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Pot Shop News™ Issue #009
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Issue #009 covers cannabis drive-thrus, federal rescheduling, inspection readiness, testing and quality, workforce development, careers and Jointalism™.
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Why Poughkeepsie cannabis dispensary Black Market has been...
by Nickie Hayes on October 16, 2026Black Market Cannabis Co was shut down by the NYS Office of Cannabis Management. Owner Ali Lodhi has been charged in a federal investigation.
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Eight Years of Legalization: Canada's Abandoned Cannabis...
by David Brown on October 16, 2026In the lead-up to legalization on October 17, 2018, there was enormous political will and momentum to approach legalization through a public-health lens. But almost...
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What Makes Your Cannabis Business Buyable Right Now?
by Paul Barbagallo, on October 16, 2026It’s a fraught question for many operators: How attractive is my business to potential buyers in the current market? M&A experts offer 5 characteristics buyers are seeking for entrepreneurs considering or curious about their businesses’ potential in an exit. Plus, 5 ways to make your business more attractive to buyers.
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Controversial Oregon cannabis executive charged with...
by Chris Roberts on October 16, 2026A federal grand jury in Portland, Oregon has indicted Rosa Casares, the CEO of La Mota, on tax fraud charges.
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La Mesa Raises Cannabis Business Tax From 4% to 5%
by Hoodline on October 16, 2026La Mesa just raised its cannabis tax — but it's still the cheapest in San Diego County.
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New Maryland law limits board action against veterinarians...
by Justin Louis, Content Producer on October 17, 2026A law that took effect October 1 bars the state veterinary board from taking certain disciplinary actions against veterinarians solely for discussing or recommending cannabis or CBD products for animals.
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OPINION: Canada’s legal cannabis system has an access...
by Ed Collins, Special to Toronto Sun on October 17, 2026Canadians seeking CBD for health-related reasons are still caught between two systems that weren’t built for them. Find out more.
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Cannabidiol (CBD) for Pain: A Narrative Review of Evidence...
by cureusinc on October 17, 2026Cannabidiol (CBD), the principal non-intoxicating phytocannabinoid of Cannabis sativa, is widely marketed and self-administered for pain relief, yet its regulatory status as an analgesic remains...
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THC product ban in Wisconsin: what you need to know
by Skylar Jensen on October 16, 2026In 2018, Congress passed a farm bill that separated hemp from marijuana making hemp legal for commercial and industrial use. Hemp contains small amounts of the high-inducing compound THC, separating it from the more psychoactive varieties of marijuana by defining hemp as containing no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC. However, the 2018 bill only...
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Is JAZZ Stock Still a Smart Way to Play Medical Cannabis?
by Sundeep Ganoria on October 16, 2026Jazz Pharmaceuticals offers a differentiated medical cannabis play, with Epidiolex sales growth and a diversified portfolio offset by pipeline setbacks and earnings pressures.
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Volta North Police arrest two for unlawful possession of...
by GNA on October 17, 2026By Prince Nornorme Kpando (V/R), Oct. 17, GNA –The Volta North Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in separate operations for unlawful possession of firearms and cultivation…
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Three face charges in separate Cross Lake drug...
by Winnipeg Sun Staff on October 17, 2026Three men have been charged following two drug-related investigations in Cross Lake this October, with police uncovering cocaine, crack cocaine, cannabis, cash and paraphernalia during arrests and searches. The RCMP
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North Delta Crime Beat: driver impaired by cannabis stopped...
by Delta Optimist on October 17, 2026The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in North Delta and other files of interest
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Two arrested after cannabis and £3,000 seized in...
by Patrick Gouldsbrough on October 17, 2026Two people have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after cannabis and £3,000 cash were seized from a property in Middlesbrough.
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Customs Seizes ₦2.26bn Cannabis at Lekki Port, Deepen...
by Abdulhameed Yushau on October 17, 2026The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 400 kilogrammes of suspected illicit cannabis valued at ₦2.26 billion at the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos, while intensifying intelligence-sharing and security collaboration with sister agencies across the Southwest to combat smuggling and other criminal activities.
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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on October 16, 2026The legislation opens the door to medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation under a rigorous licensing regime while keeping recreational use and unauthorised cultivation illegal.
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Major Cannabis Cultivation Destroyed in Udaipur
by Bhupendra Singh Chundawat on October 15, 2026A joint operation in Udaipur led to the destruction of over 1.33 lakh illegal cannabis plants valued at approximately ₹199.50 crore.
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Muntaka urges Ghanaian cannabis growers to form...
by Albert Kuzor on October 12, 2026The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has urged Ghanaians interested in cannabis cultivation to form business ventures to grow the varieties permitted under the country’s laws.
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NCB joins drive to curb cannabis cultivation in Odisha's...
by The Hawk on October 11, 2026Narcotics Control Bureau and Odisha Anti Narcotics Task Force launch 'Mission Zero Cannabis Cultivation' to eliminate illicit cannabis cultivation in two districts by 2027.
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George Gstar’s Role in the Cannabis Industry: Business,...
by Journal on October 10, 2026George Gstar, born George Vladimir Acello on November 22, 1992, is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, recording artist, and public figure of Russian and Italian heritage.
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on October 17, 2026It's important for parents understand how edible marijuana products are packaged, the amount of THC they contain, how the drug is absorbed in the body and what to do when a child accidentally eats them. Learn more here.
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Let my people grow: Jewish online cannabis retailer braces...
by Rachel Fink on October 15, 2026An adjustment to how much THC is allowed in edibles and beverages could deal a blow to other cannabis companies too..
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Baltimore officials pledge zero tolerance for illegal...
by Adam Bednar on October 14, 2026Baltimore public safety agencies pledged zero tolerance for businesses that break the law for profit, but they would not say whether they would investigate three smoke shops where Baltimore Sun reporters bought products marketed as…
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Man Who Sold Marijuana Gummies To Middle School Students On...
by Lisa Finn on October 13, 2026He also sold cocaine and marijuana to an undercover officer, DA says.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on October 2, 2026Explore the latest cannabis jobs in Canada for October 2026. Browse new career opportunities in retail, cultivation, production, and management across the country.
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Mass. marijuana industry employs nearly 18,000 people....
by Auzzy Byrdsell on September 25, 2026Workers worry about losing their jobs if voters kill their industry in November.
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Cannabis licensees in New York pay above-average wages, new...
by mmjdaily.com on September 23, 2026Despite facing significant structural challenges, New York's cannabis licensees already pay higher-than-average wages and devote a substantial share of gross revenue to labor costs, according…
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Survey finds NY cannabis jobs pay more than other sectors
by Brendan J. Lyons on September 21, 2026The survey by FTI Consulting was sponsored by an association of cannabis industry stakeholders who say a minimum wage could imperil their already struggling businesses.
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US Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Cannabis Users Access to...
by Tony Lange on September 18, 2026The legislation would prevent an individual’s prior or current cannabis use from being a disqualifying factor in federal job opportunities.
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Houston marijuana arrests rise as voters weigh Prop A on...
by Matt deGrood on October 17, 2026Houston voters could direct police to deprioritize marijuana enforcement at a time when possession arrests have jumped.
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Eight Years of Legalization: Canada's Abandoned Cannabis...
by David Brown on October 16, 2026
In the lead-up to legalization on October 17, 2018, there was enormous political will and momentum to approach legalization through a public-health lens. But almost...
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2026 US Elections: Which States Are Voting on Cannabis...
by Camila Berriex on October 16, 2026Idaho and Massachusetts are heading into the November elections with proposals that could reshape their cannabis policies. While one measure seeks to limit
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North Carolinians Support Legalizing Marijuana, Including...
by Tom Angell on October 16, 2026A new poll shows that a strong majority of North Carolina adults support legalizing marijuana—both for recreational and medical purposes—including majorities of Republicans, Democrats and independents. The new poll released on Friday, conducted by SurveyUSA for WRAL and WSOC, found that 63 percent of respondents want to legalize recreational marijuana. […]
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Cannabis is legal in N.J. Lawmakers are targeting stores...
by Jelani Gibson | NJ.com on October 16, 2026Unlicensed smoke shops have been undercutting licensed dispensaries for years — now there's a bill with real teeth.
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Extreme heat is sending more people to the emergency room
by The Associated Press on August 27, 2026A Northwestern study of nearly 1 million Chicago ER visits found hot days spike gunshot wounds, kidney problems and even mental health issues.
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Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Psychosis Onset
by August 26, 2026 August 26, 2026 on August 26, 2026Cannabis users experience psychosis onset 2.5 years earlier on average compared with non-users, a meta-analysis shows.
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on August 25, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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Cannabis Inhalation Linked to Less Cardiac Ectopy in...
by Brian Ellis on August 24, 2026Adults without a history of cardiac arrhythmias have less cardiac ectopy on days they were randomly assigned to inhale cannabis than on days they abstained.
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for...
by newsfromscience on August 24, 2026The latest in science and policy
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