Marijuana Taxes to be Increased in January in California November/21/2019 The Department of Tax and Fee Administration in California announced that come January. 1, 2020; wholesale marijuana taxes would be increased. As from January 1, marijuana retailers would be required to pay the state of California an excise fee of…
NIH Has Awarded UCLA Marijuana Research Initiative A $3.5 Million Grant November/21/2019 On November 13, the research director at the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative, Dr Ziva Cooper, announced that they are about to start a study to find out how men and women respond to marijuana and the factors contributing…
A New Hemp Tracking System Released by Helix TCS for the State of Delaware November/21/2019 On November 20, 2019, Helix TCS announced the launch of the country’s first integrated hemp tracking system. Helix TCS, Inc, is the top supplier of critical infrastructure in the marijuana industry. The BiotrackTHC Government Traceability…
Extension of Public Comment Period on Medical Marijuana Regulations by New Mexico November/25/2019 According to an Albuquerque Journal report, the Department of Health in New Mexico has extended the public comment period into January after the November 22 hearing on legislators proposed changed to the medical cannabis were delayed were…
Governor Legalizes Hemp Transportation through the State of Idaho November/22/2019 Although hemp possession in Idaho is illegal, businesses licensed to transport hemp can pass through the state without fear of retribution. The Governor of Idaho, Brad Little (R), released an executive order on November 19, allowing temporary interstate transportation on…
November/25/2019 The Department of Cannabis Regulation in Los Angeles has announced that it is planning on auditing the city’s social equity licensing program citing that people have complained of its inequality. However, an industry group has opposed the redrafting of the licensing program. The Social Equity Alliance was held early…
Vaping CBD oil is a widespread practice among patients and CBD users. However, with the recent outbreak of vaping related injuries, people need to consider a variety of factors before deciding on the type of the vaping product to buy. 1. What is CBD and CBD Oil Cannabidiol (CBD) can…
Recreational Marijuana November/14/2019 In a press release, Tantalus Labs Ltd announced that it has entered into a contract with Ontario Cannabis Stores for the supply of its quality B.C Buds on Ontario residents. Ontario Cannabis Store is the first non-medical outlets to provide consumers with Tantalus Labs finely nurtured marijuana…
Vaping Testing November/14/2019 In a press release, Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. announced that it has launched a new set of testing and safety protocols for THC vape products referred to as CannApprove which is available in their retail outlets. Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. is a vertically integrated marijuana…
November/14/2019 On November 14, Ecofibre Limited announced that they had published the outcomes of the 8-week study on CBD (cannabidiol), which is extracted from hemp in the Journal, Postgraduate Medical and Hospital Practice. The Chief Science Officer of Ecofibre Ananda Health business in America, Dr. Alex Capana, said that 97…