Some form of commercial or regulated on-site marijuana consumption is authorized or recognized in 15 states, although availability varies significantly depending on local laws and how far regulators have progressed with licensing. Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York and Rhode Island have laws allowing …
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Medical marijuana laws are now in effect in 41 states, leaving nine without comprehensive programs: Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The distinction is important. Iowa operates a limited medical cannabidiol system, while several other states provide narrow legal protections for CBD or low-THC products. However, those policies generally …
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Recreational cannabis is now legal in nearly half the country, but the rules vary significantly from state to state. Some states allow adults to grow marijuana at home, while others prohibit personal cultivation entirely. Some states allow adults to possess more cannabis at home than in public. Others have different limits for flower, concentrates and …
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Virginia will allow the sale of recreational marijuana in stores starting on July 1, 2027, under a commonwealth budget that goes into effect Wednesday. Adults have been allowed to possess marijuana legally since 2021. The budget, in place between Wednesday and June 30, 2028, will increase the legal possession limit for adults from 1 ounce to …
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The nose knows. At least, that used to be the way things worked. For decades, it was accepted that law enforcement officers who detected a marijuana odor during a traffic stop had enough probable cause to allow a warrantless search of a motor vehicle. However, as most states have passed laws decriminalizing or legalizing hemp …
The Trump administration’s drug czar is clarifying that move to federally reschedule marijuana doesn’t make cannabis broadly legal. “It’s still illegal,” Sara Carter Bailey, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), said in an interview with Newsmax this week. “Executive-level Schedule III allows for doctors and research and for medicine, for …
Idaho voters are likely to decide this November whether to make the state the 42nd in the nation with a comprehensive medical cannabis program, after supporters of the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act submitted more than 150,000 signatures, more than double the 70,725 valid signatures required to qualify. The signatures still must be verified, but the high number …
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President Trump is planning to sign an executive order this summer creating a federal commission to study the descheduling of marijuana, according to two sources who spoke with The Marijuana Herald. The move is expected to be made ahead of the November midterms. http://themarijuanaherald.com/2026/03/trump-cannabis-descheduling/?utm_source=aigeon
The race is still on for seven state cannabis legalization hopefuls in 2026, with legislative and signature-gathering deadlines more quickly approaching for some than others. Idaho activists, for instance, are up against a May 1 clock to collect 70,725 valid signatures for a medical cannabis legalization initiative to land on the November ballot, and the numbers …
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This episode of The Great American Dispensary Tour docuseries takes us to Washington, DC. Host Kyle Sherman explores one of the most complex cannabis markets in America — where voters legalized possession, Congress blocks adult-use sales, and growers operate just miles from the White House. From women-owned dispensaries and community-driven retail spaces to edible kitchens …
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Japan is once again tightening its stance on cannabis-derived compounds. This time, the focus is on cannabinol (CBN), a cannabinoid less well-known than THC or CBD, but one that is increasingly found in products aimed at relaxation and sleep support. The decision, reported by International CBC, marks a new chapter in the Asian country’s regulation, which has been …
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4/20 is just days away, and folks who may want to participate in the unofficial weed holiday should be aware of what products and types of consumption are legal where they live. According to 2025 data from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), medical marijuana is legal in 40 states and recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states and Washington, …
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order moving two categories of marijuana into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act: FDA-approved drug products containing marijuana, and marijuana products regulated under a qualifying state medical marijuana license. The action was announced by the Department of Justice on April 23 and follows a December 18, 2025 executive order …
Last week, the Chilean Congress advanced an amendment to Law 20,000 that toughens penalties for possession and small-scale trafficking of drugs classified as capable of causing “serious toxic effects or considerable harm to health.” Does cannabis fall under this category? Apparently, yes. This is not the first time the country has found itself caught between two …
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A Republican South Carolina state senator says that “medical marijuana is now legal” in the state following the Trump administration’s move to enact federal rescheduling—but a GOP congressman who is running to be the next governor says he has a “problem with marijuana,” calling it a “gateway drug.” State Sen. Tom Davis (R), who has sponsored …
At the start of another new year, advocates and lawmakers are again eyeing recreational and medical marijuana legalization opportunities in states across the country. This time, however, the momentum for cannabis reform at the local level comes amid a pending federal rescheduling process. Nearly half of the states in the U.S. have enacted adult-use legalization, …
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Smokable cannabis products sold legally across Texas could disappear by the end of the month under proposed state rules that would redefine how THC is measured and dramatically raise costs for hemp businesses. The Texas Department of State Health Services has drafted sweeping new regulations for the hemp industry, including child-resistant packaging, stronger warning labels, expanded testing, …
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A Florida state lawmaker this week introduced new legislation to legalize recreational marijuana. Democratic Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith filed the legislation, Senate Bill 1398, on Thursday, cannabis news outlet Marijuana Moment reported. If passed, the bill would allow adults aged 21 and older to possess, purchase and use marijuana and other cannabis products. http://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2026/01/10/florida-senator-introduces-new-bill-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana/
At the start of another new year, advocates and lawmakers are again eyeing recreational and medical marijuana legalization opportunities in states across the country. This time, however, the momentum for cannabis reform at the local level comes amid a pending federal rescheduling process. http://www.marijuanamoment.net/which-states-most-likely-to-legalize-marijuana-in-2026/
Many people want to know if weed Legal in the U.S. Cannabis legalization has taking all over United States, now going through the state laws can really get you confused. This is crucial to understand. With some states encouraging weed for recreational use while others don’t even to set eyes on it. it’s essential for …
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In recent years, cannabis legalization has surged in popularity across the United States, marking a transformative shift in both public perception and legislative action. What once was considered a controversial issue largely relegated to the fringes of political discourse has become a mainstream topic, with many citizens advocating for reform. As of 2023, an increasing …
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Texas officially became the 40th state in the country to allow medical marijuana sales, thanks to an expanded program that went into effect in September. For years, the Lone Star State had a restrictive medical marijuana market that only allowed for products that contained 1% THC by weight. But in June, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed …
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The legalization of cannabis in the United States has created a patchwork of laws that vary widely from state to state—and home growing is no exception. While some states have embraced the idea of residents cultivating their own cannabis plants for recreational or medical use, others place strict limits or ban home growing altogether. Today, …
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For years, the conversation about marijuana in NYC was hushed, tucked away in small apartments or whispered among friends. Today, the state has fully embraced the legalization of cannabis. However, it comes with its own set of rules and regulations. Whether you are a resident of New York or a tourist, learning about the weed laws in …
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President Trump is opening the door to reclassifying marijuana, potentially allowing the GOP to claim another health issue that’s long been associated with Democrats. Why it matters: The administration has already flipped the political script when it comes to banning food dyes, calling for an end to animal lab testing and embracing psychedelics for mental health. http://www.axios.com/2025/08/13/trump-marijuana-policy-maga-democrats
Cannabis regulators are hoping to hear from “as many people as possible” now that they have approved draft regulations that open the door to legal marijuana use at events and in social settings across the state. The Cannabis Control Commission voted late Tuesday afternoon to approve the regulations they spent multiple days combing through since they were first …
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Seven months into his second term, President Donald J. Trump has a rare opportunity—one that could define his legacy, shift American policy, and unlock billions in new economic activity. The opportunity? Federally legalizing cannabis and granting clemency to over 40,000 Americans still imprisoned for nonviolent marijuana offenses. http://stupiddope.com/2025/06/dear-president-trump-its-time-to-federally-legalize-cannabis-this-4th-of-july/
Three years since Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis, the government this week imposed new rules designed to rein in the country’s “green rush.” As of Thursday, customers need a doctor’s prescription to buy cannabis — effectively restricting consumption of the plant to medical and health purposes only. Thailand’s public health …
A newly formed coalition of professional athletes and entertainers, led by retired boxer Mike Tyson, has sent a letter to President Donald Trump—thanking him for past clemency actions while emphasizing the opportunity he has to best former President Joe Biden by rescheduling marijuana, expanding pardons and freeing up banking services for licensed cannabis businesses. http://www.marijuanamoment.net/mike-tyson-and-other-celebs-push-trump-to-go-further-on-marijuana-than-biden-by-expanding-clemency-and-enacting-rescheduling/
Thailand’s government is moving to recriminalize cannabis, plunging into limbo an industry estimated to be worth over $1 billion that has boomed since the substance was taken off the country’s narcotics list in 2022. The push to impose new controls on recreational use of cannabis comes after the Bhumjaithai Party, which championed its legalization, withdrew from the ruling …
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