Albertans will have the option to pick up a joint or two at adult-only events in the new year after the Province announced changes to the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis (AGLC) regulations. The Alberta government said in a news release that on Jan…
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Despite Some Progress on Legalization, the War on Cannabis Is Not Over
A true end to the war would also entail reparations to communities of color and the expungement of criminal records. As the number of states legalizing cannabis and the public support for legalization continues to grow, it may seem safe to assume that …
B.C. Removes Window Coverings For Cannabis Shops Amid Safety Concerns
Across Vancouver Friday night, cannabis retailer stores were removing wrapping from their windows. Up until now, the opaque film was a requirement for their provincial license. The law made it clear no one was allowed to see cannabis products or sales …
Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Legalization Bill
The Minnesota state legislature on Saturday passed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, capping off a legislative process that saw dozens of committees scrutinize the proposal before its passage. The bill now heads to the desk of Democratic Gov. …
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Petition Effort Begins For The Third Time
‘This time we have a lot more time to do it and we’re excited to get back out there and see Nebraskans rise to the occasion yet again’. Another effort to get medical cannabis on Nebraska ballots got underway Thursday. In 2020 the effort got enough sign…
Your Burning Questions About California Cannabis Laws Answered
Got a sticky question about what’s legal and what’s not in the state and on the street? We’ve got answers. Go anywhere in San Francisco and you’re bound to smell it: the pungent whiff of cannabis. Marijuana has been legal in California for medical use …
Cannabis Isn’t Legal Nationwide, But Americans Increasingly Approve of It
America’s on board Cannabis may face financial and regulatory malaise in the US, but that isn’t affecting the perceptions of consumers, who increasingly approve of it. A survey of nearly 4,400 US marijuana consumers and 1,200 nonusers shows how accepta…
New Zealand Locally Grown Cannabis Flower Signed Off By Officials
The Medicinal Cannabis Agency has verified a dried cannabis product by the Canterbury-based company Kalyx, making it the first medicinal cannabis flower available from New Zealand It’s produced under strict conditions, is rigorously tested and the comp…
New York State Issued Cannabis Lounge Consumption Guidelines
State cannabis regulators have framed draft regulations for businesses that will serve as venues for the controlled consumption of marijuana. On-site consumption lounges were envisioned in the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act approved in 2021, the…
Delaware Becomes 22nd State To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis, Bypassing Governor’s Signature
Delaware is the latest state to embrace the green revolution, becoming the 22nd state to fully legalize recreational marijuana. The state’s legislature recently enacted two bills: House Bill 1 (HB 1) removes all penalties for marijuana use or possessio…