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Product safety is not guaranteed even where weed is legal
Justin Singer, founder of edible cannabis brand Ripple, said that he has become increasingly concerned about the state of enforcement of the industry and what that means for the safety of the marijuana supply. Singer said that he would be worried about a number of issues, even if he was getting alcohol or cannabis from…
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Marijuana will win when it’s on the ballot
Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Maryland are among five US states that are set to vote in November on whether to legalise the use of marijuana. If passed, it will be the “most expensive” marijuana programme in the country, according to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). A “Yes”…
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On Tuesday, Oklahoma voters will decide if marijuana should be legalized
With the US presidential elections set to take place on November 3, several states are asking voters to consider a measure to legalize recreational marijuana. In Oklahoma, a state with a high proportion of black voters, a “yes” vote would legalize recreational marijuana for adults ages 21 and older. A “no” vote would allow possession…
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Thousands of convictions for marijuana possession were pardoned by Biden.
US President Joe Biden has pardoned six people, including a 73-year-old who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for marijuana possession at the age of 23. Edward Lincoln De Coito III pleaded guilty to a charge relating to a marijuana grow house. He had become active in their communities following their release, the White…
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This November, voters in several states will decide on recreational marijuana legalization.
As many as five states in the US including Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota are going to polls next week to vote on whether to legalise recreational marijuana. Earlier, US President Joe Biden’s administration had pardoned people who had been convicted of federal marijuana possession. Under the 1970 Controlled Substances Act, marijuana…