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Understanding Medical Marijuana Laws in California

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However, recreational use has also recently been legalized in California but it remains illegal under federal law. Following Proposition 215, the legal framework surrounding medical marijuana continued to evolve and in 2003, the California State Legislature enacted Senate Bill 420 , also known as the Medical Marijuana Program Act.

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Simplifya Appoints Top Cannabis Banking and Financial Services Bod as General Counsel and Chief Banking Officer

Cannabis Law Report

As we prepare to bring to market an expanded suite of cutting-edge banking and financial-related solutions, Katrina’s banking, financial and compliance expertise in cannabis will not only add tremendous value to our Company, but to our clients as well. from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, and has practiced law since 2003.

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Simplifya Appoints Cannabis Banking and Financial Services Expert, Katrina Skinner, as General Counsel and Chief Banking Officer

Cannabis Law Report

As we prepare to bring to market an expanded suite of cutting-edge banking and financial-related solutions, Katrina’s banking, financial and compliance expertise in cannabis will not only add tremendous value to our Company, but to our clients as well. from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, and has practiced law since 2003.

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LCB Board Action: Specific Cannabis Interim Policies Withdrawn

Cannabis Law Report

This policy went into effect in 2000, and had not been used since 2003. It also gave guidance on compliance inspections for marijuana processors who produced marijuana infused products. Rescinded Board Interim Policy 09-2014 on adult-use/recreational marijuana. It is no longer necessary and was rescinded.

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Grown Rogue Appoints Tom Fortner As Chief Operating Officer

Cannabis Law Report

Tom stayed on as President of Hines Color Division, leading the seven, newly acquired independent color businesses until 2003. The Company is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in the United States through its indirect operating subsidiaries.

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New Study Says. Not One California Dispensary Caught Selling to Minors

Cannabis Law Report

The study , entitled “What is the likelihood that underage youth can obtain marijuana from licensed recreational marijuana outlets in California, a state where recreational marijuana is legal?” Objective: Since 2012, 19 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults ages 21 and older.

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World Wide Weed: Risks and Best Practices for Advertising State Legal Cannabis on the Internet

Cannabis Law Report

Users can search for and review cannabis dispensaries, brands, strains, delivery services, and a host of other cannabis or cannabis-related products and services in states in which cannabis has been legalized for medical or recreational use. 5 The CBCC is “having internal discussions about what the appropriate next steps are.”