Recreational marijuana sales start Jan. 1, but it could be years before pot users abandon their black-market weed dealers. Chicago-area residents who buy marijuana from dealers say they’re excited to buy it from stores, to learn more about the products and not risk the fines or criminal charges associated with illegal weed possession. However, the […]
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Who won and lost in city’s weed lottery
PharmaCann won big, while GTI got shut out of downtown in a lottery with the jackpot of a lifetime for the marijuana industry. Like any other lottery, there were winners and losers, big smiles and tense grimaces when the city of Chicago drew names this morning to decide which companies would get a shot at coveted […]
Reefer Madness or Pot Paradise? The Surprising Legacy of the Place Where Legal Weed Began
Colorado’s first-in-the-nation experiment with legalized marijuana has infused the drug into almost every corner of life. DENVER — Serenity Christensen, 14, is too young to set foot in one of Colorado’s many marijuana shops, but she was able to spot a business opportunity in legal weed. She is a Girl Scout, and this year, she […]
Recreational Marijuana Use in Las Vegas
On January 7, 2017, the use of recreational weed in Las Vegas, Nevada was finally legalized with the enactment of the Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act, when the voting populace voted favorably in an initiative petition for recreational marijuana use and was approved at the General Election held on November 8, 2016. A resounding […]
Will California’s Section 5032 Disrupt the Cannabis Market?
By Ian Stewart On December 7, 2018, California’s three cannabis licensing authorities submitted final versions of the state cannabis regulations scheduled to be approved by January 16, 2019. California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) submitted a final version of Section 5032 of the regulations that substantially limits commercial cannabis activity between licensed and unlicensed entities. […]
NJ Bill Legalizing Adult-Use Marijuana Gains Committee Approval
Legislation that would legalize adult use marijuana in New Jersey gained the approval of a Senate committee today. Sponsored by Senator Nicholas Scutari and Senate President Steve Sweeney, the bill, S-2703, would legalize the possession and use of limited amounts of marijuana for adults 21 and older and create an organizational and regulatory system to […]
The Learning Curve Exchange Rate: Canada, Cannabis and Commercialization
The visuals of this week are striking. The midnight store openings. The long queues wrapping around city blocks. And the maple leaf replaced by the marijuana leaf on the national flag. Canada’s first few days of recreational legalization have gone relatively hiccup free for such a large-scale legalization, and response appears to be mostly positive. […]
Massachusetts’ First Recreational Pot Sales Could Be Days Away
More than two months after recreational marijuana sales became legal in Massachusetts, the first wave of retailers is still working to open to the public. But the first sales could happen soon. Eleven potential marijuana shops are awaiting site inspections, the last step before they can seek final approval of their business license applications from the Cannabis […]
The Science of Forgetting: Good Thing I Remembered my Cannabis!
Every day we are bombarded with new information, often too much at once. We try to process it all, but, we may beat ourselves up when we forget something like a friend’s birthday or a deadline at work. As we age forgetfulness seems more common. People worry that they will lose their memory with age. […]
Down to a science – why does cannabis alter my brain?
Cannabis Science Depending upon your industry perspective, when I use the term “cannabis science” you may be thinking of optimal plant growth conditions, the latest extraction techniques, or manufacturing technology. Cannabis science is broadly used and has many applications. From my perspective, cannabis science relates to the interactions that take place in the body following […]
It’s All in the Delivery: Cannabis Consumption and Emerging Technologies
The cannabis industry is rapidly evolving, with new brands and products launching every week. For both new and regular consumers alike, the sheer number of options when walking into a dispensary can be intimidating. As additional states legalize adult MJ use, it is crucial for consumers to learn about cannabis delivery technologies. Scientists and manufacturers […]
Recreational marijuana sales are brisk, problems are few in San Diego 3 months into legalization
Three months after recreational marijuana went on sale in California, San Diego retailers say business has been brisk and the customer base diverse, including older people who use a private shuttle bus to reach one dispensary. “There’s been a change in the culture,” said Will Senn, who operates two Urban Leaf marijuana stores in San […]
New Jersey and Adult-Use Marijuana—Perfect Together?
By Steven Schain How gung-ho is New Jersey’s proposed adult-use marijuana program? Beyond generating tens of millions of annual tax revenue, New Jersey’s adult-use marijuana program will decimate neighboring states’ medical marijuana programs. How gung-ho is New Jersey’s proposed adult-use marijuana program? With Gov. Phil Murphy estimating over $850 million in 2019 sales, the program […]
When Will Michigan Legalize Adult Use Marijuana?
By Bob Hendricks In the past decade, Michigan has made real progress in beginning to roll back state law marijuana prohibition. In 2008, the voters approved the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA), which created limited rights for patients and caregivers to produce, transfer and use marijuana for medical purposes free from the risk of prosecution. […]
Here’s What Will Happen If Legalization Passes in Arizona
Proposition 205 asks Arizona voters to decide whether marijuana should be legal for adults to use in private, transport and grow it in their homes. The measure is 19 pages long, and includes details worth knowing before you cast your vote. Here are answers to key questions about Prop. 205. Question: Who is funding the campaign to legalize marijuana? […]
The True Cost per Milligram: Cannabis Capsules vs. Infused Edibles
By Jonathan Gilinski As a customer or medical marijuana patient, there are many considerations that run through your head before making a purchase in a dispensary. How good is the product? Is the dosage enough for me? Will it satisfy my dietary needs? How long will the effects last? However, the one question that often makes or breaks […]
Adult Use Marijuana Ballot Initiative Clears Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
An effort to create a legalized marijuana industry in Massachusetts cleared a key hurdle Wednesday when the Supreme Judicial Court ruled a ballot question approving the growing, selling and marketing of marijuana can be on the November ballot. The unanimous ruling by the state’s highest court focused only on whether the question complies with constitutional […]
It Looks Like California Voters Will Get a Chance to Fully Legalize Marijuana
A measure to legalize marijuana for recreational use in California appears headed for the Nov. 8 ballot. A coalition that includes former Facebook President Sean Parker on Tuesday said it has collected 600,000 signatures, more than enough to qualify the initiative. Democratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and other supporters of the measure plan to kick off a campaign for voter approval […]
