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Is the Nation’s Vaping Crisis Hurting California’s Cannabis Market?

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

The Californian cannabis industry watched with the nation, as 47 patients across 25 states lost their lives to possible ­­vaping associated pulmonary illness this summer. At the time, vaping was the cannabis industry’s fastest growing segment. How Growers Are Fairing Amid the Vaping Scare. the week of August 19 to 24.3%

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Proposed L.A. Vaping Ban Could End Some Pot Companies

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Following a slew of vaping related lung disease cases, a Los Angeles City Council member calls for a year-long ban on all vaping sales. The proposed ban has many in the industry rushing to cut the motion off before it becomes law. The Dangers of Bootleg Vapes. Industry executives say the proposed L.A. Legal Implications.

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Medical Cannabis Now Legal in California Health Care Facilities

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Gavin Newsom signed into law the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act, or Ryan’s Law – remarkable for the fact that he vetoed a similar measure in 2019 due to conflict with federal law. Their reticence is mostly due to the official discrepancy between state and federal law where marijuana is concerned.

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Californian Lawmakers End Pot Smoking in Moving Vehicles

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

That’s because the Golden state’s lawmakers recently closed a loophole with Assembly Bill 1810 , to prevent passengers from smoking or vaping cannabis products while inside moving vehicles. But the state law did extend exemptions for taxi, bus and limousine passengers. Therefore, this law change in no surprise.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

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It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches. This created issues for law enforcement and testing facilities in determining the difference between legal hemp and illegal marijuana. AL resident? GA resident? OK resident? Pennsylvania. PA resident?

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California Proposes Regulations for Appellations of Origin for Cannabis

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

As such, February 20 marked the beginning of the 45-day period required by Californian law, where the public can submit any comments it may have on the matter. Following concern surrounding product safety that emerged amid the vaping crisis last summer, consumers have rightfully become increasingly concerned about product quality.

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Counterfeit Cannabis Products Keep California Black Market Well Stocked

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Of all counterfeit cannabis products, refillable THC cartridges used inside vaping pens are currently most common. To most consumers and law enforcement officials alike, it’s very difficult to tell a real pen from a fake one. About Cannabis Law Group. Call us at 714-937-2050. Fake THC Cartridges Are Flooding California.

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