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This liquor distributor will start selling social cannabis at its stores in July

This liquor distributor will start selling social cannabis at its stores in July

Sara Tiradossi December 12, 2017

Nova Scotia, a province on Canada’s eastern shore, announced on Thursday the Nova Scotia Liquor Corp., its alcohol distributor, would sell cannabis in its stores and on its website once social legalization...

Canadians will be able to buy cannabis from public and private stores, and online

Canadians will be able to buy cannabis from public and private stores, and online

Sara Tiradossi December 12, 2017

With social legalization around the corner, Canada’s federal government will allow provinces to roll out their own regulations regarding user age, the location and licensing of retail stores, home grows,...

One third of adults are cannabis consumers in cannabis legal states

One third of adults are cannabis consumers in cannabis legal states

Sara Tiradossi December 7, 2017

According to a recent survey, up to 65 percent of adults stated they consumed cannabis at least “a few times every week.” The survey, which came from canna-business consulting firm Enlucem, considered...

U.S. Surgeon General supports studying medical cannabis, but opposes social use

U.S. Surgeon General supports studying medical cannabis, but opposes social use

Sara Tiradossi December 6, 2017

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said he supports medical cannabis research, but still opposes social use legalization. According to Adams, who spoke at the National Black Caucus of State Legislators’...

Washington State considers three alternatives for cannabis home-grows

Washington State considers three alternatives for cannabis home-grows

Sara Tiradossi December 1, 2017

In Washington State, adult social cannabis users are able to purchase cannabis from retail stores, but are prohibited to grown their own. With the most recent recommendations released by the Washington...

San Francisco's social cannabis sales could begin Jan. 5

San Francisco’s social cannabis sales could begin Jan. 5

Sara Tiradossi November 30, 2017

Social cannabis could be on sale in San Francisco as soon as Jan. 5 if the mayor quickly signs legislation approved by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The regulations, which were favored by cannabis...

Casinos filled with cannabis smoke? Not likely

Casinos filled with cannabis smoke? Not likely

November 30, 2017

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Wouldn’t it be fun to go to a casino in Las Vegas and light up a joint without getting in trouble? Well, unfortunately, you probably won’t be able...

Michigan is inching closer to legalizing cannabis

Michigan is inching closer to legalizing cannabis

November 24, 2017

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Michigan could become one of the next states to legalize cannabis if advocates are successful. A group called the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like...

Nevada's social cannabis sales for September higher than state's projections

Nevada’s social cannabis sales for September higher than state’s projections

Sara Tiradossi November 22, 2017

Nevada’s social cannabis market keeps increasing through the third month of full sales, according to new data released by the Nevada Department of Taxation. The state’s dispensaries sold approximately...

Quebec reveals zero-tolerance cannabis plan: no driving under the influence of the drug

Quebec reveals zero-tolerance cannabis plan: no driving under the influence of the drug

Sara Tiradossi November 18, 2017

Quebec tabled a law on Thursday that imposes a strict framework for the consumption, sale and distribution of cannabis. The draft legislation focuses on potential social, health and safety problems...

California releases cannabis regulations, with no limit on farm size

California releases cannabis regulations, with no limit on farm size

Sara Tiradossi November 17, 2017

California officials unveiled a comprehensive set of new rules on Thursday for the legal cannabis marketplace that begins Jan. 1. The long-waited guidelines, released by the Department of Health, Department...

Colorado to use $10 million from cannabis taxes to pay teachers

Colorado to use $10 million from cannabis taxes to pay teachers

Sara Tiradossi November 15, 2017

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper recently introduced his proposal for the 2018-2019 budget, and included $10 million to hire and retain teachers in the state using cannabis taxes money. This $10...

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