COVID-19 causes cannabis sales to ebb, flow Only a few days after adult-use marijuana sales soared amid the coronavirus scare, they took a nosedive. Our takeaway: The roller-coaster ride in marijuana sales was to be expected. Initially, consumers, panicked by the pandemic, stockpiled products. The sudden drop might mark a natural decline after consumers stocked up before sheltering in …
Coronavirus Florida: Medical cannabis access an ‘essential service’ — sort of
CORONAVIRUS COULD DELAY MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION ALONG EAST COAST, AND IN OTHER STATES Several states were on track to marijuana legalization in 2020, but those efforts have been sidetracked with a new prioritization on combating the new coronavirus. Efforts to contain and combat the coronavirus across the country will likely set back marijuana legalization attempts in …
States that have allowed marijuana businesses to remain open during coronavirus pandemic stay-at-home orders
Florida lawmakers nix THC cap for younger medical marijuana patients The Florida Senate killed a provision that would have limited THC in medical cannabis to 10% for patients younger than 21, which could have been costly to businesses. A number of states recently moved to restrict THC, but so far the measures have failed. Still, the trend …
Cannabis shops take preventive measures in response to coronavirus, report fewer customers yet larger purchases
A Snapshot Of America’s Medical Marijuana Markets: Texas Texas is considered one of the more restrictive states when it comes to cannabis access. In 2015, the Lone Star State passed its Compassionate Use Program, which allows patients to consume “low-THC” products that contain .3% or .5% THC, depending on a physician’s recommendation. Smokable cannabis flower is …
Florida lawmakers nix THC cap for younger medical marijuana patients
CBD Is The Most Researched Wellness Trend On Social Media There are over 500,000 Google scholarly articles on CBD and millions of Instagram photos tagging the hyper-popular compound. Social media is a hot spot for wellness trends and recommendations. According to new research, CBD is the most posted about trend with the most substantial amount …