Virginia Decriminalizes Cannabis
On Thursday, May 21, the state governor, Ralph Northam, signed legislation that will decriminalize cannabis possession from July 1.
Will the US Covid-19 Stimulus Bill Include Cannabis Banking Protections?
With cannabis still prohibited under federal law, many cannabis businesses in states with legal cannabis have been forced to operate as cash-only businesses.
French Ban on CBD Contradicts EU Law, Says European Court Advisor
Banning the import of hemp-derived CBD oil from European Union member states may contradict the EU law on the free movement of goods, according to an advisor to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
CBD Oil Product Recalled Due to High Lead Levels, FDA Announces
According to a Florida state department, a sample of a Kore Organic Watermelon CBD oil tincture, produced by Summitt Labs, contained 4.7 parts per million of lead.
Illinois Launches $31.5 Million Cannabis Equity Fund
Cannabis entrepreneurs from communities disproportionately impacted by the drug’s criminalization will soon be able to apply for restorative justice grants in Illinois.
LA Warehouse Explosion Possibly Linked to Unlicensed Cannabis Concentrate Producer
The explosion at Smoke Tokes injured 12 firefighters on Saturday, May 16.
Cannabis Cravings Differ Between the Sexes, Study Finds
Women who regularly consume cannabis experience more intense cravings for the drug than their male counterparts, a study has found.
Researchers Pinpoint the Ideal Legal Age for Cannabis Use
It's 19 in most Canadian provinces, but 21 in all US states with legal access. So which is the ideal age threshold to buy recreational marijuana? One group of researchers think they have the answer.
Californian Cannabis Businesses Now Have 60 More Days to Renew their Licenses
As Covid-19 continues to disrupt cannabis businesses across the US, some of those in California may have struggled to renew their licenses before the June 30 deadline.
