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Written by Johnny Green on October 17, 2019. Posted in Business.

Which State Will Be The First To Legally Import/Export Cannabis In The U.S.?

Importing and exporting cannabis illegally between states is not a new thing in the U.S. Far from it. Ever since cannabis was federally...

Written by Johnny Green on October 16, 2019. Posted in Business.

Former Health Canada Inspector Dr. Sherry Boodram Joins Nextleaf Solutions Board Of Directors

Nextleaf Solutions, a leading cannabis extraction technology company, has announced today that it has added Dr. Sherry Boodram, former...

Written by Johnny Green on October 14, 2019. Posted in Business.

Demecan’s Successful Series A Financing Round Is A Major Milestone For Germany’s Domestic Cannabis Industry

Germany’s medical cannabis industry is increasing in size with every passing quarter. The profit potential for the nation’s...

Written by Johnny Green on October 14, 2019. Posted in Medical, Science.

Australia Launches Multi-Million Dollar Medical Cannabis Research Effort

The cannabis plant is one of the most useful plants on earth. It has the ability to feed, clothe, and in many cases, the power to...

Written by Johnny Green on October 14, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

Nevada Governor Forms Task Force After Report Of Failed Foreign Corruption Effort

A report came out this week involving a failed attempt by a group with Ukranian ties that were reportedly trying to obtain a Nevada...

Written by Johnny Green on October 14, 2019. Posted in Medical.

Brazilian Regulators To Vote On Medical Cannabis Proposals Tomorrow

Brazil is the largest nation in South America, as measured by population size, and the next closest country on the continent isn’t...

Written by Johnny Green on October 8, 2019. Posted in Business.

Is A Regulated Adult-Use Cannabis Industry Coming To Mexico Soon?

Last year Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that the country’s cannabis prohibition policy is unconstitutional. Mexico became, in...

Written by Johnny Green on October 6, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, Entertainment, Medical, Politics, Science, Social.

Sign Up To Receive The International Cannabis Chronicle Newsletter

These are truly exciting times for all things cannabis. Cannabis policy reform is sweeping the globe, the cannabis industry is growing...

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

Poll Finds That Support For Legalization In California Has Increased Since 2016

When it comes to cannabis in the United States, California is a pioneer. California was the first state to legalize cannabis for medical...

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2019. Posted in Business.

Cannabis Industry Adds $8.26B To Canada’s GDP According To Statistics Canada

Canada was the second country to legalize cannabis for adult use and the first to implement a regulated, open-to-all, adult-use cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on October 1, 2019. Posted in Science.

Cannabinoid Conference 2019 Is Coming To Berlin October 31 – November 2

Cannabinoid Conference 2019 is coming to Berlin, Germany October 31 to November 2. The event is the leading international meeting...

Written by Johnny Green on September 28, 2019. Posted in Business.

How Popular Will Pick-Your-Own Hemp Fields Be In The Future?

Going to a farm or orchard to pick your own fruits and vegetables has many benefits. The most obvious one is that consumers know where...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 26, 2019. Posted in Business.

Report: Cannabis Vape Cartridge Sales Are Down In The U.S.

In recent weeks a number of stories have come out regarding illnesses attributed to vape pen use. Some cases involved consumers that...

Written by Johnny Green on September 26, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Australian Capital Territory Becomes First Jurisdiction To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Advocates have long stated that if national cannabis reform cannot be achieved in a particular country, to aim for a more localized...

Written by Johnny Green on September 25, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

The U.S. House Passed A Cannabis Banking Bill – What Happens Next?

Today was a truly historic day in the United States House of Representatives. The full chamber passed, for the first time ever, a...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

Report: U.S. House To Vote On Cannabis Banking Bill This Week

The SAFE Banking Act would reform federal law to allow for better access to the nation’s financial system for cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2019. Posted in Business.

Ecuador Sets Hemp THC Limit At 1.0%

Hemp reform is sweeping across the globe. The hemp plant has always been a versatile, useful plant but prohibition policies kept it from...

Written by Johnny Green on September 20, 2019. Posted in Business.

Will Legal Cannabis Ever Eliminate The Unregulated Market In California?

California is home to the oldest and most established cannabis community in the United States. It’s also home to the largest...

Written by Johnny Green on September 16, 2019. Posted in Business.

Vaping Concerns Highlight Ongoing Need For Cannabis Industry Transparency

The last week has been filled with media coverage regarding recent illnesses associated with vaping. As we previously blogged about, in...

Written by Johnny Green on September 15, 2019. Posted in Business.

Are Prices For U.S. CBD Products About To Drop Significantly?

The popularity of CBD has increased exponentially in the last few years. For many decades consumers focused on THC, however, that has...

Written by Johnny Green on September 15, 2019. Posted in Business.

Report: U.S. House To Vote On Cannabis Banking Bill Later This Month

In order for the emerging cannabis industry to reach its full potential comprehensive federal banking reform will be required. The legal...

Written by Johnny Green on September 12, 2019. Posted in Business.

Four Reasons Why The Cannabis Industry Could Become Larger Than The Alcohol Industry

Alcohol sales in the United States topped $250 billion dollars in 2018. By comparison, the legal United States cannabis industry sold...

Written by Johnny Green on September 11, 2019. Posted in Business, Medical, Science.

How Worried Should Cannabis Consumers Be About Vape Cartridges?

The United States has been in the middle of a cannabis vape pen hysteria of sorts for the last week or two. Mainstream media and...

Written by Johnny Green on September 9, 2019. Posted in Business.

Banking Association CEO Makes A Big Prediction About Cannabis Banking Bill

Lack of access to the nation’s financial system has been an ongoing issue for the cannabis industry for many years. The issue is...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2019. Posted in Business.

Hemp Acres Licensed To Grow In The U.S. More Than Quadrupled This Year

Hemp is making a comeback in the United States in a major way. Favorable reform provisions in the 2014 Farm Bill paved the way for...

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2019. Posted in Business.

Will Colombia Dominate The Legal Cannabis Export Market In The Future?

The South American nation of Colombia has been a major exporter of cannabis for many decades, albeit in an illegal fashion. The country...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 7, 2019. Posted in Business.

Canadian Attorney Is Preparing A Court Challenge Against Incoming Rules For Cannabis Edibles, Extracts, And Topicals

In June, Canadian cannabis industry regulators published their final rules regarding THC limits for cannabis edibles, extracts, and...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 7, 2019. Posted in CBC Vancouver.

The International Cannabis Business Conference Is Coming Back To Vancouver, B.C. September 15-16

The International Cannabis Business Conference is bringing its unparalleled combination of cannabis industry, policy, advocacy, and...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 3, 2019. Posted in Business.

USDA’s Canada Hemp Industry Report Demonstrates Regulatory Hurdles

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently published a report containing the agency’s assessment of...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 2, 2019. Posted in CBC Vancouver.

Learn The Latest About B.C Cannabis Regulations At The ICBC In Vancouver

The cannabis industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries on the planet. It’s one of many reasons why being a cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 1, 2019. Posted in Business.

Cannabis Cafes In The Netherlands Selected For Legal Supply Program

The Netherlands has long been an international leader when it comes to cannabis culture. For decades people have come from all over the...

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2019. Posted in Business.

Illinois Awards Its First Five Adult-Use Cannabis Industry Licenses

Illinois is the most recent state to legalize cannabis for adult-use and the first in the nation to have legalized a regulated cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on August 29, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Multiple Trump Administration Officials Speak Out Against Cannabis

Officials with the Trump administration spoke out against cannabis this week. First, the United States Surgeon General issued an...

Written by Johnny Green on August 28, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Trump Administration Wants Public Feedback Regarding International Cannabis Rescheduling

Back in March the United States Food and Drug Administration initially requested input from the public regarding international cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 27, 2019. Posted in CBC Vancouver.

California’s Top Cannabis Regulator To Speak At The Upcoming International Cannabis Business Conference In Vancouver

California is a pioneer when it comes to cannabis policy. It was the first state in the country to legalize cannabis for medical use...

Written by Johnny Green on August 26, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver.

Rule Change Allows Cannabis Packaging To Be Recycled At B.C. Stores

The emerging legal cannabis industry is facing a huge sustainability dilemma involving cannabis packaging. Packaging requirements in...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 26, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver.

Total Jobs In Canada’s Cannabis Industry Has Nearly Quadrupled In The Past Year

One very large benefit to reforming cannabis laws and implementing a regulated cannabis industry is the creation of jobs. Unlike many...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 24, 2019. Posted in Business.

Cannabis Import/Export Regulations Are Coming To Jamaica Soon

Jamaica has a long and rich history with the cannabis plant. Cannabis has been a part of Jamaica’s culture for many decades and...