House To Vote On Marijuana Research Bill On Monday, Days After Passing Legalization Measure

Just days after passing a far-reaching bill to federally legalize marijuana, the U.S. Earl Blumenauer , would streamline the process for researchers to apply and get approved to study cannabis and set clear deadlines on federal agencies to act on their applications. The move to hold a House vote comes less that two weeks after […]

Medical cannabis program still boasts incentives, providers say – Yahoo News

The big incentive with the state’s medical cannabis program, Kirk said, is the fact that patients aren’t charged a sales tax for their purchases. But patients will also have access to other cannabis products that recreational users won’t, Kirk added. The Cannabis Control Division imposed a requirement that reserves at least 20% of cannabis production […]

The Hermosa Beach Cannabis Advisory group opposes cannabis sales, but if approved, wants tax

The initiative, proposed by resident Colton Chacker, if approved by voters, would require the city to allow two cannabis retail stores. Asked if the city should lift its current ban on cannabis delivery, the group’s members were almost evenly divided, voting 5-4 in favor of allowing delivery within city limits. The advisory group narrowly opposed […]

Cannabis grow facility sparking concerns with some Pike residents – Jacksonville Journal-Courier

Jeff Ruzicka’s house sits 200 feet from 10 acres that could be the home of a cannabis craft grow facility that would distribute marijuana to dispensaries. “If the board approves it, I will sell my home and move out of Pike County … Ruzicka, a retired schoolteacher, has lived at his house with his wife, […]

Prenatal exposure to cannabis linked to health risks later in life – Earth.com

CBD is seen as non psychoactive and is advertised as helping a host of psychological issues such as anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress disorder. “We found that cannabis use during pregnancy was linked to increased fat mass percentage and fasting glucose levels in 5-year-old children,” said Dr. The children of the women who tested […]

April Fools’ Day meets 4/20: US House votes in favour of decriminalizing cannabis – Toronto Star

“For far too long, we have treated marijuana as a criminal justice problem instead of as a matter of personal choice and public health,” said Rep. “I do think it’s going to happen,” said Omar Khan, vice-president of corporate and public affairs for High Tide Inc., a Calgary-based cannabis retailer with operations in Canada, the […]

Dr. Reddy’s announces introduction of medical cannabis products in Germany – BioSpectrum India

As the exclusive distributor of the products in Germany, Dr. Reddy’s, this launch strengthens its presence in the growing German medical cannabis market, a presence already strengthened since the company’s recent acquisition of Nimbus Health GmbH, specializing in the distribution, registration, sale and the commercialization of therapeutic cannabis. Reddy’s and MediCane have also signed an […]

New Mexico launches cannabis sales within Texans’ reach – Toronto Star

SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico brought recreational marijuana sales to the doorstep of Texas, the largest prohibition state, as the movement toward broad legalization sweeps up even more of the American West. New Mexico has nurtured a medical marijuana program since 2007 under tight restrictions. “I can’t explain how happy I am,” said Henson, […]

Norwich seeks to revise zoning regulations to welcome cannabis operations – TheDay.com

The council, which serves as the zoning board in Norwich, will hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance at 6:30 p.m. Separately, the City Council at its March 21 meeting unanimously approved a resolution addressing potential cannabis retail establishments. The resolution identifies cannabis retail as similar to shops that sell alcohol, including package, grocery, […]