New federal law would help small weed farmers compete with large MSOs
Through Johanna Skopl Rep. Jared Huffman and Rep. Earl Blumenauer introduced a bill that would help small cannabis growers compete against multi-state operators if (and if) marijua
The Justice Department and DEA just issued a federal cannabis license to grow and sell weed
Maine-based cannabis company Maridose announced a few days ago that it has received federal licenses to supply and distribute cannabis concentrates, extracts and flower for pharmac
Psychedelics and cannabis use among 19-30 year olds is at an all-time high, according to federal study, and that’s a good thing!
New Federal Study Says Psychedelics and Cannabis Use Among Young Adults Are at All-Time Highs – Why That’s a Good Thing! The US federal government’s health agency
The Federal Trade Commission issues refunds to CBD buyers, here’s why
This article was written by Joana Scop and originally published on Benzinga. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it will send payments to 576 consumers acro
What New Federal Investments In THC Breathalyzers Mean For The Future Of Testing
As marijuana becomes legal and regulated in many states, law enforcement often struggles to keep up with the times. There’s definitely a learning curve when something that wa
Another federal agency urges employees not to use marijuana, warns of consequences
Through Jelena Martinovic Despite a growing acceptance of marijuana use among Americans, there are still policies penalizing federal employees for their 24-hour marijuana use in st
Federal Lawsuit in Arkansas Considering RICO Act: Is This the End of Medical Marijuana in the State?
Through Nicolas Jose Rodriguez On Aug. 4, a proposed initiative to legalize recreational marijuana was rejected by the state Board of Election Commissioners. The commissioners oppo
Sen. Cory Booker says he’s optimistic about federal marijuana decriminalization after signaling a possible compromise
Through Nina Zdinjak Weeks after the Senate’s long-awaited marijuana decriminalization bill was introduced, it drew much criticism, largely for its complexity. Many industry
State lawmakers are calling for federal marijuana legalization and banking reform
Through Johanna Skopl The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) recently voted to pass a revised policy expressing its support for federal marijuana debt relief and cann
New bipartisan law in Congress seeks to erase federal marijuana records
Through Maureen Meihan Congressmen Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) on Friday introduced bipartisan legislation that would create a mechanism for eradicating mari
Federal cannabis ban has failed, Senator Booker says during Senate hearing
Through Nina Zdinjak The Senate Judiciary’s Crime and Terrorism Subcommittee, chaired by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), on Tuesday held a hearing entitled “Federal Cannabis D
A Federal Standards Handbook now includes weights and measures for marijuana
Through Johanna Skopl As a result of a vote held by state and local officials at a conference last week, a federal government handbook on weights and measures was released, which m
Federal cannabis legalization continues to slide
Many in the cannabis industry saw the SAFE Banking Act as a salvation to the cannabis industry’s financial woes. The law was intended to change the scope of the industry̵
How marijuana research has increased significantly — despite the federal ban
Many lawmakers who oppose marijuana legalization say they need to see more research and studies on the subject before they vote to legalize marijuana at the federal level. Extensiv
Representatives in the House of Representatives want to include federal protections against cannabis in the upcoming spending bill
Through Maureen Meihan A group of 48 House Representatives sent a letter urging the chairman and senior members of a House Appropriations Subcommittee to address cannabis issues th
Federal Exemption Granted – Drug Decriminalization in BC – Cannabis News, Lifestyle
To reduce the stigma of drug use, BC decriminalizes personal possession. In November 2021, the province made a formal request to the federal government, requesting an exemption fro
Multistate cannabis operators are suing the federal government over the marijuana ban
Through Johanna Skopl The federal government could be sued by a coalition of multi-state operators (MSOs) in the cannabis industry, Marijuana Moment reported. The coalition says it
DEA reports continued decline in federal pot arrests
According to data released by the Justice Department, federal law enforcement continues to make fewer arrests related to cannabis, a trend consistent with the new cannabis laws tha
Federal court rules hemp-derived delta-8-THC is legal
On May 19, 2022, the United State Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (9th Circuit) ruled in a landmark case on the legality of delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8-THC). The 9
Delta-8 THC is legal, federal court says
Delta-8 THC is legal hemp, fed court rules (Newsletter: May 23, 2022) In a recent ruling, a federal panel wrote in a report released last Thursday that delta-8-THC is perfectly leg