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Pennsylvania Leads U.S. in Daily Cannabis Possession Arrests

Pennsylvania Leads U.S. in Daily Cannabis Possession Arrests

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 2, 2024 /

Pennsylvania Police Arrest an Average of 32 People Daily for Cannabis Possession, Highlighting the Need for Reform New data reveals that over 12,000 people were arrested for cannabis possession in…

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Major Cannabis Markets Lack Oversight on Suspicious Lab Results

Major Cannabis Markets Lack Oversight on Suspicious Lab Results

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 30, 2024 /

California Shuts Down Cannabis Testing Lab for Pesticide Contamination The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) revoked a commercial testing laboratory’s permit after a state-run lab uncovered a harmful pesticide…

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California Loses Fourth Cannabis Lab License Amid Crackdown

California Loses Fourth Cannabis Lab License Amid Crackdown

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 23, 2024 /

California Regulators Revoke Cannabis Testing Lab License Amid Crackdown on Unscrupulous Practices California regulators have revoked the license of another cannabis testing laboratory, Verity Analytics, based in San Diego County.…

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Police Accuse 70-Year-Old of Operating Illicit Cannabis Grow

Police Accuse 70-Year-Old of Operating Illicit Cannabis Grow

By / September 12, 2024 /

70-Year-Old Man Charged After Police Seize 40 Cannabis Plants in Hay River Police in Hay River have charged a 70-year-old man following the seizure of 40 cannabis plants from his…

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Federal Court Ruling Boosts Confidence Among Hemp Operators

Federal Court Ruling Boosts Confidence Among Hemp Operators

By / September 11, 2024 /

Hemp Industry Celebrates Court Ruling Challenging DEA’s Ban on Synthetic Cannabinoids The hemp industry is celebrating a significant legal victory following a federal appeals court decision last week that challenges…

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Stiiizy Faces Second Lawsuit from Teen Claiming Psychosis

Stiiizy Faces Second Lawsuit from Teen Claiming Psychosis

By / September 6, 2024 /

Another California Teen Sues Cannabis Company Stiiizy, Alleging Product Triggered Psychotic Episode A California family has filed a lawsuit against popular cannabis company Stiiizy, alleging that their underage teen’s use…

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Stakeholders Debate if Harris or Trump Will Push Cannabis Reform

Stakeholders Debate if Harris or Trump Will Push Cannabis Reform

By / September 5, 2024 /

2024 Election: A Pivotal Moment for the Cannabis Industry The 2024 U.S. presidential election represents a crucial juncture for the cannabis industry, which has grown into a $32.1 billion market.…

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Trump Signals Support for Florida Cannabis Legalization

Trump Signals Support for Florida Cannabis Legalization

By / September 3, 2024 /

Trump Signals Support for Cannabis Legalization in Florida, Clashing with DeSantis In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump has signaled his support for the legalization of marijuana for personal…

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Allen, Texas: Nine Hemp Product Retailers Raided by Police

Allen, Texas: Nine Hemp Product Retailers Raided by Police

By / August 30, 2024 /

Police Raid Nine Hemp Retailers in Allen, Texas for Allegedly Selling Products with Illegal THC Levels Police in Allen, Texas, conducted raids on nine hemp product retailers this week following…

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Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Sparks Outrage

Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Sparks Outrage

By / August 28, 2024 /

Cannabis Industry Faces Setbacks as Rescheduling Hearing Delayed Until December For the second year in a row, the $32.1 billion U.S. cannabis industry approaches the Labor Day holiday without the…

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NY Hemp Operators Say Cannabis Crackdown Unfairly Targets Them

NY Hemp Operators Say Cannabis Crackdown Unfairly Targets Them

By / August 26, 2024 /

New York Law Enforcement Accused of Targeting Legal Hemp Shops in Cannabis Crackdown New York law enforcement and marijuana regulators are facing allegations of raiding and closing licensed hemp shops…

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Rescheduling Cannabis: Just the Start for Research Advancements

Rescheduling Cannabis: Just the Start for Research Advancements

By / August 23, 2024 /

For Nearly Two Decades: A Personal Journey in Drug Policy For nearly two decades, I have been deeply involved in drug policy at both the state and federal levels, serving…

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