Sinaloan Cartel appears to ban fentanyl trafficking in its territory
Large banners have appeared across the drug-controlled Mexican state of Sinaloa that appear to ban the production and sale of fentanyl at the behest of “Los Chapitos,” the sons
Bill to ban chemicals in Peeps moves forward in California, exposing the food industry’s dirty little secret
The original recipe for bright pink Peeps is at the center of a controversy over potentially problematic chemicals found in many foods. While it’s common knowledge that junk
Federal judge in Arkansas blocks ban on hemp cannabinoids in crucial decision
Given the implications of a recent ruling by a federal judge, industry representatives are wondering: Did a federal judge just legalize aid-derived cannabinoids like delta-8-THC, H
Arkansas Hemp Firms File Lawsuit Against Delta-8-THC Ban
A group of hemp companies has filed a lawsuit challenging a new Arkansas law banning hemp-derived psychoactive cannabinoids, including delta-8-THC, arguing that the law violates pr
Mastercard Announces Ban on Debit Card Transactions for Weed Purchases
Payment processor Mastercard announced this week that the company is taking steps to prevent PIN-based debit card transactions for marijuana purchases, in a major blow to a regulat
Kevin Durant says he lobbied the NBA to get the cannabis ban lifted
In his 15 seasons in the NBA, Kevin Durant has won two championships and a Most Valuable Player award while establishing himself as one of the all-time leading scorers in the game.
San Francisco regulator approves ban on new cannabis companies through 2028
San Francisco’s board of directors voted June 6 to introduce a citywide freeze on new cannabis business licenses for the next four and a half years. The 10 board members pres
In Pasco, Washington, the retail cannabis ban has finally been lifted
The city of Pasco, Washington this week officially lifted its ten-year ban on cannabis retailers, a historic change for that part of the state. According to the Tri-City Herald, th
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