Although Virginia was the first Southern state to legalize cannabis in 2021, local press reports that the state still lacks a consistent market. “Legislators (…) have failed to take the necessary steps to establish a commercial market, leaving the Commonwealth effectively in limbo.” read an op-ed by The Virginia Pilot. According to the article, “the law contained some significant inconsistencies.”

Virginians can grow, own, and use cannabis, but they cannot purchase it or purchase cannabis seeds. On Monday, Virginia’s Cannabis Conference & Lobby Day in Richmond demonstrated that marijuana has become “a cultural and economic problem in the state.” reported Richmont.com. Meanwhile, the gray market has filled the gap in the leisure market. Data from Leafly estimates the illicit marijuana market at $1.8 billion.

Hemp flags in NC

In North Dakota, the House Agriculture Committee passed a resolution urging people to buy U.S. flags made from hemp. reports marijuana moment. “North Dakota citizens should show their patriotism by supporting local businesses in our state that make U.S. flags from durable materials like hemp.” read the resolution.

Sky high medical cannabis card prices in KY

Kentucky NORML Associate Director Lauren Bratcher announced in a press release that certain companies are utilizing Kentucky’s medicinal cannabis system. NORML has received several reports of predatory practices in the Commonwealth. violist written down All it takes for a doctor to issue a medical card is to verify that applicants have any of the conditions listed under Gov. Beshear’s order.

“Instead, some people have been getting medical certificates or certificates specifically for cannabis at an exorbitant price,” sometimes as much as $300 per applicant, reported local media.

Rastas say they are being shut out of the industry

Members of the Rastafarian community in Barbados are accusing the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing…