Police have seized thousands of #cannabis plants and over 300 kilograms of cannabis from a property located southwest of St. #Thomas. The #Ontario Provincial Police-led cannabis enforcement team initiated an investigation after #HealthCanada, the country's regulatory body for cannabis, informed them about a residence on #Talbot Line near Coyne Road in Elgin County. This property was linked to three expired licenses for #growing #medicinal #marijuana, according to the OPP. The cannabis enforcement team, comprised of #officers from nearly a dozen police forces across Ontario, was established in 2018 to combat the growing black market. That year, #Canada became the second country in the world to legalize #recreational cannabis. Initially, the unit focused on illegal brick-and-mortar #cannabisshops but later shifted its emphasis to illegal #growers after successfully shutting down most #dispensaries. like and subscribe

After purchasing Sandy’s Diner, Sean Trombly collected signatures to petition the town for #retail #cannabis #sales. Following an initial attempt that failed by two votes, he organized a revote, which resulted in 295 votes in favor and 196 against. The revote, held on #Tuesday, drew over 200 voters, a significant increase compared to the #October #election, when the measure was narrowly rejected (137 to 135). Trombly plans to sell #cannabis at the former diner location on Route 14. He operates Trombly #House of Cannabis, a #cultivation #business, but now faces challenges with the #Vermont Cannabis Control Board. In #September, the board paused the issuance of retail cannabis licenses, citing concerns about market oversaturation. like and subscribe

In recognition of #National Impaired Driving Prevention Month in #December, the #VirginiaCannabis Control Authority conducted its second statewide survey on impaired driving. This survey builds on the initial survey conducted in 2022 and captures the attitudes of Virginians regarding cannabis use and driving. The findings reveal both challenges and progress in the ongoing fight against impaired driving. **Key Findings:** - 30% of #Virginia drivers believe that individuals who consume #marijuana are usually safer drivers. - 46% of marijuana #users do not always have a plan for a sober ride. - 22% of Virginia drivers admit to driving under the #influence of marijuana a few times a year or more. - 34% of Virginia drivers have been #passengers in a vehicle with a driver who was under the influence of marijuana. The authority encourages all Virginians to take action to prevent impaired driving this #holiday season. like and subscribe

#NewYork's #recreational #cannabis industry is facing another legal challenge due to decisions made by previous leadership at the state Office of #CannabisManagement. On #Thursday, a state #Supreme Court in #Albany County issued an injunction preventing the state from issuing new #cannabisstore #licenses to applicants who do not have a secured #retail space, as required by state law. Four plaintiffs filed a lawsuit claiming that the state Cannabis Control Board and the Office of Cannabis #Management exceeded their authority by granting provisional retail licenses to applicants who applied after them and without the necessary secured locations, which they argue violates state #law. like and subscribe

The ballot initiatives voted on by Nebraskans in #November became state law on #Thursday when #Governor Jim Pillen issued proclamations for each measure, including the contentious #medical #marijuana regulations. These regulations allow the #liquor #commission and appointed officials to begin developing a framework for marijuana regulation in #Nebraska. A spokesperson for the governor clarified that the proclamations do not comment on the validity of the measures. Pillen also signed Ballot Initiative 434, which restricts abortion after 12 weeks, with exceptions for #sexual assault, incest, and life-threatening situations. The #ACLU noted that disinformation during the signature-collecting process contributed to the initiative's presence on the ballot, leading to confusion among #voters. They also warned that the initiative lacks protections for patients seeking abortion care, allowing lawmakers to pursue further restrictions. like and subscribe

#FloraGrowth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) (FSE: 7301) ("Flora" or the "Company") announced its intention to submit applications for participation in upcoming #cannabis pilot programs in #Germany to the #Federal Ministry for #Agriculture and #Food ("BMEL"). These programs aim to effectively reduce the illicit market, expand #health prevention, and provide an objective foundation for ongoing discussions surrounding #cannabis. Leading this endeavor will be Sammy Dorf, #Executive Chairman, and Manfred Ziegler, Managing Director for Germany. Prior to joining the #Company, Mr. Dorf played a key role in obtaining over 40 #licenses across 14 #US states, including #Illinois, #Maryland, #Nevada, #Pennsylvania, and #Ohio during his tenure at #Verano Holdings. Assisting Mr. Ziegler will be TruHC's executive team, led by Hendrik Knopp who won the first tender for the #cultivation of #medical #cannabis in #Germany for #Tilray (formerly Aphria). The Company believes that its active participation in these #pilot programs will not only contribute significantly to the advancement of cannabis but also solidify Flora's position as a leader in the German medical #cannabismarket. like and subscribe

Authorities seized approximately 90,000 pounds of processed #marijuana, valued at over $100 #million, from a property in #SanBernardino County. County investigators executed a search warrant around 7 a.m. on #Monday at a five-acre property located on #Honeyhill Road in #Oak Hills. Inside a newly constructed #metal building on the property, they discovered a significant stash of marijuana.More than 3,000 #trash bags filled with marijuana were stacked 12 feet high from one end of the building to the other. Each bag weighed between 30 and 50 #pounds, contributing to a total of over 90,000 pounds. It took investigators two days to remove the marijuana, resulting in 51 #truckloads being transported off the property. No arrests have been made yet, but the investigation is ongoing. like and subscribe

#Democratic State #Representatives Rick #Krajewski and Dan Frankel have announced plans to introduce #legislation to #decriminalize cannabis in #Pennsylvania . They believe this legislation will create a robust #marketplace #focused on #public #health , generate #state revenue, and #support #communities harmed by #cannabis criminalization. Rep. Krajewski has previously examined cannabis programs in other states, noting that 24 states have already legalized #recreationalmarijuana “We’ve learned how to implement this safely and efficiently, generating hundreds of #millions in #revenue ,” Krajewski stated, urging Pennsylvania to act before falling behind. Rep. Frankel highlighted the negative impact of cannabis criminalization on communities of color. Key points of the proposed legislation include: - #Expungement and restorative #justice for those affected by strict drug policies. - #Reinvestment in communities harmed by the #war on drugs. - #Publichealth measures to limit #THC levels and prevent #marketing to children. - #Opportunities for local and #diverse cannabis #businesses Like and subscribe