Confusion in Kansas Continues: Douglas County District Attorney Says Businesses Selling Delta-8 THC Will Be Prosecuted The biggest issue of the “legalities” mentioned in this article is that law enforcement and members of the judicial system are not fully informed or educated on the legitimacy of the products in question. Marijuana Banking Reform Will Not be Enacted As Part Of Manufacturing Bill, Congressional Leaders Agree Yet another instance of the government refusing to f

US House of Representatives Again Passes Marijuana Reform Bill Article excerpt … “The bill would expunge the record of those convicted of certain marijuana-related offenses, and reduce sentences for others. Through a tax on sales, it would also fund services in communities most impacted by prohibition and provide support for a more diverse and inclusive market. Bans at the state level would not be changed, though the MORE Act sends a powerful signal about the importance of bu

Delta-8 THC Products Are Federally Legal Just Like Hemp, Appeals Court Rules “A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit wrote in an opinion published Thursday that products containing delta-8 THC are generally legal because federal law defines hemp as “any part of” the cannabis plant, including “all derivatives, extracts, [and] cannabinoids,” that contains less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC by weight.” A Stoner’s Confession – How a World of Disinformation is S

Armored car company settles suit over $1M pot sale seizures The cannabis industry deals with a significant amount of legal and financial hurdles while simply trying to operate a legitimate industry in those states that have made it illegal. Harassment from law enforcement is a frustrating addition to these issues. Licensed marijuana sales in 2021 eclipsed coffee giant Starbucks As we mentioned above, our industry is poised to be a massive contributor to our national economy

Key Congressmen Tell Leadership That Marijuana Banking Must Be A ‘Top Priority’ In Large-Scale Manufacturing Bill Heading To Conference We keep holding on to hope that our government will FINALLY recognize the ludicrous treatment the cannabis industry receives from American banking regulations. We aren’t holding our breath, but we’re simply hoping things will eventually change Experts Warn Against Mailing Cannabis In Light of Recent DEA Ruling “While a recent DEA letter appe

U.S. House of Representatives Approves Medical Marijuana Research Act This is bipartisan legislation that would allow researchers to access cannabis from state-legal dispensaries for their studies. The bill ultimately aims to make it easier for researchers to apply for approval to study cannabis by ensuring an adequate supply and establishing deadlines for federal agencies to consider applications, according to Forbes. Pepsi’s Hemp-Infused Energy Drink Will Cause Sailors And

Taking a look around the Commonwealth and the country … House votes to decriminalize marijuana, but Senate fate dim One of the biggest takeaways is the continued growth of public support of cannabis. A similar Yahoo article noted, “According to a Gallup poll conducted last fall, 68% of Americans support the legalization of marijuana — the highest percentage ever in Gallup’s five decades of polling on the subject of cannabis. A Pew Research Poll released last April found that

Legislation to crack down on marijuana products, including synthetics, heads to Youngkin Further coverage on the passing of SB591 and what it means for cannabis and hemp industries in the Commonwealth Russian media: Detention of WNBA’s Griner extended to May 19 The lack of action by the U.S. government in this situation is alarming. Key Findings From the Largest Clinical Trial Conducted on CBD Products The effectiveness of CBD products is something that is often questioned, t

A quick roundup of some of the latest news for the Virginia cannabis industry and beyond for the week of February 13, 2022 … Advocates warn of weed ‘oligopoly’ as Virginia looks to speed up sales Situations like those discussed in this article are at the foundation of what CannaBizVA aims to prevent. Our members and advocates are hard at work on this topic as we speak. Please continue to educate yourself on the situation as well as contacting your elected officials to do the