Need a place at home or the office to hide your stash? You’ll love Forti Goods. It’s a new company that is developing furniture exclusively for cannabis enthusiasts. They have a new line of armoires, dressers, nightstands and coffee tables — all outfitted with custom inserts and lockable drawers for your stash. http://www.forbes.com/sites/katieshapiro/2021/03/01/hide-your-stash-in-high-style-with-this-new-cannabis-furniture-line/?sh=c7f0eea1f510
9 Top Cannabis Brands Created And Promoted By Celebrities
Several celebrities have launched their own brand of cannabis products in recent years. While some, like Snoop Dogg and Wille Nelson were no surprise, others, like Martha Stewart, were probably a shocker for many. It is not clear if these celebrities are bringing new people to cannabis, but they are almost certainly helping to reduce …
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The cannabis tourist’s guide to legal US states
Cannabis tourism is now a thing in several states and will become increasingly so as more states allow recreational use. But because weed remains illegal at the Federal level, the legal states have all devised different rules about what users can or cannot do. How’s a visitor to know what she can or cannot do …
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Uber CEO Confirms Interest in Cannabis Delivery
Cannabis deliveries increased dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic. Like food delivery, this is obviously a service that millions of people want and are willing to pay for. The prospects are so good that even Uber is itching to get into the business. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/uber-ceo-confirms-interest-in-cannabis-delivery/
Incarcerated Patients Have A Right To Use Medical Marijuana, New Mexico Judge Rules
Even guys in the joint have the right to enjoy a joint. So says a New Mexico state judge who recently ruled that correctional facilities cannot block an incarcerated patient’s access to medical marijuana. And a state senator is ready to sue any jail that violates the ruling. How things have changed! http://www.marijuanamoment.net/incarcerated-patients-have-a-right-to-use-medical-marijuana-new-mexico-judge-rules/
Study: Seniors Report Using Cannabis Products to Mitigate Symptoms Associated with Older Age
Fifteen percent of seniors say they have used cannabis products within the past three years, primarily for therapeutic purposes, according to data from a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society. All the study’s participants were at least 65 years of age, and 73 percent were older than 75. http://norml.org/blog/2020/10/26/study-seniors-report-using-cannabis-products-to-mitigate-symptoms-associated-with-older-age/
South Dakota State Bar Says Lawyers Cannot Serve Cannabis Industry
The State Bar of South Dakota ethics committee says that attorneys in the state may not provide legal services to cannabis industry clients. This guidance comes after voters approved both medical and adult-use cannabis legalization in the state in November. The opinion cites the South Dakota Bar Rules of Professional Conduct which directs lawyers not to “counsel …
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US Cannabis Sales Approach $18 Billion, Up 67% from 2019
Total US cannabis sales reached $17.9 billion in 2020. A whopping $7.2 billion or 67% increase over 2019. The main driver of this growth, according to Leafly, was a 25% to 40% increase in the average purchase. Covid-19 was not mentioned but it almost certainly had an impact on these numbers.
Illinois Expunges Nearly Half a Million Cannabis Arrest Records 4 Years Ahead of Schedule
It is already a very happy new year for thousands of people in Illinois with cannabis related criminal records. Governor, J.B. Pritzker has issued close to 10,000 pardons for low-level cannabis convictions and the Illinois State Police has expunged nearly half a million non-felony cannabis-related arrest records. Way to go guv! http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-expunges-nearly-half-a-million-cannabis-arrest-records-4-years-ahead-of-schedule/2405818/
What It’s Really Like To Travel To Jamaica Right Now
Scared about venturing out on that ganja vacation you have been fantasizing about for some time? Jamaica has kept its COVID-19 rates very low and, despite the pandemic, foreign tourists have been visiting. And not only do they feel safe on the island, but they are also having a real good time. Here’s a personal …
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NBA Will Not Test Players For Marijuana This Season
The National Basketball Players Association and its player’s union have jointly agreed to suspend marijuana testing through the upcoming 2020-21 season. And, Michele Roberts, the executive director of the NBA players’ association, has opined that she is “absolutely confident” that by the time the league’s next Collective Bargaining Agreement is negotiated, testing for marijuana is “going to …
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Mike Tyson: I Smoked Marijuana Before Fighting Roy Jones Jr.
Is marijuana a performance enhancing drug? It may be for Mike Tyson who said that he smoked a fat joint before his recent eight round exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr. The 54-year-old boxing legend and current cannabis entrepreneur told the press he smokes weed every day and added, “It’s just who I am!” When …
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JAMAICA TO LAUNCH MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR VISITORS
Thinking about a ganja vacation in Jamaica but worried about getting covid while there? Will having additional insurance make you more likely to get on a plane? The Jamaican Tourism Board hopes so. To wit, the government has introduced an insurance program to cover emergency medical services for visitors stricken with COVID-19 and other illnesses. The …
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5 Countries to visit for the best marijuana on Earth
Cannabis tourism, like all forms of travel is in limbo on account of COVID-19. However, as more and more countries legalize weed, there is a building consensus that we are on the cusp of an explosion of people travelling far and wide for cannabis experiences. But not all the countries that have legalized marijuana produce …
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1 in 3 Americans now lives in a state where recreational marijuana is legal
Election day added about 16 million people to the list of places that permit adults to use marijuana. These new people join about 93 million others who live in states that already have legalized weed – meaning that about 1 in 3 Americans now live in states where marijuana is legal for anyone 21 and …
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Marijuana is Now Legal in These 16 States
Cannabis won and won big on election night as voters in five states – Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota, and Mississippi – approved ballot initiatives to legalize weed. All, except for Mississippi, approved recreational use. These states joined Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont and Washington state that have all …
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France Unveils Experimental Plan to Give Away Free Weed Starting in 2021
Want to score some free weed? Move to France! Really. Starting in March next year the French government will undertake a nationwide experiment to distribute free medical marijuana. Once again, La Republique has confirmed its status as a superior civilization. http://merryjane.com/news/france-unveils-experimental-plan-to-give-away-free-weed-starting-2021
Is weed legal in Jamaica
Is weed legal in Jamaica? Inquiring minds want to know. You’ll find answers to this question plus a profile of one of the newer resorts on our portal as well as an attractive ganja vacation deal – all in our September newsletter. And yes, Madonna’s photo is not false advertising; she was photographed smoking weed …
Barbados Is Inches Away From Decriminalizing Cannabis Possession
The Caribbean is becoming greener and greener! It is now Barbados’ turn, following Jamaica, Trinidad &Tobago, Haiti, the US Virgin Islands and other island governments. Anyone busted smoking weed on Barbados will soon be able to walk away with only a fine, instead of being sent to prison. And the offense will not show up on …
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Hedonism Resort In Jamaica Permits On-Site Weed Purchases, Smoking In The Nude
Hedoweedo? This is a new high-end, on-site medical dispensary in Jamaica’s famous (infamous?), clothing-optional resort. Hedonism II. Yes, you can puff in the nude by the pool while also sucking on a Red Stripe. Ready to book your reservation? By the way, You don’t even have to be a guest at the resort to patronize …
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These states are voting on cannabis legalization this November
33 states have legalized medical cannabis, 11 of which have also legalized cannabis for adult recreational use. This November, five states have new medical or recreational cannabis laws on the ballot. Both in the case of one state. Do you live in one of these states?http://www.cnn.com/2020/09/12/business/cannabis-ballot-2020-election/index.html
1 in 20 older Americans say they regularly smoke marijuana: survey
There are a lot of old people lighting up! Roughly 1 in 20 older Americans reported using marijuana within the previous month in a survey of behavior between 2016 and 2018 among people aged 55 and older. Usage was more common among men at approximately 6.7% compared to women at 3.5%. Don’t you think this …
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Kamala Harris Says Biden Admin Will Decriminalize Cannabis
“Times have changed — marijuana should not be a crime,” says Kamala Harris. “We need to start regulating marijuana and expunge marijuana convictions from the records of millions of Americans so they can get on with their lives.” http://www.ganjapreneur.com/kamala-harris-says-biden-admin-will-decriminalize-cannabis/
This County Will Let Cannabis Arrestees Get a Medical Card to Avoid Jail
A new plan by the Maricopa County, Arizona prosecutor will allow anyone arrested for cannabis possession to apply for the medical cannabis program and, if given a card, avoid prosecution. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/this-county-will-let-cannabis-arrestees-get-a-medical-card-to-avoid-jail/
Madonna Celebrates Birthday with Cannabis in Jamaica
The perfect way to spend a relaxing birthday – with a plateful of weed and a spliff in your mouth – in Jamaica http://dopemagazine.com/madonna-celebrates-birthday-with-cannabis-in-jamaica/
Kamala Harris Is Officially Biden’s VP, But What Does That Mean for US Weed Policies?
Kamala Harris says that she is “absolutely in favor of legalizing marijuana” and has joked about smoking weed while listening to Snoop Dogg and Tupac. But can you really trust this ex-prosecutor who, for many years, relentlessly locked up weed offenders. Some people are skeptical, but do you think there is any way she can reverse the very …
Study: Women Who Use Marijuana Regularly Have Better Sex
Urban legend has long held that weed and sex are a magical combination. Now we know that women who consume cannabis on a frequent basis report better orgasms and higher levels of arousal, among other things – this according to a new study of more than 400 women. Isn’t this also great news for guys?http://thefreshtoast.com/cannabis/study-women-who-use-marijuana-regularly-have-better-sex/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=study-women-who-use-marijuana-regularly-have-better-sex?utm_medium=Feed&utm_source=Syndication
Black residents made up 97% of marijuana arrests in New York state capital
A year after Albany’s police chief vowed to examine racial disparities in marijuana arrests, 97% of people arrested or ticketed for pot offenses in the city since then have been Black. This is a city with a Black population of only 30%. Doesn’t this make you mad? http://www.leafly.com/news/politics/black-residents-made-up-97-of-marijuana-arrests-in-new-york-state-capital
Traveling for 420: What’s Legal as Countries Become Marijuana Friendly?
More and more weed tourists are thinking about venturing out into one or more of the expanding list of cannabis friendly foreign destinations. But you can still get into very serious trouble in weed-friendly countries if you don’t follow their rules, are careless or just do dumb things. Here are a few handy, common sense …
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Veteran Faces 5 Years in Prison for Medical Marijuana
Sean Worsley, a disabled, African American veteran who won a Purple Heart for traumatic brain injury and other wounds sustained in Iraq faces 5 years in an Alabama prison for possession of a few grams of cannabis he uses for chronic pain and PTSD. The modest amount of weed in his possession was purchased legally …
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