The Rush - April 11, 2024

April 11, 2024

April 11, 2024

With Legalization Dead for the Session, Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Incremental Bills to Expand Decriminalization and Provide Expungements

FROM MARIJUANA MOMENT - ARTICLE SUMMARY: Hawaii lawmakers, with full legalization off the table for the current session, are moving forward with incremental bills to expand decriminalization and provide expungements for certain cannabis-related offenses. These bills aim to reduce penalties for possessing small amounts of cannabis and make it easier for individuals with past cannabis convictions to have their records expunged.

MariMed Buys Shuttered Medleaf Store, Expands Maryland Footprint

FROM GREEN MARKET REPORT - ARTICLE SUMMARY: MariMed, a multi-state cannabis operator, has acquired a former MedLeaf medical cannabis dispensary in Maryland, expanding its presence in the state. The acquisition includes the dispensary's assets and license, allowing MariMed to operate in this location. This move aligns with MariMed's strategy to enhance its retail footprint and strengthen its position in the Maryland cannabis market.

Cannabis for Harm Reduction: Study Results and Discussion from the Cannabis Center of Excellence

FROM CANNABIS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - ARTICLE SUMMARY: A study by the Cannabis Center of Excellence on the use of cannabis as a harm reduction tool was conducted to understand the impact of cannabis use on individuals who were seeking treatment for substance use disorder. The results showed that participants who used cannabis reported a reduction in the use of other substances, such as alcohol, opioids, and stimulants. The study suggests that cannabis could be a potential harm reduction strategy for individuals with substance use disorder, but more research is needed to understand its effectiveness and safety.

LIFESTYLE & CULTURE

Massachusetts Becomes First State to Blanket Pardon Low-Level Marijuana Charges: Massachusetts is now the first state to pardon the crimes of offenders charged with simple pot possession — after President Joe Biden did the same two years ago… READ MORE @THECANNABIST 

Brace for Impact - 420 Likely to Set New Retail Records: In the cannabis industry, no day is more anticipated than April 20, or “4/20” in the vernacular. Often referred to as the industry’s “high holy day” or unofficial holiday, companies and individuals mark the day with product launches, promotional offers, and community events. Legal businesses seize opportunities to drive sales and create goodwill, making the period leading up to the “holiday” an ideal indicator of sales trends and challenges… READ MORE @MGMAGAZINE

America’s Top Weed Cities of 2024 Announced: America’s tens of millions of stoners need not endure unequal access to their life-saving medicine and safer alternative to alcohol. They can vote with their feet for some fine cannabis cities, or stay to fix the terrible ones. Right now, all across the US, Americans enjoy widely different levels of weed freedom… READ MORE @LEAFLY

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