article thumbnail

Legendary Cannabis Advocate Eddy Lepp Passes Away 1952-2021

SpeedWeed

Lepp was one of the industry’s greatest advocates, leaving his mark as one of many who suffered in prison as a result of trying to cultivate medical cannabis and help patients get access. At the time, it was considered to be one of the largest cannabis operations of its time, serving up to 1,000 medical cannabis patients.

DEA 52
article thumbnail

California Department of Justice Releases New Medicinal Cannabis Guidelines

Cannabis Law Report

The Guidelines come after significant changes in state law on recreational cannabis use. Historically, the State of California has been at the forefront of the cannabis legalization movement.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Election Brings Big Wins for Cannabis Legalization

Canna Care Docs

Initiative 65 (74%) passed over the Alternative 65A (32%)—the latter of which would have restricted medicinal cannabis to terminally ill patients. Medicinal cannabis was already approved in Montana in 2004. Regulations vary, so check your state laws relating to medical marijuana before you apply. .

article thumbnail

California Cannabis Bill Roundup for October 2019

Canna Law Blog

Now though, California cannabis businesses licensed under MAUCRSA will be able to lawfully take ordinary business deductions under California law. Charitable donations. . ” Vape Cartridges and Pens.

article thumbnail

Special Report: Current Issues in Marijuana Regulation – Veterans Struggle to Gain Access to Medical Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Many patients with PTSD report having flashbacks or intrusive thoughts which result in involuntarily re-living past traumatic events. Recent scandals such as Walter Reed hospital have brought to public view some of the challenges patients of VA medical care experience. 60% of respondents did not live in a state with medical cannabis.

Access 49
article thumbnail

Lighting Up Florida Medical Marijuana People: The Crusaders, Part 7

Cannabis Law Report

“ right across the state line — as is the case between Florida and Alabama. non-medical marijuana use “border states.” patients in a non-medical marijuana use state from purchasing or using cannabis medication obtained in the neighboring medical marijuana “border state.” ” .

article thumbnail

Further Consideration of the STATES Act

Cannabis Law Report

Congress could pass a law that would legitimate marijuana activities, but only to the extent an individual or commercial enterprise acts within the letter of state law. State-compliant cannabis activity would no longer violate federal criminal law. Emphasis added).

Banking 45