Adult-Use Cannabis Constitutional Amendment Proposed in Arkansas
A constitutional amendment to legalize cannabis for adult use has been filed in Arkansas, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports. The proposed ballot language was submitted to the state attorney general’s office last week for review. The attorney general has until April 2 to issue a response. To get the question on November ballots, the petition will need […]
German Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Legalization With Reforms Taking Effect April 1
German lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to the long-awaited cannabis legalization bill, the Associated Press reports. The legislation, which legalizes personal possession up to an ounce and allows individuals to cultivate three plants, is set to take effect next Monday, April 1. A second part of the bill allowing nonprofit “cannabis clubs” will […]
Review Finds Many Hemp and CBD Products Sold on Amazon Mislabeled
A report published last week by CBD Oracle found hemp products sold via Amazon were deceptively labeled, with 30% containing undeclared CBD, 36% containing no hemp at all – not even hempseed oil – three of the 56 products containing large doses of delta-8 THC, and about half making an unapproved medical claim. To conduct […]
California Could Reverse Cannabis Employment Protections for Law Enforcement
California lawmakers could roll back the state’s policy protecting legal, off-duty cannabis use for law enforcement-related positions following new amendments to legislation currently sitting before the Senate Rules Committee, Marijuana Moment reports. Sponsored by state Sen. Shannon Grove (R), the newly amended SB 1264 seeks to remove protections for “employees in sworn or nonsworn positions […]
New York Waives Cannabis Cultivator License Fees for Two Years
The New York State Cannabis Control Board voted last week to award licenses to 114 new cannabis companies and waive all conditional cannabis cultivator licensing fees for the next two years. The waiver covers fees for dispensaries transitioning to non-conditional license types including cultivation businesses and microbusinesses, which can range from $4,500 to $40,000 depending […]
