Ukraine’s attempt to legalize medical cannabis has been effectively blocked, despite widespread support throughout the country and from President Zelenskyy. Opposition parties are accused of delaying the final vote by cluttering the process with ‘spam’ amendments. The bill’s second reading did not take place as scheduled due
Lawmaker: Include Arrested Ohioans in Marijuana Legalization Talks
An Ohio Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Juanita Brent, has argued for the involvement of those who have been criminalized by marijuana and those with industry experience in efforts to amend the state’s voter-approved legalization law. Ohio Senate and House GOP leaders are planning to pass changes to the law before possession and cultivation become legal
Cantourage Reveals 2023 Revenue Boost, Last European Cannabis ETF Closes & SEED Innovations Interim Results
Cantourage Group, a German-listed cannabis distributor, reported Q3 revenues of €6.1m, up from €3.4m in the same period a year earlier. However, EBITDA fell to a loss of €0.6m, compared to a loss of €1.2m the previous year. The company attributed the loss to delays in the approval of new production facilities and other factors, […]
Prince George’s County Rejects Cannabis Dispensary Restrictions
The Prince George’s County Council in Maryland failed to pass a measure that would have further restricted the locations of cannabis dispensaries within the county, limiting them to industrial areas or business parks. The legislation needed six votes to pass, but only received five in favor, with one member opposing and two abstaining due to
Understanding Thailand’s New Cannabis-Hemp Act
The Public Health Ministry in Thailand has unveiled a new Cannabis-Hemp Act, maintaining cannabis as a controlled herb but not a narcotic. Any extract containing over 0.2% THC is still considered a narcotic, and recreational use of cannabis is not permitted. The new law introduces changes to personal cultivation regulations, requiring individuals t
Q3 2023 Cannabis Industry Quarterly Update by Benesch
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has recommended the reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. This recommendation comes 10 months after the Biden Administration requested a review of the categorization of cannabis under federal law. The recommendation was directed towards the
Illicit Cannabis in Europe: €11.4bn Market, Potency Rise & Environmental Impact
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) released a comprehensive report on the EU’s illicit cannabis market, which is estimated to be worth €11.4bn and served 22.6m Europeans over the past year. The market size is said to be stable, but the report expressed concerns over the rise in THC potency, the […]
Snoop Dogg Continues Cannabis Use but Goes Smokeless: Reports
Rapper Snoop Dogg had previously announced that he was going to give up smoking, leading fans to believe that he was going to quit cannabis. The announcement was made through an Instagram post where he stated, “After much consideration & conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke.” However, Snoop Dogg clarified later
Local 420 – NJBIZ: CEED Cannabis Engineers, Extractors & Distributors
– The article discusses the Cannabis Engineers, Extractors, and Distributors (CEED) Local 420, an organization related to the cannabis industry. – CEED Local 420 works to promote and protect the interests of workers in cannabis extraction, engineering, and distribution. – The organization is an example of the growth and profession
Navy Seizes 127 Cannabis Bags, Diesel Drums in Lagos
The Nigerian Navy intercepted 127 bags of cannabis sativa worth N254 million and several drums and jerry cans of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) in Eleko Beach, Lekki, and Liverpool, Apapa, Lagos State. The interceptions were made possible using intelligence from the State-of-the-Art Maritime Domain Awareness Facility, the Falcon Eye Alignment. The cri