Rising cannabis store robberies in Alberta leads industry advocate to ask for new rules

According to sections 29 and 30 of the federal Cannabis Act, authorized sellers are prohibited from displaying cannabis products, accessories or packaging in a way that a young person might lay eyes on them. According to Calgary police, the city has seen an “uptick” in cannabis store robberies over the past 18 months with 29 […]

Cannabis retailer buying two stores in Alberta for $2.2M in shares – CTV News Edmonton

The company says it will acquire the company operating as Boreal Cannabis Company, which has a store in Slave Lake, Alta., and another in St. The site of the former Mohawk Institute residential school in Brantford is now home to an Indigenous cultural centre. The director there says the Pope’s apology to residential school survivors […]

US House of Representatives votes to decriminalize cannabis, but move faces uphill battle in Senate

flag redesigned with marijuana leaves blows in the wind as DCMJ.org holds a protest in front of the U.S. Republicans Tom McClintock of California, and Brian Mast and Matt Gaetz, both of Florida, voted for the bill. If approved by both houses of Congress and signed by President Joe Biden, the legislation would establish procedures […]

Ayr Strategies Continues to Roll Out Its Proprietary Cannabis Brands

The Company anticipates initiating sales in 3rd party retail locations in the week after its initial launch. Hitting shelves at dispensaries throughout Massachusetts next week, the limited-edition Mellow Mule mimics the desired effects of LEVIA’s “Celebrate” offering – a hybrid cannabis blend that feels both uplifting and social – with a refreshing ginger-lime twist. In Florida, […]

House Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis – Good Times Santa Cruz

But supporters of marijuana decriminalization — even some Republicans who voted against the Democratic legislation — said Friday that the vote was a necessary step toward building consensus on something that can become law. The Democrats’ bill would remove marijuana from the federal government’s list of controlled substances, impose an 8% tax on cannabis products, […]

Colorado to Launch Auction of 22 Cannabis-Themed License Plates to Benefit State’s … – KKTV

DENVER, Colo. “For over a decade, Colorado has been a leader in the cannabis space, bringing bold, innovative and creative businesses to the state. Polis gave the creators of South Park a ceremonial “TEGRIDY” license plate during a celebration of the television show’s anniversary. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide grant funding to not-for-profit […]

US House endorses legal cannabis, heralding eventual end of Canada’s first-mover advantage

“When the U.S. Marijuana was legalized in Canada four years ago, in October 2018, giving Canadian cannabis retailers a head start in the North American market. The drug is already legal for recreational use in 18 states, Washington, D.C., and Guam, and it’s been approved for medical uses in 38 states, along with the District […]

Children Exposed to Cannabis at Risk of High Blood Sugar – Healthline

Daniele Piomelli, the director of the University of California Irvine Center for the Study of Cannabis, told Healthline. Monty Gosh, an assistant professor and doctor of internal medicine, disaster medicine, and addiction medicine at the University of Alberta, these findings mirror the impact of cigarette smoking during pregnancy. A new study has found that children […]

House Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis – The New York Times

The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, which passed 220-204, is unlikely to secure 60 votes to pass the Senate, despite the backing of the majority leader, Senator Chuck Schumer of New York. The Democrats’ bill would remove marijuana from the federal government’s list of controlled substances, impose an 8 percent tax on cannabis products, […]

House begins cannabis debate with Pelosi’s support (Newsletter: April 1, 2022) – Marijuana Moment

The House of Representatives formally began floor consideration of a federal marijuana legalization bill—with Speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted, “New Mexico’s recreational cannabis effort preserved and expanded the medical cannabis program, ensuring current patients can continue to receive the high-quality medicine they depend on.” She also tweeted, “Just 1 day until NM makes history by legalizing […]

Up in smoke? The impact cannabis dispensaries have on property values is far from settled

However, proximity to cannabis dispensaries has proven to be a riddle, with conflicting evidence suggesting positive, negative or no impact at all on housing values. One study in 2017 found a positive impact on dwelling values near cannabis stores in Denver, with residences selling for eight per cent more than comparable properties located farther away. […]

GOP Cannabis Caucus Leader Explains Why He Opposes Marijuana Legalization Bill …

As one of the lone Republicans on this issue, I recognize that bipartisanship is the only foundation upon which Congress can build the consensus necessary to enact impactful cannabis reform. To responsibly end prohibition, the federal government must simultaneously issue a regulatory framework that works in conjunction with states’ specifics needs. Furthermore, most, if not […]

State Bond Commission to vote on $10M fund to aid cannabis entrepreneurs

Robert Lickwar, a partner at national accounting firm UHY LLP, told HBJ earlier this year that financing is one of the top challenges prospective cannabis companies face when entering the industry, particularly as traditional financial institutions like banks largely ignore the sector since marijuana is still a federally illegal drug. Hartford Business Journal provides the […]