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Dec 05
Media Article: New York hemp retailers caught in crossfire of enforcement loophole

Several hemp retailers in the state who say they’ve been improperly accused of selling illegal marijuana products have high hopes for a state Supreme Court decision expected by the end of the month. Hemp store owners this summer sued the state Office of Cannabis Management after police confiscated thousands of dollars of product they argue […]

Dec 05
Notification of Voluntary Product Recall  December 4, 2024 …. multiple Kind Republic vape cartridge products due to potential pesticide category I and category II contamination

The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is issuing this notice of voluntary recall for multiple Kind Republic vape cartridge products due to potential pesticide category I and category II contamination. Consumers who purchased this product are urged to check their packaging for the UID and batch number listed on DCC’s website. Product Details Product Type: Vape cartridge Product […]

Dec 05
New Head of Massachusetts CCC Says .. Umm!! Sorry, You Know What I Don’t Want The Job Even If I Earn $200K Plus

He obviously decided it was all too hard and decided to stay at the Il Dept of Agriculture It also appears the CCC forgot to tell staff The Boston Globe David Lakeman, a former CCC employee who runs the cannabis division in Illinois, turned down the top job in Massachusetts — a month after the […]

Dec 05
High Tide expands Cabana Club to an international market

Press Release High Tide Inc. is expanding its Cabana Club membership program across the entirety of the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. The Calgary-based company is also adding snacks and confectionary to its e-commerce offerings, which currently include hemp-derived CBD products, consumption accessories, and related merchandise. The company tied the announcement […]

Dec 05
Obedio Update: Kentucky Provides Permit Fee and Buffer Zone Exemption for Early Retail Registrants

Kentucky Provides Permit Fee and Buffer Zone Exemption for Early Retail Registrants The Cabinet for Health and Family Services has amended regulations governing the retail sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products and their use as food additives. Notably, retail establishments that register with the department prior to December 31, 2024, are exempt from both the initial $2,000 […]

Dec 05
Cannavigia to Expand US Operations as Medical Cannabis Rescheduling Remains a Focus

CANNAVIGIA (by Vigia AG), a global pioneer in cannabis compliance software and consulting, is expanding its presence in the U.S. market, building on recent regulatory developments related to the potential rescheduling of medical cannabis to Schedule III. Although further regulatory shifts may take time, CANNAVIGIA is strategically positioned to support U.S. cannabis operators with advanced compliance solutions […]

Dec 05
Article – Cannabis industry watching 1st Circuit case with interest

The Massachusetts Lawyer The eyes of the cannabis industry in Massachusetts and beyond will be on the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Dec. 5 as a group of businesses tries to revive a case premised on the belief that it is long past time for the federal government to exit the realm of […]

Dec 05
Dramatic footage shows moment police raid £250,000 cannabis factory with over 650 plants

Watch police raid the £250,000 cannabis factory after using a chainsaw to cut through metal rollers at a town centre property. Officers in Thorne acted on local intelligence to raid a commercial premises, leading to the discovery of a £250,000 drugs factory. On Friday morning (Nov 22), officers executed a warrant under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs […]

Dec 05
UK – Linked In Post: Robert Jappie, Lawyer “Interesting developments on the issue of Controlled Cannabinoid limits in CBD products in the last few weeks”

Robert Jappie writes There have been some interesting developments on the issue of Controlled Cannabinoid limits in CBD products in the last few weeks, and here are my initial thoughts: 1️⃣ We now have formal acknowledgement from both the Home Office and the Food Standards Agency that the Exemption in Regulation 2 MDR (a.k.a the […]