Cannabis smoking ban comes into effect in Amsterdam’s red light district
A new era began in Amsterdam’s red-light district on Thursday, when the ban on smoking cannabis on the streets officially came into effect. The ban is part of a city-wide ini
Australian cannabis activists protest THC ban for drivers
A group of Australian cannabis activists took to the streets of Sydney in a motorcade of military vehicles to protest the failed war on drugs and policies that penalize drivers for
Illinois House is considering legislation to ban vehicle searches based on weed smell
Members of the Illinois House of Representatives are considering a bill that would ban police from searching vehicles based solely on the smell of cannabis. The measure, Senate Bil
Supreme Court upholds Quebec home-grow ban – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a ban on home growing in the French-speaking province of Quebec. Federal law allows Canadians to grow up to four plants per household, but th
Why high cannabis taxation is essentially a stealth ban
How high taxation is essentially stealth prohibition Prohibition has long been a scourge of society, casting a dark shadow over the freedoms we hold dear. By suppressing the civil
Washington Bill would ban pre-employment drug testing for cannabis
Washington state is poised to become the next state to ban most pre-initiation drug testing for cannabis. Because detecting THC is a poor way to measure impairment given how long c
Judge overturns ban on pharmacy licenses in Brooklyn
A federal court in New York on Tuesday cleared the way for state regulators to begin issuing adult-use cannabis licenses to prospective business owners in Brooklyn and elsewhere. T
Taliban ban weed cultivation | high times
Sharia law in Taliban-dominated Afghanistan now bans weed cultivation along with a long list of other basic freedoms. The Express-Tribune reports that Taliban supreme leader Mawlav
Arkansas Bill calls for a ban on Delta-8 and other hemp products
An Arkansas lawmaker wants to ban the hemp products that have taken over the shelves at gas stations and convenience stores. Republican Senator Tyler Dees introduced legislation la
California law wants to ban the sale of tobacco to anyone born after 2006
The strongest and wildest approach yet to discourage teenage tobacco use at the state level is taking shape. A new California law would ban all tobacco sales for residents born on
Gun ban on cannabis users unconstitutional: US judge
A US judge has ruled that a gun ban on cannabis users is unconstitutional. US District Judge Patrick Wyrick ruled on February 3, 2023. It began when Lawton, Oklahoma police arreste
Judge lifts gun ban for marijuana users
Although federal law specifically prohibits all Americans who use or possess marijuana from buying or owning a firearm, an Oklahoma judge ruled the ban unconstitutional late last w
Hong Kong’s CBD ban on ‘dangerous drugs’ begins
In a completely different approach to the US and many other places around the world, Hong Kong decided last October to ban CBD and classify it as a dangerous drug, and the ban begi
Did Twitch Ban Top Streamer Kai Cenat For Dozing Off After Weed Edibles?
The Amazon-owned live streaming platform has just banned one of its most popular channels. His alleged crime: vibrating something edible. The war on weed on social media platforms
Let’s ban strong cannabis extracts
Despite a healthcare system that was on the brink of collapse even before COVID, Health Canada bureaucrats have focused on companies that sell cannabis extracts. Health Canada rece
CBD Newsletter: Google eases advertising ban, new report reveals gummy bear testing, FDA plans new regulations
Welcome back to your one stop shop for everything CBD, Leafly Nation. While much of the country has focused on the oh-so-juicy DC political drama, the world of CBD is not asleep. R
Court in France lifts ban on hemp flowers
Not only CBD is legal in France, but also hemp flower if the latest court ruling in the country. French outlet RFI reports that on December 30, 2021, the French government legalize
National Animal Group is calling on Idaho to lift CBD pet ban
Idaho’s ban on CBD and hemp-derived products only harms animals more because people are giving it to them regardless of regulations, according to a national group dedicated t
US military softens ban on recruits who test positive for THC
Failed cannabis screenings will no longer disqualify Air Force or Space Force members. With enlistment down across the armed services, will other branches permanently drop their ba
The Supreme Court trial to ban home-growing reveals a larger problem with legalizing cannabis at the federal level
In Canada, legalization grants people the ability to grow up to four cannabis plants per household for personal use — unless you live in Manitoba or Quebec, of course. The two pr