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One of the new rules in Virginia that goes into effect on July 1 will make it simpler for consumers to buy medical marijuana.As of Friday, patients will no longer need a medical cannabis card from the Virginia Board of Pharmacy; instead, they will just need a written certification from a licensed practitioner.Trent Woloveck, Chief Commercial Director of Jushi, one of the businesses approved to grow, process, and sell medical marijuana in the state, described the victory for the patients …

An amendment to a budget bill that forbids the federal government from interfering with adult-use cannabis programs that are permitted by state law has been approved by a House legislative subcommittee.A legislative amendment that would shield participants in state-legal recreational cannabis programs from interference and punishment by the federal government was passed by the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. Before the committee passed the entire bill by a vote of 31–24, the amendment, which adds a budget rider to the …

The California Assembly on Thursday backed a bill passed by the state Senate that would create a pilot program allowing some local governments to approve safe consumption locations where people might consume currently illegal narcotics under medical supervision. Sen. Scott Wiener's (D) measure was approved by the chamber with a vote of 42 to 28. It still needs Senate approval after the July break before possibly moving to the governor's desk because it was altered during the Assembly committee process. SB 57 …

The most innovative businesses in the rapidly developing field of cannabis research may be those who hold licenses from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. These businesses can ethically cultivate, produce, import, export, analyze, and research cannabis depending on the license class. Only six organizations are now listed as "Bulk Manufacturer Marihuana Growers" with the DEA. According to tight DEA limits, the permit entitles license holders to cultivate and deliver cannabis flower or extract to DEA-licensed researchers engaged in U.S. Food and …

Cannabis has only been a small part of a few research conducted in the United States over the past many decades. Cannabis has long been banned by the federal government and stigmatized by the medical and scientific professions. The vast majority of cannabis studies conducted by universities, pharmaceutical firms, and other organizations - and frequently funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institutes of Health, which are cannabinoid skeptics - have concentrated on addiction and impairment, impact …

Store owners who currently compete in a fiercely competitive marijuana market with razor-thin margins risk suffering significant losses as a result of improper cannabis concentrate storage. Being able to keep products flowing out before they expire is especially critical for retailers, who frequently have to sell goods below cost or even lower. Compared to flower or edibles, cannabis concentrates are more susceptible to deterioration. They disintegrate quite quickly when exposed to heat or light. Concentrates lose strength, taste, and turn brown or black …

The 2022–23 state budget that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law allowed for a significant change in cannabis taxes that the industry had long desired. The completed budget repeals the state cultivation tax on marijuana and maintains the current 15 percent excise tax for a minimum of three years.In California, legal marijuana firms frequently grumble about taxes, but up until this year, efforts to reduce state tax rates had been unsuccessful. Despite certain proposed tax reforms that would have further reduced marijuana …

Cannabis growers looking to increase the sustainability of their operations should start with their lighting setup. According to Andrew Mahon, owner and director of cultivation at Denver-based Veritas Fine Cannabis, lighting is the easiest way to increase the sustainability of cultivation operations. One thing that sustainable producers have in common is: Cannabis and hemp growers who use greenhouses should think about LED lights to increase sustainability through illumination. Compared to more prevalent lights like high-pressure sodium lighting, they consume less energy and have …

Cannabis farmers who want to save energy should take a broad view of their facilities, or look beyond one specific aspect, like lighting. Yes, spending money on a brand-new line of cost-effective LED lights might significantly lower the energy bill. Although that is a component of the equation, it is only one component. Additionally, automated systems, HVAC, and building layout all have an impact. Cannabis companies can learn from other high-energy consuming industries, according to Michelle Bodian, who counsels clients on environmental consequences and …

Cannabis growers can lessen their environmental effect by using less water, fewer extra nutrients, and less trash by maintaining good soil. Using what is frequently referred to as "living soil" is one popular strategy for achieving these objectives. A planting medium, typically compost, that is alive with microorganisms, such as worms and their castings, protozoa, good bacteria, amoebas, kelp extract, and even glacial rock dust, is referred to as living soil.That contrasts with the typical method of growing cannabis, which involves soaking …

No-till farming is a component of the larger living soil cannabis growing method, which feeds plants with microorganisms rather than artificial nutrients.Cannabis growers are switching to no-till techniques to reduce their carbon footprint, preserve the health of the soil, and save tens of thousands of dollars on equipment and fertilizer expenditures each grow cycle. The practice of not tilling soil before planting or after harvest is frequently a component of a bigger cultivation strategy that also uses cover crops and is …

A restriction on the number of marijuana micro-grows and retail establishments in a municipality was repealed by the Connecticut legislature, giving towns and localities in the state more zoning flexibility. The Norwich Bulletin reported that the state Department of Consumer Protection removed the restriction restricting the number of marijuana retailers and small production businesses to one per 25,000 citizens.According to Kaitlyn Krasselt, communications director for the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, "it was a local zoning problem, even in the first …