California, California News, California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce, Gov. Gavin Newsom, illegal cannabis, News, plant eradication, search warrants, seizures, Task Force, UCETF

California Agency Continues to Target Illegal Cannabis Activity

Posted on by baldiesbuds
25
May

The California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) recently announced its progress on “aggressively” combating the illegal cannabis market. Between Jan. 1 and March 30, UCETF shared that there was a 43% gain in the number of plants eradicated (52,529 plants in Q1 2023 compared to 29,687 in Q4 2022). The agency also served 21 warrants […]

Continue reading →
Harm Reduction, Housing Works, illegal drugs, New York, News, NYC, OnPoint, OPC, Overdose Prevention, overdose prevention center, safer consumption spaces, Senate Bill S399A, supervised consumption sites, VOCAL-NY

New York Approves Bill Legalizing Overdose Prevention Center

Posted on by baldiesbuds
25
May

A New York Senate committee passed a bill authorizing the establishment of a state-sanctioned overdose prevention center (or OPC, also referred to as supervised consumption sites or safer consumption spaces). Safer consumption spaces are supervised places to use illegal drugs under medical supervision. The legislation, Senate Bill S399A (the enactment of the Safer Consumption Services […]

Continue reading →
cannabis use, Carnival, cruise, cruise ship, dogs, drug detection, drug policy, illegal cannabis, News, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Travel, vacation

Carnival Cruise Line To Continue Using Drug Dogs Amid Prevalence of Pot

Posted on by baldiesbuds
25
May

Carnival Cruises will continue to deploy drug detection dogs to search for pot and other drugs, according to a brand ambassador who confirmed the cruise line’s drug policy Tuesday. Don’t plan on smoking if you’re vacationing on a cruise: Carnival Cruise Line (CCL), Royal Caribbean (RCL), Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH), and every other major cruise […]

Continue reading →
Investing for the Future

IGC’s stock soars after entering CBD-infused energy drink market – Cannabis Hemp Blog

Posted on by baldiesbuds
25
May

Shares of India Globalization Capital Inc. soared 27% in active premarket trade Wednesday, after the Maryland-based infrastructure and cannabis pharmaceutical company (IGC) said it has entered the hemp/cannabidiol-infused energy drink business with its agreement to distribute “Nitro G.” As part of the deal, IGC said it will pay 797,000 shares of restricted, unregistered common stock […]

Continue reading →
Investing for the Future

4 Stocks Added to North American Cannabis Index – Cannabis Hemp Blog

Posted on by baldiesbuds
24
May

An index overlooking the North American public cannabis market added four new stocks into its list of constituents on Tuesday (April 24). Described as overseeing the top performing cannabis stocks in the U.S. and Canadian markets, these two indices will also create the overall North American Marijuana Index. The companies added to the index are: […]

Continue reading →
FDA, Fentanyl, nalmefene hydrochloride, naloxone, narcan, News, Opioid Crisis, Opvee, Overdose Prevention

FDA Approves Nasal Spray To Reverse Fentanyl Overdoses

Posted on by baldiesbuds
24
May

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday said that it had given regulatory approval to a nasal spray that has proven effective in reversing overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids. The spray, known as Opvee, is the “the first nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in […]

Continue reading →
ballot, campaign, Crista Eggers, Gov. Jim Pillen, Medical Cannabis, Nebraska, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, News

Advocates in Nebraska Launch Medical Cannabis Ballot Campaign for 2024

Posted on by baldiesbuds
24
May

Advocates in Nebraska, one of the few remaining states in the U.S. that have not enacted medical cannabis legislation, recently filed paperwork to get a medical cannabis initiative on the ballot in 2024. According to the Nebraska Examiner, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana will need more than 200,000 signatures for the initiative to qualify. The group’s […]

Continue reading →
cannabis convictions, Cleveland, expungements, Gov. Mike DeWine, Mayor Justin Bibb, News, Ohio, Senate Bill 288

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb Moves to Expunge Low-Level Cannabis Convictions

Posted on by baldiesbuds
24
May

Cleveland, Ohio is speeding up the process to expunge records for low-level, misdemeanor cannabis convictions after a state bill unlocked the mayor’s power to do so.  Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, who won office at age 34 as the city’s first millennial mayor, is once again connecting with his constituents and giving them what they asked […]

Continue reading →
Driving, Drug tests, DUI, Laws, Legalization, Medical Cannabis, News, Pennsylvania, THC

Pennsylvania House Members Introduce Bill To Protect Medical Cannabis Users From DUIs

Posted on by baldiesbuds
24
May

If a bill passes in Pennsylvania, medical cannabis patients will no longer be at risk of being charged with a DUI just because drug tests show the presence of THC in their system, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. However, that doesn’t mean you can drive while impaired if you have a card, nor does it apply […]

Continue reading →
Medical Marijuana Blog

New Website Offers Interactive Listing of Marijuana-Friendly Establishments and Events – Cannabis Hemp Blog

Posted on by baldiesbuds
24
May

BudPubs.com, the premiere social online directory for marijuana-friendly hotspots, serves an international audience by providing an interactive map of bars, clubs, coffee shops, events, and tours where marijuana is welcome. The website does not show where consumers can buy marijuana. Instead, it offers a list of social places where people can safely, responsibly use weed. […]

Continue reading →