The French Senate has just voted in favor of the legalization of Therapeutic Cannabis after a public debate led by Senator Esther Benbassa. This could mean an extraordinary move forward in this area.
China allows the cultivation of Therapeutic Cannabis
Our sources in China have revealed that the Chinese government has just allowed three daughter companies of the pharmaceutical group Zhejiang Kangenbei from the Yunnan province to cultivate Cannabis for therapeutic use. They will be producing CBD from low THC plant varieties. This is an exclusive story from our partner in Europe, France Le Cannabiste.
Tariffs: Trump’s Trade War Will Stifle the Cannabis Industry
The 25% increase in tariffs impact on vaping & cannabis
07/24/2018 – New York, NY – Today, The Blinc Group’s Co-CEO is testifying at The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) public hearings regarding proposed tariffs on approximately $16 billion worth of Chinese products.
These proposed tariffs increases – including HTS No. 8543709930 and HTS No. 8543709940 related to vapor product devices, batteries intended for use in vaping devices, and pods and cartridges – will do great harm to American businesses, medical marijuana patients, and adult use consumers while doing nothing to empower American companies to manufacture these products themselves.
California Cannabis: Expect Turmoil Prior To The Enlightenment
Impending Legalization in New Jersey Will Put Pressure on New York
Vermont Makes History by Legalizing Marijuana Through a Legislative Process
Vermont made history today by becoming the first state to legalize recreational marijuana through a legislative process, as opposed to voter initiative. Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) signed into law House Bill 511, which makes it legal for adults over 21 to possess up to one ounce of cannabis or five grams of hash, and removes penalties for possession and cultivation of up to two mature marijuana plants and up to four immature plants and home.
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Jean-Pierre Galland: A life of Resistance
A First Spanish company allowed to grow Medical Cannabis
Source Europapress: Cordoba Spain November the 6th 2017 (Spanish)
French Folders #1: Is France Stuck with Cannabis Prohibition?
As The freshly elected President Macron has announced during his campaign he would reconsider the French Cannabis policy the future looks anything but legalized. Although French politics can be enigmatic to foreign observer here’s the first episode of 2 to try and understand how the green landscape is looking like over the seas in the old hexagonal cheese country.
What you need to know about the NY recreational marijuana bill
New York, the home state of The Blinc Group and many other ancillary cannabis companies may have the opportunity of a lifetime in front of us. A bill is currently in consideration that if passed, would allow recreational marijuana in the empire state. Not only would this provide a major economic opportunity to companies in the cannabis sector, but would also further legitimize the industry, reducing social stigma and paving way for more professional working relationships.