Research Shows Some Rolling Papers Have High Levels of Heavy Metals A recent study shows that many rolling papers and cones have elevated levels of potentially harmful compounds including heavy metals. The post Research Shows Some Rolling Papers Have High Levels of Heavy Metals first appeared on High Times.

New Mexico Governor Calls Homeland Security Secretary’s Response to Pot Seizures ‘Inappropriate’ Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was “offended” by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ response to her concerns about seizures of licensed cannabis products, saying his remarks were “inappropriate.” The post New Mexico Governor Calls Homeland Security Secretary’s Response to Pot Seizures ‘Inappropriate’ first appeared on High Times.

DMT Lab Discovered in Brentwood, California During Robbery Raid Multiple suspects face numerous charges for alleged burglary, grand theft, manufacturing and possessing a controlled substance, and child endangerment. The post DMT Lab Discovered in Brentwood, California During Robbery Raid first appeared on High Times.

States with Adult-Use Pot Saw Decrease in Alcohol Use, No Increase in Teen Substance Abuse Adult-use cannabis laws and sales were not associated with an overall increase in teen substance abuse. Instead, researchers found modest drops in alcohol and e-cigarette use. The post States with Adult-Use Pot Saw Decrease in Alcohol Use, No Increase in Teen Substance Abuse first appeared on High Times.

Cannabis Rescheduling Reactions Mixed: While Some Applaud Potential, Others Push For More Executives, lawmakers and nonprofit leaders weigh in on the significance and shortcomings of the DEA's move to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous substance.

Industry Reacts to Rescheduling News Prepared statements from industry members started flowing into our inboxes immediately after the news broke that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) will soon begin rescheduling cannabis from Schedule 1 to… The post Industry Reacts to Rescheduling News appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

DEA Moves To Reclassify Cannabis Under Schedule III in Historic Move, Report Indicates The DEA under the Biden administration finally proposed the process of moving cannabis to Schedule III. The post DEA Moves To Reclassify Cannabis Under Schedule III in Historic Move, Report Indicates first appeared on High Times.

US drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could… The post US drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

BREAKING: DEA Will Reschedule Cannabis The federal agency that has long enforced prohibition will align with the recommendation from the FDA to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act, according to The Associated Press sources.

AYR Wellness and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Partner on Medical Research Studying ‘Quality of Life’ Benefits of Medical Cannabis The organizations published the results of the first of five studies and co-hosted a Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program Research Summit.

How to Improve Email Marketing Results for Cannabis Businesses By Susan Gunelius Email marketing is critical for every cannabis business since so many advertising channels are not accessible to businesses working in and with the cannabis industry. However, sending… The post How to Improve Email Marketing Results for Cannabis Businesses appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Psychedelic Research Proves Rather Tricky for the FDA Nasty claims of bias and impartial research stand in the way of MDMA gaining FDA clearance for PTSD. The post Psychedelic Research Proves Rather Tricky for the FDA first appeared on High Times.

Chronic Pot Use Has Minimal Effect on Motivation, Study Shows The debunking of the "lazy stoner" stereotype isn't breaking news, but sometimes it's nice to be reminded. This new study out of the University of Toronto is just that. The post Chronic Pot Use Has Minimal Effect on Motivation, Study Shows first appeared on High Times.

Psychedelic Drug Market Poised to Hit $4.6B by 2030 MarketDigits released predictions about the psychedelic drug sector showing ample growth. The post Psychedelic Drug Market Poised to Hit $4.6B by 2030 first appeared on High Times.

Kansas Medical Cannabis Proposal Dead for 2024 A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Kansas won’t become law this year after a bid to bring the measure to the Senate floor failed to pass last week. The post Kansas Medical Cannabis Proposal Dead for 2024 first appeared on High Times.

A CanPay Path to Payment Easy electronic payment is always the goal for any consumer-facing industry, and it is especially needed in ones where cash has been the principal form of currency for both illicit… The post A CanPay Path to Payment appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

The High Times Cannabis Cup Oklahoma 2024 Returns Time to show the world what kind of amazing products that the Sooner State has going on this year. The post The High Times Cannabis Cup Oklahoma 2024 Returns first appeared on High Times.

BOLO: Cannabis Qui Tam Actions By Hilary Bricken, Attorney at Husch Blackwell Due to federal illegality, the cannabis industry has long been plagued by federal agencies taking a variety of different enforcement approaches to cannabis… The post BOLO: Cannabis Qui Tam Actions appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

California Governor Directs State Departments to Issue Notices on ‘Illegal Hemp Products’ Gov. Gavin Newsom called on the Public Health and Alcoholic Beverage Control departments to take action to help protect the state’s youth.

Cannabis Rescheduling Update: Is a ‘Notoriously Secretive Agency’ Now Involved? A report that HHS requested an opinion from the Department of Justices’ Office of Legal Counsel raises new questions and concerns. Attorney Shane Pennington explains why that request and the outcome would be crucial to the schedule review process and the industry’s future.

Philips GreenPower LED Toplighting Compact Boosts Winter Cannabis Production at Glass House Farms LED top lights help Glass House achieve steady light levels year-round.

Canadian Girls and Scottish Boys Have Highest Rates of Teen Weed Use A quarter of Canadian girls and nearly as many Scottish boys have smoked weed at some point, leading a survey of youth substance use conducted in more than 40 countries around the globe. The post Canadian Girls and Scottish Boys Have Highest Rates of Teen Weed Use appeared first on High Times.

U.S. Economy To Receive $112.4 Billion Boost from Cannabis Industry in 2024 But overall, 2024 isn't the most stellar economic year. The post U.S. Economy To Receive $112.4 Billion Boost from Cannabis Industry in 2024 appeared first on High Times.

Report: ‘Tech Bros’ are Microdosing Psychedelics in Droves Tech magnates are opening up about microdosing psychedelics. The post Report: ‘Tech Bros’ are Microdosing Psychedelics in Droves appeared first on High Times.

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Approves Study To Address Ongoing Cannabis Odor There are 116 acres of land in unincorporated Santa Barbara that are being used for cannabis cultivation, but a strong odor has been a complaint from residents for six years. The post Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Approves Study To Address Ongoing Cannabis Odor appeared first on High Times.

Study: ‘Little Evidence’ That Cannabis Harmfully Impacts Cognition in People with HIV The beneficial or harmful effects of cannabis use related to HIV and cognition were “function-dependent” and confounded by other factors, such as age or frequency of use. The post Study: ‘Little Evidence’ That Cannabis Harmfully Impacts Cognition in People with HIV appeared first on High Times.

MedMen CFO, Directors Resign as Company Enters Bankruptcy Proceedings; Delisting Expected The cannabis company, which has subsidiaries across the U.S., announced its assignment into bankruptcy pursuant to Canada’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

Planet 13 Receives Approval to Sell Florida License, Acquire VidaCann for $49 Million The company’s sale of its Florida license is a closing condition of the acquisition agreement with VidaCann, which also owns a Florida license.

As He Exits Congress, Blumenauer Wants His Party to Embrace Pot Legalization The long-serving congressman from Portland, who has become the top marijuana advocate on Capitol Hill, believes the issue could boost President Biden’s support with young voters. As a 23-year-old serving… The post As He Exits Congress, Blumenauer Wants His Party to Embrace Pot Legalization appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Intentional Medicine Sun Roots Farm puts nature in charge. The post Intentional Medicine appeared first on High Times.

Guía para Ver Porno Fumados feat. Tía Cogollo De la mano (y en compañía) la actriz XXX y activista cannábica chilena Tía Cogollo, El Planteo armó esta guía exclusiva para ver porno fumados. The post Guía para Ver Porno Fumados feat. Tía Cogollo appeared first on High Times.

The Gift of Flavor Chef Maverick creates feel-good sauces and snacks that cater to dietary restrictions. The post The Gift of Flavor appeared first on High Times.

Recreational marijuana backers can gather signatures for North Dakota ballot initiative A North Dakota ballot initiative group can gather signatures to put a proposal legalizing recreational marijuana to a statewide vote in the fall, the state’s top election official said Thursday, in the latest legalization… The post Recreational marijuana backers can gather signatures for North Dakota ballot initiative appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Ohio’s medical marijuana dispensaries prep for adult-use green light Ohioans will likely be able to buy recreational marijuana as soon as mid-June, earlier than the timeline outlined by the initiated statute they voted to pass last fall, and existing… The post Ohio’s medical marijuana dispensaries prep for adult-use green light appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

California County to Lower Cannabis Cultivation Tax as Outdoor Flower Price Drops to $277 Per Pound The tax rate per square foot is set to decrease for outdoor, indoor and mixed-light cultivation in Sonoma County’s unincorporated areas; retail tax will increase.

DEA Challenges Bid To Use Psilocybin Under ‘Right To Try’ Legislation The DEA is challenging an attempt by a Seattle physician to give psilocybin to terminally ill patients struggling with anxiety. The post DEA Challenges Bid To Use Psilocybin Under ‘Right To Try’ Legislation appeared first on High Times.

Study Reveals State Cannabis Legalization Lowers Immigrant Deportation There's just a false sense of security related to the federal government to worry about. The post Study Reveals State Cannabis Legalization Lowers Immigrant Deportation appeared first on High Times.

Louisiana Legislative Committee Unanimously Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Framework Bill If signed into law, the Louisiana bill would establish a regulatory framework for recreational cannabis, including home cultivation. The post Louisiana Legislative Committee Unanimously Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Framework Bill appeared first on High Times.

Weed Made Me Less Angry. Now It Sometimes Makes Me Mad. I was once angry. But weed helped. Then, weed kinda made me angry again. The post Weed Made Me Less Angry. Now It Sometimes Makes Me Mad. appeared first on High Times.

Cresco Labs Returns to 'Core' After Terminating Columbia Care Deal A conversation with Greg Butler, the cannabis company’s new president, on how Cresco re-mapped its vision after the deal fell through and top goals for the year ahead.

Treez Introduces Treez Ecommerce, New Retailer-First Solution For Cannabis Operators Enterprise commerce technology platform Treez launches its new ecommerce product available exclusively for Treez Point of Sale (POS) customers. The new offering, Treez Ecommerce, enables cannabis retailers to create customized, high-performing online storefronts without the need for third-party developers or agencies while integrating seamlessly with the SellTreez POS system.

21 US Lawmakers Express Frustration With DEA’s Inaction on Cannabis Rescheduling The 11 senators and 10 House representatives urged for swift action to remove cannabis from a Schedule I listing in a new letter.

Hawaii Senate Kills ‘De Facto’ Weed Legalization A bill to increase the amount of marijuana a person can possess before facing stiff criminal penalties failed 15-9 in the Hawaii Senate on Monday. It was the second defeat… The post Hawaii Senate Kills ‘De Facto’ Weed Legalization appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cresco Labs Workers Reportedly De-Unionize Employees at Cresco in Massachusetts were among the first in the U.S. to exit organized labor. The post Cresco Labs Workers Reportedly De-Unionize appeared first on High Times.

D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year Discusses Relative Using Medical Cannabis for Cancer The officer, who was awarded the D.A.R.E. title in 2022, also called alcohol a gateway drug. The post D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year Discusses Relative Using Medical Cannabis for Cancer appeared first on High Times.

Sweden Authorities Seize 1.4 Tons of Cocaine, ‘One of the Biggest’ Seizures Ever Sweden likely made history earlier this month with one of the country’s largest-ever cocaine seizures. The post Sweden Authorities Seize 1.4 Tons of Cocaine, ‘One of the Biggest’ Seizures Ever appeared first on High Times.

Gov. Kathy Hochul Honors New York’s 100th Adult-Use Retail Store Opening Last week New York leaders celebrated the opening of the 100th adult-use retail store with a CAURD license. The post Gov. Kathy Hochul Honors New York’s 100th Adult-Use Retail Store Opening appeared first on High Times.

Arizona Church Reaches Settlement with DEA To Allow Sacramental Use of Ayahuasca The Church of the Eagle and the Condor has affirmed its members’ right to use ayahuasca for religious ceremonial purposes. The post Arizona Church Reaches Settlement with DEA To Allow Sacramental Use of Ayahuasca appeared first on High Times.

The State of Federal Cannabis Reform Leads CBT’s Most-Read Articles in April 4/20 deals and events, California tax defaults, and nationwide municipal opt outs also highlighted Cannabis Business Times’ most popular stories this month.

Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program Undergoes Dramatic Transformation: Navigating HB 829 and the Emergency Licensing Regulations By Hannah King and Arin Aragona Plans for Kentucky’s medical cannabis program took a significant turn last week with the passage of House Bill 829 and the implementation of emergency… The post Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program Undergoes Dramatic Transformation: Navigating HB 829 and the Emergency Licensing Regulations appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis in Court: When Federal Courts Will Hear Commercial Disputes Related to the Cannabis Business By Steven Ascher and Anna M.Windemuth The unique status of the cannabis business —  legal in a majority of states, but still illegal under federal law — creates a thorny… The post Cannabis in Court: When Federal Courts Will Hear Commercial Disputes Related to the Cannabis Business appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Patchwork Regulation of CBD Products Continues Despite Rise in Demand By Courtney A. Hunter and Jessalyn H. Zeigler Demand for cannabidiol (CBD) products continues to climb, and the market has risen to the occasion. There is now a robust array… The post Patchwork Regulation of CBD Products Continues Despite Rise in Demand appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

How Private Equity Trumped Social Equity in State Cannabis Deal Confidential documents obtained by THE CITY reveal how Chicago Atlantic Group became one of the biggest beneficiaries of the state’s legalization program. Last June, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that a… The post How Private Equity Trumped Social Equity in State Cannabis Deal appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis Vapor Technology Company AVD Announces It’s Rebranding to ACTIVE Advanced Vapor Devices is changing its name, but the company still has the same innovative products, manufactured and distributed by the same exceptional team.

Tech glitch on 4/20 caused Missouri cannabis businesses to lose sales April 20 is a day recognized globally for celebrating cannabis culture, but it’s also like the cannabis industry’s Black Friday. Dispensaries offer deals designed to inspire people to flood their stores… The post Tech glitch on 4/20 caused Missouri cannabis businesses to lose sales appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Aelius LED Nominated for Best Lighting System Award at Grow-Up Awards for 3rd Consecutive Year The company has already secured two Grow-Up Awards in 2022 and 2023.

Green Thumb to Open 16th RISE Dispensary in Florida The company’s newest medical cannabis retail facility is located in Wesley Chapel, a suburb in the Tampa Bay area.

Congressional Progressive Caucus Says Dems Can Legalize MJ By Winning House, Senate Majorities This November A newly shared agenda from the Congressional Progressive Caucus suggests that a House and Senate majority is enough for Democratic leaders to legalize cannabis, among other progressive aims. The post Congressional Progressive Caucus Says Dems Can Legalize MJ By Winning House, Senate Majorities This November appeared first on High Times.

The Cannabis Market Is Booming in Japan The market in Japan expanded from $26.3 million in 2019 to $173.8 million in 2023. The post The Cannabis Market Is Booming in Japan appeared first on High Times.

Feds File Charges Against Maine Weed Grower After Probe Spanning 20 States A Maine man was arrested and held without bail last week on federal charges of illegal cannabis cultivation as part of a yearslong investigation encompassing 20 states. The post Feds File Charges Against Maine Weed Grower After Probe Spanning 20 States appeared first on High Times.