Policy

The legislation for federal cannabis legalization is set for a full House vote

Heavyweight Chris Barnett was handed a 4.5-month suspension for a positive cannabis test in May

Pathway Health is helping pharmacies prepare in anticipation of changes to Canada's pot laws

Previous attempts to pass legislation critical for state-legal cannabis operators has been thwarted largely by Republican lawmakers

In Calgary, smoking weed in public could result in a $100 fine under city bylaws

Personal cultivation in the Garden State remains a felony despite a handful of bills trying to change that

An initiative to amend drug laws has received more than 500K signatures

'This is the first step of many as we seek to create a medicinal and recreational cannabis industry and decriminalize the use of cannabis,' says PM Philip J. Pierre

While WADA has committed to do a review, weed will still be prohibited in 2022

Governor Newsom vetoed similar legislation two years ago, citing conflicts between state and federal law

The party voted in favour of allowing the use, sale, possession and cultivation of cannabis

Despite some risk to leaving legacy, Fritz’s Cannabis Company has been selling out its products

Only nurseries, small producers and processors with production licences will be able to access the program

The newly formed Department of Cannabis Control is consolidating the state's cannabis rules after three separate departments combined in July

The House Justice Committee approved a basic text allowing up to 4 plants

URC Grow's first two students have started the 18-month program

While many are excited for the country's dagga market to get off the ground, others worry that thousands of legacy operators will be left behind

Researchers identify 3 animals of concern because their habitats overlap with illicit sites that use toxic pesticides

Change won't happen this season, but the JND is looking into tourist access to weed

A number of scenarios could play out, from fixing the current draft to starting again from scratch

Nearly 140kg of plastic-wrapped weed hidden inside coconuts was found on July 13, 2018

Bill 153 is one signature away from taking effect

The Hemp Acreage and Production survey will collect information to set industry benchmarks and help producers make informed decisions

The law doesn't legalize adult use, but focuses on cosmetic, industrial and medical uses of the plant

Preliminary talks between the province and cannabis industry are underway, says UBCM

Behind the Bend is working around existing rules and filling in where future regulations may be

Officers raided multiple locations earlier this month and charged 5 people

It’s only the second province in Canada to implement the model, behind Ontario

UFCW Local 1518 is worried the title of 'independent contractor' could disqualify workers from the program

And over 1,000 plants were seized in another recent raid by OPP

The Southeast Asian country, which has a strong cultural history with the plant, continues its long slog toward legitimizing use

Potency labelling is one of the most important factors for consumer purchases, but some LPs are 'cutting corners,' CEO aruges

A memorandum of understanding signed by the parties is a meaningful step forward but could afford Indigenous operators more flexibility, experts say

Delta officers believe the total cost of seized plants, dried weed and equipment to be more than $2 million

Legal cannabis is projected to bring in $165 million in revenue annually for Wisconsin along with sustainable jobs

When asked why patient requests for legal psilocybin are being denied or delayed, the agency said studies are the best route for access

During the investigation, Mounties seized 80 kilograms of cannabis and more than $40,000 in cash

While talks could resume in September, a new cast of lawmakers might delay progress. Meanwhile, legal confusion persists among citizens

Only registered patients can form associations able to get a licence to grow, process, transport and store weed for medical purposes

But the protections don't apply if the use of medical pot interferes with an employee’s performance or exposes employers to certain risks