COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A state board has certified a petition for another proposed Ohio ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis. The initiative would allow Ohioans age 21 or older to possess, grow, use, sell and share cannabis in the …
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Why Germany Should Learn From California
There are two types of cannabis in Germany and the rest of the European Union: legal and illegal, otherwise known as medical and recreational. Cannabis designated for medical use is more accepted nowadays and represents an entirely new industry in …
Read More »Louisiana Lawmakers Back Marijuana for More Ailments
By Melinda Deslatte BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — More Louisianians could soon be eligible under the state’s nascent medical cannabis program to treat their ailments, if Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards agrees to bills that have received the backing of …
Read More »Women’s Executive Group Recognizes Marijuana Business Daily CEO for Business Growth
Marijuana Business Daily has been awarded a spot on the Women Presidents’ Organization’s “Top 50 Fastest-Growing Women-owned or Women-led Companies.” The business ranked ninth and it is the first time a cannabis-related business has made the list of 50. Marijuana …
Read More »The Green, Green Grass of Rome: Italy’s Legal Marijuana Loophole
Paolo Molinaro is a savvy entrepreneur, if not an opportunist, who has found a way to sell an illegal product Italians want without going to jail. “It’s a different way,” he explained in a thick Italian accent, though he speaks …
Read More »Louisiana Marijuana Pharmacy Applicant Suing Over License Denial
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An applicant for one of Louisiana’s nine medical cannabis pharmacy permits has filed a lawsuit against the state Board of Pharmacy over its decision to pick the fourth-ranked choice for the license in the New Orleans …
Read More »Marijuana Could Still Block Canadians from Entering the US
US Customs and Border Protection officials are routinely asking Canadians at the northern border if they have ever smoked marijuana prior to allowing them to cross into the country. Many Canadians have truthfully answered that they have smoked in the …
Read More »How High Is Too High? Synthetic Cannabinoids Show the Dangers
The contradiction is bizarre: Americans are terrified of toxic compounds and buy organic food to avoid the pesticides and chemicals that are sprayed on fruits and vegetables. Yet, there’s an increase in the number of individuals hospitalized for using synthetic …
Read More »Rhode Island Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Legalize Marijuana
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A senator in Rhode Island is introducing a bill that would legalize cannabis by following the framework set by neighboring Massachusetts. Democratic state Sen. Joshua Miller introduced the bill Wednesday, May 16, 2018. The proposal would …
Read More »Judge to Rule if Terminally Ill FL Women Have Right to Smoke Medical Marijuana
By Joe Reedy TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge will soon decide whether patients approved to use medical marijuana will be allowed to smoke it. Leon County circuit court Judge Karen Gievers heard testimony Wednesday, May 16, 2018, from …
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