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Ohio Tightens Marijuana Rules, Bans Cross-State Purchases and Slashes Extract Potency
policy12 days ago

Ohio Tightens Marijuana Rules, Bans Cross-State Purchases and Slashes Extract Potency

Ohio’s March 20 law tightens cannabis and hemp rules: importing or shipping recreational cannabis into Ohio is banned; public use is restricted; edibles must stay in original packaging; opened products must be kept out of the driver’s reach; sharing is limited; home growing remains with strict plant counts; violations can carry penalties and affect unemployment benefits; extract potency is capped at 70% (35% for plants); no cross-border purchases and limited delivery pending rules; edibles can’t resemble children-appealing shapes; tax revenue rules shift and the social equity fund is scrapped; last year’s recreational sales topped $836 million.

Trash pull prompts search warrant in Aden Holloway case
sports20 days ago

Trash pull prompts search warrant in Aden Holloway case

Alabama guard Aden Holloway was arrested on first-degree marijuana possession (not for personal use) and failure to affix a tax stamp after agents recovered 2.1 pounds of marijuana, paraphernalia and cash; a trash pull at his apartment linked to his address prompted the search warrant, with investigators citing drug transactions on his phone. Holloway was removed from campus and suspended from the Alabama basketball team as the UA Office of Student Conduct investigates.

New Jersey Girl Scout Cookies Outside Dispensary Spark Debate and Buzz
culture1 month ago

New Jersey Girl Scout Cookies Outside Dispensary Spark Debate and Buzz

A New Jersey Girl Scout troop partnered with a local cannabis dispensary to sell cookies outside Daylite Dispensary, leveraging high demand to boost sales. The move drew praise for savvy salesmanship from some observers, but prompted pushback from the Girl Scouts of America leadership, who shut it down. The piece highlights the mixed reception online—admiration for the entrepreneurial approach alongside ethical and regulatory questions about marketing near cannabis venues.

Justices weigh if habitual drug use should bar gun ownership
politics1 month ago

Justices weigh if habitual drug use should bar gun ownership

The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court to uphold a 1968 law denying gun ownership to habitual drug users, including marijuana users, while justices expressed skepticism that occasional cannabis users should be barred and questioned the breadth of the case, which centers on balancing the 2nd Amendment against drug laws in U.S. v. Hemani with a decision due by June.

Cannabis on Trial: The Supreme Court and the Second Amendment
politics1 month ago

Cannabis on Trial: The Supreme Court and the Second Amendment

The Supreme Court is weighing whether the federal gun-ban for unlawful drug users fits with today’s evolving cannabis laws in the Hemani case. Prosecutors argue a long historical tradition justifies disarming drug users, while the defense and groups like the ACLU say the law targets habitual cannabis users and clashes with state reforms. The decision could affect millions of marijuana users and the broader balance between gun rights and drug policy as states continue to liberalize cannabis rules.

GOP Lawmaker Pushes 20-Year Timeline to Reschedule Marijuana
politics1 month ago

GOP Lawmaker Pushes 20-Year Timeline to Reschedule Marijuana

Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) says the Justice Department should take about 20 years to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, arguing that the process moves slowly and that internal DOJ disagreements may be delaying action, even as Trump’s order to accelerate the rule remains pending; other lawmakers indicate readiness to act when opportunities arise, while DOJ has offered little public comment amid shifting political dynamics such as redistricting.

Crown Princess’s son to stand trial on rape, violence and drug charges
world2 months ago

Crown Princess’s son to stand trial on rape, violence and drug charges

The eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 29-year-old Marius Borg Høiby, is set to stand trial in Oslo on 38 charges including four counts of rape, violence and threats against former partners, and marijuana trafficking, with a potential sentence of up to 10 years if convicted. The indictment outlines alleged rapes between 2018 and 2024, and violence or threats linked to former and subsequent partners. Høiby has no royal title and remains free pending trial; the royal couple say they will not attend or comment on the proceedings, as the case continues to cast a shadow over Norway’s royal family.

Rise of 'Scromiting': The Mysterious Cannabis Syndrome
health3 months ago

Rise of 'Scromiting': The Mysterious Cannabis Syndrome

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), also known as 'scromiting,' is a rare but increasingly recognized condition among long-term high-potency cannabis users, characterized by severe vomiting and abdominal pain. Its prevalence has risen significantly with increased legalization and potency of cannabis, especially among young adults. Experts suggest moderation and further research into the condition's causes and mechanisms, as abstinence remains the only confirmed treatment.

Federal and State Regulations Shape the Future of Hemp and Marijuana Products
health-and-policy3 months ago

Federal and State Regulations Shape the Future of Hemp and Marijuana Products

In North Carolina, marijuana remains illegal, but hemp products with less than 0.3% THC are legal, though a new federal law set to take effect in 2026 may ban these products due to increased THC limits, threatening the state's multi-billion-dollar hemp industry and raising public safety concerns. The debate involves federal and state regulations, industry impacts, and public health considerations.