Can Felons Have a Dispensary

If you have a criminal record, you may be wondering if you’re still eligible to open a dispensary? While having a felony conviction does limit your options, felons who were convicted of a cannabis-related crime are still allowed to obtain licenses to open dispensaries. In most states, they even have first priority. https://theemeraldmagazine.com/can-convicted-felons-have-a-dispensary/?utm_source=sendinblue&utm_campaign=May_22_2023&utm_medium=email  

Can you mail weed or edibles through the mail legally?

The short answer: mailing flower, edibles, vapes or any other cannabis product is federally illegal. Postal inspectors play a key role in helping wage the nation’s War on Drugs, including cannabis. As one of the country’s oldest law enforcement agencies, they work to identify and prosecute major drug mailers and intercept illegal drug proceeds that traffickers …

These European Countries are Pushing to Legalize Cannabis: The EU’s Stance and Challenges

In recent years, cannabis legalization has gained significant traction globally. While some countries have taken bold steps toward legalization, others remain hesitant to embrace the change. Several European countries are pushing for the legalization of cannabis, despite the European Union’s reservations. This article explores the current status of cannabis legalization in Europe, the reasons behind the push for …

You Can Now Buy Weed Online in Colorado, A Trend for the Industry?

Colorado Governor Jared Polis passed a ground-breaking law allowing the sale of marijuana products online. After a month of consideration, this landmark decision ushers in a new era for the state’s cannabis business. By embracing e-commerce, Colorado joins other progressive states at the forefront of integrating online platforms into the cannabis industry. This progressive move not …

US Virgin Islands Just Legalized Adult-Use Cannabis And Will Expunge Former Crimes

The US Virgin Islands just passed two laws that will legalize adult-use cannabis and automatically expunge minor pot convictions. And immediately after signing these bills into law, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that he will also issue a mass pardon to hundreds of people who have been arrested for minor pot possession. https://merryjane.com/news/us-virgin-islands-just-legalized-adult-use-cannabis-and-will-expunge-former-crimes

Missouri Now Has The Nation’s Most Liberal Cannabis Laws—Here Are Six Surprising Stats

Recreational marijuana will be available in Missouri starting sometime in “early February.” this year. That’s just three months after legalization. When Colorado and Washington state legalized it a decade ago, it took them nearly two years to get recreational dispensaries up and running. https://kansascitymag.com/news/missouri-now-has-the-nations-most-liberal-cannabis-laws-here-are-six-surprising-stats/

Germany Set to Ignite a Legal Marijuana Revolution in Europe

When Amsterdam pioneered “coffee shops” in the 1970s, the European capital was one of very few places where you could openly buy and smoke weed—and it quickly became a global mecca for marijuana enthusiasts. But over the last decade, the grass has grown greener on the other side of the Atlantic, with Colorado and Washington state legalizing recreational …

Psilocybin and its Overlap With Cannabis use

Efforts to decriminalize psychedelics like psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in “magic mushrooms,” are gaining traction throughout the U.S. Psilocybin, exactly like cannabis, is a Schedule I controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. But despite the government’s disapproval, studies show that psilocybin can be an effective tool in treating anxiety, depression, and others from …

POLITICSD.C. Mayor Signs Bill Allowing Tourists To Self-Certify For Medical Marijuana While Visiting The Nation’s Capital

The mayor of Washington, D.C., Muriel Bowser, has signed a bill allowing non-residents to self-certify as medical marijuana patients while they’re visiting the nation’s capital without the need for any doctor’s recommendation—a move that supporters say could boost tourism. To self-certify, out-of-state applicants who are at least 21 years of age can apply online and pay …

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