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New law in effect this year could surprise drivers with a $64 parking ticket

California will introduce approximately 1,000 new laws beginning January 1, 2025, covering various issues from consumer protections to cultural education.

New laws affecting Silicon Valley in 2025 - San Jose Spotlight

California's new laws encompass a range of issues, from LGBTQ+ rights to cannabis regulation, impacting various aspects of life in Silicon Valley.

New law in effect this year could surprise drivers with a $64 parking ticket

California will introduce approximately 1,000 new laws beginning January 1, 2025, covering various issues from consumer protections to cultural education.

New laws affecting Silicon Valley in 2025 - San Jose Spotlight

California's new laws encompass a range of issues, from LGBTQ+ rights to cannabis regulation, impacting various aspects of life in Silicon Valley.
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Cannabis conundrum: Legal doesn't mean clean; illicit isn't always dirty

Legal cannabis products may not be significantly safer than illegal ones, as both markets show similar pesticide contamination rates.
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Cannabis company vows to sue after New Mexico destroys tens of thousands of pounds of its marijuana crop

Authorities in New Mexico have made the largest cannabis seizure since 2021, resulting in the destruction of tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana.

Brooklyn DA refuses to prosecute over cannabis possession limits, citing legal ambiguities

Brooklyn District Attorney's office will no longer prosecute New Yorkers for possessing excessive amounts of cannabis due to ambiguities in New York's Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.
The decision was influenced by a case where multiple cannabis-related charges were dismissed due to the law's unclear specifications on measuring cannabis weight.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, NYC Mayor Eric Adams take victory lap on smoke shops crackdown - but enforcement hasn't even started yet

They 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 crop

Authorities in New Mexico have made the largest cannabis seizure since 2021, resulting in the destruction of tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana.

Brooklyn DA refuses to prosecute over cannabis possession limits, citing legal ambiguities

Brooklyn District Attorney's office will no longer prosecute New Yorkers for possessing excessive amounts of cannabis due to ambiguities in New York's Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.
The decision was influenced by a case where multiple cannabis-related charges were dismissed due to the law's unclear specifications on measuring cannabis weight.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, NYC Mayor Eric Adams take victory lap on smoke shops crackdown - but enforcement hasn't even started yet

They 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.
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Judge Finds Flaws in New York City's Cannabis Enforcement Efforts

New 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 Finds

The fragmented legal status of cannabis in the U.S. prioritizes tax revenue over public health, necessitating a unified health response.

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 Efforts

New 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 Finds

The fragmented legal status of cannabis in the U.S. prioritizes tax revenue over public health, necessitating a unified health response.

Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use? This Expert Found Mixed Results.

Marijuana legalization led to a decrease or slight decline in adolescent use.
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California May Close Loophole on Hemp-Derived THC

Lawmakers are finally addressing the 2018 legal loophole that allowed dangerous hemp products accessible to children.

L.A. County calls on Yelp, Google to 'deplatform' illegal cannabis dispensaries

Los Angeles County is taking action to remove illegal cannabis dispensaries from online platforms.

Several licensed cannabis dispensaries in the Bronx report sales surge amid crackdown on illegal shops, but challenges persist - Bronx Times

The crackdown on illegal smoke shops has positively impacted legal cannabis sales in the Bronx, although challenges remain for some dispensaries.
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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.

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.
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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.
from New York Post
4 months ago

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 mayor

City Comptroller Brad Lander is investigating the Mayor's cannabis shop crackdown, raising concerns of conflict of interest as he runs against Mayor Eric Adams.

NY unveils first rules for growing marijuana at home: How you can cultivate cannabis

New York State cannabis regulators have unveiled the first rules for home cultivation of marijuana.
Home growers in New York will be allowed to cultivate up to six mature marijuana plants and possess up to five pounds of flower or concentrate per household.
The proposed regulations include requirements for secure storage, single-site cultivation, and purchasing plants from state-regulated retailers.
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