Washington, DC: A recent directive by the President of the United States to pardon those with low-level federal marijuana possession convictions will provide forgiveness for 6,557 citizens, according to estimates provided by the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC). The USSC analysis includes federal data dating back to 1992. It found that the greatest percentage of those eligible for relief are located either in the southwest or the mid-Atlantic …
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As the U.S. battles economic uncertainty and the upcoming midterm elections loom, the majority of Americans (71%) believe that legalizing cannabis improves states’ economies, according to a new report from Real Estate Witch, an online publication that connects readers with expert real estate advice, owned by Clever Real Estate. A survey of 1,000 Americans found that 9 …
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Travel information industry leader Upgraded Points just released new data revealing the best and worst U.S. cities for a ‘Canna-cation,’ including the most and least expensive cities to explore bud. The travel experts analyzed 50 major cities where recreational marijuana is legal to find the best cities for a cannabis vacation. The researchers considered 10 ranking …
Oklahoma City, OK: Voters will decide on a citizens’ initiated measure legalizing the adult-use marijuana market in a special election to be held in March. Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt issued the executive proclamation calling for the special election on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. State Question 820, sponsored by the group Oklahomans for Sensible Marijuana Laws, permit adults to legally possess and home-cultivate personal use …
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 17, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Today, the Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health issued the following statement about the Cannabis Act: On this day in 2018, the Cannabis Act came into force, putting in place a new, strictly regulated framework for controlling the sale, possession, production and distribution of legalized and …
Newark, NJ, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — You’ve heard how the cannabis industry is growing in leaps and bounds. We’re poised to witness the largest historical event of this magnitude since prohibition, especially in New Jersey. However with the Green Rush firmly underway, the smoke screen of confusion expands for opportunists looking to get a piece of the pie. …
The cannabis plant is arguably the most helpful plant on earth, especially when it comes to wellness benefits. Cannabis, and the cannabinoid-based products derived from it, have been found to effectively treat numerous health conditions, as evidenced by a growing body of peer-reviewed research and patient experiences. Unfortunately, many in the healthcare field are not as knowledgeable about the cannabis …
The Leipzig-based 5th Criminal Division of the Federal Court of Justice has rejected the appeals of two defendants against a Berlin judgment in which they were sentenced to imprisonment in particular for trading in CBD flowers. The Berlin Regional Court sentenced one of the accused to total imprisonment of three years, nine months and ten months (the execution of which …
Washington, DC: President Joe Biden today announced his intent to “pardon of all prior Federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana.” In a statement, he said: “I have directed the Attorney General to develop an administrative process for the issuance of certificates of pardon to eligible individuals. My action will help relieve the collateral consequences arising from these convictions.” The President also …
Washington, DC: Forty-five percent of drug seizure offenses in 2021 involved the confiscation of either cannabis or hashish, according to data provided by the National Incident-Based Reporting System and reported by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. Specifically, the agency reported 885,509 crimes in 2021 involving the seizure of a controlled substance (NIBRS Table 32). Of these, 400,340 involved the seizure of cannabis. …