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May 21
New York Move Forward To Expand Cannabis Farmers Market Program

Marijuana Moment New York marijuana regulators are moving forward with new proposed regulations around the state’s so-called “cannabis showcase” program, which allows licensed businesses to sell to consumers at pop-up, farmers market-like events. Members of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB), which oversees the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), voted without opposition at a meeting […]

May 21
Portuguese Police Operation Rocks Country’s Medical Cannabis Programme..”a significant investigation targeting the misuse of medicinal cannabis licenses for international drug trafficking.”

The PJ | Polícia Judiciária is set to provide official updates today regarding Operation “Erva Daninha,” a significant investigation targeting the misuse of medicinal cannabis licenses for international drug trafficking. This operation has already led to 4 arrests and the execution of numerous search warrants across Portugal. Stay tuned as authorities shed light on the […]

May 21
British expat arrested for running ‘sophisticated’ indoor cannabis farm on Costa Blanca

Olive Press (paywall) British expat arrested for running ‘sophisticated’ indoor marijuana farm on Costa Blanca  

May 21
Document: Industry Bulletin: 25-07 RE: Judge Dismisses Mammoth Farms lawsuit

Document: Industry Bulletin: 25-07 RE: Judge Dismisses Mammoth Farms lawsuit  

May 21
Lovin’ Malta Article Outlines What Recently Passed Bill 128 Means For Cannabis Users On The Med Island

They write You can legally smoke weed in Malta — just not in public, not at a cannabis club, not near a school, or a public garden, and now, apparently, not even in your own home if someone catches a whiff. In other words, cannabis is legal — if you can afford a large house with a […]

May 21
MN: Renville County adopts cannabis ordinance allowing only two retail outlets

City of Olivia voices concerns the county is losing economic opportunities, but commissioners said they favor cautious start. OLIVIA — The Renville County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance to regulate cannabis sales in the county, despite concerns raised by the city of Olivia that it is too restrictive. Stating that they wanted to move forward on […]

May 21
Weekly Update: Monday, May 19, 2025 – The CCB has been made aware of recent scam attempts targeting cannabis establishments in Vermont.

    Scam Alert: Fake Advertising Packages One recent scam involves a person calling and emailing to sell a supposed advertising package. In one case the package was allegedly to be displayed at American Legions and Veterans of Foreign Wars locations in Vermont. No such advertising package exists. The CCB urges licensees to use caution […]

May 21
2025 Election Has Still Delivered Historic Results for Legalise Cannabis Party

Although Fiona Patten of the Legalise Cannabis party likely won’t be successful in nabbing her senate seat in Victoria, there’s still no denying that the 2025 Australian Federal Election provided a historic outcome for this minority voice.  A party that was once written off as a protest vote, the Legalise Cannabis party got closer to […]

May 21
Oregon’s voter-approved cannabis labor law is unconstitutional, federal judge rules after Ascend challenge with lawsuit

AP PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge in Oregon struck down a voter-approved measure regarding cannabis labor agreements Tuesday, ruling that it was unconstitutional. Measure 119, which was passed by Oregon voters last year, required cannabis businesses to have a labor peace agreement with a labor organization in order to obtain or renew a […]

May 21
Bill Maher And Woody Harrelson’s Dispensary Broken Into

Marijuana Moment A Los Angeles-area marijuana shop owned by comedian Bill Maher and actor Woody Harrelson was burglarized over the weekend in what appears to be part of a string of crimes targeting cannabis businesses in the region. The burglary at The Woods, a retailer that the celebrities launched in partnership with tennis star John […]