They want in on this budding industry. New York City bodega owners rallied in The Bronx on Sunday morning to urge state politicians to allow them to sell marijuana in the city’s 15,000 stores when the green is ultimately legalized. “Rather than drug peddling outside of these bodegas, we want to bring them inside,” said […]
Policy & Legal
Majority of New Jersey residents favor legalizing recreational marijuana, poll shows
New Jersey lawmakers may still be working out details on just how to legalize marijuana. But one thing is for certain: The majority of the state’s residents are for it, according to a new poll. Results of a Monmouth University poll, released Monday morning, show 62 percent of adults in the Garden State support a […]
North Dakota House passes number of medical marijuana bills
The North Dakota House on Monday passed a series of bills aimed at expanding the state’s medical marijuana law. Lawmakers passed four bills that would amend the state’s medical marijuana law, including one that would add 13 new medical conditions to the current list of debilitating medical conditions. Rep. Robin Weisz, R-Hurdsfield, chairman of the […]
Wisconsin governor calls for decriminalization of recreational marijuana use
Gov. Tony Evers wants to allow Wisconsin residents to carry or sell small amounts of marijuana and legalize its use for medical reasons, aides said Sunday. Evers will propose in his first state budget proposal to decriminalize marijuana if its users, manufacturers and distributors handle 25 grams or fewer and create Wisconsin’s first medical marijuana program that would […]
Pennsylvania medical marijuana sales near $100 million in first year
Pennsylvanians bought almost $100 million worth of medical marijuana in the first year it was available, the Department of Health announced Friday. “The first year that the state’s medical marijuana program has been operational tells us that this program is working to help Pennsylvanians in need of this medication,” Governor Tom Wolf said. “Patients are […]
Bipartisan backing for marijuana legalization in New Mexico
For years, most New Mexico Republicans have steadfastly opposed proposals to legalize recreational marijuana use. But with an increasing number of states moving toward cannabis legalization, three Senate Republicans have teamed up with three Democratic colleagues on a bipartisan bill, filed Thursday, that would allow for the sale of marijuana through state-run stores. “Marijuana is […]
Up to 3 ounces would be legal under marijuana possession bill reintroduced in NC Senate
A Forsyth County legislator reintroduced Wednesday a Senate bill that would make it legal to possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana for personal use. However, Senate Bill 58 would allow individuals to be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor if they exceed 3 ounces of marijuana. The bill would go into effect July 1, if signed […]
Marijuana banking proposal gets first-ever hearing in U.S. House committee
Colorado Rep. Perlmutter voices optimism for bill’s chances after years of attempts A proposal to open banking and financial services to marijuana businesses in states that have legalized marijuana got its first-ever hearing in a U.S. House committee Wednesday, making Colorado Rep. Ed Perlmutter optimistic about its chances. “We’ve been introducing a version of this […]
Colorado marijuana sales crack $6 billion since 2014 legalization, state says
Colorado marijuana businesses have sold more than $6 billion worth of weed and related products since a voter-approved measure allowing adults over the age of 21 to consume recreational pot took effect in the state on Jan. 1, 2014. The milestone figure was highlighted Tuesday in a news release from the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division, […]
Smokable medical marijuana gets the green light from Florida lawmakers
Patients could soon be allowed to smoke medical marijuana — but with pre-rolled joints with filters — under a measure approved by a key state House panel Tuesday. Committees in the House and Senate both advanced legislation to nix Florida’s ban on smoking medical marijuana, following an ultimatum issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis shortly after the Republican took office last month. […]
A Deeper Look in to World Health Organization’s Rescheduling Recommendations
On January 24th, 2019 World Health Organization’s (WHO) Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) released recommendations on the global rescheduling of cannabis and cannabis related substances. “The committee recognized the public health harms presented by these substances, as well as their potential for therapeutic and scientific use. As a result, the committee recommended a more […]
Aurora Cannabis Sales Strong As Losses Swell, Offers ‘First Real Look’ At Canadian Pot Sales Potential
Canadian marijuana producer Aurora Cannabis (ACB) reported fiscal second-quarter sales that came in at the high end of an earlier forecast, even as the company’s losses ballooned. Aurora Cannabis stock and other marijuana stocks were mostly lower after Monday’s close. The company’s results arrive as investors look for more insights into how Canada’s biggest pot companies are […]
Oregon aims to create an export market for marijuana
What a difference a state makes. Last week cannabis industry watchers had their eyes on Idaho, where news broke about the Idaho State Police arresting a truck driver for transporting hemp across the border. That same week the state of Oregon held a hearing on a Senate bill that would eliminate the prohibition on interstate […]
Michigan proposes cutting fees for medical marijuana patients and growers
Medical marijuana cardholders and the caregivers who provide them with pot will get a break on the cost of getting registered under new rules proposed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The rules, which won’t go into effect until later this year, would lower the cost of a two-year medical marijuana card […]
1st legal marijuana stores are open in Massachusetts, but industry is far from mature
After years of preparation and debate, legal marijuana is now a reality in Massachusetts. Any adult can walk into a store, pay cash and walk out with a joint, which they can smoke, legally, in their home. But the roll-out of the first marijuana stores is only the beginning. In the coming year, marijuana entrepreneurs […]
Cannabis and International Trade: Never the Twain Shall Meet?
By Adams Lee , Attorney at Harris Bricken Recently, we’ve been getting tons of questions from clients regarding the international import and export of cannabis around the globe. 2018 was a historic year for the cannabis industry not just in the United States, but also internationally. Canada legalized recreational marijuana for the entire country. Many countries (e.g., Thailand, […]
Missouri collected $3 million in medical marijuana license fees. From whom? That’s secret.
Missouri officials said Thursday that more than $3 million medical marijuana license fees have been paid since the state began accepting pre-filed applications a month ago. In a statement, Department of Health and Senior Services spokeswoman Lisa Cox said 418 “pre-filed application forms” have been sent in, accompanied by a total of $3,020,000 in fees. The […]
First bill emerges this year to legalize marijuana in Illinois — would allow up to 24 plants at home
A Democratic state lawmaker has filed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois that likely goes further than other legislators prefer, but it has officially started the debate over complex legislation that will need to serve many interests. The bill, introduced Jan. 25 by Rep. Carol Ammons of Urbana, would allow licensed businesses to grow […]
