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Media Report: L.A. dispensaries openly sell ‘magic mushrooms’ as state weighs decriminalization

Cannabis Law Report

The LA Times reports The cannabis dispensary in a run-down shopping center in coastal Los Angeles County offers the standard fare: pre-rolled joints, vape pens, a wide range of edibles and a selection of smoking accessories. But there’s one extra class of items that distinguishes this storefront on the county’s suburban fringe.

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Virginia’s marijuana decriminalization law goes into effect today

Leafly

Possession of up to one ounce is now just a $25 fine, and medical dispensaries should open later this year. The post Virginia’s marijuana decriminalization law goes into effect today appeared first on Leafly.

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Thailand Decriminalizes Cannabis, But Not Really

Canna Law Blog

This constitutes a milestone for cannabis reform in the country and the region at large, but the Thai changes fall short of the “decriminalization” widely touted in the press. As the Bangkok Post put it, the image of California-style weed dispensaries or people lighting up at the beach is not what the Thai government has in mind.

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Woody Harrelson’s Hollywood Dispensary, Thailand’s Cannabis Plant Giveaway, & Vermont’s First Cannabis License

Veriheal

Woody Harrelson’s new dispensary opened for business, Thailand announced its giveaway of 1 million cannabis plants, and Vermont awarded its first cannabis cultivation license. Woody Harrelson Opens West Hollywood Dispensary. The Woods will carry all the items that consumers are used to seeing at their local dispensaries.

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Canada: Police seize $10K worth of magic mushrooms from Winnipeg dispensary

Cannabis Law Report

Winnipeg police say they seized $10,000 worth of psilocybin and found evidence of trafficking when they raided a business that called itself Manitoba’s first magic mushroom dispensary, as well as a home on Waterfront Drive, last week.

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New York State Decriminalizes Marijuana After Failed Legalization Attempt

WeedAdvisor

While lawmakers, lobbyists and everyday proponents hoped to see recreational dispensaries open their doors, the legalization bill was ultimately stalled after it hit too many political roadblocks. According to ABC News , lawmakers finally voted to decriminalize marijuana after a marathon session that ended on June 21 st , just before 6:00 AM.

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Decriminalized Possession of Hard Drugs Takes Effect in Oregon

Veriheal

When you think of progressive states, you might think of Colorado or California, but it was Oregon that was first to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis back in 1973, setting the bar for all the other states that have decriminalized since. Many Wonder if This a Good Thing?