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Jan 09
Opinion: Howard Husuck senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute writes in the NY Daily News, “We need a surgeon general cancer warning on pot”

Who is Howard Husuck? His profile at the American Enterprise institute reads thus. Senior Fellow, Domestic Policy Studies Research Areas Municipal government, Urban housing policy, Civil society, Philanthropy Howard Husock is a senior fellow in Domestic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he focuses on municipal government, urban housing policy, civil society, and […]

Jan 09
Is The Cookie Crumbling…Maybe it’s just Bernt?

Massachusetts Independent Journalist Grant Ellis – Smith writes the following on his Patreon .. as yet I’m not seeing any other media reports Per sources, major layoffs have hit national brand Cookies over the past 24 hours – potentially reducing staff numbers from a high of 200 down to 50. From what I understand, these […]

Jan 09
PAPER: LET SLIP THE DOGS OF DRUG WAR: LAW ENFORCEMENT CANINES DON’T FALL UNDER THE “ONLY-CONTRABAND” EXCEPTION.

But marijuana-trained canines cannot detect a difference between hemp and illicit marijuana. Because these canines no longer detect only contraband, the “only-contraband” exception should no longer apply–a canine sniff is a search that requires probable cause. Authors HEISER, OLIVIA PHELAN Abstract The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the Schedule I list of the Controlled […]

Jan 09
Paper: Investigation on the Semi-synthetic Cannabinoids Distributed on the Internet in Japan: Reduced Forms or Acetyl Derivatives of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

R. Kikura-Hanajiri, S. Mizutani, M. Kawamura, R. Tanaka, T. Misawa, G. Tsuji, T. Kurohara, M. Ito, Y. Demizu Show more Introduction In recent years, products containing structurally similar substances to ∆9-tetrahydrocannbinol (∆9-THC), the main constituent for the hallucinogenic effects of cannabis, have been widely distributed through the internet. Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), synthesized easily by the reduction of ∆8-THC and/or Δ9-THC, was listed as a Designated Substance under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act […]

Jan 09
Effective Time Management: Using Time Wisely to Pass a Drug Test

Time is one of the most valuable resources we have. Properly managing it can mean the difference between success and failure in many aspects of life, including preparing for a drug test. With the right approach, you can increase your chances of passing, reduce stress, and ensure your preparations are thorough. This guide explores strategies […]

Jan 09
MN’s Official Goodbye to Charlene Briner Says …..

Thank you, Interim Director Charlene Briner Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced Monday that Charlene Briner will step down on Jan. 17 after building the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) from the ground up. OCM General Counsel Eric Taubel will assume the role as interim director. “It has been an honor to […]

Jan 09
Alert: Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Seeks Public Input on Social Consumption Proposal

WORCESTER – The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) on Tuesday, Dec. 17 began its review of regulations governing on-site Social Consumption Establishments and voted (3-0) to open an initial, informal public comment period seeking input from constituents. On Dec. 5, the Commission first unveiled policies for three proposed license types for future adult-use social consumption businesses that will be carved […]

Jan 09
Press Release: Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Takes Disciplinary Action Against 31 Licensees throughout the State

January 8, 2025 – Administrative formal complaints and disciplinary actions taken against adult-use/medical licensees in December are now available for review in the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s December 2024 Disciplinary Action Report. This month’s disciplinary actions: Hesperia DLG & Associates, LLC dba True North Collective MI, GR-C-001161, AU-G-C-000437, AU-G-C-000438, AU-G-C-000439, AU-G-C-000440, GR-C-001160 (General operational issues) Jackson DLG & Associates, LLC dba True North […]

Jan 09
Alert: Cannabis Control Commission Proposed Regulations

Cannabis Control Commission Proposed Regulations Please be advised that the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission has proposed the adoption of the following regulations: 560-RICR-10-05-1, Administration, Procedures and Enforcement 560-RICR-10-10-1, Cannabis Establishment Applications, Licensing and Renewals 560-RICR-10-10-2, Operational Requirements for Cannabis Establishments 560-RICR-10-15-1, Caregiver Registration, Medical Home Grows, and Personal Cultivation The proposed regulations maybe found […]

Jan 09
Media Report Says Over 270 Licensed Dispensaries Could Open In Washington DC In 2025

Good timing for democrats still in the capital who’ll need lots of stress relief! Outlaw report says.. The Outlaw Report closely followed every ABC Board meeting and analyzed the public documents associated with the meetings to paint a picture of how many dispensaries could potentially open in the next year. Retail licenses that are conditionally […]