Hemp Industry Advocates Ask Court To Halt California’s Ban On Products With Any ‘Detectable Amount’ Of THC Amid Legal Challenge

Plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to overturn California’s new emergency regulations banning intoxicating hemp products are asking a state judge to temporarily halt enforcement of the new rules while the legal challenge proceeds, arguing that the prohibition is unlawful and will cause irreparable harm to the hemp industry. The filing announced on Friday by the U.S. Hemp Roundtable—one of the plaintiffs in the case, along with Cheech and Chong’s cannabis company and others who make and sell consuma...[Read More]

Can Weed Help With Motion Sickness?

  For quite some time we have known that weed can be great for those who suffer from general nausea caused by medication or treatments. However, when it comes to motion sickness or sea sickness the body isn’t experiencing quite the same reaction. Motion sickness comes from a different place to general nausea. It is caused by the bits of you used to sense movement such as the eyes, inner ear, muscles and joints. Rather than an upset stomach it is information confusion that causes nausea, dizzines...[Read More]

GOP House Leaders Propose Reducing Regulatory Barriers For Some Hemp Growers In Draft Farm Bill

GOP House leaders have released a draft version of large-scale agriculture legislation that could reduce regulatory barriers for certain hemp farmers and scale-back a ban on industry participation by people with prior drug felony convictions. The legislation also omits any provisions that would ban hemp-derived cannabinoid products that some parties have pushed for. The House Agriculture Committee unveiled the draft 2024 Farm Bill on Friday—just days before a scheduled markup next week. It would...[Read More]

Is Pakistan set to be the latest country to join the medical cannabis industry?

Pakistan is set to become that latest country to launch a medical cannabis industry, as its National Assembly gets poised to vote through a landmark reform bill. According to local news sources, the National Assembly placed the Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority Bill, 2024, on its agenda on Monday. This bill, being debated this week, would seek to set up a regulatory body tasked with establishing a medical cannabis framework in the country. It comes amid a growing shift in attitudes in th...[Read More]

Women and Weed

    I know I am a fan of writing about women and the cannabis industry but it’s international women’s day so I’m doing it again. Previously I’ve covered the sexism that is still rife in the world of weed and previously I have looked briefly into the important women involved in the industry. This article is going to delve further into why it is important that the cannabis industry is becoming more female forward, the women who have made it possible, and the support available to women who are look...[Read More]

Hawaii Marijuana Legalization Bill Barely Clears House Floor Vote, With Democratic Whip Urging Against The Reform

A Senate-passed marijuana legalization bill in Hawaii has survived a close vote on the House floor, with members narrowly advancing the proposal to its final legislative committee as some lawmakers who oppose the reform warned of dire threats to public safety and everyday life in the state. After nearly an hour and a half of discussion Friday, the chamber voted 25–23 to refer the bill in its current form to the House Finance Committee, where some lawmakers have indicated it could face a critical...[Read More]

Indiana Lawmakers Weigh Restrictions On Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC Products

“It shouldn’t be the policy of the government to allow people to alter their minds.” By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle In the nearly six years since a federal law appeared to open the doors to delta-8, the marijuana-like drug has grown into a billion-dollar Hoosier industry. But it’s done so on shaky legal ground, leaving retailers and law enforcement officials alike seeking legislative clarification: is delta-8 allowed in Indiana? “The legislature needs to act to provide regula...[Read More]

Best Strains For Visiting Orkney

  The Orkney Isles are some of the most beautiful places you can visit in Scotland. Whether you enjoy Neolithic history, stunning rolling countryside, fascinating wildlife or swimming in a sea that is freezing almost 100% of the time. Obviously, all of those things could be massively improved by being high. There is nothing better than getting stoned and tottering down to the beach to laugh at seals. If you get a beautiful sunny day then getting stoned and going for a long walk over the hills is...[Read More]

Strains of the Week + Giveaway – 27 April to 4 May 2022

    Happy Wednesday, Team Vaulters!   WINNER! Giveaway Winner of a 5-pack of UK Cheesy Express AUTO by Phoenix Cannabis Seeds: Thomas Hansen! Congrats!   What a fantastic 420 we all had, huh?   Let’s make it back to our routine. It’s Wednesday, so you all know what that means. Midweek. And that’s it.   Well, apart from that, there’s also something that we used to do way, way back. The elders used to call it Strains of the Week. A mouthwatering selection of twelve cannabis seeds picked from the c...[Read More]

Missouri Hemp Industry Files Lawsuit To Block Governor’s Ban On THC Foods And Drinks

“This memo really crystallizes the issue and really makes clear what they’re intending to do…And I think what they’re intending to do is illegal.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent The Missouri Hemp Trade Association filed a lawsuit Friday in Cole County Circuit Court to stop the governor’s ban on all intoxicating hemp food and drinks from taking effect Sunday. The action comes in response to a memo the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services sent to food retailers on Thursday det...[Read More]

11 Best Cannabis Grow Boxes in 2021

What is a Cannabis Grow Box With the rapid legalization of Cannabis across the world, many more people have begun using it regularly. These people use it for various purposes such as recreation, medicinal, etc. As of now, they have to go to stores or order Cannabis products online according to their needs which ends up becoming a large cost and a regular hassle. There is also the problem of trusting the product of another company as it may not be as safe as you assume. The solution to these prob...[Read More]

May The 4th Be With You – Strains of the Week + Giveaway

  Powerful you have become: The dank side I sense in you…   Our Lucky Winners! 1st Winner: Andy Li! Congrats! You can choose a 5-pack of any of the strains available below. 2nd Winner: mitch! Congrats! You can choose a 5-pack of any of the strains available below. 3rd Winner: DreadWine! Congrats! You can choose a 3-pack of any of the strains available below. 4th Winner: anthony! Congrats! You can choose a 3-pack of any of the strains available below.   Returning to his home planet of Bud-Too-Gre...[Read More]

5 Best Online Weed Stores in Canada in 2021

As most of you probably know, Cannabis is legal for both recreational and medical purposes in Canada. This has led to the introduction of a large market and has been very beneficial to both the citizens as well as the government via revenue earned. In Canada, there are many private and government sources where you can purchase marijuana products from. With all these options, the customer is usually faced with the problem of deciding where to get the best product for the most reasonable price. To...[Read More]

Cutest Games To Play High: Part 2

    Welcome back to part 2 of Cutest Games To Play High. In our last part we discussed a variety of games to suit any gamer or stoner palate. We looked at the emotional and stunningly designed epic Spiritfarer, the adorable and crime-filled Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, and the gorgeous yet challenging dungeon crawler Hades. I believe that cute games are the best way to relieve stress and they often get underrated because of their adorable nature. They can be just as difficult, involved, power...[Read More]

Hawaii Senate Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill

Hawaii’s Senate has passed legislation to legalize and regulate adult-use marijuana in the state, sending the proposal next to the House of Representatives. The legislation, SB 3335, would allow adults 21 and older to possess up to an ounce of marijuana and up to five grams of cannabis concentrates and would establish a framework for licensed, regulated sales. Senators voted 19-6 to approve the legalization bill on Tuesday, advancing a version with amendments made in committee last week. The Sen...[Read More]

Kansas Lawmakers Consider Proposal To Jail Farmers Who Grow Hemp With Too Much THC

“The reason I’m bringing this forward is to make certain hemp is hemp and hemp growers do not get out of their lane.” By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector State law enforcement, local prosecutors and a lobbyist convinced legalization of medical marijuana posed the greatest threat to quality of life in Kansas tried to quietly squeeze into a bill lowering fees on industrial hemp producers an amendment that could send wayward farmers to prison for years. The threshold between freedom and incarceratio...[Read More]

Hemp Fiber Market to Hit Over $50B by 2028, Report Indicates

The hemp-derived fiber market is growing exponentially. The Business Research Company, a global market research and consulting firm located across the globe, updated its reports with latest data on hemp fiber for 2024 and projections up to 2033, and the projections look promising. The Business Research Company’s “Hemp Fiber Global Market Report 2024” was published on March 8 and provides a comprehensive source of information that covers every facet of the market. According to the TBRC’s market f...[Read More]

Giving CBD for puppies to sleep

Does it work and what products to use CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabis molecule with some very interesting properties. Today, veterinary research suggests that it could help not just people, but also dogs. Giving CBD to your dog can be a great way to help them with sleep problems and to relieve anxiety in stressful situations (before a visit to the vet, during fireworks…) In this article, we’ll be focusing on using CBD for puppies, more in particular to help them sleep. By scrolling to the end...[Read More]

Taking CBD with Melatonin: All about their benefits for a peaceful night of sleep

You’ve probably heard it before: CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabis molecule that can relieve anxiety and give you a better night of sleep. But what if you could mix it with a natural sleeping hormone to take your sleep to the next level? This article explores the benefits of both CBD and melatonin and how they work when you combine them together. Scroll down to the end if you want to find a selection of the best products out there that use CBD with melatonin!  CBD is a great way to get deeper s...[Read More]

Hawaii Senate Panels Approve Marijuana Legalization Bill, Sending It To Floor Vote Expected Next Week

A pair of Senate committees in Hawaii has advanced a bill that would legalize marijuana in the state, adopting a number of amendments to the underlying proposal before sending it to the chamber floor where a vote is expected next week. Last year the Senate passed a separate legalization bill that later stalled the House, but advocates are hopeful this year’s proposal could get further. Gov. Josh Green (D) said last month that legalization is a “big social issue that remains” to be addressed in t...[Read More]