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Sep 25
Tamaulipas man sentenced for importing 25 kilograms of cocaine into the United States

McALLEN, Texas – A 58-year-old man has been sentenced for importing 25 kilograms of cocaine into the United States from Mexico, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Fidel Aguirre-Montalvo pleaded guilty June 6, 2023. U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton has now ordered Aguirre to serve 46 months in federal prison to be immediately followed […]

Sep 25
Hinshaw lawyer Mitchel Chargo Discusses How Native Tribes are Influencing U.S. Cannabis Policy and Creating New Revenue Opportunities

September 24, 2024 Hinshaw partner Mitchel Chargo was featured in a recent mg Magazine story discussing the significance of the landmark opening of the Great Smoky Cannabis Company dispensary by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina. While cannabis remains illegal under North Carolina law, the dispensary’s launch was met with overwhelming public support, drawing […]

Sep 25
The Daily Hit: September 25, 2024

News from: Weedmaps, Congress, Hemp Roundtable, OSHA and more. The post The Daily Hit: September 25, 2024 appeared first on Green Market Report.

Sep 25
Manchester detective found guilty after stealing cocaine and giving it to dealers

The Guardian Andrew Talbot used police systems to look up dealers to help him sell the drugs A detective who stole almost 4kg of cocaine from the police evidence store at work and supplied it on the streets of Manchester has been convicted of multiple offences. Andrew Talbot, who worked in the serious crime division of Greater Manchester police […]

Sep 25
US Hemp Roundtable, other hemp companies sue California over product ban

The group contends that if the emergency rules are allowed to go into effect, they will effectively ban all ingestible hemp products in the state. The post US Hemp Roundtable, other hemp companies sue California over product ban appeared first on Green Market Report.

Sep 25
Maryland marijuana sales continue to bloom with $100 million in August

Flower continues to dominate as the most popular product category in the state. The post Maryland marijuana sales continue to bloom with $100 million in August appeared first on Green Market Report.

Sep 25
OSHA offers free help, inspections to Colorado cannabis companies

Colorado cannabis businesses with 250 or fewer employees qualify for the free evaluations. The post OSHA offers free help, inspections to Colorado cannabis companies appeared first on Green Market Report.

Sep 25
DEI attorney named to New York cannabis regulatory board

Crystal J. Rodriguez-Dabney replaced Adam Perry, who resigned from the board for personal reasons. The post DEI attorney named to New York cannabis regulatory board appeared first on Green Market Report.

Sep 25
Congress introduces bill to create pathway for hemp products, cannabinoids

The FDA would be tasked with developing regulatory details and specific product safety rules if the legislation passes. The post Congress introduces bill to create pathway for hemp products, cannabinoids appeared first on Green Market Report.

Sep 25
Hemp bill introduced in Congress would ban synthetic THC nationwide

A new federal agency would be responsible for enforcing fresh regulations imposed on Farm Bill-compliant hemp products in the United States – including a ban on “artificially or synthetically derived cannabinoids of any kind” – under a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. Hemp bill introduced in Congress would ban synthetic THC nationwide […]