Authorities destroy 23,431 cannabis plants in Agusan del Sur
Authorities uproot 23,431 cannabis plants worth P6 million in Loreto, Agusan del Sur. Police, PDEA and Army carried out July 4 raid; no arrests, suspect
Category: Regulation
Courier Brasil Express speeds cannabis import
Courier Brasil Express explains cannabis import under RDC 660: Anvisa authorization and prescription required; 12–15 day delivery; tax exemption imports ≤
Kentucky limits where medical cannabis can be purchased
Kentucky rescinded a 2022 pardon, restricting medical cannabis purchases to in-state dispensaries; 26,000 cardholders and 17 dispensaries are affected
New York approves 24 adult-use cannabis licenses
NY approves 24 adult-use cannabis licenses; medical cannabis rules allow two-year patient certifications, larger possession limits and out-of-state patient
DOJ Filing Challenges cannabis rescheduling
MMJ International rejects DOJ filing on cannabis rescheduling, saying it undercuts FDA approvals, workplace drug testing and compliant clinical trials.
Delaware overrides veto on cannabis zoning
Delaware overrides veto on cannabis zoning, cutting buffers from 3 miles to 0.5 mile and 500 feet, forcing counties to relax local retail bans after July 1.
German pharmacies question medical cannabis origins
Some German pharmacies receive COAs listing Portugal while flower was grown in Thailand. Scrutiny grows as pharmacies demand EU-GMP proof for medical
Georgia expands medical cannabis options
medical cannabis patients in Georgia can buy buds, THC gummies and 50-60% vape oils after state ends 5% cap; cards in 2–3 days and pharmacies can dispense.
DEA Hearing Tests cannabis rescheduling Proposal
DEA hearing on cannabis rescheduling draws seven opposition groups; FDA witness defends 252-page HHS analysis, two-part CAMU test, and 2023 recommendation.
DOJ Order Leaves tribal cannabis Programs Out
DOJ moved FDA-approved medical cannabis to Schedule III but omitted tribal cannabis programs, leaving questions on DEA registration, supply and tax policy.