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Rhode Island Legalizes Cannabis for Recreational Use

The Blunt Truth

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022.

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Pennsylvania Governor Encourages Recreational Legalization to Help the State’s Economy  

Veriheal

Lawmakers are looking at ways to increase the state’s revenue, and to no surprise, some suggest legalizing recreational cannabis. Tom Wolf is one of those lawmakers who is pushing for the legalization of recreational cannabis. That could all change if the state were to adopt new recreational cannabis laws.

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Best Marijuana Collectives in California

The Herb Collective

This is largely thanks to the wide availability of marijuana retailers across The Golden State. Many dispensaries in California operate as marijuana collectives. Whether you need weed for recreational or medical purposes, here are some of the best marijuana collectives in California. They don’t currently offer delivery.

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Taxing medical cannabis patients the same as recreational consumers is a form of discrimination that harms their health and well-being.

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NJ: New Brunswick sets tax rates for recreational cannabis businesses

Cannabis Law Report

Under the ordinance, cannabis cultivators, manufacturers and retailers will be taxed at 2 percent of the receipts from each sale and cannabis wholesalers will be taxed at one percent of the receipts from each sale, according to a public notice. meeting on April 6 at City Hall, 78 Bayard St., New Brunswick. Source: [link].

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Alaska’s Gov. Mike Dunleavy Issues Executive Order Establishing the Governor’s Advisory Task Force on Recreational Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

A 13-member committee will study Alaska’s recreational marijuana taxes, fees and regulations. Mike Dunleavy (R) issued an executive order Wednesday establishing the Governor’s Advisory Task Force on Recreational Marijuana that will study the state’s seven-year-old marijuana industry. Alaskans approved recreational marijuana in 2014.

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Napa City Council set to vote on allowing retail cannabis sales in Napa

Cannabis Law Report

An ordinance amendment allowing adult-use retail cannabis sales in Napa is headed toward the final step of Napa City Council approval Tuesday evening. Under adult-use retail rules, anyone age 21 or older can purchase cannabis products by showing identification. Source: [link].

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