Officials are hoping that dealers on the illegal market will be priced out. Last week Canada became only the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana, but the black market for pot is continuing to thrive as customers seek out products that they can’t buy legally, including edibles, and sellers push back on… Continue reading Despite Legalization, Canada’s Pot Black Market Continues To Thrive
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Canadian Pot Companies Use Legal Gray Areas To Promote Product
The companies are not allowed to promote their product with testimonials, glamorous images or mascots, according to Bill C-45. As Canada attempts to contend—with varying degrees of success—with the massive demand for cannabis after the country legalized recreational marijuana on Oct. 17, various entrepreneurs have leapt into the fray to connect consumers with product in creative… Continue reading Canadian Pot Companies Use Legal Gray Areas To Promote Product
Legal Marijuana Linked To Rise In Car Crashes
Legalizing marijuana isn’t completely harmless, according to a pair of new studies. Car crashes went up by about 6% in states that have legalized recreational marijuana, a couple of new studies found. Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington have seen an increase in insurance claims for collisions, according to separate studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway… Continue reading Legal Marijuana Linked To Rise In Car Crashes
NYC Welcomes Public To Marijuana "Listening Sessions"
The public’s feedback will help state officials draft legislation to legalize marijuana in New York. New York is hosting “listening sessions” across the state to gather the public’s input on marijuana legalization. The Regulated Marijuana Listening Sessions will run from September to mid-October across New York state, as Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in August. “Community… Continue reading NYC Welcomes Public To Marijuana "Listening Sessions"
Elon Musk's Apparent Pot-Smoking Sparks Backlash
An ex-Tesla employee who was reportedly fired after testing positive for THC says seeing Musk smoke pot was “like a slap in the face.” In a rambling two-hour conversation on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Tesla founder Elon Musk apparently toked a spliff during the live show, a move that fed concerns about his increasingly erratic behavior.… Continue reading Elon Musk's Apparent Pot-Smoking Sparks Backlash
Canadians More Worried About Trump Than Legal Marijuana
A new survey explored Canadians’ feelings on topics ranging from Trump and national health care to housing, climate change, and cannabis legalization. When it comes to the issues that worry Canadians, the impending legalization of marijuana is keeping fewer citizens awake at night than Donald Trump. That’s among the findings from a new poll from Abacus… Continue reading Canadians More Worried About Trump Than Legal Marijuana
New York Takes Big Step Towards Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Governor Cuomo’s big move could pave the way for New York to become the 10th US state to legalize recreational marijuana. Governor Andrew Cuomo made a big step towards legalizing marijuana for adult use on Thursday as he pulled together a group to write the bill, Vox reports. The proposal is based on the recommendations… Continue reading New York Takes Big Step Towards Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Widow Denied Benefits Because Husband Used Pot
“I am frustrated with the system that is saying because he smoked a legal substance, we are going to take away your benefits from you and your kids.” The widow of a Colorado worker killed in a ski lift accident is being denied half of the workers’ compensation benefits that she would normally be entitled… Continue reading Widow Denied Benefits Because Husband Used Pot
Massachusetts Could Become Marijuana Research Hub
“My vision is Massachusetts could be the number one leading cannabis research state in the world,” said one public health official. After Massachusetts voterslegalized marijuana for adult use in 2016, sales of the drug are slated to start this July, leaving many Bay State businesses scrambling to position the state as a leader for marijuana research.… Continue reading Massachusetts Could Become Marijuana Research Hub
Canada Moves Closer To Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Canada is taking a countrywide approach to avoid the issues that have unfolded in the United States, according to one Canadian senator. Canada is one step closer to becoming the first major global economy to legalize recreational marijuana, with the Senate passing a legalization plan on Thursday. The plan and all its amendments will now… Continue reading Canada Moves Closer To Legalizing Recreational Marijuana