featured image courtesy of LightFieldStudios In what feels like a never-ending saga, New York's adult-use cannabis licensing program has once again been halted by the courts. On Thursday, Dec. 14, State Supreme Court Justice Sharon Graf issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) from processing thousands of pending … [Read more...] about New York Adult-use Cannabis Licensing Halted in Court Again
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Cannabis Legalization in Thailand is in Limbo
Photo by anankkml Less than three years after officials decriminalized cannabis in Thailand, the new government made a U-turn to the drug’s legality—putting it in limbo. Prior to the move to decriminalize the plant in 2022, Thailand put cannabis in Category 5 of the country’s Narcotic Act in 1979. This prohibited smoking, possessing, and selling cannabis. However, … [Read more...] about Cannabis Legalization in Thailand is in Limbo
Synthetic Cannabis Reduces Alzheimer’s Symptom
Photo credit: LightFieldStudios Cannabis researchers are constantly trying to prove the plant’s place in medicine. From idolizing its anti-inflammatory properties to vilifying its potential for memory loss, cannabis is surrounded by polarity. However, the mass influx of credible research and FDA-approved synthetic cannabis drugs are breaking down the barriers that categorize … [Read more...] about Synthetic Cannabis Reduces Alzheimer’s Symptom
New York Unveils Key Regulatory Changes
Photo by oneinchpunchphotos New York officials are working to lower the barriers for cannabis operators entering the market and also foster greater diversity across the state's industry. The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) recently unveiled a series of regulatory updates aimed at advancing the state’s cannabis market while building equitable access for all … [Read more...] about New York Unveils Key Regulatory Changes
New York Cannabis Sales Increasing as Summer Ends
Featured Image Courtesy of The Cannabis Reporter. As New York’s cannabis industry continues to mature, recent data from Headset sheds light on the evolving dynamics. The rollout of the legal market in New York began with the passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) in March 2021. It's faced a slow start, however, due to bureaucratic hurdles and … [Read more...] about New York Cannabis Sales Increasing as Summer Ends
