NY bill would ban public use of marijuana, including edibles

MMP News AuthorJuly 23, 2023
In New York State, most municipalities ban the use of alcohol on public streets or outside of venues that specifically allow it. Yet the state’s relatively new marijuana law doesn’t let local governments impose the same restrictions on public consumption of THC, the psychoactive component in marijuana. New York State ... Read More

Planning Board discusses three retail marijuana sites | News

MMP News AuthorJuly 22, 2023
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Planning Board met on Monday, July 17, 2023, at town hall to review several applications for proposed retail marijuana sites. The three proponents, all of whom attended the Sel­ect Board’s first round of licensing hearings, were the last remaining of initial eight applicants to re­ceive approval ... Read More

Select Board hosts marijuana hearings | News

MMP News AuthorJuly 15, 2023
TEWKSBURY — On June 12, the Tewksbury Select Board kicked off the first of three nights of hearings to review adult retail marijuana license applications for several companies vying for one of the town’s three retail marijuana licenses and a host community agreement with the town. “The issue here is ... Read More

Montana to crack down on synthetic marijuana

MMP News AuthorJuly 12, 2023
Montana will soon crack down on synthetic marijuana and intoxicating hemp products that have proliferated through regulatory loopholes despite concerns they pose a health risk to children.  The Cannabis Control Division, the marijuana regulatory arm of the Montana Department of Revenue, said Tuesday eradicating synthetic products will be the “biggest ... Read More