New York’s illegal cannabis market is booming! but do you know why?
New York will launch its legal recreational cannabis market in the next few weeks, but all of that could be hampered by the thriving illegal market in the sector. PharmaCann, an Il
Tips for celebrating 420 when it’s illegal
420 in Canada is pretty massive, but in other parts of the world that are less permissive, pot lovers might need some tips on how to celebrate 420 when it’s illegal. Celebrat
Almost 500,000 people work in the legal marijuana industry, so how many people still work in the illegal market?
The exponential increase in cannabis sales over the past two years has fueled a massive expansion of the cannabis industry. The total number of full-time employees in the cannabis
Almost 500,000 people work in the legal marijuana industry – how many work in the illegal market?
This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been republished with permission. The exponential increase in cannabis sales over the past two years has fueled a massive e
Federally illegal marijuana brought in nearly $4,000,000,000 in tax revenue in 2021, but how can that be when it’s illegal?
Nearly $4 Billion Taken In Cannabis Tax Revenue By States In 2021 – How Are States Using That Money? A new report from the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) revealed that states
Illegal vs. Legal: What Are the Real Benefits of Buying Weed from a Licensed Dispensary?
Many of us had a close relationship with our cannabis dealers, especially before weed was legalized. Dealers are often the first port of call when buying pot from someone you’
Illegal or legal? – What are the real benefits of buying cannabis from a licensed dispensary?
Many of us had a close relationship with our cannabis dealers, especially before weed was legalized. Dealers are often the first port of call when buying pot from someone you’
Oregon lawmakers are taking over the state’s illegal pot operations
Two proposals in the Oregon Legislature would target the illegal cannabis operations worrying law enforcement and local governments in the southern part of the state. Both the Sena
New York Cracks Down on Illegal Cannabis Businesses
It has been nearly a year since New York legalized recreational pot, but the state made it clear on Tuesday that unlicensed weed sales are still a no go. New York’s Office of
The LA Dilemma – Los Angeles has 900 legal pharmacies and 2,800 illegal trap shop pharmacies
Los Angeles is one of the top weed destinations on the west coast. It has a rapidly growing medical and adult industries with pharmacies scattered across its towns. Weed lovers in
LA County enacts ordinance to charge illegal cannabis operations $ 30,000 a day
Los Angeles County has long been home to illegal cannabis operations, and now its board of directors has approved the introduction of an ordinance that could charge tens of thousan
Why the FBI is investigating narco weed slavery for illegal cannabis cultivation in Oregon
Oregon has some of the best cannabis crops in the United States. However, a closer look at how the larger percentage of these crops are grown and harvested will put most people off
Oregon provides $ 25 million to help fight the illegal cultivation of cannabis
Oregon lawmakers passed laws to tackle the burgeoning illegal cannabis cultivation in the state and allocated $ 25 million to help law enforcement and community organizations fight
Legal cannabis sells better than the illegal market in Ontario for the first time
Sales of legal cannabis exceeded the illegal market in Ontario for the first time in the second quarter of this year, according to new data from the province’s only licensed
Will the tax exemption of cannabis encourage people to move from the illegal market to the legal market?
The San Francisco city government has unanimously voted to remove cannabis taxes for the next 13 months. This proactive decree aims to cripple the illegal cannabis market in the st
New Mexico Credit Union First in Nation to Introduce Protocols for Cannabis Banking, Strike Against Illegal Dealers
By Jelena Martinovic On Monday, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that the New Mexico-based US Eagle Federal Credit Union will become the first financial instit
Florida lawmakers: decriminalize illegal drugs, lower cannabis penalties
By Nina Zdinjak Florida representative Dotie Joseph (D) recently tabled the Collateral Consequences of Convictions and Decriminalization of Cannabis and All Drugs Act to decriminal
Maine officials condemn the influx of illegal cannabis activity
The top Maine cannabis official raised the alarm this week over illegal behavior related to the state’s medical marijuana industry and illegal cannabis. Erik Gundersen, direc
Migrant cannabis workers in Oregon: dire conditions amid the illegal cultivation boom
By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez Thousands of immigrants working on illegal marijuana farms in southern Oregon are living in appalling conditions, Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) reporte
Legacy to Legal – How illegal marijuana growers are transitioning to the legal, licensed cannabis market
This week’s The Green Rush LIVE shows how the original market growers have transitioned to legal licensed stores! The Green Rush LIVE is a 2-hour weekly cannabis business tal