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For those unfamiliar with the story, Rhonda and her late husband Larry’s property in Washington State, near the town of Kettle Falls was raided in 2012 by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for growing medical cannabis The last 5 years have been a nightmare for Rhonda Firestack-Harvey, who is well known among medical cannabis advocates as a member of the Kettle Falls Five. MORE
CBG and MS (multiple sclerosis) A 2012 study that looked at the potential of a CBG derivative in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis concluded that it could potentially treat MS related inflammation in the central nervous system and help restore motor function impairment. MORE
Both Colorado and Washington legalized the production and sale of marijuana for recreational use in 2012, and since then 13 more states have also legalized adult-use cannabis. “In Seizures of illicit marijuana at the U.S. MORE
With Colorado lawmakers convening for their seventh legislative session since voters overwhelmingly approved Amendment 64, which ended the prohibition of marijuana in 2012, marijuana law reform advocates from several organizations coordinated a citizen lobby day to push for workplace drug testing reforms, social consumption, parental protections and expanding access to the state’s medical marijuana program. MORE
After an audit of Alpenglow’s 2010, 2011 and 2012 tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) assessed a deficiency against Alpenglow by denying a variety of its business deductions under section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and by concluding that Alpenglow had “committed the crime of trafficking in a controlled substance in violation of the CSA.” On June 24, 2019, the U.S. MORE
million for the 2012 tax year, Bloomberg reported. The U.S. Tax Court again ruled that Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Service tax code is constitutional and cannabis companies aren’t entitled to common business deductions. The Tax Court concluded that marijuana remains a Schedule 1 controlled substance, and thus, under current federal law, the IRS is correct in disallowing standard tax breaks for cannabis businesses. MORE
The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. The New York State Association of Police said traffic safety is a major concern, citing an increase in vehicle-related fatalities by 62 percent in Colorado the first year cannabis was legalized in the state. MORE
Until 2012, cannabis farming in the United States was largely a criminal enterprise. In recent years, the demand for legal marijuana has expanded considerably. In turn, this has created a boom in the legal cannabis cultivation industry. MORE
However, in 2012 prosecutors argued that Harris should be resentenced under the Habitual Offenders Law. After spending nearly a decade behind bars for selling a small amount of marijuana, Derek Harris is finally going to be free to reunite with his loved ones. Who is Derek Harris? . MORE
Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to regulate adult use access, past-year youth use has fallen eight percent. The self-reported use of marijuana by teenagers continues to decline nationally, according to federal data reported by the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The agency’s 2018 report finds that past-year marijuana use by those ages 12 to 17 has fallen consistently since 2002, from 15.8 MORE
Colorado and Alaska, which legalized adult-use marijuana sales in 2012 and 2014 respectively, had the lowest disparities in unlawful marijuana possession arrest rates. African-Americans are nearly four-times as likely as whites to be arrested in the United States for marijuana-possession offenses, according to an analysis published Monday by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). According to the ACLU’s report, Blacks are 3.64 MORE
Using cannabis for several months is associated with a reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according to a prospective study published last week. MORE
Rick was both a principal sponsor and a major financial supporter of the successful Washington state marijuana legalization initiative approved by the voters of his state in 2012, making Washington, along with Colorado, the first two states to end criminal prohibition and replace it with a legal regulated system. MORE
The increase in law enforcement officers who are trained in recognizing drug use [from 2012 to 2014] can increase drug detection rates apart from any changes in driver behavior. MORE
The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) implemented the Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) on July 1, 2012. The first registration cards were issued to qualified patients and their designated caregivers in September 2012. Who can apply for a medical cannabis card in Delaware? MORE
Sixty-six percent of respondents endorse legalization, a total that is consistent with other recent polls and that is nearly 30 percent higher than 2012 totals — when Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize adult marijuana use. A super-majority of Americans, including majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents support making marijuana use legal in the United States, according to nationwide polling data compiled by Gallup, first reported by Forbes. MORE
It wasn’t until 2012 that Washington State and Colorado introduced America’s first legal recreational cannabis bills. Prior to this, the only cannabis available legally in North America was medical marijuana. Dozens of states now permit the sale and consumption of medical cannabis for qualifying conditions, while a total of 11 states have so far legalized [ ] The post Is There a Difference Between Recreational and Medical Cannabis? appeared first on Legalize it. We Think So. MORE
After my 4th spinal surgery in 2012, I became fully disabled. We are happy to share an inspiring story about how medical cannabis has completely changed Amy’s life. The decision to come to Canna Care Docs was a 2-year long process. In June of 2018, I was still recovering from my fifth back surgery and still using a walker. As time & my tolerance to my pain meds grew, so did the dosages. MORE
Additionally, a 2012 study using rats revealed that CBD actually reduced their appetites. Finding the right product for any weight loss journey or diet can be overwhelming. MORE
In 2012, the family flew out to California so they could start medical cannabis treatment and found a doctor who helped them prepare cannabis-based juices for their son. Stop us if you’ve heard this one: A rabbi and a pot farmer walk into a cannabis processing facility. MORE
Because, after battling off leukemia, Deryn was diagnosed with the extremely rare and very hard to treat Langerhans cell sarcoma in 2012. Last year, Deryn Blackwell and his mother, Callie, was all over the news. Deryn would undergo three failed bone marrow transplants, and doctors told him that his fourth would be his last chance. Soon after his operation, Deryn trapped his finger. Source. Patient Stories cancer patient rights Patient stories MORE
Mikel taught middle school in Western Arizona before becoming a full-time activist in 2012. NORML offers its condolences to the family and friends of Mikel Weisser. Longtime political activist Mikel Weisser, who served as State Director of the Arizona NORML , passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 61 years old. Mikel became Arizona NORML’s State Director in 2015. MORE
The topic of marijuana (cannabis) legalization moved into headlines following Colorado’s and Washington’s decisions to permit recreational use of the drug in 2012. Yet, these … Read More. Breaking News MORE
Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to regulate adult-use access, past-year youth use has fallen eight percent. Remarks made today by the United States Surgeon General highlighting “the importance of protecting our nation from the health risks of marijuana use in adolescents and during pregnancy” fail to acknowledge the role that a regulated market can play in mitigating the use of cannabis by potentially high-risk populations. MORE
The state legalized adult-use cannabis in 2012, and sales began in 2014. For the past four years, Washington has reliably earned more than $400 million in cannabis tax revenue, and as of 2020, its combined total since legalizing in 2012 is over $2 billion. MORE
In 2012, almost three decades after the opening of the Amsterdam Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum, a second museum location opened in a former palace in Barcelona. MORE
Jay Inslee announced Friday he will offer pardons to people convicted of minor marijuana possession between 1998 and 2012. 5, 2012 (from when medicinal cannabis was legalized to when it was legalized recreationally). LONGVIEW — Washington Gov. But those offenders may be better off under other alternatives available to clear their names. Someone pardoned under Inslee’s plan, for example, would still have to answer “yes” to the question “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?” MORE
tons of marijuana edibles were sold in 2018 alone, which is the same amount as all of the medical cannabis products combined that were consumed by patients in the entire year of 2012. The number of registered medical marijuana patients has also grown exponentially since 2012 when there were only approximately 40,000 patients. MORE
For the past several years, Kennedy has been part of “ NORML Athletics, ” a project started by the legalization advocacy group in 2012, partly in order to “battle the lazy stoner stereotype.”. MORE
Another study published in 2012 found 13% of fibromyalgia patients used cannabis, with 80% using smoked marijuana and 24% using prescription cannabinoids. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken), 2012. What Are The Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. It is often diagnosed by pressing on tender points throughout the body that results in pain upon light touching. MORE
In the months after Washington voters approved legalized marijuana in 2012, Clayton Mosher, a sociology professor at Washington State University Vancouver, noticed what he believed to be unnecessary safety concerns. One of the chief concerns following the 2012 vote was that easier access to the drug would lead to more motor vehicle crashes. MORE
In 2012 a second venue in Barcelona, Spain, was opened. The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum was founded in 1985, and to this day, remains one of Amsterdam’s most iconic cannabis destinations. MORE
In 2012, I was proud to help fund and promote the passage of I-502 which legalized, taxed, and regulated marijuana in my home state of Washington. Now, seven years later, I’m delighted to see more and more politicians, not just on the West coast, stepping up to address marijuana policy reform and fighting to uphold the civil liberty of adults who enjoy smoking pot responsibly. MORE
To figure out how cannabis legalization influences crime in neighboring states, the researchers gathered before-and-after legalization crime data from 2003 to 2017 in states that bordered Colorado and Washington — the two states that first legalized recreational marijuana in 2012. MORE
In 2012, Mary Pryor, who would eventually become the CMO of Tonic CBD and co-founder of Cannaclusive, an inclusive-based cannabis marketing company for brands, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. “Cannabis is medicine.”. MORE
After Washington State approved its adult-use legalization initiative in 2012, BOTEC was hired to consult on the law’s implementation. NORML regrets the passing of Prof. Mark A. Kleiman , an academic expert on cannabis policy who often shared and debated his well informed views on marijuana policy reform with those of us who were committed to advocating for a policy of adult use legalization. MORE
Unfortunately, cannabis use during pregnancy in Canada has increased since 2012, according to Global News. in 2012 to 1.8% The post Cannabis Use During Pregnancy at its Highest Since 2012 appeared first on WeedAdvisor. In a society that frowns upon tobacco and alcohol use during pregnancy, it should be shocking to us that consuming cannabis while pregnant is not equally ill-received. MORE
2012 Related Topics WeedAdvisor
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Unfortunately, cannabis use during pregnancy in Canada has increased since 2012, according to Global News. in 2012 to 1.8% The post Cannabis Use During Pregnancy at its Highest Since 2012 appeared first on WeedAdvisor. In a society that frowns upon tobacco and alcohol use during pregnancy, it should be shocking to us that consuming cannabis while pregnant is not equally ill-received.
Leafwell
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Until 2012, cannabis farming in the United States was largely a criminal enterprise. In recent years, the demand for legal marijuana has expanded considerably. In turn, this has created a boom in the legal cannabis cultivation industry.
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NORML
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Rick was both a principal sponsor and a major financial supporter of the successful Washington state marijuana legalization initiative approved by the voters of his state in 2012, making Washington, along with Colorado, the first two states to end criminal prohibition and replace it with a legal regulated system.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 12, 2020
The topic of marijuana (cannabis) legalization moved into headlines following Colorado’s and Washington’s decisions to permit recreational use of the drug in 2012. Yet, these … Read More. Breaking News
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 9, 2020
In my ten years of advising and guiding cannabis companies from a corporate, transactional, and M&A perspective, and especially since 2012 (when Washington and Colorado … Read More. One-Hit Wonders
Sensi Seeds
OCTOBER 16, 2020
In 2012 a second venue in Barcelona, Spain, was opened. The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum was founded in 1985, and to this day, remains one of Amsterdam’s most iconic cannabis destinations.
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Sensi Seeds
OCTOBER 16, 2020
In 2012, almost three decades after the opening of the Amsterdam Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum, a second museum location opened in a former palace in Barcelona.
Leafwell
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Because, after battling off leukemia, Deryn was diagnosed with the extremely rare and very hard to treat Langerhans cell sarcoma in 2012. Last year, Deryn Blackwell and his mother, Callie, was all over the news. Deryn would undergo three failed bone marrow transplants, and doctors told him that his fourth would be his last chance. Soon after his operation, Deryn trapped his finger. Source. Patient Stories cancer patient rights Patient stories
NORML
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Sixty-six percent of respondents endorse legalization, a total that is consistent with other recent polls and that is nearly 30 percent higher than 2012 totals — when Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize adult marijuana use. A super-majority of Americans, including majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents support making marijuana use legal in the United States, according to nationwide polling data compiled by Gallup, first reported by Forbes.
LIWTS
OCTOBER 18, 2019
It wasn’t until 2012 that Washington State and Colorado introduced America’s first legal recreational cannabis bills. Prior to this, the only cannabis available legally in North America was medical marijuana. Dozens of states now permit the sale and consumption of medical cannabis for qualifying conditions, while a total of 11 states have so far legalized [ ] The post Is There a Difference Between Recreational and Medical Cannabis? appeared first on Legalize it. We Think So.
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
The state legalized adult-use cannabis in 2012, and sales began in 2014. For the past four years, Washington has reliably earned more than $400 million in cannabis tax revenue, and as of 2020, its combined total since legalizing in 2012 is over $2 billion.
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NORML
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
In 2012, I was proud to help fund and promote the passage of I-502 which legalized, taxed, and regulated marijuana in my home state of Washington. Now, seven years later, I’m delighted to see more and more politicians, not just on the West coast, stepping up to address marijuana policy reform and fighting to uphold the civil liberty of adults who enjoy smoking pot responsibly.
NORML
AUGUST 20, 2019
Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to regulate adult use access, past-year youth use has fallen eight percent. The self-reported use of marijuana by teenagers continues to decline nationally, according to federal data reported by the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The agency’s 2018 report finds that past-year marijuana use by those ages 12 to 17 has fallen consistently since 2002, from 15.8
NORML
JANUARY 24, 2019
With Colorado lawmakers convening for their seventh legislative session since voters overwhelmingly approved Amendment 64, which ended the prohibition of marijuana in 2012, marijuana law reform advocates from several organizations coordinated a citizen lobby day to push for workplace drug testing reforms, social consumption, parental protections and expanding access to the state’s medical marijuana program.
SpeedWeed
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
In 2012, Mary Pryor, who would eventually become the CMO of Tonic CBD and co-founder of Cannaclusive, an inclusive-based cannabis marketing company for brands, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. “Cannabis is medicine.”.
The Cannigma
JANUARY 26, 2021
Using cannabis for several months is associated with a reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according to a prospective study published last week.
CannaMD
MARCH 3, 2021
To figure out how cannabis legalization influences crime in neighboring states, the researchers gathered before-and-after legalization crime data from 2003 to 2017 in states that bordered Colorado and Washington — the two states that first legalized recreational marijuana in 2012.
The Cannigma
JANUARY 27, 2021
In 2012, the family flew out to California so they could start medical cannabis treatment and found a doctor who helped them prepare cannabis-based juices for their son. Stop us if you’ve heard this one: A rabbi and a pot farmer walk into a cannabis processing facility.
NORML
APRIL 21, 2020
Colorado and Alaska, which legalized adult-use marijuana sales in 2012 and 2014 respectively, had the lowest disparities in unlawful marijuana possession arrest rates. African-Americans are nearly four-times as likely as whites to be arrested in the United States for marijuana-possession offenses, according to an analysis published Monday by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). According to the ACLU’s report, Blacks are 3.64
MassRoots
JANUARY 16, 2019
tons of marijuana edibles were sold in 2018 alone, which is the same amount as all of the medical cannabis products combined that were consumed by patients in the entire year of 2012. The number of registered medical marijuana patients has also grown exponentially since 2012 when there were only approximately 40,000 patients.
NORML
JULY 29, 2019
After Washington State approved its adult-use legalization initiative in 2012, BOTEC was hired to consult on the law’s implementation. NORML regrets the passing of Prof. Mark A. Kleiman , an academic expert on cannabis policy who often shared and debated his well informed views on marijuana policy reform with those of us who were committed to advocating for a policy of adult use legalization.
Cannabis Chronicles
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
In the months after Washington voters approved legalized marijuana in 2012, Clayton Mosher, a sociology professor at Washington State University Vancouver, noticed what he believed to be unnecessary safety concerns. One of the chief concerns following the 2012 vote was that easier access to the drug would lead to more motor vehicle crashes.
Canna Care Docs
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
After my 4th spinal surgery in 2012, I became fully disabled. We are happy to share an inspiring story about how medical cannabis has completely changed Amy’s life. The decision to come to Canna Care Docs was a 2-year long process. In June of 2018, I was still recovering from my fifth back surgery and still using a walker. As time & my tolerance to my pain meds grew, so did the dosages.
LifeCannMD
JANUARY 12, 2021
Additionally, a 2012 study using rats revealed that CBD actually reduced their appetites. Finding the right product for any weight loss journey or diet can be overwhelming.
MassRoots
AUGUST 12, 2020
However, in 2012 prosecutors argued that Harris should be resentenced under the Habitual Offenders Law. After spending nearly a decade behind bars for selling a small amount of marijuana, Derek Harris is finally going to be free to reunite with his loved ones. Who is Derek Harris? .
SpeedWeed
MARCH 4, 2021
Both Colorado and Washington legalized the production and sale of marijuana for recreational use in 2012, and since then 13 more states have also legalized adult-use cannabis. “In Seizures of illicit marijuana at the U.S.
NORML
MAY 14, 2020
Mikel taught middle school in Western Arizona before becoming a full-time activist in 2012. NORML offers its condolences to the family and friends of Mikel Weisser. Longtime political activist Mikel Weisser, who served as State Director of the Arizona NORML , passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 61 years old. Mikel became Arizona NORML’s State Director in 2015.
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
JUNE 26, 2019
After an audit of Alpenglow’s 2010, 2011 and 2012 tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) assessed a deficiency against Alpenglow by denying a variety of its business deductions under section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and by concluding that Alpenglow had “committed the crime of trafficking in a controlled substance in violation of the CSA.” On June 24, 2019, the U.S.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 25, 2019
million for the 2012 tax year, Bloomberg reported. The U.S. Tax Court again ruled that Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Service tax code is constitutional and cannabis companies aren’t entitled to common business deductions. The Tax Court concluded that marijuana remains a Schedule 1 controlled substance, and thus, under current federal law, the IRS is correct in disallowing standard tax breaks for cannabis businesses.
Canna Care Docs
OCTOBER 2, 2020
The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) implemented the Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) on July 1, 2012. The first registration cards were issued to qualified patients and their designated caregivers in September 2012. Who can apply for a medical cannabis card in Delaware?
NORML
AUGUST 29, 2019
Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to regulate adult-use access, past-year youth use has fallen eight percent. Remarks made today by the United States Surgeon General highlighting “the importance of protecting our nation from the health risks of marijuana use in adolescents and during pregnancy” fail to acknowledge the role that a regulated market can play in mitigating the use of cannabis by potentially high-risk populations.
The Cannigma
JANUARY 31, 2021
For the past several years, Kennedy has been part of “ NORML Athletics, ” a project started by the legalization advocacy group in 2012, partly in order to “battle the lazy stoner stereotype.”.
The Cannigma
JANUARY 21, 2021
CBG and MS (multiple sclerosis) A 2012 study that looked at the potential of a CBG derivative in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis concluded that it could potentially treat MS related inflammation in the central nervous system and help restore motor function impairment.
Cannabis Chronicles
JANUARY 9, 2019
Jay Inslee announced Friday he will offer pardons to people convicted of minor marijuana possession between 1998 and 2012. 5, 2012 (from when medicinal cannabis was legalized to when it was legalized recreationally). LONGVIEW — Washington Gov. But those offenders may be better off under other alternatives available to clear their names. Someone pardoned under Inslee’s plan, for example, would still have to answer “yes” to the question “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?”
NORML
JANUARY 28, 2019
The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. The New York State Association of Police said traffic safety is a major concern, citing an increase in vehicle-related fatalities by 62 percent in Colorado the first year cannabis was legalized in the state.
Dr. Michele Ross
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Another study published in 2012 found 13% of fibromyalgia patients used cannabis, with 80% using smoked marijuana and 24% using prescription cannabinoids. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken), 2012. What Are The Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. It is often diagnosed by pressing on tender points throughout the body that results in pain upon light touching.
CannaMD
JANUARY 6, 2021
The increase in law enforcement officers who are trained in recognizing drug use [from 2012 to 2014] can increase drug detection rates apart from any changes in driver behavior.
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