The growing industry of recreational marijuana is projected to bring in billions of dollars. But certain government rules and regulations and the lack of financing tools have been seen as roadblocks for the industry to fully achieve its maximum potential.
Oscar-nominated actor Woody Harrelson’s bid to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Hawaii was rejected on Friday, as the state approved eight of more than 60 applicants.
The Ski Association of Japan banned two of their teenage snowboarders who allegedly used marijuana. One of them admitted doing so while the other denied it although there are traces of marijuana found on their hair. The two unnamed minors are removed from the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games in South Korea and it is uncertain if they will get to still participate. The incident led to the resignation of Fumikazu Hagiwara’s resignation taking the responsibility.
Alaska is considering on providing guidelines regarding the consumption of marijuana in retail stores. The state will be considered the very first in the nation to allow such activities concerning cannabis.
