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Maine: Nearly 50 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Orland; Woman Convicted. The smell of marijuana outside an Orland home led to the seizure of nearly 50 pounds of cannabis and a criminal conviction for a woman living there, according to newly released court records that offer a glimpse into one of the

Florida Governor Anticipates Supreme Court Approval for Adult-Use Marijuana Initiative, Setting Stage for 2024 Ballot. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has stated that the Supreme Court will approve the initiative for adult-use marijuana initiative, which potentially can pave the way for the state to vote

Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis says he believes the Federal ban on cannabis users owning guns is unconstitutional. To the surprise of many, given his previous record on cannabis, DeSantis told the audience at a campaign event in New Hampshire on Friday: ‘I think if you’re using a legal

The bill would only take effect if adult-use cannabis is legalized by voters later in 2024. Florida Representative Ralph Massullo introduced House Bill 1269 on Jan. 5, which received its first reading on Jan. 9. If passed, the bill would implement limitations on potency in cannabis products

Florida May Vote on Adult Recreational Cannabis Use in November. A proposal that would legalize adult recreational cannabis use — and bring a massive influx of tax revenues — in Florida appears headed to the general election ballot in November. In less than a decade, nearly half the United States —

Panel Urges Safety Measures for Possible Marijuana Legalization in Florida, Focusing on Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety. If Florida voters get the opportunity to legalize recreational marijuana use next fall, the state will need to develop better ways to catch impaired drivers and avoid

A Florida State Senator has filed a proposal which would relieve the 280E tax burden on medical cannabis businesses. The news comes as CNN reports that Florida’s Governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was ‘courted by key figures in the medical cannabis industry’. Senator

DeSantis Under Investigation: CNN Exposes Governor's Alleged Connections and Controversies with the Marijuana Industry. As Ron DeSantis seeks to cut into Donald Trump’s double-digit lead in the Republican presidential race, the Florida governor has criticized the former president for failing to

Kimball’s office accepted 74 applications for 22 additional licenses during an application period that ended in April. Florida could move forward with 22 additional licenses for medical-marijuana operators — nearly doubling the size of the state’s legal cannabis industry — within the next six months

Florida Expects to Issue 22 Additional Medical Marijuana Licenses Within Six Months, Doubling Industry Size. Florida could move forward with 22 additional licenses for medical marijuana operators — nearly doubling the size of the state’s legal cannabis industry — within the next six months, a top

Across every category, a majority of Florida voters are positive about decriminalization. It appears Sunshine Stater voters are still high on the prospect of legalizing recreational marijuana. A new poll from the University North of Florida found two-thirds of registered voters would back a state

Florida’s Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments on Wednesday as to whether a bill proposing adult-use cannabis legalisation should be included on the 2024 ballot. As Business of Cannabis reported last month, the Adult Personal Use of Marijuana amendment was put forward by Smart & Safe Florida