On Monday Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed two measure that expands the state’s medical-marijuana program while cementing it into law.
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Canada Introduced Pardon System for Marijuana Offenses
Canada has officially unveiled a new pardon system for those who have been charged with simple marijuana offenses.
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U.S. Government Approves Largest crop of Marijuana for Research in Five Years, Over 4,400 Pounds
The United States Government has agreed to allow for the largest crop of marijuana being grown for research in five years, a direct response to the increased interest in marijuana and its compounds such as THC and CBD.
New York Governor Signs Bill Reducing Marijuana Penalties, Allows for Expungements
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday signed a bill into law that reduces the penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana, while also allowing for the expungement of some past offenses.
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Canada’s New Marijuana Licensing Rules Favors Wealthy Companies, Says Industry Experts
According to a report by Reuters, industry experts say that a new licensing process for legal cannabis producers in Canada limits the ability of smaller companies to attract investment, which could leave the fledgling industry dominated wealthy companies.
The rule changes for licensing came about after Health Canada, the federal health agency in charge of the licensing process, was swamped by applications for licensed producers, putting a strain on its resources and causing months of delays for applicants. The agency has received over 800 applications for cannabis licenses since 2013. Of those, 457 passed the initial paper-based review, but 70% of them have yet to show evidence they have built a facility.
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Utah Chooses its Legal Medical Marijuana Growers
Utah officials on Friday granted eight medical marijuana cultivation licenses to businesses that are both from Utah and those from outside the state reports the Associated Press.
New Jersey Continues to Expand Medical Marijuana Program
New Jersey’s Department of Health announced on Monday that it’s expanding the state’s medical-marijuana program.
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U.S. Government Increases Marijuana Being Grown for Research
The U.S. government is growing the largest crop of marijuana for research purposes in five years, reports the Associated Press.
The increase is in response to the rapidly growing interest in marijuana strains with high levels of THC and CBD.
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Thousands Year Old Marijuana Residue Found in China Funerary Incense Burners
The chemical residue of marijuana has been found in incense burners that were used during funerary rites in western China in about 500 BC, reports Reuters. The finding proves what may be the oldest evidence of smoking marijuana for its mind-altering properties.
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