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| Jul 14, 2026 |
Michigan Supreme Court: Federal Prohibition Does Not Justify Banning Cannabis Use for Those on Probation The Michigan Supreme Court last week ruled that state courts cannot solely cite federal law as a reason to ban cannabis use in probation sentences, the Detroit Free Press reports. In People v. Hess, the Supreme Court unanimously found that lower courts had erroneously cited federal law when deciding it was legal to ban cannabis use for people on probation. |
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| Jul 14, 2026 |
From Sacred to Illegal: Inside India’s Cannabis Debate
In the cedar forest mountains outside Manali, a tourist town in the Kullu Valley of the Indian Himalayas, Ajay* plies his trade. “Me and my family do everything together,” he said, showing a photo on his phone of hundreds of cannabis plants in a forest clearing. “Our hash field sits on top of the mountain. It’s grown in the wild. Sometimes the police come and cut it down, and that’s it. They don’t say anything else. They can’t prove it’s me, because we grow it at the top of the mountain – very high up, three hours walk minimum. No man’s land,” he explained. |
| Jul 14, 2026 |
Jamaica: State Minister says reform of cannabis industry is deliberate and people-friendly
amaica's Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, has described Government's reform of the cannabis industry as deliberate, people-friendly and balancing opportunity with global responsibilities. Speaking to cultivators, investors, and government partners at the launch of the Special Cannabis Permit Road Tour at the Newell High School in St. Elizabeth, on July 10, Mr. Seiveright said that, "our reforms are taking place at an interesting moment in history. Around the world, cannabis policy is changing rapidly". |
| Jul 14, 2026 |
Record 7,120 People Accused over Cannabis in Japan in 2025 okyo, July 14 (Jiji Press)--The number of people accused of cannabis-related offenses such as use and possession in Japan in 2025 totaled a record 7,120, the health ministry said Tuesday. "We will take thorough measures to prevent the spread of (cannabis) abuse by raising awareness and strengthening crackdowns," health minister Kenichiro Ueno said at a press conference. The previous record was 6,703, set in 2023. Of the 2025 total, 3,772 people were in their 20s and 1,379 were aged under 20 |
| Jul 13, 2026 |
The Cannabis Council’s Demise Is a Wake-Up Call for Canada’s Cannabis Industry
The recent dissolution of the Cannabis Council of Canada (C3) is more than the closure of an industry association. It is a warning. At a time when Canada’s legal cannabis industry faces significant policy challenges, it has lost its primary national voice in Ottawa. That should concern not only licensed producers and retailers but also policymakers. Seven years after legalization, Canada’s cannabis industry contributes an estimated $16 billion annually to the country’s GDP and supports more than 227,000 jobs. It has displaced a significant portion of the illicit market, generated billions in tax revenue, and positioned Canada as a global leader in regulated cannabis. |
| Jul 13, 2026 |
Former N.S. correctional officer faces sentencing hearing in jail cannabis case A former correctional officer will learn next month whether he will be sent to prison for trying to smuggle cannabis concentrate into a Nova Scotia jail — contraband a prosecutor says was worth more than $50,000 at the highly inflated prices behind bars. |
| Jul 13, 2026 |
UN report: Morocco overtakes western Europe in cannabis seizures Morocco was the primary driver behind North Africa overtaking Western and Central Europe in cannabis resin seizures in 2024, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s (UNODC) World Drug Report 2026. |
| Jul 13, 2026 |
Medical cannabis production measure introduced In South Korea Under current South Korean law, safe access to medical cannabis is very limited. Suffering patients can only obtain legally imported medical cannabis products, and only if the patients are diagnosed with a qualifying condition and receive official approval. A lawmaker is trying to modernize the nation's medical cannabis laws and regulations to permit domestic production, among other changes. |
| Jul 11, 2026 |
The more we learn about cannabis, the less the conversation should be about the leaf How many biological systems are there in the human body? It is probably not a question you have ever asked yourself. It certainly was not one I expected to ask. After years of navigating today’s healthcare system — with surgeries, prescriptions, specialists and conflicting medical advice — I stumbled across something I had never heard of: the endocannabinoid system. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
Cannabis-derived treatment eases agitation in hospice-eligible dementia patients, trial finds In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, U.S. researchers found that people with agitation and dementia in late life who took a special medical formulation of two active ingredients found in marijuana—THC and CBD—had significantly less agitation than people who received a placebo. The primary findings of the multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II study were presented July 14, 2026, at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in London by Jacobo Mintzer, MD, of the Medical University of South Carolina, and Georgetown University's Brigid Reynolds, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
SQDC Strategic Plan 2027–2029: Focus on Consumer Experience and Retention
Quebec sold 438 metric tons of cannabis products from 2024 to 2026, generating $887.4 million in sales and taxes that went back to the province. In total, Quebec contributed more than $1.1 billion to the provincial and federal governments from its cannabis sales over the three years. This included more than 55.2 million customer interactions at SQDC locations and online, as well as 798,758 deliveries. At present, the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) has 1,343 employees and 110 stores. Quebec-grown products make up 63% of the SQDC’s catalogue. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
World Cup Offers Marijuana Industry a Rare Opportunity The FIFA World Cup is drawing record numbers of fans to cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, creating packed streets, lively celebrations, and memorable moments. Alongside the excitement surrounding football, another trend is emerging as millions of international visitors are getting their first look at legal marijuana markets. For many travelers, this tournament marks the first opportunity to visit licensed marijuana stores. Most host cities have some form of legalized or decriminalized cannabis, making this the first World Cup to take place in a region where legal access exists. The contrast is striking compared with previous editions in Russia and Qatar, where drug laws are among the strictest in the world. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
Medical Marijuana Is ‘Effective’ In Providing Relief To Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome, Study Shows People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) could find “significant” long-term relief with cannabis treatment, according to a new study. Researchers said that while dopamine agonists have traditionally served as the “first-line treatment” of RLS, recent studies have signaled that gabapentinoids are now being recommended. Because cannabinoids, like gabapentinoids, inhibit a certain type of amino acid associated with the disorder, the scientists decided to test their therapeutic efficacy. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
California Authorities Seize 63,000 Pounds of Unregulated Cannabis in Three Months California officials have announced that they seized more than 63,000 pounds of illicit cannabis during enforcement actions between April and June, according to a press release from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office. The operations were carried out by California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF), which was established by Newsom in 2022 to coordinate state, local, and federal enforcement against the illicit cannabis market. During the three-month period, officials seized 63,204 pounds of illegal cannabis worth more than $104 million, eradicated 89,257 cannabis plants, confiscated 17 firearms, seized $220,923 in cash, and made 24 arrests. Enforcement actions spanned 10 counties. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
South Australia is working to identify more water-efficient hemp varieties The government of the’South Australia is launching a new phase of trials to identify hemp varieties capable of thriving with reduced water requirements, according to HempToday. Supported by public funding of 500,000 Australian dollars (approximately 300,000 euros), this initiative combines field trials with small infrastructure grants for producers. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
Nepal: Gandaki Province unanimously passes bill legalising medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation Nepal's Gandaki Province Assembly has unanimously passed a bill legalizing cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial purposes, marking a significant regulatory shift in a country that has banned marijuana for personal use and sale since 1976. The bill, formally titled the "Bill Related to Management of Regulation of Marijuana Farming for Medicinal and Industrial Purposes," was introduced by Minister of Industry and Tourism Yasodha Rimal and passed after extensive review by the Assembly's Finance and Development Committee, which consulted experts, local government officials, and stakeholders before finalizing the draft. Speaker Krishna Prasad Dhital announced its unanimous approval following a vote in which no dissent was recorded. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
Cannabis-Infused Drinks May Help People Cut Their Alcohol Intake in Half Cannabis-infused beverages are beginning to share shelf space with beer and hard seltzer in states where marijuana is legal. Researchers at the University at Buffalo report that these cannabis-infused beverages may help some people reduce how much they drink. In a study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, adults who used cannabis drinks reported cutting their weekly alcohol intake nearly in half after they started. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
New York tightens safeguards as youth cannabis exposure rises Five years after New York state legalized adult-use cannabis, state officials say more young people are being exposed to the drug, even though it remains illegal for anyone under the age of 21. The Office of Cannabis Management, working with the state Department of Health, is studying how to better prevent underage use as legal sales expand and cannabis?related emergency visits show new trends. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
Six Nations repeals law governing cannabis A cannabis licencing body on Six Nations of the Grand River will be shutting down. On Thursday, Six Nations of the Grand River announced the elected council had repealed the Six Nations Cannabis Control Law and Cannabis Control Regulations, effective immediately. The regulation was introduced in 2021 and allowed people interested in cultivating or manufacturing and selling cannabis products to apply for a licence through the Six Nations Cannabis Commission. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
Germany ends statutory reimbursement of cannabis flower The Bundestag voted Friday to strike cannabis flower from statutory health insurance coverage, passing the exclusion inside a financing law that cleared the chamber 319 to 286 with four abstentions after a closing debate in which the AfD, the Greens and the Left attacked the substance of the rules and the speed of the procedure together. |
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