Cannabis

Hold onto your sushi rolls, folks! Japan’s cannabis market is blowing up like a well-timed firework display.

Hold onto your hats, folks, because the green wave is about to make some serious cash – to the tune of $31 billion, according to the pot prophets at Whitney Economics. Yes, you heard that right – the cannabis industry is set to rake in more dough than a bakery on 4/20.

The German Bundesrat just greenlit a plan to make weed as common as pretzels in a beer garden! Yep, you heard that right – the land of sausages and schnitzels is loosening up with a limited cannabis legalization plan. But fear not, lederhosen lovers, it’s not a free-for-all Oktoberfest of pot just yet.

Morocco has recently marked a significant milestone by entering the realm of regulated cannabis cultivation, concluding 2023 with its inaugural legal harvest.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul made an announcement on Monday, indicating her administration’s commitment to evaluating the state’s implementation of legalized recreational marijuana. She stressed the importance of this assessment to ensure the prosperity of the regulated cannabis market.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has urged major social media companies, including Google and Yelp, to cease displaying listings for unlicensed cannabis retailers. At a press conference, Hochul, accompanied by licensed dispensary owners facing challenges from unlicensed competitors, emphasized the need to address this issue.

A scarcity of stimulant-based medications for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the U.K. has triggered a surge in patients turning to medical cannabis as an alternative for relief. The rise in individuals seeking medical cannabis highlights the growing demand for alternative treatments amidst the medication shortage.

The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) convened on February 16, making significant decisions on new cannabis regulations, research licenses, and the issuance of adult-use licenses. The meeting also marked the commencement of a 60-day public comment period for the proposed regulations.

The New Hampshire House of Representatives recently gave its approval to a bill aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana, marking a renewed focus on cannabis policy reform in the Granite State.

German lawmakers recently made a historic decision to legalize the consumption and possession of cannabis, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to recreational drug use.