Connect with us

Cannabis News

Texas Supreme Court Refuses To Take Up Marijuana Case Challenging State’s Rejection Of Local Decriminalization Law

Published

4 months ago

on

The Supreme Court of Texas has declined to appeal on the issue on a lawsuit about the state.

About five months after the statement of the fifteenth-state appeal He rejected a lower judge who refused temporary order To prevent law enforcement, the case was the case for the State Supreme Court on Friday.

“The Supreme Court of Texas did not listen to the hand of the hand, and 82 percent of the San Marcos voters do not care,” Catina Voellinger was behind the Earth’s Executive Director of Texas and other reforms.

“This is not only about marijuana. Whether it should be work to make our decisions, as the Constitution of Texas said, Voellinger said.

The judgment of the lower court, and marks the delays of the following Supreme Court-prison delays to vote for activists that have promoted loads. Many of them competed with the main Texas lawyers Ken Paxton (R).

“Texas has the most employee of the country, most of them to win 15 hours or less. Politicians like Millionaire politicians twisted Politicians like Ken Paxton to protect themselves and his rich donors,” said Voellinger. “We think we see what’s going on, but we know how difficult they did to survive here. We try to spend all the time because they know the truth: power is happening to us. And we are building a movement that cannot be stopped.”

Eric Martinez, Mano Amiga’s executive director of Mano Amiga collaborated with the Earth Game. celurbill The decisions of the High Court “worked for a better job of local democracy and San Marcos, brown, white, immigrant and poor work.”

“The Supreme Court of Texas had to stand for the will of the voters and our communities were unintentionally. We will let us not take away all of us. This combat will be stronger than the move here.”

According to the court’s court, the Judiciary decided that he denied a constitutional right to the city’s government “, the State statutes” prohibits the non-existence of the Local Government to enforce the laws of the drug “.

“Texas laws provide local governments and law enforcement authorities, such as the authority to enforce the drug laws. The 370,003 section provides a policy that takes the city of San Mark to the table,” he said.

“It was not necessary to avoid the order to remove unless legislature for legislature to prevent the legislature,” the court has continued. “The ordinary reading of the ordinance presents the perfect inconsistency 370,003. Section.”

St. Marcos was a November 2022 in November elections, the voters accepted similar decline initiatives after the earth game and Mano Amiga defend after the action.

Ordinances Police could not be given a reference to Maryhuana marijuana for A and B, with limited exceptions, such as connecting to a research case in a national research violation in a narcotic case.

The measurement also said that police could not give a references to waste or paraphernal instead of a property charge. And they could not use the only smell of cannabis as a cause for search or seizure.

Despite the state resistance and the latest developments in St. Mark, the defenders have seen several courts in the face of the law.

For example, in February, the Texas judge has decided that last year can be implemented by cannabis disengage law approved by Dallas votersDenying the demand for the State Lawyers He wanted to temporarily block the reform as a lawsuit.

This does not mean that Paxton’s dispute is completely dead. But, at least for now, the referee determined that the minimum policy may follow the case as it expands the issue.

The Dallas Police Department ordered the agents Leave to arrest or mention people to get Marijuana four ouncesvoter by approved voting initiative.

The Government has been opposed to the efforts of the Greg Abbott (R) Municipal Canadian reform.

“Local communities, such as people, cities and county, have no authority to overwrite the state law” Governor said in the last May “If they want to see another law, they have to work with their legislators. Let’s work the law, as a state that will pass a part of the law.”

He said he would bring “chaos” and to create a “impossible system”, to “select and choose the laws for the individual cities,” to meet the state.

ABBOTT Before he said he Doesn’t believe people must be in the prison of marijuana ownership-The most often suggested that Texas had already gave a policy of dismissal to that end.

In 2023, the Earth Games report released Marijuana examined the effects of reform law. The measure found hundreds of people out of prison, as they have been aimed at the enforcement of the law in several cities. Initiatives have also promoted the search for voters, reporting the report.

As The measure of the decline in cannabis went before the voters of San Antonio It was a complete defeated that year, but this proposal does not have the unrelated provisions to avoid enforcing abortion restrictions.

Meanwhile, in Texas, a debating discussion in the legislature has occurred in the legislature of Texas Hemp Policy, some Thc to obtain a ban on cannabis products. But these efforts have fallen short in conventional and special sessions this year.

Governor, in response, signed an executive command last week Institute’s age and labeling conditions for hemp products.

–
Marijuana is a moment Monitoring of hundreds of cannabis, psychedelic and drug policy invoices This year’s state legislatures and congresses. Patreon supporters At least $ 25 / monthly enter our interactive maps, graphs and listening to the listening calendar, so they do not lose development.

Learn more about us Marihuana Bill Tracker and become Assistant Patreon to get access.
–

One by one, Texas officials took another step to set the law significantly expand the state marijuana medical program-Proposing rules, doctors recommend new Qualifications of cannabis and create standards for authorized devices for inhallation, legislators and governors according to the legislation.

Last month, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) published many additional rules in the register Increasing the number of Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Marijuana Under the legislation below recently.

Dps After all, it will be the issue of 12 new licenses in the state. There are only three today. Additional licenses will be passed to a competitiveness process, with officials to optimize access to public regions of Texas public health.

The first round of licenses will be screened at 139 applicants in 2023. DPS in 20023. Will select nine licensed licenses that have not received a license.

The group 2023 can still revise their requests until September 15th. News will also be presented by the owners to present the applications.

Courtesy of the image item Anonmos.

Marijuana is possible with the help of readers. If you are based on journalism to defend cannabis, consider the commitment to Patreon every month.

Become patreon guard!

(Tagstotranslate) highlighted

Related Topics:
Continue Reading

Cannabis News

Vivent Biosignals & Green Laniel join forces to bring plant-driven agriculture to the US

Published

13 hours ago

on

January 17, 2026

By











Vivent Biosignals and Green Laniel Consulting have announced a partnership to accelerate plant-driven irrigation and irrigation in key U.S. agricultural markets. Green Laniel Consulting is a US-focused provider of agronomic solutions led by Mauricio Manotas.

By combining Vivent’s ability to decode plant biosignals in real-time using plant biosensors, machine learning and AI with Green Laniel’s deep experience in agronomy, grower operations and US market access, the partnership allows growers to make decisions based on what really matters: how the plant itself is responding.

© Vivent Biosignals

The partnership will cover a variety of crops and production systems, initially plant-driven irrigation and greenhouses for perennial crops, including potatoes, directly guided by plant feedback.

“By combining Vivint’s plant-level intelligence with Green Laniel’s strong presence and agronomic leadership in the US, we are enabling a new generation of plant-driven farming systems. This partnership helps growers improve yields and quality while significantly increasing resource efficiency and sustainability.” says Mauricio Manotas, Green Laniel Consulting.

For more information:
Vivent Biosignals
Tel.: +41 79 5114627
Email: (email protected)
https://vivent-biosignals.com/



Publication date:













Continue Reading

Cannabis News

Indiana Lawmakers Approve Bill To Restrict And Regulate Hemp THC Products

Published

13 hours ago

on

January 17, 2026

By

“In India, we would like some certainty about these products so that those who manufacture and sell them know what our laws are.”

By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana lawmakers want state legislation to join the recently enacted federal ban on intoxicating and synthetic hemp products to counter the growing delta-8 industry.

Lengthy and complex legislation would also regulate less potent products that pass statutory muster.

But, “there will be no demand” for products below the proposed threshold, said Justin Swanson, representing the Midwest Hemp Council and 3Chi, a THC products retailer.

THC is the active ingredient in marijuana.

Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, admitted to the committee that he would prefer to “wipe all these things off the planet, period,” but that his proposal is “whatever is possible.”

His Senate Bill 250 would mimic Congress’s shutdown of what Freeman described as the “Farm Bill loophole,” referring to 2018 legislation that defined legal hemp as any part of the plant that contains less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC by dry weight. That definition allowed products containing delta-8, THCA and other intoxicating cannabinoids to proliferate, including in Indiana.

A federal funding law passed in November specifies that all types of THC count. It also limits THC products to just 0.4 milligrams per container, and completely bans those made in labs.

“I think (that’s) what the federal government wanted when they passed the Farm Bill in 2018; I think that’s what everybody had in mind when they copied that language here in Indiana,” said Chris Daniels, chief traffic safety resource attorney for the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council. “The target was very low potency THC.”

An industry group supported the changes.

“It is imperative that Indiana act to align with federal policy in the 2026 legislative session,” said Cory Harris, representative of the American Cannabis and Hemp Trade Association. “Failure to do so means that Indiana’s policy will be stricter than federal law, making Indiana a legal cannabis market.”

The federal provisions will go into effect in November. Freeman’s bill repeats those provisions, but puts them into effect four months earlier, in July.

“It’s sweet that Indiana codified a federal law that will decimate an entire industry in the state,” Swanson said. “The landscape is still unsettled.”

U.S. Rep. Jim Baird — a Republican representing Indiana — introduced a proposal to push the effective date of the federal ban to 2028. President Donald Trump also signed an executive order to expedite the reclassification of marijuana as a less dangerous and less restricted drug.

Swanson said his clients support a “responsible regulatory framework,” and told lawmakers that “the status quo is not acceptable to anyone.”

Freeman’s invoice spends dozens of pages specifically regulating low-THC “hemp-derived cannabinoid products” that would be legalized, primarily with a long-standing 21-and-over requirement.

It also puts the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission in charge of regulating the rest of the industry, establishing four types of licenses for manufacturers, distributors, retailers and carriers. They would be prohibited from advertising within 1,000 feet of schools, playgrounds and others, with retailers prohibited from operating within the same radius.

Retailers would not be able to deliver products or allow customers to consume them on the spot. Selling the products online would also be illegal, another sticking point for advocates.

Dave Colt, CEO and co-founder of Sun King Brewery, said his homegrown company spent months and more than $100,000 on equipment, research and development for its THC seltzer. Amid declining alcohol sales nationwide, seltzers have allowed Sun King to retain its employees and even grow.

“We also make products for at least a dozen Hoosier small businesses. Without that additional revenue, we would be forced to lay off people and reduce our business significantly,” Colt stated. “We believe the industry wants clear regulations to meet consumer demand.”

Other provisions relate to packaging, labeling and testing.

A fiscal impact study by the nonpartisan Service Agency estimated a financial impact of half a billion dollars annually for ATC to administer and enforce the proposal. The agency will have to hire at least one excise officer in each of the six districts plus Marion County to investigate complaints related to the new regulatory framework.

There will be additional costs for law enforcement training, procurement and online databases, the analysis noted.

The costs could be offset by the permit and other fees collected. The measure would allocate 70 percent of the proceeds to ATC administrative efforts, 20 percent to enforcement, 5 percent to the state’s 988 suicide and crisis hotline and 5 percent to the general fund.

If all tobacco sales certificate holders applied for a retail permit, for example, their application fees would generate $2.1 million. If all are approved, the state would earn an additional $4.6 million, according to LSA’s analysis.

The state seed commissioner would handle licensing for hemp growers and handlers.

Freeman also included a sentence that prevents the Indiana code from immediately reflecting the federal reclassification of marijuana, if that goes forward.

“This bill simply says that we’re not going to automatically follow what the federal government does, that we, the 150 of us, would make that decision, not the federal government for us,” Freeman told his colleagues.

The Senate Commerce and Technology committee also approved an amendment to eliminate an excise tax, as all revenue-raising provisions must be initiated in the House.

The revised legislation passed on a 7-2 party line vote, but the next bill must pass through the Senate Appropriations Committee before going to the House floor.

Previous efforts to ban and regulate intoxicating hemp products have failed.

Asked about his chances this year, Senate Republican Leader Rodric Bray told reporters, “I don’t have that crystal ball,” but added, “I think the bill is in pretty good shape right now.”

“I think in Indiana, we would like some certainty about these products, so that those who manufacture and sell them know what our laws are,” he continued, “and, most importantly, to build in some really meaningful protections for our young people across the state.”

This story was first published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle.

Brendan Cleak’s photo.

Marijuana Moment is made possible with the help of readers. If you rely on our pro-cannabis journalism to stay informed, consider a monthly Patreon pledge.

Continue Reading

Cannabis News

Creating a thoughtful cannabis environment for Colorado Springs

Published

2 days ago

on

January 16, 2026

By

In Colorado Springs, where the landscape of legal cannabis is centered around medical use, BioMeds Weed Dispensary Colorado Springs has become a destination for patients seeking high-quality cannabis products and a fair and respectful retail experience. Located at 2301 Rand Avenue, BioMeds has developed a reputation for prioritizing product integrity, patient education and consistent service in response to the brightest trends found in recreationally oriented markets.

Unlike recreational dispensaries, where the volume and variety can sometimes overwhelm, BioMeds takes a deliberate approach. The dispensary offers a good selection of medical cannabis products, including a variety of delivery formats to suit your health needs. These typically include flower strains, tinctures, capsules, topicals, and ingestibles, allowing patients to explore therapeutic cannabis without relying on inhaled methods.

BioMeds understands that patients arrive with different experiences, preferences and conditions. To meet these needs, the dispensary emphasizes informed, non-judgmental customer service based on product knowledge. The staff is trained to explain how different formats work, as well as interpret cannabinoid ratios, identify common terpenes, and select products that match specific wellness goals.

© BioMeds Weed Dispensary Colorado Springs

BioMeds’ product selection is part of the reason patients turn to cannabis. For many, whole flower remains a must-have choice, especially strains that emphasize CBD content, balanced proportions or effect-specific terpene profiles. BioMeds often sells indica, sativa, and hybrids with specific labeling, allowing patients to make informed decisions about onset time, duration, and expected outcome. Beyond flower, tinctures and capsules offer discreet, dose-controlled ways to incorporate cannabis into your daily wellness routine, especially for those managing pain, inflammation, or neurological conditions.

Topicals are also a key part of BioMeds’ offering. These include cannabinoid-infused creams, salves, and lotions intended for topical use. Patients dealing with joint discomfort, muscle tension, or skin conditions often turn to topical products for their non-toxic effects and targeted relief. These products also serve as an entry point for patients exploring cannabis for the first time, especially when faced with systemic or psychoactive effects.

Another category that sees sustained interest in BioMeds is ingestion. These may include low-dose edibles, oils, or beverages tailored to patients seeking long-lasting, absorbed beverages. While recreational edibles in Colorado may gravitate toward high-THC formats, medically focused dispensaries like BioMeds ensure that low-dose, balanced-ratio, CBD-rich formats are available and clearly labeled. Many patients prefer longer-lasting edible formats, especially for managing symptoms at night or for relief throughout the day.

Compliance is a pillar of BioMeds’ operating philosophy. As a medical-only dispensary, the group complies with all Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) guidelines. Patients must present a valid marijuana card, and all transactions are recorded and monitored according to state protocols. BioMeds does not allow recreational sales and maintains internal training programs to keep employees up-to-date on evolving regulations, labeling requirements and patient protection.

While the dispensary may not offer flashy promotions or themed events often seen in the recreational market, it has placed a special emphasis on medical integrity and personalized service in the Colorado Springs cannabis landscape. For patients who prioritize results over hype, BioMeds offers a consistent experience with proven products and a team that truly understands the nuances of using medical cannabis.

Behind the scenes, BioMeds maintains strong supplier relationships to ensure product availability and freshness. Inventory is regularly reviewed and rotated, and the team communicates directly with manufacturers to maintain transparency around sourcing, testing and packaging. The dispensary favors small and medium-sized Colorado growers who focus on consistency and compliance, with many products undergoing third-party lab testing for cannabinoid content, residual solvents and microbial contamination.

For more information:
BioMeds Weed Dispensary Colorado Springs
biomedsofcolorado.com/

Continue Reading
Advertisement

Trending

Copyright © 2021 The Art of MaryJane Media