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The New Mexico Cannabis Market is Blazing
Perhaps beyond the land, the New Mexico cannabis market itself is enchanted. Of the adult-use markets launched since the beginning of 2022, Montana and New Mexico are second to none on a per capita basis. Read on for more stats about the current state of New Mexico cannabis sales. 2024 Cannabis Sales New Mexico New…
Read MoreOklahoma Cannabis Convention: Welcome to Toke-lahoma
Since medical cannabis became legal in 2018, Oklahoma has become the wild west of legalized cannabis markets, surpassing the rest of the country in medical license carriers and licensed cannabis businesses. Holding the record for most medical dispensaries per capita, with 36 shops for every 100,000 residents, no other state has been as transformed by…
Read MoreOklahoma Boom! The Sooner State Spin On Cannabis
When voters rejected Oklahoma recreational weed in 2023, many were surprised. A big part of this surprise was the proof that that precedent does not always guarantee specific outcomes. Although Oklahoma still has a wildly popular, successful medical market with no qualifying conditions, some culling has occurred. One such area is in the number of…
Read MoreIs Cannabis Legal in Oklahoma Yet?
News pertaining to the Oklahoma cannabis industry has been relatively slow after voters rejected adult-use legalization in March 2023. However, some updates to Oklahoma cannabis law have occurred since then. Moratorium Extension and Fewer Active Licenses The state officially extended its moratorium on new medical cannabis licenses until 2026 in an effort to work through…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida
2023 saw some big cannabis progress in some states, minimal progress in others and in a few states, hard stops and stalls. As a cannabis entrepreneur, it’s important to keep abreast of all the latest in cannabis business licensing and laws, even in states where you don’t currently live or operate. This is because in…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee [2023]
It’s true: industry changes happen a bit slower in the southern United States. Change does happen, though, and it’s not always linear. In Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee, cannabis business licensing law changes don’t look exactly like they do in other parts of the country, but change is happening nonetheless. Below is an update on cannabis…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas [2023]
Although the southern United States is not known for favoring recreational cannabis legalization, medical programs in the South have been gaining traction. With each year of consideration and action, state legalization and licensing evolve. Below is updated information about cannabis business licensing in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. Cannabis Business Licensing in Arkansas On the…
Read MoreWhen will cannabis be legal in Texas? [2023]
A 2023 poll shows 83 percent of Texans support medical cannabis and 60 percent support full legalization. However, due to an absent process for citizen-initiated measures, Texas must rely on its lawmakers to legalize cannabis. Currently, there are only four states with more stringent laws regarding cannabis than Texas. Further, there are only seven states…
Read MoreCan Visitors Buy Out-of-State Cannabis? [Updated 2023]
Countless polls and surveys have revealed the majority of Americans are in favor of cannabis legalization, however there are still four states were cannabis and CBD are fully illegal and many more with varying degrees legalization. Frequent and occasional travelers alike generally prefer to maintain their regular habits when they’re not at home. If cannabis…
Read MoreAttend a Cannabis Conference in Biloxi MS
There’s no better time than now to attend your first weed convention in Biloxi. Mississippi’s legal cannabis market is brand new and already booming. CannaCon’s Biloxi cannabis conference is sure to impress, educate and enlighten anyone interested in entering this fledgling market. Kicking off the year in Biloxi, Mississippi, CannaCon will be held from 10…
Read MoreStart a Cannabis Business in Mississippi
Mississippi cannabis laws are officially updated: Medical cannabis sales are legal and as of January 2023, approved patients have access. According to Weedmaps, three dispensaries are open for business as of early January 2023. As an aspiring Mississippi cannabis entrepreneur interested in starting a cannabis business in Mississippi, read on to find out what you…
Read MoreVirginia Preps for Legal Cannabis Sales
Hemp and the state of Virginia have a long history. From the beginning, nearly every arriving ship had marijuana seeds for Virginia on board. Jamestown records reflect the popularity of this crop, mainly due to its versatility around a working farm. In 1619, the order to grow hemp was announced there; it became as good…
Read MoreRaw Cannabis Odor No Longer Cause for Vehicle Searches, Warrants
The odor of cannabis from a vehicle, dwelling or person has historically landed pot smokers in serious hot water. Due to long-standing search warrant criteria for cannabis, law enforcement officers have relied upon the smell of marijuana as probable cause for searching and often arresting citizens — even when the cannabis was in raw, unburnt…
Read MoreAlabama Legalized Medical Marijuana, But What Does That Mean?
Is medical marijuana legal in Alabama? The South is no longer a desert for those seeking relief from ailments; recently, medical cannabis advocates of Alabama experienced hard-earned success when Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law that allows a medical marijuana market, albeit a restrictive one. Under the law, rules are to be adopted…
Read More5 Reasons to Attend a Cannabis Expo in Virginia
Virginia possesses a rich history – from its early days as a colonial settlement and a strategic location during the Civil War, this capital city has an ever-changing landscape. Today, it’s a thriving hub for culture, shopping, outdoor adventures and…cannabis. Virginia passed adult-use cannabis legalization earlier this year and with this legislation, flocks of cannabis…
Read MoreWill Kentucky (Finally) Legalize Cannabis?
Both medical and recreational cannabis are illegal in Kentucky but times may be changing for this southern state. In early 2020, House Bill 136 passed 65 to 30; this bill marked the first occasion in which a medical marijuana bill had been taken up by the full House. Proposed in the Kentucky cannabis laws bill…
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