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Recreational Marijuana: Impact on Traffic Deaths

CannaMD

When it comes to marijuana legalization, one of the opposition’s main concerns is whether legal access to cannabis will increase the number of drivers who operate a vehicle in an impaired state. Marijuana remains in an individual’s system for up to one month after use, and can cause a positive test anywhere within that time frame.

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Cannabis Banking: All Businesses are Marijuana Related Businesses

Canna Law Blog

businesses are marijuana related businesses (MRBs). Department of Justice on “Marijuana Related Financial Crimes” was rescinded in 2018 , the FinCen Memo has been the only game in town for federal banking guidance. Cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, processors and testing facilities all fall under this definition.

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Michigan Legislature Addresses Native American Tribes in New Marijuana Legislation

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (“MRTMA”) does not address how Michigan’s Native American tribes participate in Michigan’s adult-use marijuana industry. Thus, HB 5706 does not grant the power to tribes to start marijuana businesses. Tribes can already do so on their own lands regardless of state law.

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OLCC Approves Marijuana License Stipulated Settlement, Cura CS, LLC

Cannabis Law Report

Portland, OR — At a special meeting on January 30, 2020, the Commissioners of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission approved one marijuana violation stipulated settlement agreement. Cura CS , a licensed recreational marijuana wholesaler, will pay a fine of $110,000 for two violations.

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Update: DOJ and SAFE Banking Act

Canna Law Blog

The DOJ provides the example that “a marijuana-related business could be laundering proceeds from fentanyl sales on the side, or from marijuana sales conducted outside of the state regulatory framework”, and that the SAFE Banking Act, as written, wouldn’t allow law enforcement or prosecutors to do their jobs effectively.

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New Legislation Gives OLCC More Oversight Over The Hemp Industry And Delta-8 THC

Cannabis Law Report

HB 3000 appears to have been passed with the aim of protecting consumers from intoxicating marijuana products that contain (previously) unregulated and/or artificially created cannabinoids (like Delta-8 THC). Distinguishing Marijuana from Hemp. Regulation of Adult Use Cannabinoids and Adult Use Cannabis Items.

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Main Street Marijuana near $100 million in sales

Cannabis Chronicles

Downtown Vancouver’s Main Street Marijuana has consistently held an unbeatable lead as the state’s highest-selling recreational cannabis store, and it’s quickly approaching a major milestone: passing $100 million in total lifetime sales. According to a board report, the state took in $319 million in marijuana revenue in 2017.

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