Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JANUARY 3, 2020

Illinois started off the decade by opening its doors to the world of adult-use recreational marijuana. Last year, Illinois became the 11 th state in the United States to legalize the purchase and possession of adult-use recreational marijuana and the first state to legalize through legislative measure. By: Nabil Rodriguez.

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Cannabis Life Network

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The post Canadians have spent $908 million at recreational cannabis stores since legalization, StatCan appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks. The agency says Canadians spent $24 per capita at cannabis stores from Oct. 17, 2018, when cannabis was legalized, to the end of September 2019.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

DECEMBER 17, 2020

And recreational cultivators often want their crop as quickly as possible. appeared first on MSNL Blog. How quickly a strain grows can be very important. Speed is vital for commercial and covert growers. For many, the answer is fast flowering cannabis. Continue reading → The post What are fast flowering cannabis strains?

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Sensi Seeds

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Medicinal cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, refers to cannabis when it is used to treat or relieve a complaint or condition, rather than for recreational or spiritual purposes. appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog. The post What Is Medicinal Cannabis, and How to Choose a Medicinal Cannabis Strain?

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

November 3 is a date that will go down in history for those who fought for recreational marijuana in the state of Arizona. On this date, Proposition 207 was approved , which legalized the use of recreational marijuana. Recreational marijuana is finally legal – at least as far as the state of Arizona is concerned.

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

For NORML’s 50 th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the second in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

New recreational marijuana legalization initiative A new initiative , sponsored by Smart & Safe Florida , aims to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, allowing possession, purchase, and use for non-medical purposes. Stay tuned for further updates as these legislative efforts progress.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not eliminate employer liabilities. As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

For NORML’s 50 th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the second in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

APRIL 18, 2021

Like a domino effect, it seems one-by-one states are slowly but surely legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in the US. Continue reading → The post What NY Legalization Means for the US appeared first on MSNL Blog. The biggest news to come as of recently, is the state of New York.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Whether it’s just a fun way to pass the night for recreational users, or a way to get immediate relief for medicinal users, we can tell a lot about a certain strain just by sniffing. appeared first on MSNL Blog. But being able to pinpoint the smell and knowing what’s actually behind it are two different things.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JUNE 7, 2023

On May 30, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana for persons 21 years of age and older. The bill legalizes the production and sale of marijuana flower concentrates, topical and edible products, immature cannabis plants and seeds, and hemp-derived THC products.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 10, 2023

Interview with Axel Bernabe of the New York Office of Cannabis Management Regarding True Party of Interest Rules > Senate Bill Aims to Dismantle Minnesota’s Recreational Cannabis Market > Cannabis Companies Infringe Popular Ferrara Candy Trademarks > New York State Advertising Rules Effective Today > Cannabis Industry the Latest Frontier (..)

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Are there any efforts to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide? However, no immediate plans exist at the federal level to legalize recreational cannabis. Develop clear, compliant drug policies addressing both medicinal and recreational use. How do state and federal cannabis laws interact in Australia?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

Nevada’s voters decriminalized adult recreational use of marijuana by voter initiative. The question therefore arises whether adult recreational use o f marijuana is “lawful” in Nevada. Blog: California Corporate & Securities Law Blog. By Keith Paul Bishop on August 12, 2022. 2, 14 (Nov. 8, 2016, effective Jan.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

On January 31, the same day the audit was released, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) submitted its 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report (“Report”). The Report’s key finding is nothing new: supply exceeds demand within Oregon’s recreational market. The impressive part, however, is by how much.

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United Patients Group

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Thus our latest stigma, that CBD is the “medical” part of the plant while THC is the “recreational” part, is incorrect. 2023, unitedpatientsgroup.com/blog/the-purpose-of-terpenes-natures-aromatic-wonders/. 2023, unitedpatientsgroup.com/blog/unlocking-the-healing-potential-of-thca-a-glimpse-into-its-therapeutic-benefits/.

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Canna Care Docs

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Thanks to recent state legislation , adult residents can soon buy recreational marijuana from licensed dispensaries. In Rhode Island, many consumers are curious about the difference between medical and recreational cannabis, and wonder if they should bother applying for a medical card. This is not available for recreational users.

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Canna Care Docs

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Nation’s Leading Medical Cannabis Evaluation Provider - Medical Vs Recreational Cannabis In Rhode Island

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Readers of this blog may recall that the U.S. has always been an international hardliner when it comes to cannabis, even as a vast majority of its states have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. When it comes to implications for U.S. law, the WHO’s assessment of CBD could have the most immediate impact.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 6, 2021

Published Via JD Supra In late February, we blogged about legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly legalizing recreational marijuana. … Read More.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

However, this is only the age for recreational marijuana. We hope that this blog post has been able to help you learn all you need to know about legal marijuana in the state of California. Ever since 2016, California has had marijuana legalization throughout the state.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 9, 2020

As I wrote in a prior blog post , Utah’s cannabis market has special characteristics that you are unlikely to find in other states. As I wrote in two prior blog posts (see here and here ), two dominant global essential oil companies are headquartered in Utah: Young Living Essential Oils and doTERRA.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. In states that legalize recreational marijuana, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for marijuana metabolites. See our recent blog concerning a related Arizona court decision.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

by David Standa | Jun 3, 2021 | Legalization , Legislation , Licensing , Recreational Marijuana | New Mexico. As we previously wrote about here , New Mexico passed a recreational cannabis statute with a very ambitious timeline. The next key date in that timeline is June 29. That is the date when the statute goes into effect.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

This blog was originally written by Anthony Dutcher but has been updated with new information as states continue to change their regulations nationwide. There are basically two levels of legalized cannabis: medical and recreational. However, it is legal to purchase up to 1 ounce of cannabis for recreational purposes.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

JUNE 21, 2021

Now the majority of the United States have their own individual medical or recreational programs in place, and first-world countries like Canada have legalized weed federally. Currently, recreational use of cannabis is legal, federally, in the countries below. appeared first on MSNL Blog. Let’s find out. . Uruguay .

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. In the case of a job applicant, an employer can rescind a job offer if an applicant tests positive for recreational marijuana so long as the employer makes the policy available to the applicant at the time of offer. Now is no different.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2019

Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for further insight and analysis into these final regulations and any final regulations that will come. But though these regulations are “final”, we’re pretty positive that there will be changes and modifications—probably on a more incremental level—in the future.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In Arizona, this took the form of Proposition 207, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults in the state. Proposition 207 in Arizona legalizes recreational marijuana use for adults over the age of 21, allowing for legal possession up to one ounce. Work may also be off-limits in terms of recreational marijuana use.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Many more countries have decriminalized marijuana for recreational use in various amounts, and a few have straight up “legalized” recreational marijuana. Just a few months ago, it seemed certain that Mexico would legalize marijuana for recreational use before December 31. Below is an update on each country’s progress.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

Another unique aspect of Oregon hemp law is that it provides an opportunity for ODA-licensed growers and handlers to sell and transfer their products to the state’s marijuana recreational market so long as they satisfy certain licensing, testing, labeling and recordkeeping requirements. California. Connecticut.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JANUARY 30, 2019

The New York Times, in its data blog The Upshot, featured work by a University of Oregon economics professor whose model showed that Washington and Colorado had lower crime rates crime after recreational marijuana was legalized. In 2017, for example, Washington had 304.5

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 12, 2023

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a plant that has been around for medicinal and recreational purposes for centuries. In this blog post, we’ll answer these questions and provide tips on how to properly store cannabis to extend its shelf life. appeared first on PrestoDoctor Blog. Does cannabis expire? What Is The Shelf Life?

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 29, 2020

Arizona has upheld notoriously harsh marijuana laws for years, only passing approval for medical marijuana in 2010 through Proposition 203 while still handing down felony charges for marijuana-related recreational possession and sale charges. The new law allows for up to about 145 licenses to operate recreational dispensaries.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The state has a comprehensive MMJ program and has expanded to include recreational cannabis. Maine: Maine has a well-established MMJ program, and recreational cannabis is also legal in the state. Massachusetts: Massachusetts has a robust MMJ program and has legalized recreational cannabis.

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NewsMunchies

JULY 1, 2021

Thirty-six states now permit medical marijuana, and 18 states provide laws for adult-use (recreational) cannabis. Colorado has legalized medical and recreational use of marijuana with soaring success. Rate this blog post. But federal tax law does not allow marijuana businesses to deduct their business expenses. Under the U.S.

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