Florida Could Ban Delta-8 And Other Intoxicating Hemp Products
The Florida State Senate earlier this month unanimously passed a bill that would ban hemp-derived delta-8 THC and similar intoxicating hemp products. In addition to delta-8, Senate Bill 1698 (SB 1698) would also specifically prohibit ingestible or inhalable...
Four Men Burgle Dispo In Calhoun County
Detectives in Calhoun County need your help tracking down four masked men caught on surveillance video early Monday morning breaking into a marijuana dispensary. Just before 5:30 a.m. Monday, an alarm went off at Aim High Meds off of M-60 in Tekonsha Township. ...
What Does Data From 3,500 Cannabis Retail Sources Say About Market Dynamics?
In an episode of Benzinga's Cannabis Insider podcast, hosts Javier Hasse and Elliot Lane welcomed Cy Scott, CEO and co-founder of Headset. As a leading figure in cannabis data analytics, Scott’s perspectives offer insights into cannabis market dynamics, consumer...
JARS Opens Chesterfield Township’s First Dispo
JARS Cannabis on Monday officially opened the township's first recreational cannabis dispensary, marking the Troy-based company's 21st location in Michigan. Business was reportedly strong despite a lack of grand opening marketing hype. Chesterfield's cannabis retail...
Georgia Files $150M Lawsuit Over Intoxicating Hemp Product Sales
A federal racketeering lawsuit has been filed in Georgia against leading California cannabis brands STIIIZY and Cookies, along with 12 other co-conspirators, for allegedly selling marijuana products mislabeled as federally-legal delta-8 hemp goods. The lawsuit,...
Ukraine’s Zelensky Signs Medical Marijuana Bill, To Heal Pain, Stress And Trauma Of Russian War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially signed a bill to legalize medical marijuana—a step that he and other officials say can help soldiers address physical and mental wounds incurred during the nation’s war with Russia. About one month after the...
Harper Woods Cannabis Licensing May Turn Into Legal Fight
Getting a local marijuana license in Michigan is supposed to be a competitive process. Municipalities are required under state law to make the selections based on a competitive process that typically takes the form of a scoring system — often revolving around an...
Two New Methods Of Distinguishing Hemp And Marijuana To Assist Crime Labs
Federally funded researchers have identified new methods of distinguishing between marijuana and hemp by detecting the exact amount of THC in flower and edibles. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), which is part of the Justice Department, is promoting the results...
Detroit Hookah Shop Shut Down Charged With Selling Pot To Minors
A hookah shop has been shut down after investigators discovered the store was allegedly selling marijuana to minors, Detroit police said. Detroit Hookah Shop, at 4211 E. 7 Mile Road, was shut down on Friday, Feb. 16, following an investigation into unlicensed...
Lume Cannabis – From $2 Million In Annual Sales To $200 Million
In just four years, vertically integrated Lume Cannabis Co. grew sales from $2 million to closing in on $200 million, thanks to investments in technology and automation that cut production costs by 50%, and an engaged and experienced team. With a solid foundation in...
