North Dakota voters will decide on the legalization of recreational marijuana in the upcoming November elections. The measure, which has garnered enough signatures to be placed on the ballot, could bring significant changes to the state’s legal and economic landscape. However, recent polling suggests that the initiative may face opposition from a majority of voters.
MariMed Inc. CEO Jon Levine presented the company’s robust Q2 performance, growth strategies, and expansion plans during a fireside chat. Levine highlighted the company’s focus on key states, including Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts, and its ongoing pursuit of M&A and licensing opportunities. He also addressed the potential for cannabis rescheduling, expressing optimism for progress in the coming year.
Traveling with marijuana, whether domestically or internationally, can have serious legal consequences. This article provides insights into the complexities of marijuana travel laws, including state-specific regulations, federal restrictions, and potential legal ramifications. It also emphasizes the importance of seeking legal advice before traveling with cannabis.
The Biden administration has formally proposed reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift that would bring federal policy more in line with public opinion. Marijuana has been classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act since 1970, meaning it is deemed to have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. The proposal would downgrade marijuana to a Schedule III drug, putting it alongside drugs like ketamine and painkillers containing codeine, considered to have a moderate to low likelihood of dependence.
In a historic shift in American drug policy, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plans to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. This move, announced during an election year, comes as the Biden administration continues to prioritize marijuana sentencing reforms. The DEA’s proposal, if passed, would acknowledge the medical uses of cannabis and its lower potential for abuse compared to some other drugs. However, it would not legalize recreational marijuana use.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that federal law trumps state law when it comes to marijuana distribution. The court upheld the revocation of a pilot’s certificate after he delivered marijuana by plane to retail stores in Alaska, despite the state’s legalization of recreational marijuana. The judges ruled that Congress has the authority to regulate airspace, which the pilot used to transport marijuana, and that marijuana remains illegal under federal law.
The Manitoba government announced its intention to lift the ban on homegrown recreational cannabis, a move that would make Quebec the only province in Canada with such a restriction. The decision aligns Manitoba with the federal limit of four homegrown plants per household, set after the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2018. The former Progressive Conservative government in Manitoba had imposed an outright ban alongside Quebec, citing concerns about cannabis falling into the hands of children or entering the black market. However, these concerns did not materialize when medical marijuana was legalized earlier. The New Democrats, led by Premier Wab Kinew, promised during last year’s provincial election to lift the ban, a commitment welcomed by activist Jesse Lavoie. A bill to enact the change is expected to be introduced in the legislature soon, although its passage into law remains uncertain. The NDP government faces time constraints due to the upcoming summer break and the end of session, where unpassed bills are automatically killed. The Tories, now in Opposition, have indicated potential delays, while Kinew expressed confidence in the NDP’s ability to pass the bill through legislative steps.
During a traffic stop on Friday night, a Fairfield police officer initiated a vehicle pursuit when a car without license plates failed to yield. The pursuit ended in a crash, and the driver and front passenger fled. The two rear passengers remained in the car and cooperated with officers. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a loaded firearm on the rear floorboard and a large bag of marijuana. Further investigation determined that the vehicle was stolen from Oakland. With the assistance of the Solano County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect, Cameron Robertson, was located and arrested. He faces multiple charges, including felony reckless evading.
A group of friends volunteer to work on a marijuana farm in Northern California, but soon discover that the estate’s mysterious owner, Mona, is harboring secrets darker than they ever could have imagined. As they delve deeper into the farm’s sinister world, they realize that the unique kind of cannabis they are growing has horrifying effects on those who smoke it. ‘Trim Season’ stars Bex Taylor-Klaus, Cory Hart, and Alex Essoe, and is set to open in select US theaters on June 7.
