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#1: More States Enact Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Delaware, Minnesota, and Ohio enacted laws in 2023 legalizing adult-use marijuana possession and providing timelines for regulating retail cannabis markets. In addition, Maryland lawmakers passed legislation in May regulating adult-use marijuana sales. Those sales began on July 1st. In January, lawmakers in the US Virgin Islands also approved an adult-use legalization law, though its provisions have yet to take effect. The post 2023 Yea Go to the article

Brian Hanna’s Regulatory Odyssey: A Unique Insight Welcome to the third edition of our groundbreaking Policy Matters series, an in-depth exploration into the intricate world of cannabis regulation. As we continue this journey of discovery, having unraveled the insights of Will Tilburg from the Maryland Cannabis Administration in September and delved into the perspectives of John Hudak, Director of the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy in October, we are thrilled to round off December with another Go to the article

The cannabis landscape is experiencing a swift evolution, with one particularly captivating facet garnering considerable attention—cannabis consumption lounges. In a recent webinar titled “Puff Past, Prosper: The Insider’s Guide to Operating a Cannabis Consumption Lounge,” (or Designated Consumption Establishment) hosted by the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), industry luminaries and entrepreneurs convened to exchange experiences, insights, and forward-looking perspectives on the f Go to the article

As the cannabis industry rides the waves of rapid globalization and acceptance, it is evolving into a multi-billion-dollar sector. And with this sudden influx of money, has also come an influx of data.  Unfortunately, the industry is evolving and growing faster than many businesses can keep up with, leading to roadblocks and obstacles that many businesses don’t have the infrastructure in place to adapt around. One such pressing issue is the compartmentalization of data within businesses, or “dat Go to the article

The new policy takes effect in January. The post Arizona: Officials Will No Longer Pursue Most Cases Involving Prenatal Cannabis Exposure appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Patients taking oral THC also experienced reduced pain, fatigue, and depressive symptoms. The post Study: Oral THC Dosing Associated With Cognitive Improvements In Patients With Advanced Cancer appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"This study provides unique and novel evidence of how youth perceptions of cannabis access have changed since the onset of [legalization.]" The post Survey: Fewer Young People Say Cannabis Is “Easy” To Access Post-legalization appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Patients who used cannabis flower were most likely to show clinical improvements. The post Study: Cannabis Treatment Associated With Health-related Quality Of Life Improvements, Reduced Opioid Use appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

“These policy updates are more cost-effective and will ultimately help us widen the applicant pool for several city positions,” city officials announced. The post Cleveland: City Officials Ending Pre-Employment Testing for Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Lawmakers in both chambers are anticipated to revisit the issue when they reconvene in January. The post Ohio: Lawmakers Adjourn for 2023 Without Advancing Legislation Modifying State’s Newly Approved Adult-Use Legalization Law appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"Neither marijuana nor THC can lawfully be possessed, handled, or dispensed by any DEA-registered pharmacy," the letter states. The post Georgia: DEA Sends Warning Letters to Independent Pharmacies Seeking To Dispense State-Licensed Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"This bill respects the will of the states that have legalized cannabis and allows them to implement their own policies without fear of repercussion from the federal government,” Rep. David Joyce said. The post Congressional Representatives Introduce Legislation Protecting State Marijuana Laws From Federal Interference appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"These results suggest that cannabis-based medicinal products may play a role in alleviating symptoms and co-morbid anxiety and sleep disruption associated with ADHD.” The post Study: Cannabis Products Associated With Improvements in Patients With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Members of the commission could not agree on a model distribution system for adult-use cannabis sales. The post New Hampshire: Task Force Fails To Find Consensus on 2024 Legislative Legalization Plan appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Pollsters reported 78 percent of Democrats, 69 percent of non-affiliated voters, and 55 percent of Republicans back the proposed legalization measure. The post Florida: Majority of Voters Approve of Proposed Adult-Use Legalization Ballot Measure appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"These findings add to the emerging evidence of cannabis's sleep-enhancing properties,” investigators concluded. The post Study: Nighttime Cannabis Use Associated With Improved Sleep Quality appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Young adults in California were less likely to report using either alcohol or cigarettes following cannabis legalization. The post Study: No Increase in Cannabis Use Among Older Teens Following Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on NORML. Go to the article