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NY Approves Farmers Markets, FL Voters Eye Legalization Amid Banking Reform Stall, CA Advances Lounge Bill & More
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 4:53pm | 997New 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...
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Not As High As You'd Think! Weed Products In Oklahoma Less Potent Than Labels Claim
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 12:24pm | 523Some 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...
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Cannabis Regulation Overhaul: Oklahoma's Crackdown And Hawaii's Push To Legalize
Friday, November 24, 2023 - 4:43pm | 272Oklahoma: 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...
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Cannabis Reg Update: Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Fined, Denver's Weed-Friendly Ghost Tour & More
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 6:45pm | 1224Colorado: Denver’s First Cannabis-Friendly Ghost Tour This October, every Wednesday, the Cannabis Experience mobile lounge will drive passengers via Denver’s most “haunted parts” and less-known places. The weed touch? The lounge will first stop at the dispensary for gearing...
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Oklahoma's Efforts On Cannabis And Hemp: A Look Into Regulation And Potential
Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 9:13pm | 842Oklahoma's Medical Marijuana Crackdown In a decisive move against potential overproduction and illegal exports of marijuana, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA), teamed up with Kay County law enforcement, shut down five marijuana establishments. Between September 11 to 14, they...
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New Oklahoma Cannabis Law Under Scrutiny, Companies Challenge Hefty Fee Structure
Monday, July 3, 2023 - 2:45pm | 452Jed Green, founder of Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action, is challenging the constitutionality of a bill signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt. As part of the new legislation, which went into effect on June 1, licensing fees for dispensaries, processors, laboratories, and grow operations were...
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Oklahoma Produces 32 Times More Marijuana Than Necessary And It's Going Into Wrong Hands
Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 8:56am | 650Oklahoma is having a marijuana oversupply problem, and it is huge. What Happened: Cannabis producers in the Sooner State have produced way more cannabis than the regulated market demands. According to the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, the state has no less than 32 times more...
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Oklahoma Attorney General And Lawyer Clash Over Medical Marijuana Enforcement
Friday, May 5, 2023 - 2:37pm | 445Oklahoma's Attorney General Gentner Drummond commented on a new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt that is designed to assist law enforcement in combatting unlawful marijuana cultivation in the state. “The illegal marijuana industry is crawling with Mexican cartels and Chinese crime...
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Oklahoma Reaps Benefits Of Medical Marijuana Tax Revenue, Adult-Use Vote Slated For March 7
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - 5:15pm | 547Oklahoma collected some $5.9 million from state and local sales taxes on marijuana sold in January, reported MSN citing Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) data. Since voters passed State Question 788 in June 2018, Oklahoma has registered scores of patients, opened businesses, and generated...
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Oklahoma's Rampant Gray Cannabis Market, Some Officials Worry About Upcoming Legalization Vote
Wednesday, December 28, 2022 - 3:46pm | 491Although cannabis cultivation sites are easy to find in Oklahoma, figuring out if they are legal or not can be difficult. “It’s not always clear what we should be looking for,” Logan County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Tillman said. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous...
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Oklahoma Update: Medical Marijuana Authority's Comment Period For Rules, How Will This Affect MMJ?
Monday, November 28, 2022 - 4:50pm | 742Governor Kevin Stitt recently announced that via a special election Oklahomans will be able to vote on the legalization of adult-use cannabis. March 7, 2023, will be the big day. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) announced a one-month comment period for permanent rules...