Oklahoma cannabis

Ever since a law allowing the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) to use secret shoppers at dispensaries took effect details around it have been kept a top secret by the agency. As highlighted by Oklahoma Voice's Kennedy Thomason, the regulatory body will continue to be secretive around how...

In the sweltering heat of a cannabis farm in Blackwell, Oklahoma, Jiaai Zeng, a 57-year-old Chinese immigrant, found himself gasping for air, his health deteriorating rapidly after just one month of relentless work. Zeng's death, shortly after starting to work on the farm, reveals a grim reality:...

Maternal marijuana use is not related to an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children who were exposed in utero, according to newly published data in Autism Research earlier this month. The research by experts associated with Emory University, John Hopkins and Harvard included 11...

Oklahoma's once high-flying medical cannabis industry has experienced a sharp decline in the past three years. Some new insights reported by Tulsa World show the results of consolidation and they’re not pretty. Adria Berry, director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) since May...

In a new episode of Benzinga's Cannabis Insider podcast, Cameron Saner shared the journey of Kosmik Brands from its inception to its expansion across the United States. “We started with a small grow operation and entry-level businesses in the industry,” he began, recalling the origins...

New York Lawmakers Approve Bill For Permanent Cannabis Farmers Markets New York legislators passed a bill to make cannabis farmers markets a permanent fixture. Sponsored by State Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D) and Assembly member Donna Lupardo (D), the bill aims to support growers by allowing licensed...

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) joined a chorus of criticism against state-legal marijuana markets and the pending cannabis banking reform legislation. Their remarks are part of the ongoing debate surrounding marijuana policy, which will likely shift following Tuesday's...

Some marijuana products sold in Oklahoma are far less potent than stated on their labels, says lab manager at Havard Industries. Inaccurate labeling of cannabis products has been an issue across the U.S. Some companies have even been prosecuted.  "We've been reading a lot of reports over the last...

More Pot Shops Than McDonald's  In a significant shift over the past decade, a majority of Americans now reside in states where the recreational use of marijuana is legal. This change comes only twelve years after Colorado and Washington led the way in legalizing the plant for...

Republican state Representative Danny Williams introduced House Bill 3125 that would prohibit foreign land ownership in Oklahoma to halt illegal cannabis grows in the state, writes Fox 25. “They said, ‘We want to protect our property against foreign nationals,” Williams said. "A...

Virginia is advancing towards legalizing marijuana sales for adults over 21, with significant legislative progress. The Senate Courts of Justice Committee approved Senate Bill 448, spearheaded by Senator Aaron Rouse (D), to create a regulated market with licensed retailers, expected to start in...

Nevada: Law Doubling The Amount Of Weed Possession Takes Effect  Starting this week, marijuana enthusiasts in Nevada can legally possess more than double the amount of marijuana previously allowed, writes News 4. Last June, Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) signed a comprehensive...

Arizona Puts Cannabis Tax Dollars To Good Use With Justice Reinvestment Grants Last week, Arizona state officials announced that 18 community nonprofits have been granted the initial round of Justice Reinvestment Grants. The grants program is funded through taxes on legal cannabis sales and is...

Oklahoma: Stricter Enforcement Causing Challenges In Oklahoma, the cannabis industry is grappling with stringent regulations enforced by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA). New rules demand detailed documentation at license renewal, leading to financial burdens and legal risks for...

CRS’ Report Warns High Federal Cannabis Taxes Could Hinder Industry’s Economic Potential Congressional Research Service (CRS) recently released a report suggesting that federal lawmakers should be careful about imposing high federal taxes on cannabis products in case of...