Tag: policy
Twitter Allows Cannabis Advertisers to Promote in the U.S. and Canada
SAN FRANCISCO – Twitter announced a significant update to its Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia policy that will permit approved cannabis advertisers to target adults...
Cannabis Science Symposium to Discuss Developments in Burgeoning Industry
BALTIMORE, Md. -- Maryland-based cannabis industry company CannabizMD is hosting a hybrid in-person and virtual event for physicians, advanced practice providers, medical cannabis industry professionals,...
New NORML Report Provides Policymakers with Guidance on ‘Best Practices’ for Regulating Adult-Use Marijuana...
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) released a new report examining many of the different aspects...
House of Representatives Approves Cannabis SAFE Banking Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today, in a historic vote, approved legislation that would allow legal cannabis businesses access to banking...
Florida Governor Intervenes in Appeals Court Cannabis Ruling
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A ruling issued by the Florida First District Court of Appeals on July 9, has the potential to upset the medical...
California Increases Fines, Struggles with Illegal Cannabis Businesses
SACRAMENTO – California Governor Gavin Newsom in July authorized fines of up to $30,000 a day to be levied against cannabis businesses found to...
Florida Cannabis Officials Overruled on Appeal
MIAMI – The First District Court of Appeals in Tallahassee on Tuesday ruled against Florida cannabis officials in an opinion that said the current...
West Hollywood Extends Recreational Cannabis Licenses
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The West Hollywood City Council responded to energized local dispensary advocates by voting to allow indefinite extensions on temporary recreational...
‘Hemp is Legal’ Challenges Facebook Ad Policy
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nonprofit trade group Hemp Industries Association, has partnered with cannabis industry stakeholders Hoban Law Group, CBD product company Bluebird Botanicals, and...
Cannabis Industry Comments on Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the 2018 Farm Bill with a vote of 87-13, followed Wednesday by a landslide of...