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The 'Smart and Safe Arizona Act' would legalize for adults 21+, allow home growing, and expunge past cannabis convictions. The post Arizona Groups File 2020 Cannabis Legalization Initiative appeared first on Leafly. MORE
Legalizing was a campaign promise of Democratic Gov. The post New Jersey Voters to Decide Cannabis Legalization Next Year appeared first on Leafly. Politics adult-use cannabis legalization new jersey MORE
New research discovers an 8% decrease in youth cannabis use in states that legalize for adult use. The post Youth Cannabis Use Drops 8% in Legal States, Study Finds appeared first on Leafly. Health Politics medical cannabis medical marijuana underage use MORE
Just about two months into the 2019 legislative session, legalization proposals are swiftly moving forward in states across the country. Senate Bill 686 seeks to legalize the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of small amounts of marijuana for adults. The measure would allow adults 21 and over to purchase one ounce of cannabis and grow up to six cannabis plants in their own home. 2019 ACTIVISM Advocacy Grassroots Legalization LEGISLATION Policy SOCIETY MORE
Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. The Prairie State is the first state to legislatively regulate cannabis sales. Support our continued work to legalize marijuana in all 50 states. MORE
In the Midwest, attitudes toward CBD—and cannabis itself—are changing thanks to the plant's emerging health benefits and a growing focus on education. The post With CBD Legal, Wisconsin Is Warming to Cannabis appeared first on Leafly. MORE
Immigrants face severe consequences for cannabis, even in states where it is legal. The post Is Your Cannabis Legal? Politics courts deportation Immigration law enforcement legalization MORE
Today, dozens of advocates from across the state of Delaware came together at Legislative Hall to support HB110 , a bill that seeks to legalize and regulate the sale of cannabis for adult-use in the First State. Greatly outnumbering the opposition, Delawareans in favor of legalization stepped up and flooded the House chambers. Please click here to send an urgent message to your state lawmakers in support of adult-use cannabis legalization in your state! MORE
Making history as the first country in Southeast Asia to do so, Thailand legalized medical cannabis on December 24, 2018. Recreational cultivation and possession of cannabis will remain illegal and punishable by time in jail. Why did Thailand Legalize Medical Marijuana? MORE
It can cost $2 million to open a licensed cannabis store. The post Banks Are Redlining the 99% Out of the Legal Cannabis Industry appeared first on Leafly. Industry Politics banking diversity legalizationAnd not a bank in the nation will offer a small business loan. MORE
Chinese authorities see the legalization of cannabis in Canada and the United States as a threat that has increased cannabis trafficking into China. MORE
Just fewer than two years since insisting it was a “gateway drug,” New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is singing a different tune regarding the legalization of cannabis for recreational use in The Empire State. “It’s MORE
In recent years, the use of cannabis in veterinary medicine has gone from obscure concept to a mainstream issue. This explosion of interest in the use of cannabis and CBD for animals has led to the development of a multi-million dollar industry creating cannabis-based products for pets. MORE
While lawmakers seemed to agree on the need to end cannabis prohibition, Wednesday’s hearing highlighted tensions between competing visions of what reform should look like. The post Congressional Committee Discusses How to Legalize Cannabis appeared first on Leafly. MORE
Although the final bill is waiting signature from the governor, as of May 31, 2019, Illinois is poised to move forward as the eleventh state to legalize adult use marijuana. The new bill allows employers to maintain “drug-free” workplaces and landlords to prohibit possession on their properties, and it allows individual communities to prohibit or allow cannabis dispensaries. The post Illinois Legalizes Recreational Cannabis! By: Justin McNaughton , Senior Counsel. MORE
Furthering the mystery of the cannabis-induced munchies, adults with safe, reliable access to legal recreational-cannabis spend more money on cookies, ice cream, and chips than their counterparts, according to a new study. Why does cannabis sometimes stimulate a hunger response? MORE
While lawmakers seemed to agree on the need to end cannabis prohibition, Wednesday’s hearing highlighted tensions between competing visions of what reform should look like. The post Congressional Committee Discusses How to Legalize Cannabis appeared first on Leafly. MORE
The study determined: “States that legalize recreational cannabis see an immediate bump in home values following legalization, even without retail dispensaries opening up. Legalization SOCIETY Colorado crime home values housing prices Washington MORE
On July 25, Kelowna opened its first legal cannabis store– Hobo Recreational Cannabis– which means that you can now officially buy legal cannabis in the Okanagan Valley’s biggest city. MORE
After months of negotiation, Governor Murphy and NJ state legislators have reached a deal on what will be included in upcoming legislation to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana in the state of New Jersey. We need urgent action from New Jersey residents to make adult-use cannabis legalization a reality in the Garden State. Click here to send an urgent letter to your state legislators in support of adult-use cannabis legalization in New Jersey. MORE
His statements came response to questions from Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) — each of whom represent states where marijuana is legally regulated for either medical or recreational purposes. Advocacy Attorney General GOVERNMENT Legalization Policy SOCIETY MORE
Sanders, a longtime legalization advocate, said that as president, he would bypass partisan bickering in Congress and legalize cannabis through an executive order. The post Bernie Says He’d Legalize Cannabis Through Executive Order appeared first on Leafly. MORE
Big news out of Connecticut today, as a bill to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana has passed through a critical vote in the General Law Committee with a 10-8 majority. In addition to legalizing adult-use and establishing a regulated retail market, the bill also includes strong social justice language that incentivizes minority participation in the state’s marijuana market. MORE
The post Illinois Just Legalized Cannabis. Politics adult-use cannabis Chicago illinois legalization legislationAdult-use sales will start Jan. 1, 2020—a little more than 200 days away. Retailers, start your engines. Here’s What Happens Next appeared first on Leafly. MORE
Inside the safest, most secure cannabis sales and consumption in Golden Gate Park history. The post Legal Cannabis Mellowed Outside Lands Megafestival appeared first on Leafly. Lifestyle adult-use cannabis California Events Music MORE
A government coalition formed by three parties – the Liberals, Social Democrats and Greens – decided to start the process of fully legalizing marijuana in Luxembourg, making it the first European country to do so. Luxembourg already has a solid foundation for a legal framework. MORE
A few years ago, I interviewed a black market dealer I knew who was still selling cannabis in 2017. Then, less than a year later on October 17th, the legal landscape of weed changed forever when recreational cannabis in Canada became law. MORE
Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature, ranging from legalization to expungement, and the fight for freedom has never been more widely supported than now. 2318 would allow for expedited expungement of records for those previously convicted of a marijuana crime upon passage of decriminalization or legalization measures in the state of New Jersey, as long as those past violations are no longer considered a crime under state law. MORE
After four years in the making, medical marijuana is finally legal in the U.S. D), signed the “ Virgin Islands Medical Cannabis Patient Care Act ” into law on Saturday, January 12, 2019. “I Nelson plans to continue to participate in the rollout of his legalization amendment. “I MORE
For the first time ever, the House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. “It’s past time we protect all cannabis programs,” said Rep. MORE
A common argument we often hear (and use) is that the health risks of cannabis are much less than those associated with tobacco and alcohol. Nonetheless, according to Science Daily , cannabis could give some illicit substances a run for their money, while others are actually safe. A commonly-cited statistic is that the cannabis industry will be worth $22 billion in the coming years, only to keep growing as time goes on. The post How Will Marijuana Legalization in the U.S. MORE
Cannabis stocks are leading the charts. An overwhelming percentage of cannabis sales are still going to the black market. Men hold a much higher rate of boardroom seats in the Canadian cannabis market than women. The post Cannabis statistics since legalization appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News. Some staggering statistics are coming out of Canada currently. MORE
Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. MORE
Residents can carry 30 grams of cannabis; tourists, 15. Legal stores could yield $500 million in annual taxes. Illinois Becomes the 11th Cannabis Legalization State! Politics illinois legalizationThe post Surprise! MORE
The nation's largest legal organization embraces a policy that would put the federal government out of the prohibition business. The post American Bar Association Tells Feds: Let States Legalize Cannabis appeared first on Leafly. MORE
After a dramatic week of New York’s legislative session, the adult-use cannabis bill is dead. The post New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill Is Dead appeared first on Leafly. Politics legalization New York MORE
The state-licensed cannabis industry gained over 64,000 new employees in 2018, and now employs over 200,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled by Whitney Economics and the online content provider Leafly.com. Commenting on the new findings, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said, “The federal government needs to deschedule marijuana to allow states to better and more fully benefit from the economic growth engine that is the legal marijuana industry. MORE
France’s brief experiment with CBD—not to mention the growing international trend toward reform—seems to have started a movement to legalize cannabis, which has been illegal since 1970. Politics adult-use cannabis Europe france legalization MORE
The majority of Maryland voters support legalizing recreational cannabis, according to the most recent Goucher Poll. Those over the age of 55 and those who identify as conservative or Republican were the least likely to support legalization, according to the poll. MORE
Lawmakers in several states have recently moved forward legislative proposals to either legalize or decriminalize marijuana-related activities. LEGALIZATION. Chris Sununu, who has pledged to veto any legalization bill, “regardless of what the language looks like.” MORE
Is a boutique cannabis brand on the horizon? The post How Hotels Are Adapting to Cannabis Legalization appeared first on Leafly. The hospitality industry is realizing that a lot of its guests are 420-friendly. MORE
NORML
JUNE 25, 2019
Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. The Prairie State is the first state to legislatively regulate cannabis sales. Support our continued work to legalize marijuana in all 50 states.
NORML
MARCH 25, 2019
Big news out of Connecticut today, as a bill to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana has passed through a critical vote in the General Law Committee with a 10-8 majority. In addition to legalizing adult-use and establishing a regulated retail market, the bill also includes strong social justice language that incentivizes minority participation in the state’s marijuana market.
MassRoots
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer.
NORML
JUNE 20, 2019
For the first time ever, the House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. “It’s past time we protect all cannabis programs,” said Rep.
Leafly
JULY 10, 2019
While lawmakers seemed to agree on the need to end cannabis prohibition, Wednesday’s hearing highlighted tensions between competing visions of what reform should look like. The post Congressional Committee Discusses How to Legalize Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
Leafly
JULY 10, 2019
While lawmakers seemed to agree on the need to end cannabis prohibition, Wednesday’s hearing highlighted tensions between competing visions of what reform should look like. The post Congressional Committee Discusses How to Legalize Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
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MassRoots
JANUARY 5, 2019
Making history as the first country in Southeast Asia to do so, Thailand legalized medical cannabis on December 24, 2018. Recreational cultivation and possession of cannabis will remain illegal and punishable by time in jail. Why did Thailand Legalize Medical Marijuana?
Leafly
AUGUST 12, 2019
Inside the safest, most secure cannabis sales and consumption in Golden Gate Park history. The post Legal Cannabis Mellowed Outside Lands Megafestival appeared first on Leafly. Lifestyle adult-use cannabis California Events Music
Leafly
AUGUST 8, 2019
Sanders, a longtime legalization advocate, said that as president, he would bypass partisan bickering in Congress and legalize cannabis through an executive order. The post Bernie Says He’d Legalize Cannabis Through Executive Order appeared first on Leafly.
WeedAdvisor
AUGUST 9, 2019
A government coalition formed by three parties – the Liberals, Social Democrats and Greens – decided to start the process of fully legalizing marijuana in Luxembourg, making it the first European country to do so. Luxembourg already has a solid foundation for a legal framework.
Cannabis Life Network
APRIL 7, 2019
Cannabis stocks are leading the charts. An overwhelming percentage of cannabis sales are still going to the black market. Men hold a much higher rate of boardroom seats in the Canadian cannabis market than women. The post Cannabis statistics since legalization appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News. Some staggering statistics are coming out of Canada currently.
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NORML
MARCH 8, 2019
Lawmakers in several states have recently moved forward legislative proposals to either legalize or decriminalize marijuana-related activities. LEGALIZATION. Chris Sununu, who has pledged to veto any legalization bill, “regardless of what the language looks like.”
NORML
JUNE 5, 2019
Today, dozens of advocates from across the state of Delaware came together at Legislative Hall to support HB110 , a bill that seeks to legalize and regulate the sale of cannabis for adult-use in the First State. Greatly outnumbering the opposition, Delawareans in favor of legalization stepped up and flooded the House chambers. Please click here to send an urgent message to your state lawmakers in support of adult-use cannabis legalization in your state!
NORML
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Just about two months into the 2019 legislative session, legalization proposals are swiftly moving forward in states across the country. Senate Bill 686 seeks to legalize the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of small amounts of marijuana for adults. The measure would allow adults 21 and over to purchase one ounce of cannabis and grow up to six cannabis plants in their own home. 2019 ACTIVISM Advocacy Grassroots Legalization LEGISLATION Policy SOCIETY
Leafly
JUNE 25, 2019
The post Illinois Just Legalized Cannabis. Politics adult-use cannabis Chicago illinois legalization legislationAdult-use sales will start Jan. 1, 2020—a little more than 200 days away. Retailers, start your engines. Here’s What Happens Next appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
APRIL 12, 2019
The study determined: “States that legalize recreational cannabis see an immediate bump in home values following legalization, even without retail dispensaries opening up. Legalization SOCIETY Colorado crime home values housing prices Washington
NORML
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature, ranging from legalization to expungement, and the fight for freedom has never been more widely supported than now. 2318 would allow for expedited expungement of records for those previously convicted of a marijuana crime upon passage of decriminalization or legalization measures in the state of New Jersey, as long as those past violations are no longer considered a crime under state law.
Leafly
AUGUST 9, 2019
The 'Smart and Safe Arizona Act' would legalize for adults 21+, allow home growing, and expunge past cannabis convictions. The post Arizona Groups File 2020 Cannabis Legalization Initiative appeared first on Leafly.
Leafly
AUGUST 1, 2019
Immigrants face severe consequences for cannabis, even in states where it is legal. The post Is Your Cannabis Legal? Politics courts deportation Immigration law enforcement legalization
MassRoots
MARCH 8, 2019
Furthering the mystery of the cannabis-induced munchies, adults with safe, reliable access to legal recreational-cannabis spend more money on cookies, ice cream, and chips than their counterparts, according to a new study. Why does cannabis sometimes stimulate a hunger response?
Cannabis Life Network
JUNE 28, 2019
Chinese authorities see the legalization of cannabis in Canada and the United States as a threat that has increased cannabis trafficking into China.
NORML
MARCH 5, 2019
The state-licensed cannabis industry gained over 64,000 new employees in 2018, and now employs over 200,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled by Whitney Economics and the online content provider Leafly.com. Commenting on the new findings, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said, “The federal government needs to deschedule marijuana to allow states to better and more fully benefit from the economic growth engine that is the legal marijuana industry.
Leafly
MAY 31, 2019
Residents can carry 30 grams of cannabis; tourists, 15. Legal stores could yield $500 million in annual taxes. Illinois Becomes the 11th Cannabis Legalization State! Politics illinois legalizationThe post Surprise!
Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog
JUNE 3, 2019
Although the final bill is waiting signature from the governor, as of May 31, 2019, Illinois is poised to move forward as the eleventh state to legalize adult use marijuana. The new bill allows employers to maintain “drug-free” workplaces and landlords to prohibit possession on their properties, and it allows individual communities to prohibit or allow cannabis dispensaries. The post Illinois Legalizes Recreational Cannabis! By: Justin McNaughton , Senior Counsel.
NORML
JANUARY 15, 2019
His statements came response to questions from Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) — each of whom represent states where marijuana is legally regulated for either medical or recreational purposes. Advocacy Attorney General GOVERNMENT Legalization Policy SOCIETY
Leafly
AUGUST 14, 2019
The nation's largest legal organization embraces a policy that would put the federal government out of the prohibition business. The post American Bar Association Tells Feds: Let States Legalize Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
Leafly
JUNE 19, 2019
After a dramatic week of New York’s legislative session, the adult-use cannabis bill is dead. The post New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill Is Dead appeared first on Leafly. Politics legalization New York
Leafly
JUNE 20, 2019
In the Midwest, attitudes toward CBD—and cannabis itself—are changing thanks to the plant's emerging health benefits and a growing focus on education. The post With CBD Legal, Wisconsin Is Warming to Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
WeedAdvisor
JULY 19, 2019
A common argument we often hear (and use) is that the health risks of cannabis are much less than those associated with tobacco and alcohol. Nonetheless, according to Science Daily , cannabis could give some illicit substances a run for their money, while others are actually safe. A commonly-cited statistic is that the cannabis industry will be worth $22 billion in the coming years, only to keep growing as time goes on. The post How Will Marijuana Legalization in the U.S.
Leafly
JULY 21, 2019
It can cost $2 million to open a licensed cannabis store. The post Banks Are Redlining the 99% Out of the Legal Cannabis Industry appeared first on Leafly. Industry Politics banking diversity legalizationAnd not a bank in the nation will offer a small business loan.
Cannabis Life Network
JULY 25, 2019
On July 25, Kelowna opened its first legal cannabis store– Hobo Recreational Cannabis– which means that you can now officially buy legal cannabis in the Okanagan Valley’s biggest city.
Leafly
AUGUST 7, 2019
France’s brief experiment with CBD—not to mention the growing international trend toward reform—seems to have started a movement to legalize cannabis, which has been illegal since 1970. Politics adult-use cannabis Europe france legalization
Leafly
MAY 15, 2019
Legalizing was a campaign promise of Democratic Gov. The post New Jersey Voters to Decide Cannabis Legalization Next Year appeared first on Leafly. Politics adult-use cannabis legalization new jersey
MassRoots
JANUARY 22, 2019
After four years in the making, medical marijuana is finally legal in the U.S. D), signed the “ Virgin Islands Medical Cannabis Patient Care Act ” into law on Saturday, January 12, 2019. “I Nelson plans to continue to participate in the rollout of his legalization amendment. “I
Project CBD
MARCH 8, 2019
In recent years, the use of cannabis in veterinary medicine has gone from obscure concept to a mainstream issue. This explosion of interest in the use of cannabis and CBD for animals has led to the development of a multi-million dollar industry creating cannabis-based products for pets.
MassRoots
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
The majority of Maryland voters support legalizing recreational cannabis, according to the most recent Goucher Poll. Those over the age of 55 and those who identify as conservative or Republican were the least likely to support legalization, according to the poll.
NORML
MARCH 12, 2019
After months of negotiation, Governor Murphy and NJ state legislators have reached a deal on what will be included in upcoming legislation to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana in the state of New Jersey. We need urgent action from New Jersey residents to make adult-use cannabis legalization a reality in the Garden State. Click here to send an urgent letter to your state legislators in support of adult-use cannabis legalization in New Jersey.
Leafly
JULY 8, 2019
New research discovers an 8% decrease in youth cannabis use in states that legalize for adult use. The post Youth Cannabis Use Drops 8% in Legal States, Study Finds appeared first on Leafly. Health Politics medical cannabis medical marijuana underage use
Leafly
MAY 22, 2019
Is a boutique cannabis brand on the horizon? The post How Hotels Are Adapting to Cannabis Legalization appeared first on Leafly. The hospitality industry is realizing that a lot of its guests are 420-friendly.
Cannabis Life Network
MAY 10, 2019
A few years ago, I interviewed a black market dealer I knew who was still selling cannabis in 2017. Then, less than a year later on October 17th, the legal landscape of weed changed forever when recreational cannabis in Canada became law.
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