Ohio Committee Approved Adult-Use Sales Plan The rules propose that medical cannabis dispensaries be allowed to sell adult-use products starting on June 7. The post Ohio Committee Approved Adult-Use Sales Plan first appeared on High Times.

The Ultimate Tool for Cleaning the Atmosphere, Controlling Odor and Improving Air Quality Gard'nClean ensures that fresh, clean environments are accessible to everyone, everywhere. The post The Ultimate Tool for Cleaning the Atmosphere, Controlling Odor and Improving Air Quality first appeared on High Times.

Arkansas Finance Department Shows Medical Cannabis Program Growth Now celebrating its fifth year since medical cannabis sales began, a new report shows increases in sales and cardholder numbers. The post Arkansas Finance Department Shows Medical Cannabis Program Growth first appeared on High Times.

Minnesota Expunges Nearly 58K Records Just Nine Months After Rec Weed Legalization While it may have only just ushered in legislation legalizing recreational cannabis, Minnesota is already ahead of the curve when it comes to cannabis crime expungements under its Adult-Use Cannabis Act. The post Minnesota Expunges Nearly 58K Records Just Nine Months After Rec Weed Legalization first appeared on High Times.

AYR Wellness Reports $118M in Revenue for Q1 2024 Results Cannabis rescheduling “validates” the company’s determination to build a “sustainable business that will win in the long-term,” CEO says.

Total Wine & More Takes Another Step Into Hemp-Derived THC-Infused Beverage Market A new partnership with the U.S.’s largest independent fine-wine retailer will sell Bayou City Hemp Company’s and 8th Wonder’s product line in Texas and Louisiana.

New Hampshire Flirts With State-Run Franchises Already a medical cannabis-legal state, New Hampshire is so unsure about legalizing cannabis for adult use that it appears willing to consider a quasi-regulatory structure that no other state has… The post New Hampshire Flirts With State-Run Franchises appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Safe Harbor Financial Reports Year-Over-Year Net Income Increase in Q1 2024 Financial Results CEO Sundie Seefried noted that if cannabis is reclassified as a Schedule III substance, it would result in "a material increase of capital from these businesses moved into financial institutions."

Ohio adult-use marijuana sales approved as part of 2023 ballot measure could begin by mid-June COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Recreational marijuana could be available for sale in Ohio by mid-June, after new licensing rules for dispensaries cleared a key legislative hurdle Monday. Adult-use sales have… The post Ohio adult-use marijuana sales approved as part of 2023 ballot measure could begin by mid-June appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

UK’S Medical Cannabis Boom: Patients, Demand and Consumption Surge to All-Time Highs - With a Record Number of Private Clinics

Alaska House of Representatives Approved Bill To Change Cannabis Taxes The bill would change the current tax based on a $50 per ounce to a 7% tax instead. The post Alaska House of Representatives Approved Bill To Change Cannabis Taxes first appeared on High Times.

New York Cannabis Director Steps Down Amid Major Agency Overhaul Chris Alexander, executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management, will step down in September. The post New York Cannabis Director Steps Down Amid Major Agency Overhaul first appeared on High Times.

Psilocybin Mushrooms Enhance Psychological Flexibility, Pilot Study Shows A new study shows that psilocybin mushrooms are effective for psychedelic-assisted therapy by helping people to break out of rigid thought patterns. The post Psilocybin Mushrooms Enhance Psychological Flexibility, Pilot Study Shows first appeared on High Times.

Over 700 Pounds of Ketamine Found in Transformer Statues Thai police found 700 pounds of ketamine in statues of Transformers characters after being alerted about early drug activity. The post Over 700 Pounds of Ketamine Found in Transformer Statues first appeared on High Times.

Oregon Health Authority Awards Newest Therapeutic Psilocybin License Current cannabis license holder Kaya Holdings Inc. was recently approved for a psilocybin service center license and plans to open in one month. The post Oregon Health Authority Awards Newest Therapeutic Psilocybin License first appeared on High Times.

‘Mitey’ Pest Problems in Cannabis How to identify various mite pests and symptoms to mitigate and prevent damaging outbreaks in plants.

CryoMass Announces Sale of First Production Model to be deployed in Canada

Minnesota Cannabis Producers Given the Greenlight After Being Momentarily in Limbo By Aaron John, Attorney at Harris Sliwoski Minnesota cannabis producers have raised concerns over the availability of products when the legal market finally opens. In response, the Minnesota legislature has acted… The post Minnesota Cannabis Producers Given the Greenlight After Being Momentarily in Limbo appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Ohio Medical Cannabis Operators Could Launch Adult-Use Sales in June A state committee cleared proposed regulations for established businesses to convert to adult-use sales, and once applications launch, lawmakers predict a swift approval process.

47 Ohio Localities Enact Cannabis Moratoriums Ahead of Adult-Use Sales Launch The Buckeye State has at least four cities where existing medical cannabis dispensaries could be impacted by these business bans.

Social equity marijuana businesses sold ‘bag of dreams’ in Massachusetts EVEN BEFORE CANNABIS was legalized, Kijana Rose knew cannabis could make yoga a better time. Rose, 34, has been teaching ganja yoga for seven years and has been selling cannabis edibles… The post Social equity marijuana businesses sold ‘bag of dreams’ in Massachusetts appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Alaska House approves marijuana tax reform, advancing bill to Senate A decade after Alaska voters legalized recreational marijuana, the Alaska Legislature is advancing the first major change to the law that opened commercial sales here. On Friday, the Alaska House of… The post Alaska House approves marijuana tax reform, advancing bill to Senate appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

State Cannabis Director to Step Down as Governor Orders Overhaul The departure of Chris Alexander, an architect of legalization in New York, follows a report that was critical of his leadership. The head of New York State’s cannabis agency will… The post State Cannabis Director to Step Down as Governor Orders Overhaul appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

'Wholesale Business Growth Highlight' of MariMed Q1 2024 Financial Results, says CEO The Massachusetts-based multistate operator began selling its products wholesale in Illinois.

Cannabis Products Recalled in Arizona Over Possible Contamination Onion Bhaji was recalled due to possible contamination with Aspergillus. The post Cannabis Products Recalled in Arizona Over Possible Contamination first appeared on High Times.

Virginia Launches Reporting Website for Tracking Cannabis Exposure to Minors Health officials have been directed to use the reporting portal to track “adverse events” of cannabis exposure among children under 18. The post Virginia Launches Reporting Website for Tracking Cannabis Exposure to Minors first appeared on High Times.

Mexican-Grown Pot Hits Record Low at Border as Competition with State-Legal Pot Rises U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows that 2023 was the slowest year at the border for pot seizures yet. The post Mexican-Grown Pot Hits Record Low at Border as Competition with State-Legal Pot Rises first appeared on High Times.

Psychedelic Plants Found in Ancient Mayan Ballcourt The ballcourt at the Ancient Mayan city of Yaxnohcah revealed four medicinal plants that were used in a ritual. The post Psychedelic Plants Found in Ancient Mayan Ballcourt first appeared on High Times.

Poll: Majority of U.S. Adults Report Positive Cannabis, Psychedelic Drug Experiences Those in the survey who tried each drug were also more likely to show support for its legalization. The post Poll: Majority of U.S. Adults Report Positive Cannabis, Psychedelic Drug Experiences first appeared on High Times.

Stevie Van Zandt’s Silvio's Stash Brand Debuts in Michigan Cannabis Market with Primitiv Collaboration 'The Sopranos' star and founding member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band Stevie Van Zandt is bringing his cannabis brand, Silvio's Stash, to the Michigan market in collaboration with Calvin Johnson Jr. and Rob Sims’ Primitiv cannabis company.

Living Off the Land Canna Country Farms is what Humboldt is all about. The post Living Off the Land first appeared on High Times.

Key Takeaways From USDA's 2024 Hemp Report The USDA’s 2024 “National Hemp Report” shows the value of hemp production, including floral hemp and seed production, is trending upward, though harvested hemp still exceeds hemp sold. Here are some of the key statistics to know.

Pairing Made Perfect Founder of Cultivating Spirits, Philip Wolf, explains the concept behind his decade-long cannabis dinner series. The post Pairing Made Perfect first appeared on High Times.

Lawmakers Approve Big Changes to Marijuana Industry Rules Dispensaries could soon resemble convenience stores now that lawmakers have passed a bill that will change industry regulations. Marijuana dispensaries could start resembling convenience stores now that lawmakers have passed… The post Lawmakers Approve Big Changes to Marijuana Industry Rules appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Thailand Prime Minister Seeks to Criminalize Weed in Reversal Thailand’s prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, said on Wednesday that he wanted cannabis to be re-listed as a narcotic by the end of the year, a reversal two years after the… The post Thailand Prime Minister Seeks to Criminalize Weed in Reversal appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.