Cannabis

The FDA has been promising a speedy process to create rules for cannabidiol since 2019

Under the HOPE Act, the attorney general could make grants to state and local governments

The citywide 1–5% tax would have begun in January 2022

There are more than 3,800 studies on weed published this year already, surpassing a record set in 2020

In the first six months on 2021, the OCS underestimated inventory demand 42% of the time

Lawmakers are meeting with activists to ensure human rights provisions are included in the legislation

A developed industry could be worth £1.2 billion and create about 41,000 jobs

Niko Kruzel was axed after contacting the BC Budtender Union regarding scheduling, pay and not receiving benefits

The sale of items unrelated to cannabis, like snacks or drinks without weed in them, still aren't allowed

National Research Council of Canada tests showed toxic pesticides in many samples and THC content lower than advertised

In spite of warnings from major agencies on the dangers of delta-8 THC, researchers say it has therapeutic potential

Gov. Kristi Noem welcomed the decision, while advocates say they'll keep fighting for legalization

The traffic light coalition confirms it will set up a regulated cannabis market

Next steps before the bill can become law are expected to happen quickly

On top of cannabis research, the centre will act as a knowledge exchange between medical institutions in other countries like Canada

The cannabis law would be evaluated after four years to determine the social impact

A backburner project slated for years down the line quickly became reality after the province said in August that on-site sales would be allowed

Legalization means additional tax revenue on legal weed, social security contributions as well as savings in law enforcement

72% of cannabis users say that everyone, or almost everyone, they know consumes cannabis

The firm blamed the drop in part on 'seasonal weakness'

The 16-month investigation led to 21 arrests and 118 charges

The States Reform Act ties in elements from Democrat and Republican fillings on cannabis reform

Police estimate the value of the raid at $3.7M

The firm is selling in 12 international markets and has added eight more product listings in Canada

During arrests this year, police said they found hundreds of text messages with pictures of customer IDs

But it's unclear how the bill will do in the upper house, and the Bolsonaro administration opposes cannabis use

But while people are still subject to arrest, activists are pushing for city bylaws for sensible use in the meantime

While pleased with a growing acceptance of cannabis, Anutin Charnvirakul is promising greater access

Cannabis sales have been 25% higher than estimated revenue if the pandemic didn't happen

Cannabis and 'classical' psychedelics could act on similar receptors

Support for legalization remains high, a new poll shows, with more than two-thirds of Americans in favour

A citrus soda and two gummy flavours, all with 10mg of THC, will be available to Canadians

The state's cannabis law allows for sales to start in 2022, but weed stores won't be selling until mid-2023

Whether dressing up for a night on the town, or curling up for a scary movie at home, many will supplement their celebrations with weed

THC-infused mints and cranberry sauce vapes will be hitting shelves in select provinces this November

The state's cannabis control board announced legislative changes to increase patient access at a meeting Oct. 5

The proposed regulations are based on 'flawed' calculations, and would cause months-long shutdowns to change infrastructure, growers say

Conservative MP and drug policy reform chair Crispin Blunt suggests reclassifying the substance to a less severe category of the country's drug law

The proposals come as the government works to keep its 2018 election promises on cannabis

The changes would also allow minors to be hired to bait retailers into selling to underaged customers