Hawaii Senators Pass Adult-Use Cannabis Bill
- March 14, 2023 2:21 am
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The Hawaii Senate voted 22-3 to pass a bill for adult-use cannabis on March 7. The bill, also known as SB669SD2, would establish a framework for cultivation and manufacturing, sales, taxes, and taxes. The bill would allow residents to possess up 30 g
Pennsylvania Governor Proposes Taxes on Pot, but No Legalization Bill
- March 14, 2023 2:21 am
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Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro, the Pennsylvania governor, presented Tuesday his budget proposal. It included a plan for levying a tax on marijuana sales. Shapiro's proposal, however, is a nod to a weed-friendly feature of Pennsylvania. The bu
Delaware House approves legalization bill
- March 14, 2023 2:21 am
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According to the newspaper, the only Democrat to vote against the bill was Pete Schwartzkopf, the party's leader in the chamber. The lone Democrat to vote against, according to the newspaper, was the party's leader in the chamber, House Speaker Pete
Heavy Metal to Launch Cannabis Line in Massachusetts
Heavy Metal Entertainment announced this week that it has partnered with Berkshire Roots, a licensed cannabis company, to launch a new line for the Massachusetts regulated market. The new partnership will allow the two companies to offer new cannabis
Raphael Mechoulam, ‘Father in Cannabis Science’, has died at 92
Analytical Cannabis reports that Raphael Mechoulam has died. He was the first person to synthesize THC. He was 92 years of age, and his legacy will be remembered for many centuries to come. He is often referred to as the father of cannabis research.
Kentucky House Approves Delta-8 THC Regulation Bill
- March 14, 2023 2:20 am
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On Thursday, the Kentucky House of Representatives approved a bill to regulate the sale and production of delta-8 THC from hemp. House Bill 544 was approved unanimously by a vote 97-0. It now heads to the state Senate to be considered. During Thursda
Georgia House passes bill to increase medical pot licenses
- March 14, 2023 2:20 am
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On March 7, the Georgia House of Representatives approved a bill that would increase the number of medical cannabis licenses. House Bill 196 was passed by 170 votes to approve and two against. It would increase the number of medical cannabis licenses
New York Cannabis: Microbusiness Licenses
- March 14, 2023 2:19 am
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As we have previously summarized, on December 27, 2022 (here), the Office of Cannabis Management ("OCM") published its first proposed regulations and rules for adult-use cannabis in New York (the "Proposed Regulations") We won't be covering every de
Trademark Licensing in the Cannabis Industry: Legality, Disclosure, Diligence, and Key Provisions
- March 14, 2023 2:18 am
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Hemp products and services may now be eligible to trademark licensing and protection. However, many CBD products are still illegal at the federal level. While marijuana remains a Schedule I drug in many states, it is now legal in more. The legal sta
What Biden’s tax plan would mean for the cannabis industry
- March 14, 2023 2:18 am
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President Joe Biden has just dropped the federal budget 2024. The White House boasts that the tax plan will reduce deficit by $3 trillion in the next 10 years. The budget's tax reforms will have a significant (and potentially negative) impact on the
Breaking down the Safe Banking Act: Why it Matters for Cannabis Businesses and Financial Institutions and Consumers
- March 14, 2023 2:18 am
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The Safe Banking Act, also known by the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), was a crucial piece of legislation that addresses the critical issue that financial services are being denied to marijuana-related businesses. Over th
Southern Illinois University Investigates the Use of Cannabis to Treat Ovarian Cancer
- November 23, 2022 9:18 pm
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SIU researcher Dr. Dale "Buck” Buchanan is also a professor at the university of physiology and a founding member the Cannabis Science Center. Buchanan said that the Cannabis Science Center was established in December 2018. This was when it was rem