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  31. <title>Oklahoma marijuana industry &#8220;infiltrated&#8221; by foreigners, cops say</title>
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  39. <description><![CDATA[Oklahoma law enforcement plans to tell Congress on Thursday that “foreign nationals,” most of them from China, have&#8230;]]></description>
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  43. <p>Oklahoma law enforcement plans to tell Congress on Thursday that <a href="https://ktul.com/news/local/obn-organized-crime-has-infiltrated-oklahomas-marijuana-industry-mandarin-homeland-security-chinese-nationals-foreign" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“foreign nationals,” most of them from China, have “infiltrated”</a> the state’s once high-flying, now struggling legal medical marijuana industry.</p>
  44. <p>That’s the testimony the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) is preparing for a Homeland Security subcommittee, according to Tulsa-based ABC affiliate KTUL.</p>
  45. <p>After an explosive start following MMJ legalization in 2019, <a href="https://mjbizdaily.com/oklahoma-loses-many-licensed-medical-marijuana-operators-in-12-months/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oklahoma’s cannabis industry has been in freefall.</a></p>
  46. <p>After peaking at 14,000 licensed businesses in 2021, there are now about 5,000 MMJ operators in the state, Politico reported.</p>
  47. <p>Of those, only about 2,000 are cultivators, OBN officials told KTUL.</p>
  48. <h2 id="violent-crimes-and-fraud-connected-to-oklahoma-marijuana">Violent crimes and fraud connected to Oklahoma marijuana</h2>
  49. <p>Many “foreign nationals” have used “fraud and straw ownership” to dodge state law requiring licensed operators to be state residents, according to OBN.</p>
  50. <p>Law enforcement as well as state and federal lawmakers have raised the issue of Chinese organized crime in state cannabis industries in Maine as well as Oklahoma.</p>
  51. <p>Several high-profile crimes, including a 2022 quadruple murder at a cannabis cultivation operation, have fueled these fears.</p>
  52. <p>But Oklahoma’s freewheeling approach to MMJ may have also contributed.</p>
  53. <h2 id="oklahoma-medical-marijuana-correction-after-explosive-growth">Oklahoma medical marijuana correction after explosive growth</h2>
  54. <p>With low fees, no statewide license cap and easy patient qualifications, the state became inundated with cannabis to an extent rarely seen.</p>
  55. <p>The state produced as much as 64 times cannabis as it consumed, OBN Deputy Director Brian Surber told KTUL.</p>
  56. <p>While law enforcement claimed credit for <a href="https://mjbizdaily.com/us-marijuana-business-licensing-stable-in-early-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">curtailing the state’s cannabis industry</a> – and shuttering as many as 6,000 illegal farms – the market also appears to have played a role.</p>
  57. <p>In an interview with Politico, former cultivator Josh Fischer said he lost $300,000 on an Oklahoma City-based cannabis business – partially because of losses suffered during a robbery, partially because of the market’s difficulties.</p>
  58. <p>“I don’t think it’s possible for anyone to legally make it 100% by the book like I was doing,” he told Politico.</p>
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  68. <title>Cannabis-infused beverages recalled in California</title>
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  76. <description><![CDATA[California cannabis regulators issued a voluntary recall for four THC-infused beverages due to noncompliant labeling and packaging. Product&#8230;]]></description>
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  81. <p>California cannabis regulators issued a voluntary <a target="_blank" href="https://mailchi.mp/cannabis.ca.gov/consumer-advisory-voluntary-product-recall-bjuuy6io4w-17009206" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recall for four THC-infused</a> beverages due to noncompliant labeling and packaging.</p>
  82. <p>Product labeling failed to identify serving size and did not indicate the drinks were manufactured using good manufacturing practices (GMP) for beverages, the state Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) said Friday.</p>
  83. <p>The brands and products affected by the recall are:</p>
  84. <ul>
  85. <li>Live Oro: Black Cherry Pomegranate.</li>
  86. <li>Olala: Blue Raspberry Blast 100 mg THC; Guava 100 mg THC; Mango 100 mg THC; Orange Cream 100 mg THC; Orange Cream sugar free 10 mg THC; Orange Cream 10 mg THC; Root Beer 10 mg THC; Root Beer 100 mg THC; and Root Beer sugar free 10 mg THC.</li>
  87. <li>Reefresh: Fruit Punch 100 mg THC; Grape 100 mg THC; Melon 100 mg THC + 100 mg CBN; Strawberry Lemonade 100 mg THC; Watermelon 100 mg THC; Mango Tea 10 mg THC; and Strawberry Lemonade 10 mg THC.</li>
  88. <li>Voila: Cucumber &amp; Mint; Watermelon; Lime; Peach Pear; and Pineapple &amp; Strawberry.</li>
  89. </ul>
  90. <p>Edible cannabis products in California are supposed to be limited to no more than 10 mg of THC per serving.</p>
  91. <p>Either the DCC or the third-party distributors will email notices to licensees with recalled products in their inventory with instructions on how to proceed, the DCC’s notice said.</p>
  92. <p>Consumers who purchased the products should check the UID and batch numbers included in the recall and either dispose of affected products or return it to retailers, according to the DCC.</p>
  93. <p>Anyone experiencing adverse reactions should contact their doctors.</p>
  94. <p>The DCC has issued <a target="_blank" href="https://mjbizdaily.com/california-recalls-contaminated-marijuana-vape-cartridges/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">several recalls</a> this summer, including two mandatory recalls for Alien Labs Flower after discovering microbial contamination.</p>
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  104. <title>Does federal marijuana prohibition mean labor law doesn&#8217;t apply?</title>
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  112. <description><![CDATA[A Michigan cannabis company is attempting to thwart a unionization effort using a novel tactic: convincing the Trump&#8230;]]></description>
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  116. <p>A Michigan cannabis company is attempting to thwart a unionization effort using a novel tactic: convincing the Trump administration that cannabis workers don’t enjoy federal labor law protections because cannabis is illegal under federal law.</p>
  117. <p>If the argument that Ann Arbor-based Exclusive Brands <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nlrb.gov/case/07-RC-370144" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recently presented to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)</a> is successful, <a target="_blank" href="https://mjbizdaily.com/can-unions-ensure-marijuana-workers-earn-a-livable-wage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">workers across the $32 billion national market</a> could see their rights and protections weakened, observers told <em>MJBizDaily</em>.</p>
  118. <p>It’s believed to be the first time a cannabis company has tried to cite federal marijuana prohibition to avoid unionization, several observers told <em>MJBizDaily</em>.</p>
  119. <p>Such a finding would require the NLRB to contradict itself and declare, <a target="_blank" href="https://mjbizdaily.com/marijuana-industry-labor-relations-reaching-crossroads/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">after years of recognizing cannabis worker unions,</a> that it was incorrect and that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) does not apply.</p>
  120. <p>That would be a “significant departure,” Lauren McFarran, a former chairperson of the NLRB, told <em>MJBizDaily</em>, because prior decisions have recognized cannabis workers’ rights under federal labor law.</p>
  121. <h2 id="major-labor-reversal-possible-under-trump-administration">Major labor reversal possible under Trump administration</h2>
  122. <p>But under Trump, it’s entirely possible, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.adelphi.edu/faculty/profiles/profile.php?PID=0390">said Maggie Gray, a professor of political science at Adelphi University</a> who’s published on labor issues.</p>
  123. <p>“The NLRB has made many decisions that recognize cannabis workers,” Gray acknowledged.</p>
  124. <p>At the same time, the Trump administration has demonstrated an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/us/politics/trumps-unions-federal-workers.html">appetite to curtail union protections for both public</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://tcf.org/content/commentary/an-unhappy-labor-day-at-the-nlrb/">private sector workers</a>, she noted.</p>
  125. <p>“So I don’t think it’ll be a surprise if a Trump-appointed NLRB decided to no longer recognize cannabis workers.”</p>
  126. <p>Before that can happen, the Trump administration needs <a target="_blank" href="https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/news-insights/what-employers-need-to-know-about-the-current-state-of-the-nlrb.html">to make more appointments to the board</a>, which cannot meet and issue any decisions at all until it has at least a three-member quorum.</p>
  127. <p>In that vacuum, state-level labor laws still apply. And that sets up yet another patchwork of conflicting rules for workers and cannabis companies to navigate.</p>
  128. <h2 id="michigan-situation-has-implications-for-workers">Michigan situation has implications for workers</h2>
  129. <p>In Michigan, eight workers at Exclusive Brands’ store in Ann Arbor have been on strike since Aug. 28.</p>
  130. <p>That’s in response to the company’s refusal to recognize their decision to join the United Food and Commercial Workers, according to Emily Hull, a budtender and a member of the organizing committee.</p>
  131. <p>Forming a union is only one step on a long road toward negotiating a contract.</p>
  132. <p>Among the workers’ grievances is a pattern of retaliation that sees employees’ hours reduced as punishment for raising issues at work, Hull said.</p>
  133. <p>Exclusive is refusing to communicate with the union at all, she added.</p>
  134. <p>Neither Omar Hishmeh, Exclusive Brands’ president, nor the company’s Detroit-based attorney Josh Leadford responded to <em>MJBizDaily</em> requests for comment.</p>
  135. <p>In a petition filed with the NLRB on Aug. 4 obtained by <em>MJBizDaily</em>, Leadford argues that “(f)ederal courts have not, and will not, exercise jurisdiction to (Exclusive’s) business because its business involves the processing and sale of Cannabis, a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law.”</p>
  136. <p>It adds: “Consistent with this rule, neither (the union) nor (Exclusive) can invoke jurisdiction of the Act, the NLRB, or for federal court enforcement of any Board orders or decisions because applying the Act’s provisions, protections, restrictions and other statutory terms would facilitate, promote and/or benefit the lawful state activities which conflict with federal law.”</p>
  137. <p>Leadford’s brief petition does not cite prior NLRB decisions or case law to support its argument.</p>
  138. <p>According to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nlrb.gov/case/07-RC-370144" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the case docket</a>, a hearing is pending.</p>
  139. <h2 id="some-states-have-better-labor-laws-than-others">Some states have better labor laws than others</h2>
  140. <p>In an interview Monday with <em>MJBizDaily</em>, McFarran, whose appointment as chair expired in December, noted that even Republican-appointed regional and national review panels have found the NLRA applies to cannabis.</p>
  141. <p>“None of them have ever found that the fact cannabis is involved means the board lacks jurisdiction,” she said.</p>
  142. <p>But with the NLRB in limbo, all labor questions could revert to state officials.</p>
  143. <p>That’s what <a target="_blank" href="https://www.foxrothschild.com/publications/states-pondering-trigger-legislation-to-enforce-the-national-labor-relations-act">so-called “trigger laws” in California, New York and Massachusetts call for</a>: allowing workers to petition state labor-relations entities if the NLRB cannot function.</p>
  144. <p>That could work against cannabis companies in such blue states. In contrast, it would be a boon for anti-unionization efforts in states with weak labor laws such as Missouri, where the cannabis industry is doing comparatively well compared to other states.</p>
  145. <p>It’s not clear what might happen next in Michigan, where <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/michigan-right-to-work-law/">Democratic lawmakers repealed anti-union “right-to-work” laws in 2024</a>.</p>
  146. <p>Asked whether state regulators might step in, a spokesman for the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency said it could not comment.</p>
  147. <p>Michigan labor officials did not comment on Monday.</p>
  148. <p>Exclusive Brands employs 125 people in two locations, including 18 in Ann Arbor where Hull and her seven co-workers are on strike.</p>
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  162. <h2 id="unraveling-biden-legacy">Unraveling Biden legacy</h2>
  163. <p>Cannabis workers already enjoy unequal protections under federal labor law.</p>
  164. <p>That’s in part because the NLRA does not cover agricultural workers, leaving out cannabis cultivation employees.</p>
  165. <p>The exceptions are states where a state law covers ag workers, such as California.</p>
  166. <p>Unions <a target="_blank" href="https://mjbizdaily.com/pharmacann-cannabis-workers-join-teamsters-ayr-wellness-ufcw/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">made significant strides in organizing workers</a> in the labor-intensive cannabis industry under the Biden administration, widely considered one of the most labor-friendly White Houses in decades.</p>
  167. <p>Workers at <a target="_blank" href="https://mjbizdaily.com/trulieve-marijuana-cultivation-workers-in-arizona-make-labor-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a Trulieve Cannabis cultivation site in Arizona</a> were the first ag-sector workers in that state to organize in 25 years.</p>
  168. <p>At the same time, several cannabis companies, including <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nlrb.gov/case/28-CA-267540" target="_blank" rel="noopener">major marijuana multistate operators such as Curaleaf Holdings</a> and Green Thumb Industries, proved willing to challenge unionization efforts at both the NLRB and the courts.</p>
  169. <p>More recently, Glass House Brands, California’s largest cultivator, <a target="_blank" href="https://mjbizdaily.com/did-californias-biggest-marijuana-cultivator-fool-state-regulators/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">appears to have ignored a labor-friendly licensing requirement</a> without state regulators noticing.</p>
  170. <p>And <a target="_blank" href="https://mjbizdaily.com/marijuana-store-gotham-sues-new-york-to-stop-unionization/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cannabis companies in California, New York and Oregon have sued</a> to overturn that labor-friendly requirement.</p>
  171. <p>In this context, Exclusive’s petition can be seen as another example of unwinding Biden’s legacy as well as an experiment to see what previous boundaries the Trump administration might cross next, observers said.</p>
  172. <p>“It seems like they’re testing the waters and seeing what they can get away with,” Hull said.</p>
  173. <p><em>Chris Roberts can be reached at </em><a target="_blank" href="https://mjbizdaily.com/does-federal-marijuana-prohibition-mean-cannabis-workers-cant-unionize/mailto:chris.roberts@mjbizdaily.com"><em>chris.roberts@mjbizdaily.com</em></a><em>.</em></p>
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  183. <title>New Mexico cannabis cultivator sues state over alleged toxic flood</title>
  184. <link>https://moderncannabislifestyle.com/new-mexico-cannabis-cultivator-sues-state-over-alleged-toxic-flood/</link>
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  191. <description><![CDATA[A defunct New Mexico cannabis cultivator sued the state last month, claiming a negligent state worker ruined the&#8230;]]></description>
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  194. <p>A defunct New Mexico cannabis cultivator sued the state last month, claiming a negligent state worker ruined the crop and ultimately the company with an accidental toxic flood from an historic irrigation canal.</p>
  195. <p>In a lawsuit filed Aug. 28 in state court, <a href="https://www.abqjournal.com/business/article_80d5961f-ed3e-4a5f-9c8a-520a05e39d0f.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Albuquerque Cannabis Corp. is seeking $442,000 in damages</a> for an August 2023 incident in which a state worker allegedly allowed a flood that destroyed 850 plants along with cultivation equipment, according to the Albuquerque Journal.</p>
  196. <p>The flood tainted the plants with water “inundated with fecal bacteria,” according to the suit.</p>
  197. <p>The lawsuit names Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Attorney General Raul Torrez and other state officials as defendants.</p>
  198. <p>State officials declined to comment on the pending litigation.</p>
  199. <p>According to the suit, Albuquerque Cannabis Corp. leased a 4-acre site adjacent to an historic site called Los Luceros, which includes a waterway dating from the 1700s called an acequia.</p>
  200. <p>The suit claims that a supervisor at Los Luceros left a gate to the acequia open during irrigation.</p>
  201. <p>“I think he just forgot and went home for lunch or whatever and left it open for hours,” Derek Watts, one of the company’s principals, told the newspaper.</p>
  202. <p>The open gate allowed a flood of 650,000 gallons of toxic water to wreck Albuquerque Cannabis Corp.’s entire crop on the day the plants were to start flowering, according to the suit.</p>
  203. <p>The flood destroyed the flowering plants as well as an estimated 400 pounds of processed flower and trim, according to the suit.</p>
  204. <p>According to the lawsuit, later lab testing revealed the plants were “inundated with fecal bacteria,” presumably from the irrigation ditch.</p>
  205. <p>The company went out of business shortly thereafter,  Watts said.</p>
  206. <p>The lawsuit comes <a href="https://mjbizdaily.com/licensing-glut-has-new-mexico-legacy-marijuana-businesses-closing-downsizing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">amid a decline in licensed marijuana businesses</a> in New Mexico.</p>
  207. <p>That’s despite <a href="https://mjbizdaily.com/new-mexico-reports-record-cannabis-sales-of-52-million-in-march/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recent record spending on cannabis</a> by state consumers.</p>
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  216. <title>Adult-use cannabis retailers in Rhode Island can apply for licenses</title>
  217. <link>https://moderncannabislifestyle.com/adult-use-cannabis-retailers-in-rhode-island-can-apply-for-licenses/</link>
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  224. <description><![CDATA[Rhode Island is opening its $120 million legal cannabis market to new retailers for the first time since&#8230;]]></description>
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  229. <p>Rhode Island is opening its $120 million legal cannabis market to new retailers for the first time since adult-use marijuana legalization.</p>
  230. <p>The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission will accept applications through its online portal for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2025/09/13/ri-opens-applications-for-new-retail-cannabis-stores/86134798007/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new cannabis storefronts</a> through Dec. 29, according to the Providence Journal.</p>
  231. <p>The state will issue <a target="_blank" href="https://mjbizdaily.com/rhode-island-closer-to-licensing-24-new-recreational-marijuana-stores/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">no more than 24 new licenses</a>, the newspaper reported.</p>
  232. <p>Of these:</p>
  233. <ul>
  234. <li>Six are reserved for social-equity applicants.</li>
  235. <li>Six are reserved for worker-owned cooperatives.</li>
  236. </ul>
  237. <p>The licenses will also be distributed equally through six geographic areas.</p>
  238. <h2 id="new-cannabis-retail-permits-available-in-rhode-island">New cannabis retail permits available in Rhode Island</h2>
  239. <p>Although Rhode Island legalized recreational cannabis in 2022, no new retail licenses have been issued for the past three years.</p>
  240. <p>Following legalization, the <a target="_blank" href="https://mjbizdaily.com/rhode-island-closer-to-licensing-24-new-recreational-marijuana-stores/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">commission needed time to establish rules</a>, regulations and a process for evaluating and distributing licenses.</p>
  241. <p>Since then, the seven dispensaries already licensed to sell medical marijuana were allowed to sell adult-use cannabis when sales began in Dec. 2022.</p>
  242. <p>Adult-use sales are projected to reach $120 million this year, according to the <a target="_blank" href="https://mjbizdaily.com/mjbiz-factbook-empowers-cannabis-businesses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MJBiz Factbook</a>.</p>
  243. <p><a target="_blank" href="https://dbr.ri.gov/office-cannabis-regulation/data" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Medical and recreational cannabis sales</a> in Rhode Island have reached $79.1 million through August, according to state data.</p>
  244. <p>The state began accepting applications for social equity retail licenses in August.</p>
  245. <p>These permits are designated for people impacted by marijuana prohibition or for businesses located in areas disproportionately affected by the war on drugs.</p>
  246. <p>Social equity applicants in Rhode Island must own 51% of the business and have been a resident for at least five of the past 10 years in a designated “disproportionately affected area.”</p>
  247. <p> </p>
  248. <p> </p>
  249. </div></div>
  250.  
  251. <br /><a href="https://mjbizdaily.com/up-to-24-new-cannabis-retail-permits-available-in-rhode-island/">Source link </a></p>
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  258. <title>The Rising Buzz Around THCP Hash in Europe</title>
  259. <link>https://moderncannabislifestyle.com/the-rising-buzz-around-thcp-hash-in-europe/</link>
  261. <dc:creator><![CDATA[MCL]]></dc:creator>
  262. <pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
  263. <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category>
  264. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://moderncannabislifestyle.com/?p=8746</guid>
  265.  
  266. <description><![CDATA[It started on a chilly evening in Barcelona, where a group of friends huddled together at a rooftop&#8230;]]></description>
  267. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  268. <p>It started on a chilly evening in Barcelona, where a group of friends huddled together at a rooftop party. Someone passed around a block of hash that looked no different from the usual stuff—but when the smoke hit, the atmosphere shifted. Jaws dropped, laughter bubbled up, and the night took on a whole new rhythm. That block wasn’t just regular hash; it was THCP hash, and it quickly became the star of the night.</p>
  269.  
  270.  
  271.  
  272. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  273.  
  274.  
  275.  
  276. <h2 id="what-exactly-is-thcp-hash" class="wp-block-heading">What Exactly Is THCP Hash?</h2>
  277.  
  278.  
  279.  
  280. <p>THCP stands for tetrahydrocannabiphorol, a cannabinoid discovered in 2019 that’s been making waves ever since. It’s chemically similar to THC—the compound most people think of when they talk about cannabis—but here’s the kicker: researchers suggest it binds more strongly to our body’s cannabinoid receptors. That means it can potentially deliver effects that feel deeper, stronger, and longer-lasting.</p>
  281.  
  282.  
  283.  
  284. <p>Now, when THCP is infused into hash, it combines the classic flavor and ritual of hash smoking with the powerful punch of this new cannabinoid. Think of it as giving your favorite old-school hash a turbo boost.</p>
  285.  
  286.  
  287.  
  288. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  289.  
  290.  
  291.  
  292. <h2 id="why-europe-is-paying-attention" class="wp-block-heading">Why Europe Is Paying Attention</h2>
  293.  
  294.  
  295.  
  296. <p>Across Europe, cannabis culture has always had its hotspots—Amsterdam coffeeshops, Spanish cannabis clubs, and festivals in Germany or the UK. But <strong><a href="https://hempiregardens.eu/">THCP hash Europe</a></strong> is starting to appear on the radar of enthusiasts who crave something a little different.</p>
  297.  
  298.  
  299.  
  300. <p>A few reasons why it’s catching on:</p>
  301.  
  302.  
  303.  
  304. <ul class="wp-block-list">
  305. <li><strong>Novelty factor</strong> – People love trying something new, especially when it’s linked to cannabis science.</li>
  306.  
  307.  
  308.  
  309. <li><strong>Potency</strong> – The strong binding power of THCP means effects may kick harder and linger longer.</li>
  310.  
  311.  
  312.  
  313. <li><strong>Hash heritage</strong> – Hash has deep roots in European cannabis culture, so adding THCP into the mix feels both fresh and familiar.</li>
  314. </ul>
  315.  
  316.  
  317.  
  318. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  319.  
  320.  
  321.  
  322. <h2 id="the-experience-how-does-thcp-hash-feel" class="wp-block-heading">The Experience: How Does THCP Hash Feel?</h2>
  323.  
  324.  
  325.  
  326. <p>If you’ve smoked hash before, you know it carries a rich, earthy flavor that can feel smooth yet heavy. THCP hash keeps that flavor but amplifies the effects. Many users describe it as more intense than regular THC products—sometimes a bit dreamy, other times euphoric, and often longer-lasting.</p>
  327.  
  328.  
  329.  
  330. <p>That said, potency can be a double-edged sword. Newcomers may find THCP hash overwhelming if they dive in too quickly. A wise approach is to start small, give it time, and see how your body responds before going in for another puff.</p>
  331.  
  332.  
  333.  
  334. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  335.  
  336.  
  337.  
  338. <h2 id="how-thcp-hash-is-made" class="wp-block-heading">How THCP Hash Is Made</h2>
  339.  
  340.  
  341.  
  342. <p>The process of making THCP hash isn’t wildly different from traditional methods. Hash typically comes from compressing trichomes—the tiny crystals that coat cannabis buds. To craft THCP hash, producers infuse THCP distillate or isolate into that compressed resin, blending the old with the new.</p>
  343.  
  344.  
  345.  
  346. <p>This approach preserves the authentic hash texture and flavor while introducing the strength of THCP. For people who appreciate craftsmanship in cannabis, it feels like a bridge between heritage and innovation.</p>
  347.  
  348.  
  349.  
  350. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  351.  
  352.  
  353.  
  354. <h2 id="legality-in-europe" class="wp-block-heading">Legality in Europe</h2>
  355.  
  356.  
  357.  
  358. <p>Here’s where things get a little complicated. Cannabis laws across Europe are patchy, and THCP is still very new. In some countries, cannabinoids like THCP fall into a gray area, especially if they’re derived from hemp and meet local THC limits. Other places take a stricter stance.</p>
  359.  
  360.  
  361.  
  362. <p>Because of this, anyone curious about trying THCP hash in Europe should first check their local laws. Staying informed can save you headaches down the road.</p>
  363.  
  364.  
  365.  
  366. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  367.  
  368.  
  369.  
  370. <h2 id="why-enthusiasts-are-talking-about-it" class="wp-block-heading">Why Enthusiasts Are Talking About It</h2>
  371.  
  372.  
  373.  
  374. <p>Part of the buzz around THCP hash is the sense of discovery. For years, cannabis culture has been shaped by THC, CBD, and a few other well-known cannabinoids. THCP adds a new chapter to that story. It’s a bit like the first time people discovered craft beer after only knowing lagers—you suddenly realize there are more layers, more flavors, and more possibilities.</p>
  375.  
  376.  
  377.  
  378. <p>Many seasoned cannabis fans in Europe are excited about experimenting, sharing experiences, and comparing notes with friends. It’s social, it’s experimental, and it taps into the curiosity that’s always been part of cannabis culture.</p>
  379.  
  380.  
  381.  
  382. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  383.  
  384.  
  385.  
  386. <h2 id="things-to-keep-in-mind-before-trying" class="wp-block-heading">Things to Keep in Mind Before Trying</h2>
  387.  
  388.  
  389.  
  390. <p>If you’re curious about THCP hash, here are a few practical tips:</p>
  391.  
  392.  
  393.  
  394. <ul class="wp-block-list">
  395. <li><strong>Start small</strong> – A little goes a long way.</li>
  396.  
  397.  
  398.  
  399. <li><strong>Pick the right setting</strong> – Comfort and good company make the experience smoother.</li>
  400.  
  401.  
  402.  
  403. <li><strong>Know your source</strong> – Make sure you’re getting products from trusted sellers who test for purity and quality.</li>
  404.  
  405.  
  406.  
  407. <li><strong>Respect your limits</strong> – Everyone’s body reacts differently, so pay attention to your own signals.</li>
  408. </ul>
  409.  
  410.  
  411.  
  412. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  413.  
  414.  
  415.  
  416. <h2 id="wrapping-it-up" class="wp-block-heading">Wrapping It Up</h2>
  417.  
  418.  
  419.  
  420. <p>From that rooftop in Barcelona to lounges and living rooms across Europe, THCP hash is beginning to carve out its space in cannabis culture. It blends tradition with innovation, offering both familiarity and surprise in every puff. Whether you’re an old-school hash fan or someone just curious about the latest cannabinoid, THCP hash is worth keeping an eye on.</p>
  421.  
  422.  
  423.  
  424. <p>So, are you ready to see if THCP hash could become your next favorite smoke?</p>
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  431. <title>House Republicans move to block Trump marijuana rescheduling</title>
  432. <link>https://moderncannabislifestyle.com/house-republicans-move-to-block-trump-marijuana-rescheduling/</link>
  434. <dc:creator><![CDATA[MCL]]></dc:creator>
  435. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:44:32 +0000</pubDate>
  436. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  437. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://moderncannabislifestyle.com/house-republicans-move-to-block-trump-marijuana-rescheduling/</guid>
  438.  
  439. <description><![CDATA[A key committee in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted Wednesday to block marijuana rescheduling. The House Appropriations&#8230;]]></description>
  440. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p>
  441. <div>
  442. <div class="bialty-container">
  443. <p>A key committee in the Republican-controlled <a href="https://appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/committee-approves-fy26-commerce-justice-science-and-related-agencies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">House of Representatives voted Wednesday</a> to block marijuana rescheduling.</p>
  444. <p>The House Appropriations Committee <a href="https://docs.house.gov/meetings/AP/AP00/20250910/118544/BILLS-119-FC-AP-FY2026-AP00-FY26CJSFullCommitteeMark.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">inserted language into a spending bill</a> that prevents money from being spent “to reschedule marijuana,” but it’s unclear whether that would stop any action the Trump administration plans to take on the issue.</p>
  445. <p>Following cannabis industry efforts to woo the White House, <a href="https://mjbizdaily.com/when-will-president-donald-trump-reclassify-marijuana/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">President Donald Trump said last month the administration is “looking”</a> at the Biden-era proposal to downgrade cannabis under federal law.</p>
  446. <p>But he’ll do so despite opposition from his own party.</p>
  447. <h2 id="house-republicans-oppose-marijuana-rescheduling">House Republicans oppose marijuana rescheduling</h2>
  448. <p>That includes lawmakers on House Appropriations such as <a href="https://mjbizdaily.com/house-republicans-hemp-derived-thc-ban-approved-in-committee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, a Maryland Republican</a> and staunch foe of cannabis reform.</p>
  449. <p>Harris and his Republican colleagues voted Sept. 10 to approve the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spending bill.</p>
  450. <p>Section 607 of the spending bill states:</p>
  451. <p style="text-align: left;">“None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to reschedule marijuana (as such term is defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802)) or to remove marijuana from the schedules established under section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812).”</p>
  452. <p>The budget provision is similar in scope to a pro-cannabis measure that forbids the Justice Department from spending money to enforce federal law against medical cannabis operations that obey state law.</p>
  453. <p>The Appropriations Committee approved the bill on a 34 to 28 vote.</p>
  454. <p>It would need to pass the full House and be approved by the Senate to become law.</p>
  455. <h2 id="does-donald-trump-support-rescheduling-marijuana">Does Donald Trump support rescheduling marijuana?</h2>
  456. <p>It’s unclear what action Trump plans to take on rescheduling marijuana.</p>
  457. <p>The president has walked back or cancelled many Biden-era initiatives.</p>
  458. <p>Just this week, Attorney General Pam Bondi <a href="https://mjbizdaily.com/trump-justice-department-withdraws-biden-era-cannabis-research-hemp-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">moved to officially cancel Biden-era measures</a> to study cannabis and to ease restrictions around hemp testing.</p>
  459. <p>However, the cannabis industry has been c<a href="https://mjbizdaily.com/marijuana-industry-investments-pay-off-as-trump-considers-rescheduling/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">arefully cultivating the president with donations</a> and other efforts meant to curry favor with the White House.</p>
  460. </div></div>
  461. <p><a href="https://mjbizdaily.com/house-republicans-move-to-block-trump-marijuana-rescheduling/">Source link </a></p>
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  468. <title>NY cannabis shops get temporary relief amid buffer zone dispute</title>
  469. <link>https://moderncannabislifestyle.com/ny-cannabis-shops-get-temporary-relief-amid-buffer-zone-dispute/</link>
  471. <dc:creator><![CDATA[MCL]]></dc:creator>
  472. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:07:39 +0000</pubDate>
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  474. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://moderncannabislifestyle.com/ny-cannabis-shops-get-temporary-relief-amid-buffer-zone-dispute/</guid>
  475.  
  476. <description><![CDATA[New York cannabis shops facing potential relocation or closure because they’re too close to schools reached a temporary&#8230;]]></description>
  477. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <br />
  478. </p>
  479. <div>
  480. <div class="bialty-container">
  481. <p>New York cannabis shops facing potential relocation or closure because they’re too close to schools <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/nyregion/marijuana-dispensaries-new-york-win-reprieve.html?utm_source=www.cultivated.news&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=logic-and-reason-don-t-apply-cannabis-industry-operators-and-experts-share-banking-challenges&amp;_bhlid=2674709f39a3ce84625ac006c8e8bb74fb410ec5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reached a temporary agreement</a> with state regulators this week, allowing them to stay open for at least the next five months.</p>
  482. <p>The temporary reprieve comes after retailers <a target="_blank" href="https://mjbizdaily.com/new-york-marijuana-stores-sue-state-regulator-after-school-snafu/">filed a lawsuit</a> challenging a newly expanded buffer zone between marijuana retailers and schools, threatening some existing businesses, according to the New York Times.</p>
  483. <p>As part of the agreement, the state’s Office of Cannabis Management will postpone enforcing the revised buffer zone policy until Feb. 15.</p>
  484. <p>The agreement was detailed in a <a target="_blank" href="https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=tfX2VUGujmP_PLUS_N9vtdrwJAg==" target="_blank" rel="noopener">legal filing</a> submitted Wednesday by the state attorney general’s office in State Supreme Court in Albany.</p>
  485. <p>Over 150 dispensaries <a target="_blank" href="https://mjbizdaily.com/new-york-cannabis-dispensaries-too-close-to-schools-can-stay-open/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">faced potential closure</a> unless the Legislature created an exception to allow them to remain operational.</p>
  486. <p>The affected owners are predominately people of color who were prioritized for dispensary licenses because of past punishments under New York’s former anti-marijuana laws.</p>
  487. <h2 id="newly-enforced-school-buffer-zones-for-new-york-cannabis">Newly enforced school buffer zones for New York cannabis</h2>
  488. <p>State law prohibits cannabis shop from operating within 500 feet of schools.</p>
  489. <p>Previously, the OCM measured the distance from a marijuana store’s entrance to a school’s entrance.</p>
  490. <p>However, in July, under new leadership, the agency said the method was incorrect and that the measurement must be taken from property lines.</p>
  491. <p> </p>
  492. </div></div>
  493. <p><br />
  494. <br /><a href="https://mjbizdaily.com/new-york-cannabis-shops-strike-deal-with-state-over-buffer-zone-dispute/">Source link </a></p>
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  501. <title>California: Lawmakers Advance Legislation to Governor&#8217;s Desk Halting Tax Hike on Commercially Available Cannabis Products</title>
  502. <link>https://moderncannabislifestyle.com/california-lawmakers-advance-legislation-to-governors-desk-halting-tax-hike-on-commercially-available-cannabis-products/</link>
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  508.  
  509. <description><![CDATA[Members of the California Assembly and Senate have approved Assembly Bill 564, which halts a recently-enacted excise tax&#8230;]]></description>
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  515. </div>
  516. <p>Members of the California Assembly and Senate have <a href="https://www.canorml.org/stophighertaxes2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">approved</a> <a href="https://actionnetwork.org/letters/stop-higher-taxes-on-cannabis-in-california" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Assembly Bill 564</a>, which halts a recently-enacted excise tax hike on commercially available cannabis products. The measure <a href="https://actionnetwork.org/letters/halt-a-tax-increase-on-ca-cannabis-this-year?source=direct_link&amp;">now awaits action</a> from Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is anticipated to sign it into law.</p>
  517. <p><a href="https://www.canorml.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">California NORML</a> is among the advocacy organizations that spearheaded the bill. In March, it <a href="https://norml.org/news/2025/03/27/california-norml-chapter-lobbies-at-the-capital-opposing-marijuana-tax-hike/">coordinated</a> a lobby day and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab6fOjhL7kU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">press conference</a> at the state capital in support of AB. 564 — which is also backed by the United Food and Commercial Workers – Western States Council, the California Cannabis Industries Association, and other groups.</p>
  518. <p>“California NORML is proud to have taken a leadership role sponsoring this bill,” California NORML Coordinator Dale Gieringer said. “Cannabis is already heavily over-taxed relative to comparable products like beer, wine, and tobacco in California.”</p>
  519. <p>The <a href="https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB564/2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">measure</a> rolls back a 25 percent tax hike that took effect on July 1st. It also pauses future tax hikes until June 30, 2028. </p>
  520. <p>Earlier this year, Maryland lawmakers <a href="https://norml.org/news/2025/04/10/maryland-lawmakers-approve-marijuana-sales-tax-hike/">approved</a> a budget bill increasing the special sales tax imposed upon cannabis-related goods from 9 percent to 12 percent. In June, Minnesota lawmakers <a href="https://norml.org/blog/2025/06/10/minnesota-lawmakers-approve-marijuana-sales-tax-hike/">approved</a> a similar tax hike.</p>
  521. <p>NORML has criticized these and other exorbitant tax hikes on adult-use cannabis products. NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said: “Consumers in many legal states already pay artificially high prices for retail cannabis products. Imposing additional taxes on these goods undoubtedly drives prices out of reach for some consumers. This pushes consumers back to the unregulated market, thereby undermining the primary goal of legalization, which is to provide adults with safe, affordable, above-ground access to lab-tested products of known purity, potency, and quality.”</p>
  522. <p><em><a href="https://actionnetwork.org/letters/halt-a-tax-increase-on-ca-cannabis-this-year?source=direct_link&amp;" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Additional information</a> is available from <a href="http://canorml.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">California NORML</a>.</em></p>
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  537. <title>The Clock Is Ticking on Cannabis Rescheduling</title>
  538. <link>https://moderncannabislifestyle.com/the-clock-is-ticking-on-cannabis-rescheduling/</link>
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  545. <description><![CDATA[It’s been approximately one month since President Trump announced at a press conference that his administration is “looking&#8230;]]></description>
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  552. <p>It’s been approximately one month since President Trump <a target="_blank" href="https://norml.org/blog/2025/08/12/will-trump-reschedule-marijuana/">announced</a> at a press conference that his administration is “looking into” federally reclassifying cannabis and that it would “make a determination over the next few weeks.”</p>
  553. <p>Since then, neither the president nor his spokespersons have provided any further updates regarding either their intentions or their timeline. But while others wait, NORML is continuing to go about our work standing up for the rights of responsible cannabis consumers.</p>
  554. <p>In recent days, NORML issued a <a target="_blank" href="https://norml.org/blog/2025/08/19/cannabis-rescheduling-myths-versus-reality/">primer</a> highlighting the policy limitations associated with cannabis <em>rescheduling</em> and we’ve generated nearly 45,000 letters to the White House <a target="_blank" href="https://norml.org/act/tell-the-white-house-and-congress-to-support-descheduling-and-conviction-relief/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">calling for marijuana <em>descheduling</em></a> – removing it entirely from the Controlled Substances Act, thereby allowing states the autonomy to set their own cannabis regulatory policies free from undue federal interference. </p>
  555. <p>At the state level, NORML Chapters continue to push back against legislative efforts that seek to compromise consumers’ freedoms. For example, in California, we continue to advance efforts to <a target="_blank" href="https://actionnetwork.org/letters/stop-higher-taxes-on-cannabis-in-california" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">repeal excessive taxation</a> on cannabis products. In Nebraska, we continue to push back against <a target="_blank" href="https://norml.org/blog/2025/09/03/nebraska-state-appointed-commission-approves-new-rules-undermining-medical-cannabis-access/">regulators’ efforts</a> to undermine the will of the voters who decided in favor of comprehensive medical cannabis access. The list goes on, and continues to grow, as new challenges to sensible cannabis policies arise.</p>
  556. <p>Federally, we are working with Congressional leaders to advance critical legislation – such as support for veterans’ medical cannabis access and the <a target="_blank" href="https://norml.org/act/support-the-marijuana-opportunity-reinvestment-and-expungement-more-act/">advancement</a> of <a target="_blank" href="https://norml.org/blog/2025/08/29/federal-house-lawmakers-reintroduce-legislation-removing-cannabis-from-the-controlled-substances-act/">the MORE Act</a> – and to hold the line against attacks on the victories we have already secured.</p>
  557. <p>Our efforts are made possible by your generosity. NORML doesn’t have multimillion dollar donors nor are we fueled by the multibillion dollar legal cannabis industry. We stand for – and we answer to you the cannabis consumer. And right now we need your help.</p>
  558. <p><a target="_blank" href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/normlactionconsumers?refcode=2025-09-12-blog" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Please chip in today so that we can ensure that consumers’ interests are front and center in the marijuana debate.</strong></a> With your support, we’ve made tremendous strides advancing cannabis freedom for tens of millions of Americans. Help NORML protect them and liberate the rest.</p>
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