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Controversial Bill Threatens Kentucky's Medical Marijuana Program, Hawaiian Lawmakers Divided On Weed Legalization & More Cannabis Updates
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 2:26pm | 922Controversial Bill Threatens Access To Kentucky’s MMJ Program A measure that according to its sponsor would “clean some things up" within Ketucky's medical marijuana law is advancing through the legislature, reported Forward Kentucky. House Bill 829 from state Rep. Jason Nemes (R) seeks...
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Why States Are Fumbling Cannabis Regulations: Insider Speaks Out
Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 8:17am | 844Miami was buzzing with activity at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, and at the center of it all was Christine Smith, the founder & CEO of Grön. The stage was set for revelations and Smith did not disappoint. "They really don’t know what they’re...
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Sewer Dispute Intensifies Between Oregon Cannabis Dispensary And Local Sushi Restaurant
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - 5:18pm | 545There is a sewer dispute going on in Portland, Oregon. Owner of the beleaguered La Mota cannabis dispensary chain, Aaron Mitchell, whose battle with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) and questionable connection with former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan made...
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Warning To Marijuana Consumers: Oregon And Nevada Recall Mold-Infected And Fungus-Tainted Cannabis
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - 4:18pm | 607Oregon Recalls Cannabis Flower Over Mold and Heavy Metals The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) has recalled cannabis flower products from three producers in response to positive tests for mold (aspergillus) and heavy metals (cadmium and mercury). The issue came to light...
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Cannabis Controversy: Oregon Secretary Of State Shemia Fagan's Consultant Role Draws Scrutiny
Sunday, April 30, 2023 - 10:16am | 398Oregon Secretary of State, Shemia Fagan, has raised concerns after entering into a consulting agreement with an affiliate of the troubled cannabis dispensary chain, La Mota, whose owners are under scrutiny from multiple state agencies. Fagan's auditors are currently examining the Oregon Liquor...
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Whiskey Scandal At Oregon's Liquor And Cannabis Commission: Gov. Kotek Wants 6 Officials Removed
Thursday, February 9, 2023 - 1:06pm | 596Top officials of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission might lose their jobs over a 23-year-old whiskey scandal. What happened? According to an internal investigation by the commission, acquired by AP, executive director Steve Marks and other five agency officials used their position to obtain...
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Cannabis Recall Again In Oregon: Potential Presence Of Pesticides In These Products
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - 2:21pm | 514Oregon state regulators recalled over 22,000 cannabis concentrate products due to the potential presence of pesticides. The recall, announced on Friday, applies to 9,300 units that were still on the market as well as 13,600 units already sold to consumers, according to a press...
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Cannabis Reg. Update: Marijuana Legalization In Oklahoma & News From Arkansas, Wisconsin And Oregon
Friday, September 16, 2022 - 3:16pm | 1579Arkansas Poll Shows Growing Majority Support For Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative As Top Republicans Urge ‘No’ Vote Despite Arkansas’s governor and conservative officials' attempt to convince voters to say 'NO' to the cannabis legalization initiative that will...
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New Restrictions On Synthetic Marijuana: Harm To The Cannabis Industry?
Thursday, June 30, 2022 - 8:38pm | 510Beginning July 1, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) will be restricting the sale of some artificially derived synthetic cannabinoids in the state, reported the Oregonian. The restricted compounds - namely artificially-derived CBN - will only be sold in OLCC dispensaries and only...
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Oregon Becomes First State In Nation To Ban Synthetic Cannabis Products: Delta 8 THC Is Out Starting In July
Friday, June 10, 2022 - 7:55pm | 400Oregon is set to become the first state in the union to ban synthetic cannabinoids beginning in July. State regulators with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) say they’re restricting sales of the products over concerns about the chemicals used in their production. ...