Georgia cannabis

A Georgia pharmacy has started selling low-THC medical marijuana to registered patients statewide, despite opposition from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Vic Johnson, who owns the Living Well Pharmacy in Augusta, told the Journal-Constitution that selling medical cannabis in pharmacies...

Georgia is making sweeping changes to its hemp industry, with new regulations set to take full effect on Oct. 1, 2024. Governor Brian Kemp signed Bill 494 into law in late April, introducing strict guidelines on cannabis product sales, advertising, and store locations, The Telegraph reported. See...

House-Approved Marijuana Banking Bill Advances In Delaware Senate A measure that advanced through Delaware House and seeks to put into effect a law under which banks doing business with licensed marijuana businesses would be protected got the green light at the state Senate committee this week. On...

Georgia lawmakers recently introduced a bill to raise the legal age to buy cannabis and hemp products.  What happened: In October, Georgia made history by allowing independent pharmacies to sell cannabis and hemp products. Then, in December, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) warned...

The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) recently convened a special meeting to discuss the ramifications of warning letters received from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). These letters, directed at pharmacies involved in the state's medical marijuana program...

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning pharmacies in Georgia that dispensing medical marijuana is not legal under federal law. Nearly two months after the Georgia Board of Pharmacy allowed independent pharmacies to dispense THC oils, in what was considered a historic...

Las Vegas Takes Action Against 'Fake Dispensary' Scammers A proposed regulation is taking action against what the cannabis industry labels as "fake dispensaries," targeting locations that appear to offer cannabis products but are not approved, reported Fox 5 Vegas. Layke...

The Georgia Board of Pharmacy is set to discuss proposals under which independent pharmacies would be allowed to sell medical cannabis products, reported WABE. Cecil Cordle, a board member, said the move would allow Georgians living in areas where opening a cannabis dispensary is impossible to...

What started as a traffic stop for weed led authorities in Georgia to uncover a check-cashing and mail fraud scheme.  What Happened: The Elite Blackhawk Squad - yes, Clayton County has a traffic team with this name and one of their specialties is tracking down weed on...

Trulieve Kicks Off MMJ Sales In Georgia Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) was one of the first cannabis businesses to launch medical marijuana sales in Georgia on Friday. The Florida-based company held a grand opening celebration of its new medical cannabis dispensary at 3556...

New Push To Combat Illegal Cannabis Growers In California A new California bill that allows law enforcement to seize the financial assets of illegal cannabis grow operations via asset forfeiture passed the Senate Public Safety committee in a unanimous vote, reported Oakdale Leader. SB 820, from...

The medical cannabis bill was significantly amended on the floor of the Georgia House. It went from 12 to 54 pages, but it passed with a 154-13 vote and was sent back to the state Senate. The Senate then voted 28-26 in agreement with the House’s amendment, failing by one...

California Bill To Allow Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes Assemblymember Matt Haney introduced a bill on Friday that would allow cannabis dispensaries to sell food and beverages, reported KQED. “If an authorized cannabis retail store wants to sell someone cannabis, a cup of tea and a...

Philippines’ Bill To Legalize Medical Marijuana Gaining Support  Philippine Senator Robin Padilla recently introduced a bill that would legalize marijuana as a “compassionate alternative means of medical treatment.” If the bill turns into law it would allow for...

Minnesota To Allow Small Amounts Of THC In Food & Beverages  Minnesota lawmakers approved several hemp industry measures on Sunday, sending them to Gov. Tim Walz’s (D) desk for signature. Among the approved regulations is a measure that would allow up to 5 mg of...