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“Intoxicating hemp has no required regulatory testing…and sold in packages enticing to children.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has issued a 90-day executive order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products starting this coming Tuesday. Intoxicating hemp products are items that contain THC that are sold anywhere other than licensed marijuana dispensaries including gas stations, smoke shops and CBD stores, among others. This ban includes THC-infused beverages. “I am taking action today…to get these products off the streets and to have them taken off our shelves,” DeWine said Wednesday during a press conference. “Intoxicating hemp is dangerous, and we need to better protect our children… We believe this is the right thing to do.” The 90-day executive order ends on January 12, 2026, and then it will be up to the lawmakers to decide if they want to see further action taken on intoxicating hemp. “I’m not going to tell them what to do, but we have to have some control of this product,” DeWine said. “We can’t have a situation where it is legal for people to sell this to underage kids.” Those shops who violate the executive order could be subject to a $500 fine for each day intoxicating hemp products remain on their shelves. The 2018 Farm Bill says hemp can be grown legally if it contains less than 0.3 percent THC. “After these laws were passed, chemists began manipulating compounds in the legal, non-intoxicated hemp plant, turning these compounds into intoxicating THC, including Delta-8 and Delta-9, which are found in marijuana,” DeWine said. “It’s a totally different product.” Marijuana is not considered an intoxicating hemp product and is legal in Ohio. DeWine has been calling on lawmakers to regulate or ban delta-8 THC products since January 2024. He previously said he was not able to sign an executive order about hemp. “We believe we have the authority to do this, and I’m not going to sit back and not do it,” DeWine said, explaining how he went back to his lawyers. It was previously reported Ohio was one of about 20 states that does not have any regulations around intoxicating hemp products, according to an Ohio State University Drug Enforcement and Policy Center study from November 2024. It was reported in January 2024 that there had been at least 257 reports of delta-8 poisoning in Ohio in recent years—including 102 in 2023 and 40 that involved children under six-years-old, according to the Ohio Poison Control Center. “Since intoxicating hemp products, such as delta-8, became widely available, the number of accidental reasonings among children has risen sharply,” said Dr. Hannah Hays, medical director of the Central Ohio Poison Center and Chief of Toxicology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Children who ingest intoxicating hemp products can experience drowsiness, hallucinations, confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures, and respiratory failure, Hays said. “I don’t want the product sold to children,” DeWine said. “I think the danger to our children is clear, and I’m taking action today to protect Ohio’s children. These children are vulnerable to these candy knock-off products that are on sale today across the state of Ohio.” DeWine had three intoxicating hemp products with him during Wednesday’s press conference—Stoner Patch Dummies (similar packaging to Sour Patch Kids), Nerdy Bears (similar to Nerds Gummy Clusters), and Sour Infused Gummies (similar to Gushers). “With intoxicating hemp, this product has no restriction on where it can be sold or who can buy it,” DeWine said. “Intoxicating hemp has no required regulatory testing…and sold in packages enticing to children, many times mimicking the packaging of common candies.” A Nerdy Bear gummy bear contains more than 100 milligrams THC, according to the packaging. “For context, many adult produced products will contain 10 milligrams of THC per serving,” DeWine said. “Certainly, it’s easy to see how a child will confuse this product with real candy and eat a few gummy bears and ingest enough THC to require hospitalization.” The Ohio Cannabis Coalition praised DeWine’s executive order. “For too long, the hemp industry has recklessly exploited the Farm Bill loophole to line its pockets at the expense of Ohioans’ health,” OHCANN Executive Director David Bowling said in a statement. “Until today, unregulated synthetic hemp-derived cannabinoids were sold openly, putting consumers, especially children, at risk.” The hemp industry, however, was quick to speak out against DeWine’s executive order. “Governor DeWine’s executive order banning hemp is an attack on Ohio’s consumers who will lose access to safe and legal products, and a gut punch to Ohio farmers and small businesses who have invested tens of millions building legitimate businesses in good faith under existing laws,” Ohio Healthy Alternatives Association Executive Director Michael Tindall said in a statement. He said there are more than 2,000 smoke and hemp shops, and more than 4,000 retailers throughout Ohio that sell hemp products. DeWine’s executive order is a “misguided overreach,” said Jonathan Miller, General Counsel of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable. “We are outraged that the Governor is attempting to bypass the Ohio legislature and misuse executive powers to deliver a crushing, job-killing blow to the state’s hemp industry,” Miller said in a statement. “Instead of prohibition, Ohio should pursue regulation—setting age limits, mandating independent third-party testing, requiring accurate labeling, and ensuring products are made with American-grown hemp.” Dakota Sawyer of American Republic Policy agrees that intoxicating hemp products should not be in the hands of children, but disagrees with DeWine’s approach to ban all products since he said there are stores with age restrictions. “We should be going after the bad actors, but not punishing the good actors,” he said. “This executive order will shut [the good actors] down. This will put them out of business. People won’t be able to put food on their plates for their families.” State Rep. Tex Fischer, R-Boardman, said the executive order is an overstep. “I believe the legislature’s job is to legislate,” he said. “I do not believe it’s the governor’s job to legislate.” Intoxicating hemp products are known to have significant impacts on young, developing brains, yet these products are legally marketed to kids, sold to kids, and ingested by kids in Ohio. Today, I signed an executive order that takes action to keep these dangerous products out of… pic.twitter.com/uAkVT77Sj1 — Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) October 8, 2025 Intoxicating hemp bills There are a handful of bills in the legislature that would regulate intoxicating hemp products in various ways. Ohio Senate Bill 266 would ban the sale of intoxicating hemp products to people under 21, ban the sale of intoxicating hemp products that have not been tested under the same rules as marijuana and would prevent selling intoxicating hemp products that appeal to children. Ohio Senate Bill 86 would ban intoxicating hemp products sales to anyone under 21, impose a 10 percent tax on intoxicating hemp products and regulate drinkable cannabinoid products. The bill would require intoxicating hemp products to be sold only at adult-use marijuana dispensaries instead of allowing them to be sold at CBD stores, convenience stores, smoke shops, or gas stations. It would require intoxicating hemp products to only be sold if the products have been tested and comply with standards for packing, labeling, and advertising. Ohio Senate Bill 56 would only allow a licensed marijuana dispensary to sell intoxicating hemp products that have been tested and complied with packaging, labeling and advertising requirements. The bill, which passed in the Senate earlier this year, would also change parts of the state’s marijuana law. Ohio House Bill 160 mostly deals with potential changes to the state’s marijuana laws, but it also has an intoxicating hemp provision that would require every THC product to only be sold at Ohio’s regulated marijuana dispensaries. This story was first published by Ohio Capital Journal. The post Ohio Governor Issues Order Banning Intoxicating Hemp Product Sales For 90 Days appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

A majority of Americans believe marijuana represents a “healthier option” than alcohol—and most also expect cannabis to be legal in all 50 states within the next five years—according to a new poll. The MRI-Simmons 2025 National Cannabis Study offer a wide range of data points on public opinion and consumer trends concerning marijuana, touching on the economics, health impact and policy considerations for cannabis. One of the more notable findings is that 61 percent of respondents agreed that marijuana is a healthier choice compared to alcohol, which comports with other surveys that reveal shifts in consumer behavior and perceptions of harm. Among people who’ve used marijuana in the past six months, 87 percent said cannabis was healthier than alcohol. “This shift in perception is critical for marketers. Cannabis is no longer competing with tobacco or alcohol, but it’s carving out its own space in the wellness economy,” Emily Williams, a research manager at MRI-Simmons, said. “Brands that position cannabis as part of a holistic lifestyle will resonate with a growing audience that values self-care, mindfulness, and natural remedies.” To that point, the survey also found that 73 percent of U.S. adults believe marijuana carries health benefits, and 67 percent said cannabis is good for both the body and mind. Overall, 62 percent of respondents said that marijuana should be federally legalized, while 64 percent said they expect cannabis to be legal in all 50 states within five years. Asked about related cannabis policy issues, 70 percent said that legalization would help reduce illegal drug trafficking, 63 percent said they back expunging past convictions for cannabis-related offenses and 52 percent voiced support for prioritizing marijuana business licensing for people who have faced the consequences of criminalization. Further, 67 percent of American adults said that banks should be able to service state-licensed cannabis businesses—a reform that’s advanced through the U.S. House of Representatives multiple times but has yet to be enacted. Another 59 percent said they’d be more likely to support a political candidate who backs legalization. Three in four adults (74 percent) said legalization is a “smart way to boost tax revenue,” and 73 percent “see dispensaries as valuable contributors to local economies,” the survey found. And while prohibitionists have frequently argued that support for legalization doesn’t translate into support for allowing cannabis retailers in a person’s community, the poll found that 65 percent are “willing to welcome a dispensary in their own city,” while 54 percent expressed openness to investing in the cannabis industry. As far as cannabis travel experiences are concerned, the poll found that 26 percent of adults are interested in cannabis friendly resorts, 25 percent said the same of marijuana friendly hotels and 21 percent are inclined to visit a cannabis bed-and-breakfast. With respect to cannabis dining experiences, ordering infused items at a restaurant and marijuana social consumption lounges, 20 percent of adults said they’re interested, while 17 percent expressed the same sentiment toward cannabis dispensary bus tours. “As cannabis becomes more mainstream, we can expect continued momentum in legalization, innovation in product development, and expansion into new consumer categories,” Williams said. “The data show that Americans are ready: they want legal access, economic opportunity, and health-conscious options.” Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s approval rating on marijuana policy remains largely underwater among cannabis consumers, according to the latest quarterly NuggMD-Marijuana Moment tracking poll. And while many stakeholders were encouraged to see the president share a video touting the health benefits of CBD, a majority of consumers don’t see it as an indication the administration will be moving forward with cannabis rescheduling. The quarterly approval survey, as well as a separate flash poll that followed Trump’s CBD post, indicate that, without meaningful action on marijuana rescheduling, many consumers remain skeptical that reform action is imminent—despite the president’s commitment in late August to decide on the issue within weeks. Last month, another poll showed that a majority of Americans don’t consider marijuana dangerous, though most do think consuming cannabis increases the likelihood that people will transition to using more dangerous drugs. A survey from the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation (CPEAR), which was conducted by the firm Forbes Tate Partners, showed that seven in 10 American voters want to see the end of federal marijuana prohibition—and nearly half say they’d view the Trump administration more favorably if it took action on the issue. Earlier this year, meanwhile, a firm associated with Trump—Fabrizio, Lee & Associates—also polled Americans on a series of broader marijuana policy issues. Notably, it found that a majority of Republicans back cannabis rescheduling—and, notably, they’re even more supportive of allowing states to legalize marijuana without federal interference compared to the average voter. Photo courtesy of Mike Latimer. The post Most Americans Say Marijuana Is A ‘Healthier Option’ Than Alcohol, And A Majority Expect Nationwide Legalization Within Five Years, Poll Finds appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

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A key Senate committee has given initial approval to President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as White House drug czar, where she will play a central role in implementing the administration’s drug policy agenda that touches on everything from marijuana and psychedelics to harm reduction and overdose prevention. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced the nomination of Sara Carter Bailey to join the administration as director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Bailey has voiced support for medical cannabis, while stating that she doesn’t have a “problem” with legalization, even if she might not personally agree with the policy. A former journalist known for her coverage of drug cartels, Bailey also recently advised senators that the administration is keeping “all options” on the table as it continues to consider a pending marijuana rescheduling proposal, while describing cannabis reform as a “bipartisan issue.” The committee voted 12-10 to advance her nomination to the Senate floor. Ahead of the vote, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), the panel’s ranking member, called Bailey a Trump “loyalist” who was “nominated for a position for which she is totally, wholly unqualified.” “She is not a physician or addiction specialist,” he said. “She has never been a prosecutor nor a law enforcement official.” Given the role of the ONDCP director in setting and carrying out the administrative agenda on drug policy issues, the fact that Bailey has gone on the record enthusiastically endorsing medical cannabis in the past is welcome news for advocates. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) separately raised the issue of cannabis rescheduling with the nominee last month, stating that the proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) would represents a “step in the right direction.” “It would open up the door to more scientific study, and so I’m wondering if you were confirmed, how would you advise the American president about the ongoing rescheduling process?” he asked. Bailey said she shares Booker’s passion for the issue, which she characterized as “bipartisan.” “If confirmed as director, I will comply with all federal laws and fulfill all statutory responsibilities of the ONDCP,” she said. “However, we will continue to work extensively with research and data. We will continue to do that and explore all options.” Trump endorsed rescheduling—as well as marijuana industry banking access and a Florida legalization ballot initiative–on the campaign trail ahead of his second term. But his most recent comments in late August about the timeline for a rescheduling decision gave a more ambiguous impression of his position on the issue. While Bailey has spoken often about various marijuana policy issues—focusing attention on illicit trafficking and illegal grow operations on U.S. land, for example—her public comments on how she personally feels about the topic have been limited. What she did say last year in an episode of her podcast, The Sara Carter Show, signaled that she draws a distinction between legally regulated and illicitly supplied marijuana. “I don’t have any problem if it’s legalized and it’s monitored,” she said. “I mean, I may have my own issues of how I feel about that, but I do believe that cannabis for medicinal purposes and medical reasons is a fantastic way of handling—especially for people with cancer and other illnesses, you know—of handling the illness and the side effects of the medication and those illnesses. So I’m not saying we’ve gotta make it illegal.” If Bailey is ultimately confirmed by the Senate, she will become the second drug czar in a row who has voiced support for medical marijuana, following former President Joe Biden’s ONDCP director Rahul Gupta, who worked as a consultant for a cannabis businesses and also oversaw implementation of West Virginia’s medical marijuana program. On her social media, Bailey has previously shared links—without commentary—to news stories about a variety of marijuana-related issues. In addition to her focus on illicit cartel grows, she’s also posted about congressional and state-level legalization votes, staffers in the Biden administration being fired over past cannabis use, Democratic presidential candidates’ support for legalization, the advancement of cannabis banking legislation in Congress and state policy developments such as Alaska’s legalization of cannabis cafes. Federal statute dictates the drug czar is prohibited from endorsing the legalization of Schedule I drugs in the CSA, including marijuana. “The Director…shall ensure that no Federal funds appropriated to the Office of National Drug Control Policy shall be expended for any study or contract relating to the legalization (for a medical use or any other use) of a substance listed in schedule I of section 812 of this title and take such actions as necessary to oppose any attempt to legalize the use of a substance (in any form) that— (A) is listed in schedule I of section 812 of this title; and (B) has not been approved for use for medical purposes by the Food and Drug Administration.” In April, however, Democratic congressional lawmakers announced the filing of a bill that would remove that restriction. It has not yet advanced in the GOP-controlled Congress. Bailey has separately sounded the alarm about the risk of pesticides and other contaminants in marijuana grown and sold by Chinese cartels—an issue that was recently taken up by a House committee. Last year, the nominee talked about the issue with Derek Maltz, a then-retired Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) official who is temporarily served as acting administrator of the agency prior to the confirmation of Trump’s permanent pick, Terrance Cole. In an X post about the interview with Maltz, Bailey said he exposed how “Chinese marijuana grow operations are using hazardous chemicals as pesticides.” In 2022, U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia (R-CA) applauded Bailey, who worked with his office to bring attention to illicit grow operations in his district, leading to a local law enforcement investigation. Bailey gave the congressman credit, saying “your work in taking down the illegal marijuana grows has stopped cartels from exploiting your community, those people forced to work on them and the [money].” In an interview with Fox News’s Sean Hannity in 2021, she also talked about her work with Garcia—including accompanying him on a helicopter to survey “miles and miles and miles of vast, sophisticated illegal grows worth tens of millions of dollars.” Cartels have “become extremely more brazen. They’re not afraid of hiding it,” she said. “They don’t hide it because they don’t feel that they’ll ever be held accountable for it.” In a sense, Bailey has seemed to implicitly suggest at multiple times that she supports regulated access to cannabis as a means of promoting public safety and health. Whether and how that implied position would influence federal policy if she’s confirmed and assumes the ONDCP director role is yet to be seen. On her social media, she’s previously shared links—without commentary—to news stories about a variety of marijuana-related issues. In addition to her focus on illicit cartel grows, she’s also posted about congressional and state-level legalization votes, staffers in the Biden administration being fired over past cannabis use, Democratic presidential candidates’ support for legalization, the advancement of cannabis banking legislation in Congress and state policy developments such as Alaska’s legalization of cannabis cafes. Photo courtesy of Mike Latimer. The post Senators Advance Trump Pick For White House Drug Czar Who’s Voiced Support For Medical Marijuana But Declined To Endorse Rescheduling appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

“When the governor calls and says, ‘Would you consider taking a look at this?’, the County Council is certainly open-minded.” By Maggie Reynolds, Spotlight Delaware Sussex County Council will consider easing its restrictions on recreational marijuana sales, some of the toughest in the state, after county officials were nudged by Gov. Matt Meyer (D). Later this fall, council members will consider changing the county’s marijuana zoning ordinance, decreasing the distance required between a marijuana store and a town boundary, as well as the required distance from a school or church. The proposed ordinance change–and Meyer’s request that county leaders consider it–comes two months after recreational marijuana sale was legalized in Delaware. It also follows a decision by the governor earlier this summer to veto a bill that would have limited individual counties’ abilities to restrict marijuana establishment operations. “When the governor calls and says, ‘Would you consider taking a look at this?’, the County Council is certainly open-minded,” Sussex County Administrator Todd Lawson told Spotlight Delaware. Historically, Sussex has been the strictest of Delaware’s three counties on marijuana regulations. Its proposed ordinance changes would bring the southernmost region more in line with the rest of the state. The Governor’s nudge The state legislature passed Senate Bill 75 in June, limiting the restrictions that individual counties could impose on the operation of marijuana establishments. In a surprising departure from his initial support for the bill, however, Meyer vetoed SB 75 in August, citing a belief that local land use decisions should be left up to the counties. When Meyer vetoed the bill, he told Sussex County to look at adjusting its existing marijuana zoning ordinance, which had been in place since the spring of 2024, Lawson told Spotlight Delaware. The proposed ordinance change, which Assistant County Attorney Vince Robertson presented to the County Council on September 23, would reduce the required distance between a dispensary and any town boundary from 3 miles to a half mile. It would also allow dispensaries to operate in less dense commercial areas. Currently, they are only allowed in areas zoned for heavy commercial use, like along Route 1. Council members are also considering decreasing the required 3 miles of separation between dispensaries and schools, churches, substance abuse treatment facilities and other marijuana retail establishments, Robertson said at the September 23 meeting, but the exact details will be left up for discussion at the public hearings on the ordinance. In New Castle County, dispensaries are permitted in commercial areas at least 1,000 feet from “sensitive areas,” like schools and churches, and at least 1 mile from any existing dispensary. Kent County does not have specific retail marijuana regulations, so they are treated like other retail stores in county code, County Planning Director Sarah Kiefer said. All three newly elected members of the County Council–Matt Lloyd, Steve McCarron and Jane Gruenebaum–each expressed early support for the proposed ordinance change when asked by Spotlight Delaware. Council President Douglas Hudson and Vice President John Rieley did not respond to requests for comment on the topic. McCarron said he operates a restaurant neighboring the Fresh Dispensary in Seaford and has been impressed by the professionalism and security of the store, which changed his opinion on retail marijuana shops in the county. “They’ve been a great neighbor,” he said. “I can’t say enough good things about them.” Gruenebaum said she is in favor of the ordinance change because it would bring the marijuana rules closer to the distance requirements for liquor stores, which have a standard regulation under Delaware state code. Liquor stores are permitted in any commercial zone under state code. They must be placed with consideration of churches, schools and substance abuse facilities, Robertson said at the Sept. 23 council meeting, but there is currently no specific distance requirement for liquor stores like there is for marijuana retail stores. The proposed marijuana ordinance will next be discussed at the Sussex County Planning and Zoning public hearing on October 15. Town authority While the marijuana ordinance applies to all unincorporated county land, each town within the county is able to make its own retail marijuana regulations. All of the 25 towns in Sussex County have outlawed retail marijuana entirely, except for Seaford, Georgetown and Frankford. Seaford amended its regulations in late August, allowing Fresh Dispensary, which had been operating only for medical sales since 2023, to begin recreational sales as well on October 4. Justin Weisser, owner of Fresh Delaware, which also has locations in Newark and Milford, said he is pleased to begin recreational business in Seaford, because the store had been losing revenue on medical sales since it opened. “We’re not doing much business medically speaking,” Weisser said. “The store doesn’t make any money right now.” The state had encouraged Weisser’s company to open a medical marijuana location in Seaford because there are not any other medical marijuana dispensaries in western Sussex County, he added. The town of Frankford never passed an ordinance regulating retail marijuana, which allowed The Farm Dispensary to open a medical and recreational store within town limits on July 31, owner Jen Stark said. Stark said the store’s business has primarily been recreational so far, because people have not yet had time to get established on the medical patient list. Frankford Town Manager Sheldon Hudson described the town’s approach of not creating its own marijuana ordinance as being the “salmon swimming up stream” compared to the rest of Sussex County. However, Hudson said he hopes The Farm’s presence will encourage more foot traffic, and in turn bring additional businesses to the town. “We’re looking at it as part of an overall economic development,” he said. Georgetown was the first municipality in Sussex County to allow recreational marijuana, when it passed an ordinance during the summer of 2024 permitting retail sales once the state rules went into effect, Mayor Bill West said. Business, community response In addition to the three recreational marijuana stores operating within town limits in Sussex County, there are two stores operating outside of municipal boundaries near Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, respectively. All of the eastern Sussex beach towns have outlawed retail marijuana within town limits. Management staff at Columbia Care Rehoboth, which has been doing medical sales since 2019, described the addition of recreational sales as overwhelmingly positive for Sussex County residents. “The community as a whole has been extremely responsive, curious–it’s a whole experience,” Supervisor of Retail Operations Sherri Kohler said. Kohler said the store, located at the Tanger Outlets on the west side of Route 1, has attracted a mix of tourists and locals. Lindsay Lopez, the store’s manager of retail operations, said the addition of retail has also allowed the store to nearly double its number of employees. “It’s creating jobs for people who have been passionate about this for a long time, and now they have a platform for community outreach,” Lopez said. Thrive Dispensary, located off Route 9 near Lewes, also added recreational sales on Aug. 1. Emily Wilkins, the store’s vice president of compliance and quality, said she would be eager to consider expanding to another location in Sussex County, if the proposed zoning changes are enacted. Because both Columbia Care and Thrive began operation before 2024, the stores were grandfathered into the previous medical marijuana zoning requirements, before the more strict Sussex County ordinance went into effect in 2024. Wilkins, who described herself as “western Sussex born and bred,” said she does not believe that the current marijuana regulations in the county match the attitude of Sussex County residents toward marijuana use. “I don’t think that the sentiment matches what the government is doing right now,” she said. This story was first published by Spotlight Delaware. Photo courtesy of Chris Wallis // Side Pocket Images. The post Delaware County To Consider Easing Marijuana Business Restrictions In Line With Governor’s Request appeared first on Marijuana Moment. 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“It’s incredible what we can do when the left and right unite for the same mission, and yesterday and today were fantastic examples of how bipartisan these particular issues are.” By Josh Kasoff, Filter At the end of September, a lobbying effort on Capitol Hill sought to convince lawmakers of the need to move toward federal cannabis legalization, to free people incarcerated for marijuana convictions and to ensure access, in particular, for veterans impacted by a range of health conditions. Events over two days were coordinated by a pair of nonprofits that share these goals: Last Prisoner Project (LPP) and Balanced Veterans Network (BVN). Their representatives visited over a dozen congressional offices, including those of influential members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and other Congress members who are veterans. “The main objectives of today and yesterday were to find co-sponsors for numerous federal bills, including the PREPARE Act (H.R. 2935), the Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act (H.R. 3082) and a number of veteran-focused access bills,” Jason Ortiz, LPP’s director of strategic initiatives, told Filter on September 30. The PREPARE Act, introduced in April by Representative Dave Joyce (R-OH), would establish a federal commission to study and advise on ways to regulate cannabis similarly to alcohol. The Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act, introduced the same month by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), would repeal a provision of a 1998 act, which bans the Office of National Drug Control Policy from using federal funds to study potential legalization of Schedule I substances—as cannabis remains—and requires the ONDCP to oppose legalization attempts. “Having over a dozen meetings with folks specifically on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, to bring cannabis issues to that committee, was a huge shift in strategy,” Ortiz said, “and I think it’ll be invaluable moving forward to make sure we can bring on folks that are typically not seen as allies.” Large numbers of United States veterans live with harrowing physical and mental health conditions. In many cases, available pharmaceuticals haven’t helped. Cannabis has given many tremendous relief—and might help far more. But despite research supporting its use for numerous conditions, the Schedule I status of “no currently accepted medical use” means veterans don’t have access through the VA. In this context, veteran suicide rates are distressingly high. Eric Jansen, BVN’s government affairs coordinator, has been personally impacted. On Easter morning 2017, Jansen came home to find his best friend, Army veteran Brad Chartier, dead by suicide. Jansen carried the pain of Chartier’s death for years, he said, until an ayahuasca ceremony gave him closure and a new appreciation for life and advocacy. One matter Jansen discussed with congressional staffers was the disturbing findings of Operation Deep Dive, which indicated that veteran suicide rates were double the commonly stated average of “22 a day.” “These findings expose a much graver reality of veteran suicide and overdose than previously acknowledged, underscoring the urgency of addressing this crisis with new approaches,” Jansen told Filter. While there was camaraderie and humor among the veteran advocates on Capitol Hill, they pressed congressional staffers about a number of injustices. These included cases of veterans who remain incarcerated for nonviolent marijuana convictions—in states where lucrative, legal cannabis marketplaces have since been created. Among the cases are those of Robert Deals, an Air Force veteran serving an 18-year sentence in an Arizona prison; Deshawn Reilly of the Marines, serving a 17-year sentence in Georgia; and Kristofer Fetter, an Army veteran who served in Iraq and received a sentence of nearly five years in New York. Trying to engage with lawmakers can be a long and frustrating process, but Jansen said progress was definitely made. “While it was difficult to meet directly with elected representatives, we were able to engage with their staff, which is a critical first step,” he explained. “Raising awareness is half the battle… Ultimately, the only path to moving legislation forward is through increased co-sponsorship and committee support.” The advocates found some lawmakers particularly receptive. Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI), for instance, who has a small memorial to Chartier in his office, was strongly in favor of the measures discussed. The targeted lawmakers were from both sides of the political aisle, and to match that, the advocates also had mixed political views, coming together in what might strike some as an unlikely alliance. “But really,” Ortiz said, “the main objective was, ‘Can we work together as progressive advocates and [some] Republican veterans to actually have a central message that we can share in unity with Congress to bring them on board?’” “The answer,” he said, “was absolutely yes.” “We crushed every meeting we were a part of, we were well received by members of all parties and we walked out with additional co-sponsors and members of the PATH Caucus moving forward,” Ortiz said, referring to the congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies Caucus. “It’s incredible what we can do when the left and right unite for the same mission,” he concluded, “and yesterday and today were fantastic examples of how bipartisan these particular issues are, when we’re talking about cannabis legalization and veterans having access to life-saving treatments.” Jansen agrees with the importance of bipartisanship in making tangible legislative progress. “Bipartisan engagement is absolutely essential,” he said. “Information sharing builds trust, and asking representatives directly what they need from us strengthens our advocacy. Caucuses, by design, are bipartisan, and that dynamic is critical to success. Mental health challenges transcend party lines; this is not a partisan issue, but an American one. To achieve lasting reform, we must bring together support from across the aisle.” This article was originally published by Filter, an online magazine covering drug use, drug policy and human rights through a harm reduction lens. Follow Filter on Bluesky, X or Facebook, and sign up for its newsletter. The post Military Veterans And Prisoner Advocacy Groups Lobby Congress To Change Marijuana Laws appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

A Florida senator has filed a pair of bills for the 2026 legislative session that would provide employment and parental rights protections for registered medical marijuana patients. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Tina Scott Polsky (D) on Wednesday, would build upon the state’s existing medical cannabis laws as advocates again attempt to pass adult-use legalization at the ballot next year. One of the new measures, SB 136, would prohibit public employers from taking adverse actions against workers or job applicants over the use of medical cannabis in compliance with state law—or as a result of a positive THC test—if they demonstrate that they’re lawfully registered as a medical marijuana patient. There’s an exemption built into the legislation, stipulating that adverse personnel actions can be taken if there’s “a preponderance of the evidence that the lawful use of medical marijuana is impairing the employee’s ability to perform his or her job duties or responsibilities.” The bill also states that, if an employer mandates drug testing and a worker or job applicant tests positive for THC, that employer must given written notice within five days about their right to explain the circumstances behind their positive test. The worker or applicant could then provide proof of a physician’s recommendation for medical cannabis to explain the drug test results. Nothing in the proposal precludes an employer from enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for the use or possession of a controlled substance, including marijuana, during normal business hours. But if adverse action is taken against the worker or applicant for off-duty cannabis use as a registered patient, the legislation provides for means of recourse, including compensation for lost wages and legal fees. Polsky’s bill also states that employers “must attempt to make reasonable accommodations for the medical needs of an employee who engages in the use of medical marijuana if the employee holds a valid medical marijuana use registry identification card, unless the employer can demonstrate that the accommodation would pose a threat of harm or danger to persons or property, impose an undue hardship on the employer, or prevent an employee from fulfilling his or her job responsibilities.” This is the latest version of the measure, which was filed by Polsky last year but did not advance to enactment. The senator’s other new bill, SB 130, focuses on parental rights, specifying that a court “may not deny or otherwise restrict a parent’s custody of a minor child or the parent’s visitation rights or parenting time with a minor child based solely on the parent’s status as a qualified patient.” “There is no presumption of neglect or child endangerment based solely on the parent’s status as a qualified patient,” it says. “In determining the best interests of the child with respect to custody or dependency, this section applies.” — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — Meanwhile, a Florida court recently ruled that police cannot search a person’s vehicle based only on the smell of marijuana. The District Court of Appeal of Florida Second District last week issued an opinion, authored by Judge Nelly Khouzam, overturning a lower court decision that upheld the “plain smell doctrine” that has long permitted cannabis odor to be used as a pretense for vehicle searches. Cannabis reform enjoys majority support in Florida, according to multiple polls that led up to a vote on an adult-use legalization ballot initiative last year. It ultimately fell short of the steep 60 percent threshold for passage, and part of the opposition came from the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) and the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA). As of this summer, the renewed legalization campaign has collected more than 75 percent of the required signatures to put the marijuana initiative on the 2026 ballot, according to state officials. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said in February that the newest measure is in “big time trouble” with the state Supreme Court, predicting it will be blocked from going before voters next year. Smart & Safe Florida is hoping the revised version will succeed in 2026. The campaign—which in the last election cycle received tens of millions of dollars from cannabis industry stakeholders, principally the multi-state operator Trulieve—incorporated certain changes into the new version that seem responsive to criticism opponents raised during the 2024 push. For example, it now specifically states that the “smoking and vaping of marijuana in any public place is prohibited.”Another section asserts that the legislature would need to approve rules dealing with the “regulation of the time, place, and manner of the public consumption of marijuana.” Last year, the governor accurately predicted that the 2024 cannabis measure from the campaign would survive a legal challenge from the state attorney general. It’s not entirely clear why he feels this version would face a different outcome. While there’s uncertainty around how the state’s highest court will navigate the measure, a poll released in February showed overwhelming bipartisan voter support for the reform—with 67 percent of Florida voters backing legalization, including 82 percent of Democrats, 66 percent of independents and 55 percent of Republicans. However, the results conflict with another recent poll from the Florida Chamber of Commerce, a proactive opponent of legalization, that found majority support for the reform among likely voter (53 percent) but not enough to be enacted under the 60 percent requirement. Another recent poll of Florida Republican voters showed just 40 percent of that demographic said they’d vote in favor of the legalization proposal. In the background of the campaign’s signature development, DeSantis signed a GOP-led bill in June to impose significant restrictions on the ability to put initiatives on the ballot—a plan that could impair efforts to let voters decide on marijuana legalization next year. Photo courtesy of Max Pixel. The post Florida Senator Files Bills To Provide Employment And Parental Protections For Medical Marijuana Patients Ahead Of 2026 Session appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

لا شك أن زيادة متابعين انستقرام تمنح الحساب مظهرًا قويًا وجذابًا، مما يشجع المستخدمين الآخرين على المتابعة والتفاعل مع المنشورات.

President Donald Trump’s approval rating on marijuana policy remains largely underwater among cannabis consumers, according to the latest quarterly NuggMD-Marijuana Moment tracking poll. And while many stakeholders were encouraged to see the president share a video touting the health benefits of CBD, a majority of consumers don’t see it as an indication the administration will be moving forward with cannabis rescheduling. The quarterly approval survey, as well as a separate flash poll that followed Trump’s CBD post, indicate that, without meaningful action on marijuana rescheduling, many consumers remain skeptical that reform action is imminent—despite the president’s commitment in late August to decide on the issue within weeks. All told, a 47 percent plurality of cannabis consumers said they have no opinion or a neutral view of Trump’s marijuana policy actions as of the third quarter of 2025. Another 42 percent said they either disapprove or strongly disapprove, while 11 percent said they approve or strongly approve. That does represent a 4 percentage point improvement in approval from the last quarter, but it remains the case that disapproval outweighs approval by a substantial margin. That could be related to the fact that, while Trump during his campaign last year endorsed rescheduling—as well as marijuana industry banking access—the administration has not yet implemented such reforms so far in his second term. Among self-identified Republicans who use marijuana, Trump’s cannabis policy approval rating plummeted over the last quarter—from net approval/disapproval at 57.2 percent in the second quarter of 2025 to -1.9 percent in the latest quarter. Period Net approval/disapproval: Republican Net approval/disapproval: Democrat Net approval/disapproval: Unaffiliated 2Q25 57.2% -89.3% -43.6% 3Q25 -1.9% -52.7% -32.8% Andrew Graham, head of communications at NuggMD, told Marijuana Moment that “there’s really no sugar-coating a drop that big.” “I would not read this as evidence that millions of Republicans are no longer supporting POTUS because of cannabis policy,” he acknowledged, but said he “would read this as evidence that the lack of progress on cannabis reform is irking Republicans who use the plant, and that, on this issue, POTUS does not have the political durability that he has proven to have on other issues.” “It’s pretty clear, in retrospect, that this portion of the president’s base was animated by promises he made on rescheduling and his support for adult-use in Florida, which ultimately failed,” he said, referencing a state legalization initiative Trump backed on the campaign trail. “Both of those things made news and were part of his 2024 re-election campaign.” Notably, however, the president’s approval on cannabis policy did increase among Democrats and unaffiliated marijuana consumers in the survey as compared to last quarter. Trump’s August comments signaling a forthcoming rescheduling decision “probably drove much of that movement, even though the timeline the White House floated hasn’t been followed,” Graham said. “Do you approve or disapprove of the presidential administration’s actions on cannabis?” n: % Strongly approve 20 3.6% Approve 40 7.1% No opinion/Neutral 266 47.4% Disapprove 111 19.8% Strongly disapprove 124 22.1% 561 Score (-50 to +50) -12.433 Net approve/disapprove: -31.2% The poll, which involved interviews with 561 cannabis consumers who live in states with legal markets from August 29 to September 24 and has a ±4.14 percentage point margin of error, also asked respondents whether they’d be more or less likely to support the administration if rescheduling or legalization was implemented. About 57 percent said they’d be more inclined to support the administration if those reforms were enacted, compared to 43 percent who said it wouldn’t change their view and less than 1 percent who said they’d have a less favorable opinion of the administration. “If the Trump administration were to reschedule or legalize cannabis, would that change your level of support for it?” n: % I would support it much more 244 43.5% I would support it a bit more 71 12.7% No change 244 43.5% I would support it a bit less 2 0.4% I would support it much less 0 0.0% 561 Score (-50 to +50): 24.822 Net approve/disapprove: 55.8% Overall, “the data shows inaction on cannabis policy is costing the president significant political capital,” Graham said. “The portion of his base who consumes cannabis numbers in the tens of millions, and more cannabis consumers currently live in red states than in blue states. Around one in three is politically unaffiliated. It’s a significant audience that, contrary to the stereotype, is not particularly progressive.” The latest quarterly survey was conducted shortly befor the president posted on his Truth Social account a video from The Commonwealth Project that touted the health benefits of CBD, particularly for senior citizens. Some in the industry viewed that as a bellwether of a pro-rescheduling decision soon-to-come. To account for that potential factor, NuggMD ran a separate flash poll in partnership with Marijuana Moment that specifically inquired among cannabis consumers whether they felt the video share signaled it was more or less likely that Trump would be advancing the proposal to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). That survey—which involved interviews with 415 respondents from October 2-7, with a 4.8 percentage point margin of error—found that more than half of marijuana users feel the social media post “does not mean anything in the context of rescheduling.” Last weekend, the president posted a video touting the benefits of CBD for seniors. Some have speculated that this means the administration has decided to reschedule cannabis — which would finally acknowledge that the plant has potential medical benefit — while others say Trump posts about a lot of issues without necessarily signaling policy action. In your opinion, what, if anything, does this news mean for the prospects of rescheduling? n: % It means rescheduling will happen 49 11.8% It means rescheduling is more likely to happen 106 25.5% It does not mean anything in the context of rescheduling 208 50.1% It means rescheduling is less likely to happen 28 6.7% It means rescheduling will not happen 24 5.8% 415 About 37 percent said that the post meant rescheduling either will happen or is more likely to happen, while 13 percent said it signaled the reform would not happen or was less likely to happen. “This data, and our quarterly presidential approval poll more broadly, suggests that the president does not have the political durability on cannabis that he has on other issues,” Graham said. “I don’t think he can kick the can down the road on rescheduling without alienating the portion of his base that uses the plant, because they’re expecting real action.” Meanwhile, several GOP senators recently told Marijuana Moment that, if Trump ultimately moves forward with marijuana rescheduling, it would be a “game changer” for future federal cannabis reform. One of Trump’s longtime advisors, Roger Stone, separately said that his administration has an opportunity to move forward with marijuana rescheduling—or, even broader legalization—in a way that Democrats who regularly tout the reform failed to achieve when they controlled the White House and Congress. The Republican Senate sponsor of a bipartisan cannabis banking bill said recently that Trump rescheduling marijuana would be an “important domino” to advance his legislation. Whether Trump ultimately decides to move forward with rescheduling remains to be seen. Despite his endorsement of the policy change on the campaign trail ahead of his election for a second term, he declined to restate that support when asked about it during a briefing late last month—even though he did say a decision would come within weeks. The post Marijuana Consumers Not Impressed With Trump’s Cannabis Actions So Far—And Most Are Unconvinced His CBD Post Signals Reform, Poll Shows appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

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TX hemp crackdown; NYC marijuana delivery pigeons stunt; Study: Soil impacts cannabis’s THC & terpenes; Op-ed on stopping inversion this Croptober Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Get our daily newsletter. Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… BREAKING: Journalism is often consumed for free, but costs money to produce! While this newsletter is proudly sent without cost to you, our ability to send it each day depends on the financial support of readers who can afford to give it. So if you’ve got a few dollars to spare each month and believe in the work we do, please consider joining us on Patreon today. https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment / TOP THINGS TO KNOW Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is directing the Department of Public Safety to step up enforcement against hemp product violations, including with “undercover operations to identify unlawful activity.” The U.S. Hemp Roundtable sent a letter urging President Donald Trump to stop Congress from recriminalizing products with any amount of THC and “reversing the work you led in 2018 to make hemp blossom” when he signed the crop’s legalization into law. The Travel Agency dispensary confirmed it will not actually be delivering marijuana via carrier pigeons throughout New York City after a marketing stunt fooled several media outlets into reporting the ruse as fact. A new federally funded study shows that cannabis plants grown in various kinds of soil have “significant differences in specific cannabinoid and terpene concentration.” “This is the first study to show differences in extract composition of outdoor cultivated hemp grown in different soil conditions.” Former New York Office of Cannabis Management Chief Equity Officer Damian Fagon argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that if regulators don’t confront the issue of product inversion from other states this “Croptober” with “meaningful oversight,” legalization could “harden into monopoly and fraud.” “The future of craft cannabis, small farmers and equity licensees will be decided by whether officials finally enforce the systems they promised.” The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association filed a lawsuit claiming that a newly enacted marijuana tax increase violates several sections of the state Constitution, including requirements for amending the voter-approved legalization law. The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission selected awardees for the state’s first marijuana cultivation licenses, nearly a week after the legal deadline that they were supposed to do so by. / FEDERAL The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel issued an opinion justifying the Trump administration’s military strikes on suspected drug cartel boats. / STATES Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed an executive order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products for 90 days. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill protecting students from receiving disciplinary action when they call for assistance or are the victims of a drug overdose-related incident. Separately, the state Research Advisory Panel will consider proposed cannabis and psychedelics studies on Friday. Oklahoma Republican attorney general candidate Jeff Starling, currently the secretary of energy and environment, said he would prioritize combatting illegal marijuana cultivation operations if elected. The Washington, D.C. 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Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — / LOCAL Denver, Colorado officials are accepting applications for the Cannabis Entrepreneurship Technical Assistance Program. / INTERNATIONAL Germany’s Cabinet approved a proposal to add restrictions to the country’s medical cannabis program. British Columbia, Canada’s premier said the province’s drug decriminalization experiment was “not the right policy.” / SCIENCE & HEALTH A study found that “cannabis legalization and dispensary openings did not significantly impact motor accident rates during the study period.” A study of rats found that “CBD-impregnated mesh implants exhibited a lower incidence of bacterial infections compared to the control group.” / ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS A poll of Pennsylvania adults commissioned by the American Trade Association for Cannabis & Hemp found that 87 percent believe intoxicating hemp products are regulated in the state. Fox News host Laura Ingraham did a segment on marijuana-impaired driving, saying, “How many more need to die before we call it what it is—dangerous?” / BUSINESS Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. closed on a new $100 million secured revolving credit facility. / CULTURE Seth Rogen spoke about how the first award he ever won was High Times Stoner of the Year. Make sure to subscribe to get Marijuana Moment’s daily dispatch in your inbox. Get our daily newsletter. Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: The post Trump pressed to stop Congress from recriminalizing hemp (Newsletter: October 9, 2025) appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

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Bioactive compounds in cannabis are significantly impacted by the chemical composition of the soil the plants are grown in, according to a new federally funded study. “The outcome of this study provides outdoor growers with information on the effects soil health can have on cannabinoid and terpene content in hemp,” researchers wrote in a paper appearing in a recent issue of the Journal of Medicinally Active Plants, a peer-reviewed scientific publication. “Poor soil quality appears to result in higher levels of THC production, whereas higher soil quality may result in higher levels of the precursor cannabinoid, CBG.” This finding suggests that farmers may be able to fine-tune cannabinoid levels with soil conditions and management, not just genetics. The study was funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Penn State College of Medicine and the state-licensed medical marijuana business, PA Options for Wellness. Researchers aimed to compare two cannabis cultivars—Tangerine and CBD Stem Cell—grown separately with cover crops (CC) and with conventional tillage fields (CF). “This study specifically looks at the tilth aspect of soil-health, comparing a CC field to CF” methods, the authors wrote. “Two cultivars of hemp were grown identically in two neighboring fields, a conventional field with tilled soil and a no-till field.” “A comparison of hemp extracts of two different cultivars grown in both CC soil and CF soil revealed significant differences in specific cannabinoid and terpene concentration.” The Tangerine cultivar grown in conventional soil produced cannabidiol (CBD) levels about 1.5 times higher than those grown in cover crop soil. But in the CBG Stem Cell variety, the opposite was true — CBD levels doubled in the cover crop field. The precursor cannabinoid cannabigerol (CBG) was 3.7 times higher in plants grown with cover crops, while THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, was up to six times higher in plants from the tilled field. “Soil health or soil quality are often used interchangeably; however, soil health focuses not just on the inorganic properties of soil but also on the biological properties of the soil and its abilities to promote life.” The scientists concluded that “significant differences in cannabinoid content were observed between field types and cultivars, notably cannabidiol (CBD) levels.” The authors note that cannabidiolic acid levels were over six times higher in cannabis grown in conventionally tilled fields. “Tangerine CC extracts and 2.2x higher in CF extracts of CBG Stem Cell, cannabigerol (CBG) levels were 3.7x higher in CBG Stem Cell extracts from CC, and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were 6x higher for CF Tangerine Extracts,” they wrote. Soil health essentially refers to the environment in which the plant is grown. The soil’s biological life can directly shape the production of cannabinoids and terpenoids that the plant uses for defense, communication and competition. Soil itself is an ecosystem of microbes, fungi, minerals and organic matter that feeds and communicates with plant roots. Practices like cover cropping and no-till farming are known to enhance this biological web, improving carbon retention and nutrient cycling. The new study adds chemical composition of the resulting plants to the list of factors potentially shaped by soil. “It therefore appears that hemp in [cover crop] fields may help to reduce differences in terpene content despite innate differences due to cultivar genetics. This outcome adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting a relationship between the genetics of the hemp cultivar and its effect on soil nutrient uptake…” The authors caution that more research is needed to determine “levels of the enzymes responsible for converting CBG into CBD, THC, and CBC,” which could offer clues into why CBG levels accumulate in plants grown in cover-crop fields. “When it comes to the biosynthesis of these compounds, studies have described shared precursors between cannabinoids and terpenoids along with evidence of genetic variation for specific enzyme synthases of individual cannabinoids and terpenoids,” the authors observed. “This is the first study to show differences in extract composition of outdoor cultivated hemp grown in different soil conditions,” the paper notes. This comes as more attention is paid to best practices for growing cannabis. Earlier this year, an industrial farmer said expanding the hemp supply chain in South Dakota will bring more small processing and manufacturing into the state, and pull heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. More research is being done to examine various chemical compounds of interest to scientists. Researchers have conducted the first comprehensive sensory-guided study of the odor-active compounds in dried cannabis flowers, uncovering dozens of previously unknown chemicals that shape the the plant’s distinct fragrance. The findings expand scientific knowledge of marijuana beyond the common understanding of terpenes, CBD and THC. How marijuana is handled after harvest—specifically, how the plant is dried before packaging—can have a significant impact on product quality, a study showed, including with respect to preserving terpenes and trichomes, according to a pair of recently published white papers. The post The Soil Cannabis Is Grown In Affects THC, CBD And Terpene Levels, Federally Funded Study Shows appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association argues the tax hike would either need to be approved by voters or achieve a three-fourths vote in the Legislature. By Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance A cannabis industry trade association is challenging the state’s newly approved tax on the sale or transfer of wholesale marijuana, filing the complaint shortly after the policy was signed into law. The suit, filed with the Michigan Court of Claims Tuesday, argues that the new law, and the steps leading up to its enactment, violate several sections of the Michigan Constitution, including requirements for amending the law that legalized marijuana in the state. Voters in 2018 approved Proposal 1, creating the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, which legalized marijuana for recreational use by individuals 21 and older. The law also levies a 10 percent excise tax on the commercial sale of marijuana. In its complaint, the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association argues this law is the exclusive means for imposing an excise tax on the sale of marijuana, and that in order to modify the voter-initiated statute, the matter would either need to be approved by voters or achieve a three-fourths vote in the Legislature. The 24 percent tax was approved by the Michigan House in a 78-21 vote, with 11 members not voting, while the matter passed the Senate in a tight 19-17 vote with one member not voting and one seat vacant. Because the 24 percent was enacted through a separate law, and did not achieve three-fourths support from the 138 member Legislature, the association argues the attempt to levy a new tax is invalid. The association also argued the original title of the bill was misleading and that the policy underwent an unlawful change of purpose leading up to the final version approved by the Legislature, shifting from a policy creating a fund for road funding and revenue replacement without establishing any tax, to one imposing a 24 percent excise tax on marijuana wholesale prices. The new law also violates the state Constitution’s contracts clause, the group alleges. The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association has requested a declaratory judgment deeming the new tax law invalid and unenforceable, alongside injunctive relief preventing the state government from enforcing the act. In an email Wednesday morning, Department of Treasury spokesperson Ron Leix said the department had not been served the lawsuit and does not have any comment. This story was first published by Michigan Advance. The post Michigan Marijuana Industry Files Lawsuit Against Newly Enacted Tax Increase appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

Interesting piece, Samantha! Normalizing cannabis use for moms is a powerful point. Removing the stigma around responsible use, especially for things like stress relief, benefits everyone. My Granny used cannabis oil for her arthritis; seeing it destigmatized would've made her life easier. More research & open discussion are vital for informed decisions.

An elaborate marketing stunt from a New York marijuana business evidently fooled more than a few media outlets into believing that carrier pigeons would soon be deployed to make cannabis deliveries throughout New York City. Advertisements and social media posts from the marijuana retailer The Travel Agency have been promoting the launch of “Project Pigeon,” which the business said would involve a fleet of 20 birds trained to fly cannabis to adults in Manhattan and Brooklyn beginning next year. In a press release last week, the company said it completed a successful test trial with pigeons adorned with mini-backpacks. The announcement said the birds would be able to carry up to one gram of marijuana per delivery. “As The Travel Agency, it’s only natural we’d explore all modalities of travel for our delivery service, even pigeons,” Arana Hankin-Biggers, co-founder of The Travel Agency, said. “And being in NYC, we thought there’s no better courier than the ever-present and beloved pigeon.” Our new delivery is taking flight. Carrier pigeons coming 2026. // documented by Everett Ravens (https://t.co/zia8yHwJuY) pic.twitter.com/JhrOkDKxmk — The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store (@travelagencyco) October 1, 2025 But while outlets from Fox 5 New York to Time Out ran with the story, the retailer has since confirmed that the pigeon program was simply a marketing stunt—and, evidently, a convincing one to some, as The New York Post first reported. A PR rep for The Travel Agency confirmed with Marijuana Moment on Wednesday that the pigeon campaign wasn’t real. News about the made-up initiative even received pushback from certain animal rights activists such as Megan Walton from the Pigeons for Miles avian sanctuary. She said that, even though it ended up being a gimmick, “it’s still very upsetting to even conceptualize a campaign like this, centering on exploiting pigeons.” The press release about the test trial last week said that the “Cannabis Carrier Pigeon Program is not about putting birds to work; it’s about reimagining delivery with a very New York sense of ingenuity.” Project Pigeon (our experimental “pilot program”) was a blast. Starting this week, we’ll be sharing memories with our trainers + feathered friends. COOOO Everett Ravens (https://t.co/zia8yHwJuY) pic.twitter.com/N4pym81lD5 — The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store (@travelagencyco) October 3, 2025 “By enlisting the city’s most iconic residents as couriers, The Travel Agency has created what might be New York’s smartest delivery system yet—using what the city already has in abundance to outfly traffic, cut through congestion, and get orders where they need to go,” it said. Part of the giveaway that the pigeon campaign was made up goes back to state and local laws on cannabis deliveries, which lay out specific safety and anti-diversion rules that licensed businesses must follow to make those deliveries. That includes ID verification upon receipt of cannabis products, which a pigeon ostensibly would not be capable of performing. But in any case, the stunt is an example of the normalization of the adult-use marijuana market in New York, which has seen over $2 billion in cannabis sales since it launched. And $1 billion of those purchases have been made in 2025 alone, state officials recently touted. 2 pigeon trainers. 20 pigeons. Millions of NYC apartments. Project Pigeon Everett Ravens (https://t.co/zia8yHwJuY) pic.twitter.com/yN1Qw04gxp — The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store (@travelagencyco) October 7, 2025 Earlier this year, another cannabis marketing prank also pulled one over on many, with Drippy—which sells drinks with 10mg of THC and 10mg of CBN—convincing people its beverages would be made available to adults on certain domestic flights with Virgin Atlantic. And while the stunt proved effective, with certain media outlets reporting the partnership as fact, that didn’t end up being the case. Virgin Atlantic didn’t appear to have any hard feelings after the company made false and satirical claims about a deal to sell its THC-infused beverages on flights—but the airline said it had to draw a line when it came to an AI-generated video and fake letter from its CEO about the supposed partnership. Meanwhile, back in New York, given confusion within the marketplace about timelines for provisional marijuana business licenses, the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) recently said it will be extending the renewal deadline for conditional adult-use until December 31, 2026. Part of the uncertainty surrounding provisional licensees concerns a recently identified zoning issue impacting more than 100 cannabis businesses that are apparently located too close to public schools or places of worship than is allowed under current statute. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has said that she will be pushing the legislature to amend the state’s marijuana law to address the issue. Meanwhile, both chambers of the New York legislature recently passed legislation that would extend the deadline for some marijuana businesses to file electronic tax returns, sending the proposal next to the governor’s desk. If signed into law, the measure would give cannabis manufacturers and distributors 30 extra days to submit their tax returns following the end of each quarterly tax period. Currently the companies have a 20-day window to file the documents, which the legislation would extended to 50 days. Sponsors of the bill have noted that Hochul vetoed an earlier cannabis business tax reform proposal late last year, claiming it would “pose significant operational challenges for the State and confusion for taxpayers,” but that they’ve worked to address those concerns in the current version. The earlier, vetoed measure would have allowed marijuana growers and processors to pay excise taxes on an annual basis rather than quarterly—a change that would have extended the same treatment to cannabis as the state already offers the alcohol industry. In July, meanwhile, New York officials announced the first round of grants under a $5 million program to help retail marijuana businesses owned by justice-involved people cover startup costs. About three months after opening up applications for the Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) Grant Program, The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and Empire State Development (ESD) have announced that they have awarded 52 licensed dispensaries up to $30,000 each in funds meant for startup and operational costs such as rent, renovations, inventory tracking and security systems. To qualify for the program, applicants need to have been “justice involved”—in other words, impacted by a marijuana-related conviction—and have some experience running a profitable business. Separately, OCM recently launched an online map that’s meant to help adults locate licensed marijuana retailers—one of their latest efforts to encourage consumers to buy their cannabis from the regulated market. After a rocky rollout of the state’s legalization law opened the door to a proliferation of illicit marijuana shops, the governor and regulators have prioritized educating the public about the need to purchase their products from licensed dispensaries as a health and safety imperative. The broader New York campaign has also involved digital ads and educational resources, including a guide on safe consumption practices, as well as graphics and videos featuring licensed cannabis business owners and messaging about the benefits of participating in the regulated market. OCM also advises that “continued enforcement against the illicit market is critical to building a health regulated market,” pointing to what it describes as successful enforcement efforts in 2024. Last spring, for example, officials in New York City launched Operation Padlock, an enforcement initiative meant to shutter illegal storefronts. Within months, licensed shops that were open before the operation began saw sales climb 105 percent, according to an OCM survey. Regulators are also moving forward with new proposed regulations around the state’s so-called “cannabis showcase” program, which allows licensed businesses to sell to consumers at pop-up, farmers market-like events. As originally authorized, the showcase events were largely in response to the slow rollout of New York’s adult-use marijuana program, which faced multiple delays in implementation amid litigation and other matters. Separately Hochul signed state budget legislation that did not include a controversial earlier provision that would have allowed police to use the smell of marijuana as probable cause that a driver is impaired and then force them to take a drug test. Amendments made in the legislature removed the provision, which a coalition of 60 reform groups had argued in a letter to Hochul and top lawmakers would “repeat some of the worst harms of the War on Drugs” and allow law enforcement to “restart unconstitutional racial profiling of drivers.” In April, New York cannabis regulators and labor officials announced the launch of a workforce training program aimed at “providing comprehensive safety education to workers” in the state’s legal marijuana industry. Separately, OCM’s press secretary indicated the office is working on plans to expand permitting and licensing rules that could allow adults to buy and consume marijuana at movie theaters. Authorizing sales of cannabis products at theaters would set New York apart as it continues to build upon the state’s legalization law. Earlier this year, a collective of businesses licensed under the CAURD program called on Hochul to forgive tens of millions of dollars in high-cost loans issued under a governor-created social equity loan fund. A state lawmaker said in December that there’s a need to extend financial aid to CAURD license holders, many of whom are struggling under the high-cost loans. Critics—including the NAACP New York State Conference, Black Cannabis Industry Association, Minority Cannabis Business Association, Service Disabled Veterans in Cannabis Association, Drug Policy Alliance, NYC NORML and VOCAL-NY—wrote to the governor earlier that month to express dismay at what they described as marijuana regulators’ “efforts in service of big corporations at the expense of small business and equity outcomes.” The post No, Carrier Pigeons Will Not Be Delivering Marijuana In New York, Retailer Confirms After Marketing Stunt Fools Media Outlets appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

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