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Michigan Supreme Court: Pot Smell Cannot Justify Police Search Of Vehicle

Michigan Supreme Court: Pot Smell Cannot Justify Police Search Of Vehicle

LANSING - The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the smell of marijuana alone is no longer sufficient probable cause for police to search a vehicle in light of the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state in 2018. In a 5-1 decision, the court overturned a 25-year-old precedent. "The appropriate rule is that the smell of

By Guest Column|2025-04-04T12:11:07-04:00April 4th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

NORML Slams Ohio Legislature For Attempting To Change Voter Approved Cannabis Legalization

NORML Slams Ohio Legislature For Attempting To Change Voter Approved Cannabis Legalization

COLUMBUS - Marijuana advocates called bills to change Ohio’s weed laws “a slap in the face” to voters. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws hosted a webinar last week about two bills that are trying to change Ohio’s marijuana laws. “Whether one believes that cannabis ought to be legal or not is almost a

By Guest Column|2025-04-01T18:05:22-04:00April 1st, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Former Police Officers Hiring Targets Of Cannabis Transport Companies

Former Police Officers Hiring Targets Of Cannabis Transport Companies

CLEVELAND, Ohio – If you had to move millions of dollars in cash and controlled substances, who would you trust with such a risky job? Someone who won’t steal the product or the money. Someone who will get there on time. Someone who knows how to react if thieves try to rob you. For many

By Guest Column|2025-03-29T13:49:01-04:00March 29th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Republicans Saviors Of State’s Legal Cannabis Industry?

Michigan Republicans Saviors Of State’s Legal Cannabis Industry?

LANSING - Michigan Republicans could become saviors of the state’s $10 billion legal cannabis industry. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to more than triple the state’s recreational marijuana excise tax is facing strong resistance in the GOP-controlled House, where Speaker Matt Hill has pledged to block any attempt to raise taxes, including on cannabis. The proposal, part of Whitmer’s

By Guest Column|2025-03-29T13:21:29-04:00March 29th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Hazel Park’s Flavor Galaxy License Permanently Closed By CRA

Hazel Park’s Flavor Galaxy License Permanently Closed By CRA

HAZEL PARK -The Cannabis Regulatory Agency signed consent order and stipulation documents with Flavor Galaxy, which resulted in the permanent closure of its processor license. License AU-P-000373 is permanently closed and will not be renewed, reinstated, reissued, or reactivated, limited or otherwise, at any future date. Flavor Galaxy is located at 21015 John R Rd,

By Mike Brennan|2025-03-28T14:34:27-04:00March 28th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill To Move CBD Sales To Dispensaries

Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill To Move CBD Sales To Dispensaries

COLUMBUS - Ohio CBD store owners are concerned about a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and drinkable cannabinoid products — something that could potentially put them out of business. Fourteen people submitted opponent testimony and four people submitted supporter testimony for Ohio Senate Bill 86 during Tuesday’s Senate General Government Committee meeting. No supporters showed up

By Guest Column|2025-03-26T14:02:03-04:00March 26th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Massillon City Council Opposes Pot Law Changes Proposed By Ohio Legislature

Massillon City Council Opposes Pot Law Changes Proposed By Ohio Legislature

MASSILLON – City Council is opposing proposed state legislation and any attempts that would change Ohio's recreational marijuana law. The resolution was passed by council 9-0 on Monday night. Ohio Bill 56 aims to redirect tax revenue from the previously designated Cannabis Social Equity and Jobs Fund, Host Community Cannabis Fund, Substance Abuse and Addiction Fund,

By Guest Column|2025-03-20T15:09:42-04:00March 20th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Trump’s DOGE Cuts Grant For OSU Research On Cannabis Addiction In LGBTQ+ Community

Trump’s DOGE Cuts Grant For OSU Research On Cannabis Addiction In LGBTQ+ Community

COLUMBUS - President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency canceled a second grant worth nearly $700,000 to Ohio State University to study cannabis use disorder in the LGBTQ+ community. The study by Ohio State College of Nursing professor Christina Dyar was focused on examining lesbian, bisexual and queer women, and gender diverse people who were

By Guest Column|2025-03-20T15:10:55-04:00March 19th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

NORML Criticizees Ohio Legislature For Attempting To Change Voter Approved Marijuana Legalization

NORML Criticizees Ohio Legislature For Attempting To Change Voter Approved Marijuana Legalization

COLUMBUS - NORML called bills to change Ohio’s weed laws “a slap in the face” to voters as it hosted a webinar last week about two bills that are trying to change Ohio’s marijuana laws. “Whether one believes that cannabis ought to be legal or not is almost a secondary issue,” said NORML Deputy Director

By Guest Column|2025-03-20T15:10:35-04:00March 19th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Cannabis Sales Continues Monthly Decline In February

Michigan Cannabis Sales Continues Monthly Decline In February

LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales continued its monthly decline in February down 4.7 percent for adult-use to $241.3 million, after a January decline to $247.3 million from December sales of $264.7 million. Medical sales fell to just $632,500. Oversupply continues to drive down prices the Cannabis Regulatory Agency said in its monthly sales report.

By Mike Brennan|2025-03-16T11:36:19-04:00March 16th, 2025|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|