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KANHA Nano gummies have expanded to Thailand, marking the first U.S. cannabis edibles to be available in Asia.The gummies are produced by Sunderstorm, a California-based cannabis product manufacturer, in partnership with Geocann, a global cannabis research organization. KANHA edibles, which utilize Geocann’s VESIorb delivery system technology, launched in the U.S. in 2019 and are currently available in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Nevada.Sunderstorm will work with THCG Group, a Thailand-based, vertically integrated medical cannabis licensee who will cultivate, produce and distribute KANHA edibles throughout the country, according to a release.“Our partnership with Geocann is the platform for providing consumers around the…

Congressional researchers released a new report that details the “expanding policy gap” between federal and state marijuana laws, emphasizing that states are continuing to move forward with legalization, regardless of whether Congress “decides to address the inconsistencies” between the disparate sets of policies. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has provided several briefings on the policy disconnect amid the ever-expanding state reform movement, and this latest three-page brief reiterates several points it’s made over the years—namely, that federal prohibition isn’t stopping the reform train. Despite marijuana’s Schedule I classification under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), “over the last several decades, most…

“Obviously, hard alcohol is much more corrosive to society than what marijuana is.” By Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan Hold the pinot noir, but raise a joint for the Montana economy. Tax revenue from wine is forecast to be relatively flat in the Treasure State the next couple of years, and despite Montana’s claims to fame in microbrewing, per capita beer consumption is on the same path, according to revenue projections in Gov. Greg Gianforte’s (R) budget proposal. Revenue from taxes on booze is projected to go up, but only by a hair, and income from taxes on tobacco products is…

NORWOOD, Mass., Dec. 14, 2022 – PRESS RELEASE – MariMed Inc., a leading multistate cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, announced its board of directors appointed Jon Levine, MariMed’s president, as interim CEO.“With a heavy heart on the news of Robert Fireman’s passing, appointing Jon Levine as interim CEO was an easy decision,” said Edward Gildea, one of MariMed’s independent directors. “As president, Jon has managed the day-to-day facets of MariMed’s operations and, as co-founder of MariMed, has the experience and knowledge of the company’s innerworkings and growth strategy that are crucial at this juncture.”RELATED: MariMed Mourns the Passing…

As New York prepares for the imminent launch of legal adult-use marijuana sales, the governor has signed a bill aimed at expanding the state’s hemp market by promoting collaborative partnerships to identify more opportunities to utilize the crop and its derivatives for packaging, construction and other purposes. Bill sponsor Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D) announced on Tuesday that Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) approved her legislation late last month. It would amend a section of New York’s agriculture law that deals with hemp economic development, mandating that the agriculture commissioner consult with additional partners on ways to incorporate hemp products into business…

Louisiana’s patients were able to temporarily access medical cannabis through telemedicine appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now a lawmaker is urging the state’s attorney general to make this change permanent.State Rep. Joseph Marino, I-Gretna, wrote a letter to Attorney General Jeff Landry, saying that the Louisiana Medical Marijuana Commission, on which Marino serves as a member, met in September to review state law regarding medical cannabis prescriptions, according to a local WDSU report.New Orleans-based Dr. Vincent Culotta said that based on the way the law is written, an in-person visit is required for doctors to prescribe controlled substances to…

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is extending its deadline for hemp to be tested at laboratories certified by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) until Dec. 31, 2023—nearly an entire year later than its initial deadline, Jan. 1, 2023.The USDA announced it is delaying the testing deadline due to an “inadequate” number of DEA-registered testing facilities. “We are delaying enforcement of these requirements based on input received from State and Tribal governments and third-party cannabis testing facilities who have experienced delays in completing the DEA laboratory registration process,” the USDA wrote in its announcement.The USDA added it…

The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) conducted its lottery for cannabis retail applicants Dec. 8, selecting 100 social equity applicants to advance in the cannabis dispensary licensing process.The move comes after a court ruling last week allowed the licensing process to proceed.The lottery included a process that allowed individuals to request verification as a Social Equity Individual Applicant (SEIA). More than 1,000 individuals requested SEIA verification and more than 500 SEIAs met the criteria to participate in last week’s lottery.The list of individuals selected in the lottery can be found here.The DCR plans to conduct another SEIA verification…

As Russia’s war on Ukraine persists, the people of Ukraine still believe in the power of cannabis—and its role in the country’s healing. Tia Moskalenko is a 28-year-old Ukrainian woman and cannabis professional living in Kyiv, Ukraine, where she works as the communications manager for the platform, AskGrowers. AskGrowers strives to provide detailed information and education about brands, manufacturers, and growers for consumers. “You can always find a friend who’s growing pot. You can call him and say, ‘Hey man, I need some relaxation. Can you help me out?’ The cannabis society here in Ukraine is really kind and always…

FLORIDA – Dec. 12, 2022 – PRESS RELEASE – Sunnyside, the national cannabis dispensary brand operated by multistate cannabis operator Cresco Labs, today announced the launch of Sunnyside Rewards, a new loyalty program available now on Sunnyside.shop for medical patients in Florida. “We’re excited about the launch of Sunnyside Rewards to demonstrate our commitment to continuing to create a seamless, convenient and value-added shopping experience for every patient in Florida,” said Cris Rivera, Florida Regional President at Cresco Labs. “Sunnyside Rewards is fully integrated into our Sunnyside.shop ecommerce platform to make it easy for our patients to join, earn and redeem…