Medical Marijuana Zone

Catching a whiff of a weed shouldn’t be enough for probable cause, and South Carolina lawmakers want to make sure it no longer is. That’s the thinking behind a bill offered up by a Democratic lawmaker in South Carolina. State House Representative Deon Tedder “is pushing for a bill where the scent of marijuana alone would […]

In a few weeks, the D.C. Council is poised to vote on the legislation, which is in effect in schools, but only on a temporary basis. #CBDOilBenefits #MedicalMarijuana #CBDHealth #Cannibis #Hemp #CBD #CBDOil

Health Canada, the nation’s health department, said that drug regulations were being amended based on new research into the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics. “There has been emerging scientific evidence supporting potential therapeutic uses for some restricted drugs, most notably psychedelic restricted drugs such as MDMA and psilocybin,” Health Canada noted in the Canada Gazette, an […]

Denver-based MJBiz, well known for its online B2B news and business content, has been acquired by Emerald X. Emerald is a subsidiary of Emerald Holding, a media and event company based in New York, and acquired MJBiz for a total of $120 million. The acquisition includes MJBizCon, MJBizDaily, Hemp Industry Daily, MJBiz Magazine as well […]

New studies highlight therapeutic potential of cannabinoids for cancer, but clinical trials are lacking.

On December 29, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 328—representing roughly 11,000 Rhode Island and Massachusetts frontline workers—announced a victory for Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center employees in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, preserving their right to openly discuss unions and other workers’ rights. Like most other industries, workers in medical cannabis operations and dispensaries want employee […]

The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division (CCD) announced on December 28 that it has finalized the rules for cannabis manufacturers, retailers and couriers. The final rules were published in Issue 24 of the New Mexico Register. Hundreds of applications for licenses are currently under review.  The rules are effective immediately, with last-minute revisions following several […]

A multimedia extravaganza on the history, culture, and politics of the cannabis plant is scheduled to debut in NYC next month.