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Federal hemp crackdown could be delayed by one month. What it means for NC's $1 billion industry
Congress voted to delay sweeping federal hemp restrictions by one month. For North Carolina's $1 billion industry, that could mean more time to prepare — and more uncertainty over what happens next.
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Too high to drive? NC examines marijuana DWI tests
There’s no marijuana equivalent to the blood-alcohol benchmark police use to prosecute drunk drivers. North Carolina officials are examining how toxicology can help them determine if motorists are driving high.
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Who would control the cannabis market in NC? ABC joins debate
North Carolina lawmakers haven’t legalized marijuana, but officials are already considering who would control the future market, Friday, and whether the state’s powerful ABC system could play a role.
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NC Senate passes THC crackdown, but House delays vote despite GOP agreement
The fight over hemp and THC regulation, for anyone under 21, continues inside the North Carolina General Assembly after a GOP compromise stalled in the House.
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NC’s ballot has 3 constitutional amendments. Should voters have the power to add more?
Constitutional amendment proposals can give the people of North Carolina the power to force lawmakers to act. Legislative leaders say they represent the public will already, but some on both sides of the aisle want to see more direct democracy at the ballot box.
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NC lawmakers react to a retail cannabis marketplace announcement in Virginia
Virginia’s legal retail cannabis market will open next July – but will it affect North Carolina? Lawmakers here estimate lost revenue from those who will travel over the border to purchase cannabis legally.
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Police find 140 pounds of pot in Raleigh man's storage unit
Raleigh police arrested a man who had 140 pounds of marijuana and other drugs in May.
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NC officials raise concerns about marijuana-impaired driving enforcement
North Carolina officials studying potential cannabis policy changes say the state lacks reliable roadside impairment testing and has a limited number of specially trained officers to investigate marijuana-impaired driving cases.
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NC lawmakers revisit marijuana policy as Trump reclassifies drug
North Carolina lawmakers say discussions are ongoing on medical marijuana and hemp regulation with no clear path forward in the General Assembly.
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North Carolina advisory council recommends legalizing pot for adults
North Carolina’s multibillion-dollar cannabis marketplace is largely unregulated. An advisory council formed by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein recommends adult-use legalization through licensed retail sales in an effort to improve consumer safety.
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Brothers charged with bringing over 200 pounds of marijuana through RDU
Two brothers are accused of bringing over 200 pounds of marijuana through Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January. One of the men is being held on a $1 million bond.
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Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research, a major shift in federal drug policy that inches closer to what many states have done.
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How labs test cannabis products for THC levels
At least two central North Carolina law enforcement agencies seized illegal cannabis products from stores in the last month. You can’t tell how much THC is in a product just by looking at it. WRAL News went to Delta 9 Analytical to see how products are tested.
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Attorney pulls out bag of cannabis in NC Supreme Court hearing
Hemp is now legal in North Carolina, leading to tension between police who want to make marijuana busts and civil liberties advocates who say innocent people are being wrongfully searched and arrested over skunky smells.
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With baggie in hand, lawyer sells case of hemp v. marijuana to NC Supreme Court
Hemp is now legal in North Carolina, leading to tension between police who want to make marijuana busts and civil liberties advocates who say innocent people are being wrongfully searched and arrested over skunky smells.
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Illness linked to cannabis use sending more patients to the hospital, including NC woman
Jill Fuller moved back in with her 92-year-old mother after developing cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) from using THC gummies. Fuller's experience, which required hospitalization and a lengthy recovery, highlights a growing concern among medical professionals about the rise of CHS cases.
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A painful trade: Swapping wine for THC landed her in the ER and sick for months
Jill Fuller moved back in with her 92-year-old mother after developing cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) from using THC gummies. Fuller's experience, which required hospitalization and a lengthy recovery, highlights a growing concern among medical professionals about the rise of CHS cases.
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Hemp vs. marijuana: North Carolina courts empower police searches, some law enforcement leaders call them unconstitutional
Police can't tell the difference between hemp and marijuana. Neither can the state experts who test drugs. North Carolina courts don't seem to mind, even though one is legal and the other can lead to years in prison.
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Hemp vs. marijuana: NC courts empower police searches
When North Carolina legalized smokable hemp in 2018, police and prosecutors spoke frequently and clearly about their biggest fear: It would effectively legalize marijuana in North Carolina, they said, due to the fact that hemp looks and smells exactly like marijuana.
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Hemp vs. marijuana: NC courts empower police searches that some law enforcement leaders call unconstitutional
Police can't tell the difference between hemp and marijuana. Neither can the state experts who test drugs. North Carolina courts don't seem to mind, even though one is legal and the other can lead to years in prison.
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State lawmakers moving quickly on bill to regulate THC, Delta 9 products
State lawmakers want to keep THC-laden drinks and gummies out of the hands of kids. The Senate and House are working on measures to limit the sale of those products.
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On The Record: Governor Josh Stein explores legalizing cannabis in North Carolina
Governor Josh Stein announced he is creating a state advisory council to explore legalizing cannabis in North Carolina. The governor says his views about legalizing THC products have evolved. WRAL's Lena Tillett goes 'On The Record' with the governor about how he is trying to bring order to this industry.
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Gov. Josh Stein launches cannabis task force, seeking to regulate THC and study pot legalization in NC
In an exclusive interview with WRAL's Lena Tillett on Tuesday, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein called for statewide regulations to legalize THC-intoxicating products and announced the creation of a new state advisory council to explore methods to legalize products containing THC.
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Stein launches cannabis task force, seeking to regulate THC and study pot legalization in NC
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is also examining the possibility of expunctions for past marijuana offenses. But full legalization of marijuana in the state would require approval from the Republican-led legislature.
