The legal market has been hampered by confusing regulations, high taxes and decisions by some communities to ban cannabis shops.
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Epilepsy patients navigate a murky, unregulated CBD market
Despite promising results, physicians are reluctant to advise patients on over-the-counter cannabidiol because they can’t be sure what’s in the bottles.
Colorado’s cannabis industry prepares for tough times
Analysts say businesses are starting to feel the effects of inflation and fears of a looming recession.
New York’s first legal cannabis crop sprouts under the sun
With the state’s first legal sales coming soon, 203 hemp farmers get a head start over big indoor growers.
Police confiscate 126 pounds of processed marijuana at Fairfield store operating illegally
Officials say 185 marijuana plants seized Wednesday at YEZI Local Craft Marijuana Retail Store that continued to operate after state had revoked its license.
U.S. medical cannabis enrollments quadrupled from 2016 to 2020
A study finds the two most common conditions cited were chronic pain (61%) and post-traumatic stress (11%).
Maine’s marijuana industry booming no thanks to banks
Owners must use cash and other workarounds as a reluctant financial industry worries about federal retribution
New York mayor won’t be ‘heavy-handed’ on illicit cannabis sales: ‘Enjoy yourself, light up’
Eric Adams directs authorities to steer illegal sellers toward the state’s soon-to-launch legal market.
Cannabis-fueled town considers new name: ‘Kush’
Citing Napa Valley’s association with wine, a marijuana industry executive sees potential for tiny Moffat, Colo.
Germany moves ahead with plan to legalize cannabis sales
Lawmakers will hold hearings with international experts before drafting legislation.