The Oklahoma Senate passes legislation against the illegal cannabis industry
The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed legislation targeting the illicit cannabis industry by requiring medical marijuana companies to provide proof that they legally occupy the pro
The governor of New York unveils a plan to crack down on illegal pot shops
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday unveiled new legislation aimed at tackling the state’s hardline illegal cannabis traffickers. The bill, already supported by dozens of
New York City officials pledge crackdown on illegal potteries
New York City officials announced this week that they would take new steps to address the city’s growing number of unlicensed cannabis retailers to help launch the regulated
Did California judges just rule all cannabis businesses illegal?
California Circuit Court of Appeals criminalized marijuana dealings under RICO law Last Wednesday, a panel of judges in a California court ruled that running a cannabis business is
Oklahoma Narcotics Bureau investigates 2,000 potentially illegal cultivation licenses
A recent report from Tulsa World states that there are a few thousand unlicensed medical cannabis companies in the state, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerou
Marijuana just got less illegal in Maryland. But it’s not legal yet. Here’s what you need to know
Maryland breaking news: Marijuana became less illegal on Jan. 1 — but it’s not entirely legal to possess yet. That’s happening on July 1, 2023. As for opening stores&
Marijuana Is Still Illegal – Who’s to Blame, Senator Booker or Emperor McConnell?
(See the tweet that started the debate and leave a comment, click here!) Both a Democrat and Republican criticize why weed is still illegal. On the way to blaming Emperor McConnell
NYC Mayor Vows to Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Stores
The city created a task force to weed out unlicensed dispensaries. They seized 100,000 products and $4 million in two weeks. Last Thursday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced
New York Mayor Pledges Crackdown on Illegal Pot Dealers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday his administration is ready to crack down on illegal cannabis retailers that have multiplied across the five boroughs. “We will n
E. coli, Salmonella or lead found in 40% of New York’s illegal weed
New York officials dispatched researchers to test products from illegal bodegas and pop-up dispensaries that sell cannabis on the street, testing them for harmful contaminants. If
Krispy Kreme pays to keep weed illegal
Big Donut works with the NFL, Big Pharma and the Methodist Church to prevent legalization in Congress Follow the money: That’s the most well-known saying in journalism, and w
Los Angeles is raising cannabis tax rates to keep California’s illegal market alive
Los Angeles County voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of a measure that will impose business taxes on cannabis operations operating in unincorporated regions after such operation
Pro-Cannabis Group in South Dakota Accuses Officials of Illegal Election Interference
The group behind a 2020 medical marijuana proposal in South Dakota is accusing several officials of engaging in illegal campaigning against pro-cannabis measures in the state. New
Michigan’s cannabis regulator is planning a crackdown on illegal products
Michigan’s top cannabis regulator Tuesday said the state plans to “expose” companies operating in the legal marijuana market that have engaged in illegal practice
Is illegal storage of marijuana dangerous to people’s health?
Some argue that marijuana is far less toxic than any lab-made drug because it is a plant native to Mother Earth. While the sentiment and logic are in place, the sad truth is that o
There are 17,000 medical marijuana patients in the UK and many of them still use the illegal weed market?
It is currently estimated that 17,000 people in the UK have legally obtained cannabis to treat a variety of conditions including chronic pain, depression, insomnia and Parkinson
Guess How Many Illegal Cannabis Grows There are in California?
The Answer Is No One Knows How Many Illegal Grows There are in California As of 2013, illicit marijuana cultivation was quite a destructive force on the environment in Californi
Australians Going Legal With Their Weed? Legal MMJ sales rise as illegal market sales fall, says new Australian study
Australians get high on MMJ: Study shows more people are turning to MMJ via the black market Down Under In February 2016, Australia made medical marijuana legal thanks to royal app
Some cities are inadvertently supporting illegal cannabis sales, new report says
Through Johanna Skopl Leafly has published a unique report detailing the unintended and harmful consequences that occur when local communities choose not to legal and regulated can
The California Department of Cannabis last year announced seizures of $1 billion worth of illegal marijuana
The DCC announced on August 25 that it had officially seized more than $1 billion worth of illegal cannabis. The department attributes this milestone to recent raids conducted in L