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Senate Bill 56 Likely To Pass Next Week With New Ohio Criminal Sanctions

Senate Bill 56 Likely To Pass Next Week With New Ohio Criminal Sanctions

COLUMBUS - A new law that’s likely to pass at the Ohio Statehouse next week would establish a series of minor criminal penalties for people who improperly transport or possess marijuana in Ohio, while rolling back legal protections for users in venues like child custody or professional licensing disputes. For that reason, NORML is leading

By Staff Writer|2025-12-10T15:38:46-05:00December 5th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Kent State Offering Cannabis Career Certificate Programs To Meet Workforce Demands

Kent State Offering Cannabis Career Certificate Programs To Meet Workforce Demands

KENT, Ohio - On Monday, Kent State University announced it will be launching six online Cannabis Career Certificate programs in partnership with Green Flower, a cannabis education company. The partnership aims to help meet workforce demands in Ohio's rapidly growing $3 billion cannabis industry, a news release states. "Kent State is committed to offering high-quality,

By Staff Writer|2025-12-04T16:26:44-05:00December 4th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Cannabis Industry Fights 24 Percent Wholesale Tax In Court

Michigan Cannabis Industry Fights 24 Percent Wholesale Tax In Court

DETROIT - The Michigan Court of Claims heard arguments Nov. 25 over the constitutionality of a new 24% wholesale tax on cannabis products, a measure that has sparked significant backlash from the state’s legal marijuana industry. The tax, set to take effect on Jan. 1, was passed as part of Michigan’s fiscal 2026 budget to raise $420 million to

By Mike Brennan|2025-12-07T14:16:51-05:00December 3rd, 2025|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio Cannabis Communities Still Waiting for Millions in Tax Revenue — Relief May Come in December

Ohio Cannabis Communities Still Waiting for Millions in Tax Revenue — Relief May Come in December

COLUMBUS - Ohio communities hosting recreational marijuana dispensaries are still waiting for their share of cannabis tax revenue — despite the state collecting tens of millions of dollars since adult-use sales began in September 2024. So far, none of that money has reached local governments. That could change in December if the Ohio Senate returns

By Mike Brennan|2025-12-02T09:42:51-05:00December 2nd, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Court Oral Arguments Seeking Injunction To Toss 24 Percent Wholesale Tax On Cannabis

Court Oral Arguments Seeking Injunction To Toss 24 Percent Wholesale Tax On Cannabis

DETROIT - On Nov. 25, the Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel heard oral arguments regarding two lawsuits filed by cannabis industry activists seeking to block a 24 percent whole cannabis tax approved in October by the Michigan legislature to fund road improvements. The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, representing hundreds of Michigan cannabis companies,

By Staff Writer|2025-12-03T13:37:05-05:00November 27th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Details On Changes And Penalties Included In Ohio S.B.56 Cannabis Bill Including Public Use

Details On Changes And Penalties Included In Ohio S.B.56 Cannabis Bill Including Public Use

COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers passed a bill last week that would ban intoxicating hemp products and make changes to the state’s marijuana laws by a 52-34 to margin sending S.B. 56 to the senate The Ohio Senate has session scheduled for Dec. 9 and Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, R-Lima, said he is confident the

By Staff Writer|2025-11-23T08:56:26-05:00November 23rd, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Lawsuit To Stop 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax From Taking Effect Jan. 1 Scheduled To Be Heard Nov. 25 In Detroit

Lawsuit To Stop 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax From Taking Effect Jan. 1 Scheduled To Be Heard Nov. 25 In Detroit

LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, representing hundreds of Michigan cannabis companies, will make oral arguments next week to try and stop the Michigan Treasury from assessing a 24 percent wholesale tax on cannabis sales. The MiCIA is asking for a preliminary injunction. The tax is scheduled to be collected Jan. 1, 2026. The

By Staff Writer|2025-11-22T10:43:47-05:00November 20th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply

Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply

COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban on "intoxicating hemp" products. "It's not fair," said Meredith Farrow, owner of hemp business Clean Remedies in Avon, told News 5 Cleveland. Hemp sellers like Farrow were surprised by the Senate. When voting to open the government, policymakers closed a

By Staff Writer|2025-11-18T19:06:52-05:00November 18th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Could States Simply Ignore The Federal Hemp THC ban?

Could States Simply Ignore The Federal Hemp THC ban?

COLUMBUS - Regulated cannabis interests are celebrating the end of the Farm Bill “loophole” that launched the massive nationwide market for intoxicating hemp THC products. But what happens if lawmakers and business leaders at the state level simply ignore the ban? According to Columbus-based ABC-5, that’s the question now being asked openly in Ohio, where regulated marijuana

By Staff Writer|2025-11-16T15:46:25-05:00November 16th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Condemns Latest Proposed Senate Language To Recriminalize Hemp Products

The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Condemns Latest Proposed Senate Language To Recriminalize Hemp Products

WASHINGTON DC — A congressional spending bill containing a hotly contested ban on hemp products with THC has cleared a procedural Senate vote, teeing up consideration of final passage, expected within days. But one GOP senator has a plan to strike the provision. The Senate agreed to advance the minibus appropriations package in a 60-40 vote

By Staff Writer|2025-11-11T14:23:32-05:00November 10th, 2025|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|