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| Apr 13, 2026 |
Understanding the nuances of South Africa's cannabis laws
It's been just over seven years since South Africa's Constitutional Court, in the landmark judgment of Prince, confirmed an order of constitutional invalidity made by the Western Cape High Court, which declared legislation criminalising the use, possession, purchase and cultivation of cannabis unconstitutional. |
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| Apr 13, 2026 |
France extends experimental access to medical cannabis until 2027
Patients currently receiving medical cannabis as part of the French trial have been granted a temporary reprieve. Health Minister Stéphanie Rist signed the accompanying letter guaranteeing continued access to treatment, potentially until the first quarter of 2027 , pending the widespread implementation of medical cannabis. |
| Apr 13, 2026 |
How to Start a Cannabis Business: A Complete Guide
The global legal cannabis industry is no longer an emerging market, but a maturing one with established regulatory frameworks, institutional capital, and a growing ecosystem of professional services. Europe’s medical cannabis market alone is projected to reach €2.28 billion by 2029, up from €1.09 billion in 2025, according to Prohibition Partners research. For entrepreneurs and investors looking to enter the sector, the opportunity is real, but so is the complexity. This guide covers the key steps involved in starting a cannabis business, from choosing your market and structure to navigating regulation, technology, and funding. |
| Apr 13, 2026 |
Germany Now Represents 62% of Canadian Cannabis Flower Exports as Portugal’s Share Collapses
Canadian cannabis exports totalled CA$51.6 million in February 2026 across the three main cannabis HS codes tracked in export data, up 8.7% on the same month a year earlier. Beyond this headline export growth sits a more nuanced picture of supply chains, trade routes, and emerging markets from the world’s largest exporter of cannabis products. |
| Apr 13, 2026 |
Nova Scotia chiefs call for moratorium on cannabis raids, want talks
The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs is calling for a moratorium on raids on cannabis dispensaries located in First Nation communities and is asking for open dialogue with the provincial government. The move comes after events on April 2 that saw traffic impeded by protesters in some communities in Cape Breton and off-island after an early-morning raid in Potlotek First Nation. Before the RCMP could leave Potlotek, residents had blocked in several police vehicles. As a result, the RCMP retrieved their guns from the vehicles and walked out of the community to waiting cars that drove some of the officers away. |
| Apr 11, 2026 |
RFK And Dr. Oz Want Anti-Marijuana Groups’ Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Hemp Coverage Program Dismissed
Federal health officials are asking a court to dismiss marijuana legalization opponents’ lawsuit challenging a new Trump administration initiative to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived products each year for eligible Medicare patients. The program being implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) focuses largely on CBD but also allows a certain amount of THC in products. |
| Apr 11, 2026 |
Province seeking feedback on proposal to allow cannabis shops to open as early as 7 a.m.
Ontarians could soon have the same flexibility to buy cannabis and alcohol at the same time. The Ministry of the Attorney General is seeking feedback on a proposal to amend the Cannabis Licence Act that would allow stores to open as early as 7 a.m. Under the current law, cannabis retail stores are only able to operate between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. |
| Apr 11, 2026 |
How $10 Million Meant for Florida Taxpayers Ended Up in the Anti-Marijuana War
Two months before Florida voters decided the fate of marijuana legalization, $10 million tied to a Medicaid overbilling settlement quietly resurfaced in a campaign to keep cannabis illegal. The money, drawn from a $67 million settlement with the state’s largest Medicaid contractor, moved through a charity founded by First Lady Casey DeSantis and then to two nonprofits with close ties to Governor Ron DeSantis’s political orbit. Within days, $8.5 million landed in political committees fighting Amendment 3, the marijuana legalization ballot measure, according to state campaign finance records and documents obtained by the Associated Press. |
| Apr 11, 2026 |
Rapid Onset Cannabis Drinks
The ButACake Cherry Hibiscus Elixir has been launched in New Jersey from the cannabis brand as its latest marijuana refreshment that makes use of Azuca's proprietary technology to accelerate effects for consumers. The drink is formulated using Azura's TiME INFUSION processing and has the RTD ACTiVATOR that enables it to achieve onset in five to 15-minutes. |
| Apr 10, 2026 |
Once a global leader, Canada is turning back the clock on access to medical cannabis for veterans
Canada was one of the first countries to authorize the use of cannabis for medical purposes in 2001, and the second to legalize recreational cannabis with the 2018 passage of the Cannabis Act. However, for veterans experiencing anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain and PTSD, significant budget cuts for medical cannabis at Veteran Affairs Canada (VAC) have left many of them feeling betrayed, as the clock turns backward on access. |
| Apr 10, 2026 |
The US vape market is reshaping itself: Here’s what you need to know
Over the past year, the US cannabis vape category hasn’t just grown; it has fundamentally reorganized. What used to be a relatively straightforward market defined by cartridges and distillate is now evolving into something far more segmented, more strategic, and more competitive. If you’re a brand, buyer, or operator, the takeaway is clear: the old playbook is no longer enough. |
| Apr 10, 2026 |
Hawaii Senate Votes To Ask Congress To Federally Legalize Marijuana
The Hawaii Senate has passed a pair of resolutions calling on Congress to federally legalize marijuana, support state efforts to clear people’s conviction records and take steps to facilitate access to banking services for companies in the cannabis industry. |
| Apr 10, 2026 |
Pennsylvania is Handing Revenue to Neighboring States as Marijuana Legalization Stalls
On a cold Friday afternoon near the New York–Pennsylvania border, cars begin to line up outside Organic Blooms, a recreational cannabis shop that has quickly become a regional draw. Vehicles with New York plates share space with those from Pennsylvania, a sign of a growing cross-border market fueled by differing state laws. |
| Apr 10, 2026 |
Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana Home Cultivation Amid Concerns About Pesticide-Tainted Products, Poll Shows
Three out of five Americans say it should be legal for people to grow their own marijuana plants at home, according to a new poll that also shows cannabis consumers are broadly concerned about harmful pesticides in the products they consume. |
| Apr 10, 2026 |
The Real Cost of Cannabis Prohibition
Cannabis reform is often framed as a business or cultural issue. In reality, cannabis policy goes far beyond dispensaries; it touches the health, security, and financial stability of every American family. Decisions on cannabis policy shape who can access medicine, how communities are protected, and whether hardworking people can maintain stable livelihoods. |
| Apr 10, 2026 |
After Pennsylvania legalizes, build a cannabis market on independent retail
Pennsylvania can build a thriving and open cannabis market - and avoid state allegations of a price-fixing cartel - by prioritizing independent retailers. |
| Apr 10, 2026 |
Osoyoos motel ordered to pay North Vancouver woman $5,000 for cannabis roach eviction
An Osoyoos motel must pay a North Vancouver woman $5,000 after the BC Human Rights Tribunal found the business violated her rights by kicking her out for leaving a cannabis roach in her ashtray. |
| Apr 9, 2026 |
Long weekend liqour and cannabis ban for Banff National Park campers
Spending a long weekend in Banff National Park campground in 2026 will be peaceful for campers. Parks Canada has put a liquor and cannabis ban in 15 park campgrounds for three major long weekends. Camping areas included in the ban are: Castle Mountain, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise Hard-sided, Lake Louise Overflow, Lake Louise Soft-sided, Mosquito Creek, Protection Mountain, Rampart Creek, Silverhorn Creek, Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court, Tunnel Mountain Village I, Tunnel Mountain Village II, Two Jack Lakeside, Two Jack Main and Waterfowl Lakes. The weekends when the bans are in affect are: Victoria Day (Friday, May 15 to Monday, May 18), B.C. Day/Heritage Day (Friday, July 31 to Monday, Aug. 3), and Labour Day (Friday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 7.) weekends. |
| Apr 9, 2026 |
Village Farms pilots THC potency range labelling in BC
A cannabis company in British Columbia has introduced the first THC potency ranges on dried flower in the Canadian adult-use market. Pure Sunfarms has started providing a potency range labelling on cannabis packaging for its Pink Kush sold in BC, reinforcing what the company says is the value of a more transparent and realistic approach to labelling. |
| Apr 9, 2026 |
Advisory Council Recommends Marijuana Legalization in North Carolina
A state-appointed advisory panel is urging North Carolina legislators to move toward legalizing cannabis under a controlled system that would permit adult sales. The group argues that regulation would improve public safety and generate significant revenue for the state. |