Author: Johnny Green

Multiple Trump Administration Officials Speak Out Against Cannabis

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

Officials with the Trump administration spoke out against cannabis this week. First, the United States Surgeon General issued an advisory warning about the harms of cannabis consumption. “The...

Trump Administration Wants Public Feedback Regarding International Cannabis Rescheduling

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

Back in March the United States Food and Drug Administration initially requested input from the public regarding international cannabis policy. The public input was meant to help the U.S. Department...

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

Written by Johnny Green on August 27, 2019. Posted in ICBC 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 when California voters approved Proposition 215 in 1996. The legalization...

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

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

The emerging legal cannabis industry is facing a huge sustainability dilemma involving cannabis packaging. Packaging requirements in legal cannabis markets such as Canada are significant, and according...

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

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

One very large benefit to reforming cannabis laws and implementing a regulated cannabis industry is the creation of jobs. Unlike many other industries, the cannabis industry can operate in virtually...

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Cannabis Import/Export Regulations Are Coming To Jamaica Soon

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

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