Entries by Sophia Bennett

France to Ban CBD Vending Machines and Sales to Minors

The French government has advanced a decisive legislative amendment to tighten regulations on CBD and non-tobacco herbal smoking products. Approved by the Senate in its first reading on May 13, this measure seeks to ban the sale of these products through vending machines and outlaw their distribution to minors, addressing growing public health concerns over […]

What Happens If You Get Pulled Over for a Weed DUI? Cannabis Laws and Your Rights

As cannabis legalization continues to expand across the United States, a complex and highly inconsistent legal landscape has emerged regarding driving under the influence of drugs (DUID). Unlike the nationally recognized 0.08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drunk driving, law enforcement lacks a reliable, standardized metric to measure marijuana impairment. This scientific gap leaves […]

Can You Bring Legal Weed From Another State Into North Carolina?

As neighboring states move toward full legalization, North Carolina travelers face severe legal risks when returning home with cannabis. Despite the growing accessibility of recreational and medical marijuana nationwide, North Carolina law enforcement continues to strictly enforce the state’s total prohibition on cannabis possession, regardless of where the product was originally purchased.

Can You Fly with Medical Marijuana? TSA Rules & Risks Explained

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has quietly updated its “What Can I Bring?” guidelines following the federal government’s historic move to reclassify medical marijuana to Schedule III. This regulatory shift creates a legal pathway for medical cannabis patients to pack their treatments, yet travelers still face a confusing patchwork of state laws and checkpoint uncertainty.

Virginia Governor Vetoes 2026 Cannabis Retail Market Bill

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has vetoed a highly anticipated bill that would have established a regulated adult-use cannabis retail market. This May 19 decision, driven by concerns over inadequate enforcement against illicit operators, prolongs the state’s contradictory stance where marijuana possession is legal, but purchasing it is not.

EU Food Watchdog Sets Ultra-Low CBD Safety Limits

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has established provisional safe consumption levels for hemp-derived CBD, signaling a major regulatory shift. This highly cautious approach, setting limits far below global averages, threatens to force widespread product reformulations and reshape Europe’s CBD industry into a strictly controlled, low-dose market.

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Georgia Legalizes Medical Marijuana Vaping Under New Bill

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has officially signed Senate Bill 220, significantly expanding the state’s medical cannabis program. This legislative update allows registered patients to legally inhale medical marijuana via vapes, offering faster relief for chronic conditions while introducing new THC possession limits.

Delta-8, Delta-9, and THCA Explained: Navigating 2026 Hemp Laws

Federal lawmakers and chemists are grappling with a rapidly evolving cannabis market as consumers navigate a confusing array of hemp-derived products containing Delta-8, Delta-9, and THCA. This surge in diverse cannabinoid offerings has triggered a wave of new federal restrictions aimed at closing legal loopholes and standardizing safety protocols across the United States. Hemp products […]