Sept. 20-21 – Grand Rapids – Michigan Cannabis Convention
The Michigan Cannabis Convention, organized by NECANN, is set to take place at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids on September 20-21, 2024. This two-day event is expected to draw a significant crowd from across the state, offering a dynamic platform for professionals,...
DEA Administrator Announces Intent To Hold Hearing On Marijuana’s Scheduling
The Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration will commence an administrative law hearing on the matter of marijuana’s scheduling under the federal Controlled Substances Act. The hearing notice appeared in the Federal Register on August 29th....
Regulators And Police Crack Down On Intoxicating Hemp Sellers In New York And Texas
Regulators and law enforcement agencies in New York and Texas have stepped up enforcement actions against sellers of intoxicating hemp products with raids this month. In New York, hundreds of hemp shops have been raided or closed since a statewide crackdown was...
4-Acre Cannabis Consumption Lounge, Music Venue Could Open Near Ypsilanti
What the developer says is Michigan’s first combined music venue and cannabis-consumption lounge could come to the Ypsilanti-area. The proposed project includes a 4,300-square-foot lounge, outdoor amphitheater and a 1,260-square-foot storage building across 3.87 acres...
Polish Hemp Fiber Varieties Stand Out Against Those From China, USA In Oregon Trials
Polish hemp varieties were the top performers in fiber hemp trials recently reported in a study by researchers at Oregon State University. Henola, primarily a grain producer, and fiber-specific Białobrzeskie, had significantly higher bast fiber content, by percentage,...
Pre-Rolls Spark Fastest Growth Cannabis Category
As consumer preferences shift toward convenience and ready-to-use products, pre-rolled joints have evolved from a niche offering to a staple on retail shelves and are emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments of the cannabis industry. Between June 2023 and June...
DEA Can Still Make Cannabis Arrests In Legal Weed States Like Ohio And Michigan
DEA agents can and may still make arrests for marijuana use despite Ohio’s November 2023 legalization of the cannabis because marijuana remains illegal under federal law. A DEA official told an Ohio radio network that its primary focus is on arresting major...
Can Smoking Cannabis In Ohio Get You Fired?
Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio started in August — and with this major development comes a lot of questions. Could I get fired for smoking marijuana when I am off the clock? Yes. Private companies can make whatever policies they want, regardless of whether a...
Can You Smoke Weed At Your Ohio Football Tailgate?
The first Ohio State football season since legal marijuana products hit the market is now underway, but can you partake while you tailgate? The answer is no. And Ohio State University authorities said you can not smoke cannabis inside Ohio Stadium. The Ohio Department...
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales $10.5 Million During Third Week Legal
Ohio recreational marijuana sales ticked down for the second consecutive week since dispensaries began selling to adults age 21 and older. Ohio dispensaries rang up $10,493,636 for recreational marijuana customers during the third week of sales, according to new Ohio...
