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New scientific report reveals gaps in federal and state regulations for cannabis are leading to new public health problems Jim Mohn/AP Hide Caption Toggle caption Jim Mone/AP More than half of all states in the United States have legalized marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or both purposes. Cannabis dispensaries have an ever-growing selection of gummies, drinks, and joints on their shelves. Meanwhile, the federal government still considers most types of cannabis to be illegal. A new report released this week by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine finds that this disconnect between states and the federal government has…
More than half of all states in the United States have legalized marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or both purposes. Cannabis dispensaries have an ever-growing selection of gummies, drinks, and joints on their shelves. Meanwhile, the federal government still considers most types of cannabis to be illegal. A new report released this week by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine finds that this disconnect between states and the federal government has led to policy fragmentation and risks to the public. As states created new commercial markets for cannabis, they initially focused on regulating sales and revenue. “As a…
HUDSON FALLS – High Society, the 200th legal cannabis dispensary in New York State and the first to open in the greater Glens Falls area, marked its milestone on Friday, September 27th by the Bureau of Cannabis Control, store owners, and New York State. celebrated. State Rep. Carrie Warner, a Democrat whose district includes Hudson Falls and Glens Falls. Belinda McPhee and members of the Cannabis Control Bureau in front of Hudson Falls High Society. Andrew Balenza “All I'm saying is we're happy to be able to leave money in the hometown where we grew up,” said Belinda McPhee, owner…
SALISBURY — Cannabis retailer Stem Haverhill took over two popular Salisbury Beach stores on Sept. 17 to host its first ever beach bash, raising $10,000 for Patriots Supporting Veterans.The event, attended by 300 people, was held at Surfside and Salisbury Beach Carousel. It featured DJs, dancing, a boardwalk caricature artist, a merry-go-round, a glam station, an Italian ice station, and local artists and musicians.Patriots Helping Vets is a nonprofit organization that provides equipment and services to veterans who benefit from plant medicine. The Beach Bash was the last of three events Stem held this year to benefit its nonprofit partners.…
One of Melbourne's most popular libraries has officially reopened following improvements to better serve the community.Among the city library upgrades are more shared spaces for community meetings, learning and collaboration.A selection of artworks, photographs and films from the City of Melbourne's Art Heritage Archive are currently on display throughout the library, celebrating Melbourne and the surrounding region.The children's area has been relocated to a brighter, more inviting space with colorful wildlife illustrations by local artist Sarah Allen.Reading sessions for infants, toddlers and older children are also scheduled to resume in 2025.A new reading lounge on the mezzanine floor offers a…
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It's been a year and a half since the city of Traverse City granted 16 recreational marijuana licenses after a lengthy process. Eighteen months later, the number of pot shops in Traverse City is already dwindling, with two dispensaries closing, two not opening and two more going up for sale. How many stores will remain when the situation settles down? Traverse City currently has 12 active licenses, said Benjamin Marentette, the city clerk who manages the city's marijuana retail licenses. These are from Verts on South Union Street. Lume on West Front Street. Green Farm in Parsons. The Division's…
Thailand has proposed a new bill to regulate cannabis for health and medical uses, restrict recreational use, tighten licensing and allow for feedback from the public before submitting it to the cabinet and parliament.Important pointsThailand has introduced new legislation to regulate the cannabis industry with a focus on health and medical uses, while seeking to restrict recreational smoking after previous policy changes. The bill, published by the Ministry of Public Health under Prime Minister Pethunthan Shinawatra's government, omits provisions regulating the cannabis industry. The draft bill includes stricter licensing rules for growing and selling cannabis, and would require existing businesses…
Inside the Illinois Supreme Court State Supreme Court rules unanimously in case stemming from 2020 traffic stop On Thursday, September 19, 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the smell of burnt marijuana alone cannot justify a warrantless search of a vehicle. The ruling was unanimous, but Judge Lisa Holder White did not participate. In his contribution to the court, Judge P. Scott Neville pointed to Illinois' landmark 2019 law legalizing recreational marijuana and decriminalizing possession of up to 30 grams. “Marijuana laws have changed significantly to the point where the smell of burnt marijuana alone does not provide sufficient…
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Cannabis Control Commission's decision to stop accepting new retail applications may signal the end of an era.In just under two years, Vermont has issued more than 90 retail cannabis licenses. But now, Vermont's Cannabis Control Commission has the power to create rules that affect geographic distribution based on population.”There was a concern that as we started to articulate a plan for retail stores, the retail saturation problem would get even worse,” said James Pepper, chairman of the Cannabis Regulatory Commission.Therefore, we are not accepting new applications from retailers or Tier 2 cultivators. Pepper said…