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WEBToday, Pennsylvania State Representatives Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny), along with 15 cosponsors, introduced a comprehensive, bipartisan marijuana legalization bill in the House of Representatives. Under the proposed law, those 21 and older would be allowed to possess and use up to 30 grams of marijuana for any use.
DEA Official: Marijuana Set to be Rescheduled by October, …
WEBThe Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) remains on track to finalize the rescheduling of marijuana by October, according to an agency official. The public comment period for the proposed rescheduling ended on July 22, with over 43,000 comments submitted. The DEA is currently analyzing these comments, with a final ruling anticipated within the coming weeks. The … Continue reading
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WEBBy Anthony Martinelli in News. In Connecticut, there was over $25 million worth of marijuana sold legally, the first time the market has crossed the $25 million mark since December 2023. The $25,664,059 in legal marijuana is a little over $1 million more than the $24,653,219 sold in July, and is an uptick from the $24.8 million sold in August ….
Marijuana’s Move to Schedule III: 15 Changes and 15 Constants
WEBThe DEA is moving marijuana to Schedule III, officially proposing the change on May 21. Here’s a breakdown of the 15 most significant changes this will bring, and the top 15 changes it won’t bring.. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has taken a significant step by proposing to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance under the federal Controlled Substances ...
Hawaii Set to Become 25th State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
WEBAccording to polling released last year, 52% of adults in Hawaii in support of legalizing marijuana, with just 31% opposed. If SB 3335 does become law in Hawaii, it would be the 25th state to legalize recreational marijuana, representing half of the entire country. Thank you for reading The Marijuana Herald. You can sign up for occasional news ...
DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal: 13 Days Left for Public …
WEBOn May 21, the DEA published its marijuana rescheduling plans in the Federal Register, initiating a legally required 60-day public comment period. As of July 9, with 13 days remaining, 28,000 comments have been submitted. Approximately 70% of these comments urge the DEA to go even further, advocating for full descheduling, decriminalization, or ...
North Carolina Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill ...
WEBWith overwhelming support, legislation that would legalize medical marijuana has been given approval by the North Carolina Senate. House Bill 563 passed its third and final reading this evening, officially advancing the measure to the House of Representatives. The vote was 36 to 10. Once approved by the House, it will proceed to Governor Roy … Continue reading
Missouri Recalls 23,000 Marijuana Products, Bringing Total to Over ...
WEB5 days ago · According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, there was a $111 worth of recreational marijuana sold via legal outlets in August, in addition to $15.15 worth of medical marijuana sold. The combined $126.15 million breaks the previous monthly high of $125 million set in March. Thank you for reading The Marijuana Herald.
Illinois Legal Marijuana Sales Top $170 Million in August
WEB3 days ago · According to data released by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer, a total of $170.9 million in marijuana was sold in August, with $147.4 million in recreational sales and $23.5 million in medical sales. This is around $3 million more than the previous month, and around $5 million more than the previous August.
Marijuana Rescheduling Nears the Endgame, Public Comment …
WEBThe legally required 60-day public comment period, a critical phase in the process of rescheduling any drug under the Controlled Substances Act, is set to close in just 10 days. Approximately 30,000 comments have been submitted so far, the vast majority in support of either rescheduling marijuana, or going further and descheduling it altogether.