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E. coli, Salmonella, or Lead Found in 40% of Illegal New York Weed
New York officials deployed researchers to sample products from illegal bodegas and pop-up dispensaries selling…
California AG Announces New Efforts To Address Unlicensed Weed Grows
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced new efforts to address unlicensed marijuana cultivation in the…
In Hawaii, People Prefer Black Market Cannabis to State-Managed Facilities
Admittedly, since recreational cannabis remains illegal in Hawaii—with decriminalization only happening in 2019—such a high…
Black Market Cannabis Raids Uncover Victims of Human Trafficking in California
Authorities and advocates say that helping these victims isn’t always a simple task, as many…
Albania Prompted to Implement Medical Cannabis Reform After U.N. Criticism
It may be hard for most people to locate Albania on a map (it is…
Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Bill To Increase Penalties For Selling Medical Cannabis to Non-Cardholders
Lawmakers in Oklahoma have signed off on a bill that would stiffen penalties for individuals…
California Governor Expresses Support for Marijuana Tax Reform
California Governor Gavin Newsom indicated on Monday that he is open to making changes in…
Once illegal brands are taking over the legal cannabis market
Legacy market players were making cannabis products before legalization was a twinkle in Justin Trudeau’s…
California to Infuse Money into Legal Cannabis Industry
In an aim to prop up the state’s still-struggling, legal cannabis industry, lawmakers in California…
GOP Lawmaker Admits Marijuana Legalization Has Led to Less Demand for Illegal Product
Last week, while defending funding for a wall across the U.S./Mexico border, Representative Glen Grothman…
Lack Of Legal Cannabis In B.C.’s ‘access Deserts’ Is Helping Illicit Market Thrive, Retailers Say
12 municipalities, including Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond and Delta, still don’t have a storefront for legal…