Lawsuit over cannabis classification may proceed, judge rules
Marijuana Industry NewsNevada July 14, 2022 0
By Adams Lee, Attorney at Harris Bricken Inflation has been dominating the headlines lately. Prices for gasoline, food (e.g., beef, bacon, eggs), used cars and many other items have spiked over the past year. It seems like there is always breaking news of the latest shortages – baby formula,... Read more
As legal marijuana sales inch closer, NY’s weed pioneers question if they can ever go legit
Marijuana Industry NewsNew YorkRecreational Marijuana July 14, 2022 0
On a recent afternoon in Central New York, a legacy cannabis grower caressed the five marijuana plants growing in his backyard, and examined the leaves to assess their health. Erie – who asked NY Cannabis Insider not to publish his real name – started growing weed when he was about 16... Read more
NYPD walks back decision to end of marijuana testing for officers
Marijuana Industry NewsNew York July 14, 2022 0
The New York Police Department announced Wednesday it would no longer randomly test police officers or job applicants for marijuana, but then subsequently sought to walk back that directive. An internal memo shared with the Times Union, which was authored by the department’s deputy commissioner for legal affairs, said... Read more
North Dakota secretary of state receives petition to legalize recreational marijuana
Marijuana Industry NewsNorth DakotaRecreational Marijuana July 13, 2022 0
More than 25,000 signatures were submitted to the North Dakota Secretary of State on Monday in hopes of getting a recreational marijuana-use measure on the November ballot. The petition was approved by Secretary of State Al Jaeger in April, according to a news release from the group New Approach North Dakota.... Read more
‘Unfortunate and discriminatory’: Black farmers feel left out of Florida’s medical marijuana system
FloridaMarijuana Industry NewsMedical Marijuana July 13, 2022 0
Nearly six years ago, the Florida legislature set aside a medical marijuana license for a Black farmer like John Allen to join the burgeoning industry. But the license still has not been issued by the Florida Department of Health, which regulates the industry. Twenty-two licenses have been issued but none so... Read more
