The sector is now gaining a new boost thanks to the recent passing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, or 2018 Farm Bill, that rescheduled some cannabis products, including those derived from hemp.
Read more Hemp Seed Bank is Currently under Construction in New York
Why Cannabis Stores Are Investing in Facial Recognition Technology? Facial recognition software has helped such businesses weed out potential threats by running checks on databases right from the moment a potential customer arrives at the door.
Read more Facial recognition, is it coming to a dispensary near you!
The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act was approved in March 2019 by the House Financial Services, and advocates are anticipating a full House vote. Key lawmakers have been talking for months about placing this legislation on the calendar for a full House vote.
Israel has discreetly become a powerhouse in the medical marijuana business over the last few decades. Its interest in the herb began with the research work of Prof. Emeritus Raphael Mechoulam.
Read more College in Israel Will Provide a Degree in Medical Marijuana
The three vertically integrated companies will soon start growing their own cannabis and cause an oligopoly. Other states, like Colorado, have stopped awarding additional licenses to marijuana companies, almost encouraging oligopolies.
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Keeping pace with industry demands, several colleges and universities have developed academic programs related to the research, marketing, medical and legal aspects of the business.
Jamaica has become the new sought-after vacation destination, especially if you are looking for somewhere pro-cannabis. Despite Jamaica’s connection to marijuana, popularized thanks to Bob Marley, reggae music, and the Rastafarian community, it was only fully legalized recently.
Be Honest with Your Physician About Cannabis Use. Doctors need to know what you are ingesting in your body when administering surgery or medicine to avoid complications. In addition, we live in California where cannabis is legal on a recreational and medicinal level.
Most people are worried about receiving a fine, less than a year jail time or probation if caught with marijuana in the U.S. Other countries do not take drug offences lightly and impose the harshest of penalties including death.
Read more Americans Found Growing Cannabis May Receive Death Penalty in Myanmar
Senate Minority Leader and New York Representative have worked side by side on the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act. Let’s take a quick peek at the summary of what this bill entails and what it can mean for the cannabis industry, consumers and communities nationwide.