Judge Finds Flaws in New York City's Cannabis Enforcement EffortsNew York City's closure of a convenience store for alleged illegal cannabis sales was ruled unconstitutional due to lack of due process.
A Patchwork of Cannabis Laws Creates Health Risks, Study FindsThe fragmented legal status of cannabis in the U.S. prioritizes tax revenue over public health, necessitating a unified health response.
Contamination fears drive push to remake state cannabis agencyCalifornia's cannabis oversight is criticized for inadequate pesticide regulation, prompting a push to transfer authority to more experienced agencies.
Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use? This Expert Found Mixed Results.Marijuana legalization led to a decrease or slight decline in adolescent use.
Judge Finds Flaws in New York City's Cannabis Enforcement EffortsNew York City's closure of a convenience store for alleged illegal cannabis sales was ruled unconstitutional due to lack of due process.
A Patchwork of Cannabis Laws Creates Health Risks, Study FindsThe fragmented legal status of cannabis in the U.S. prioritizes tax revenue over public health, necessitating a unified health response.
Contamination fears drive push to remake state cannabis agencyCalifornia's cannabis oversight is criticized for inadequate pesticide regulation, prompting a push to transfer authority to more experienced agencies.
Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use? This Expert Found Mixed Results.Marijuana legalization led to a decrease or slight decline in adolescent use.
State Cracks Down on Bad Behavior in Legal Cannabis TradeNew York is intensifying efforts to combat market manipulation in the cannabis industry by targeting illegal product trafficking.
Empire State's Cannabis Crossroads: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Push Forward | stupidDOPENew York's cannabis market faces challenges with illicit trade and regulatory delays, necessitating a balanced enforcement approach to realize the goals of the MRTA.
New York Cannabis Dispensaries: Latest Municipalities Opting In and What It Means for Consumers | stupidDOPENew York municipalities are increasingly choosing to allow cannabis dispensaries, recognizing their potential economic and social benefits.
NY may allow even more pot shops in neighborhoods but some merchants say change would put them out of businessNew proposed cannabis regulations in New York could jeopardize existing licensed dispensaries by increasing competition and reducing buffer zones.
What is New York's Office of Cannabis Management smoking?New York's Cannabis Control Board may ease distance restrictions between pot shops, revealing issues in regulatory management and community impacts.
NY cannabis regulator hasn't increased staff months after blistering review lead to Hochul 'overhaul'The cannabis regulator in New York has made no progress in staff increases despite promises of an overhaul from Governor Hochul.
State Cracks Down on Bad Behavior in Legal Cannabis TradeNew York is intensifying efforts to combat market manipulation in the cannabis industry by targeting illegal product trafficking.
Empire State's Cannabis Crossroads: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Push Forward | stupidDOPENew York's cannabis market faces challenges with illicit trade and regulatory delays, necessitating a balanced enforcement approach to realize the goals of the MRTA.
New York Cannabis Dispensaries: Latest Municipalities Opting In and What It Means for Consumers | stupidDOPENew York municipalities are increasingly choosing to allow cannabis dispensaries, recognizing their potential economic and social benefits.
NY may allow even more pot shops in neighborhoods but some merchants say change would put them out of businessNew proposed cannabis regulations in New York could jeopardize existing licensed dispensaries by increasing competition and reducing buffer zones.
What is New York's Office of Cannabis Management smoking?New York's Cannabis Control Board may ease distance restrictions between pot shops, revealing issues in regulatory management and community impacts.
NY cannabis regulator hasn't increased staff months after blistering review lead to Hochul 'overhaul'The cannabis regulator in New York has made no progress in staff increases despite promises of an overhaul from Governor Hochul.
Unlicensed Bay Ridge Cannabis Shop Fined $6MNew York AG secures $6 million judgment against unlicensed cannabis store Big Chief Smoke Shop for continued illegal operations.
L.A. County calls on Yelp, Google to 'deplatform' illegal cannabis dispensariesLos Angeles County is taking action to remove illegal cannabis dispensaries from online platforms.
New law in effect this year could surprise drivers with a $64 parking ticketCalifornia will introduce approximately 1,000 new laws beginning January 1, 2025, covering various issues from consumer protections to cultural education.
Unlicensed Bay Ridge Cannabis Shop Fined $6MNew York AG secures $6 million judgment against unlicensed cannabis store Big Chief Smoke Shop for continued illegal operations.
L.A. County calls on Yelp, Google to 'deplatform' illegal cannabis dispensariesLos Angeles County is taking action to remove illegal cannabis dispensaries from online platforms.
New law in effect this year could surprise drivers with a $64 parking ticketCalifornia will introduce approximately 1,000 new laws beginning January 1, 2025, covering various issues from consumer protections to cultural education.
U.S. cannabis shoppers face a market flush with illegal weedIllegal marijuana sales outnumber licensed transactions, creating confusion for consumers between regulated and illicit products.
U.S. cannabis shoppers face market flush with illegal weedIllegal cannabis markets overshadow legal sales, complicating consumer safety.
How safe is your weed? Patchy regulations may leave contaminants in the weed supplyCannabis usage in America has significantly increased, raising safety concerns regarding contaminants and health risks.
Cannabis conundrum: Legal doesn't mean clean; illicit isn't always dirtyLegal cannabis products may not be significantly safer than illegal ones, as both markets show similar pesticide contamination rates.
How Safe Is Your Weed? Patchy Regulations May Leave Contaminants in the Weed Supply | KQEDState regulators are struggling to ensure cannabis product safety due to inconsistent contamination testing standards across states.
U.S. cannabis shoppers face a market flush with illegal weedIllegal marijuana sales outnumber licensed transactions, creating confusion for consumers between regulated and illicit products.
U.S. cannabis shoppers face market flush with illegal weedIllegal cannabis markets overshadow legal sales, complicating consumer safety.
How safe is your weed? Patchy regulations may leave contaminants in the weed supplyCannabis usage in America has significantly increased, raising safety concerns regarding contaminants and health risks.
Cannabis conundrum: Legal doesn't mean clean; illicit isn't always dirtyLegal cannabis products may not be significantly safer than illegal ones, as both markets show similar pesticide contamination rates.
How Safe Is Your Weed? Patchy Regulations May Leave Contaminants in the Weed Supply | KQEDState regulators are struggling to ensure cannabis product safety due to inconsistent contamination testing standards across states.
Even where weed is legal, product safety isn't guaranteedJustin Singer raises concerns about the safety and regulation of cannabis products in Colorado, emphasizing the need for stronger enforcement.
Toronto signals it will stop cracking down on illegal pot shops | CBC NewsToronto will cease enforcement of illegal pot shops due to lack of funding and safety concerns for city workers.
New laws affecting Silicon Valley in 2025 - San Jose SpotlightCalifornia's new laws encompass a range of issues, from LGBTQ+ rights to cannabis regulation, impacting various aspects of life in Silicon Valley.
Cannabis company vows to sue after New Mexico destroys tens of thousands of pounds of its marijuana cropAuthorities in New Mexico have made the largest cannabis seizure since 2021, resulting in the destruction of tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, NYC Mayor Eric Adams take victory lap on smoke shops crackdown - but enforcement hasn't even started yetThey plan to enforce new state laws to crack down on illicit pot shops in New York, targeting illegal cannabis distribution through strict penalties and enforcement measures.
Cannabis company vows to sue after New Mexico destroys tens of thousands of pounds of its marijuana cropAuthorities in New Mexico have made the largest cannabis seizure since 2021, resulting in the destruction of tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, NYC Mayor Eric Adams take victory lap on smoke shops crackdown - but enforcement hasn't even started yetThey plan to enforce new state laws to crack down on illicit pot shops in New York, targeting illegal cannabis distribution through strict penalties and enforcement measures.
California May Close Loophole on Hemp-Derived THCLawmakers are finally addressing the 2018 legal loophole that allowed dangerous hemp products accessible to children.
Several licensed cannabis dispensaries in the Bronx report sales surge amid crackdown on illegal shops, but challenges persist - Bronx TimesThe crackdown on illegal smoke shops has positively impacted legal cannabis sales in the Bronx, although challenges remain for some dispensaries.
Exclusive | Legal NY weed sellers want 1,000-foot buffer zone to stay, poll shows: 'Market is way too fragile'94% of cannabis shop owners oppose loosening the 1,000 feet buffer zone rule due to market fragility.
Exclusive | NYC pols from all boroughs urge NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to keep rule limiting pot shops: 'We are at critical juncture'City Council members are pushing back against the state's plan to reduce the buffer zone between legal cannabis shops in NYC, cautioning against flooding neighborhoods with more dispensaries.
Exclusive | Eric Adams' illegal pot shop crackdown sparks official probe by Brad Lander as the two face off for NYC mayorCity Comptroller Brad Lander is investigating the Mayor's cannabis shop crackdown, raising concerns of conflict of interest as he runs against Mayor Eric Adams.