Illinois marijuana stores told to let medical patients buy more than recreational customers under new state guidelines
You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / Illinois / Illinois marijuana stores told to let medical patients buy more than recreational customers under new state guidelines February 8, 2020 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment Marijuana stores should take concrete steps to prioritize medical patients over recreational customers,... Read more
Medical marijuana availability growing in New Jersey
New Jersey has seven medical marijuana dispensaries. Two opened in the last year, and more are likely to open this year, said Sarah Trent, CEO of Valley Wellness, a medical marijuana dispensary that recently applied for a medical cannabis dispensary permit from the state Department of Health. Last week, the... Read more
Medical marijuana supporters rally at Oklahoma state Capitol
February 7, 2020 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment Hundreds of medical marijuana supporters descended on Oklahoma’s state Capitol on Thursday to warn lawmakers not to infringe on their legal right to grow, consume and sell cannabis. Medical marijuana supporters cried foul on dozens of bills filed by state lawmakers... Read more
Campaign for Missouri recreational marijuana begins
A week after Missouri officials announced winners of nearly 200 medical marijuana retail dispensary licenses, officials with a group dubbed Missourians for a New Approach announced their intent to campaign for a recreational, or “adult-use,” marijuana initiative. They want to get recreational marijuana onto the November ballot. “We believe... Read more
Appellate ruling allows tax deduction for medical pot in New Mexico
 A state Court of Appeals ruling that New Mexico medical marijuana producers can claim a tax deduction for prescription medication could affect prices for 80,000 or so enrolled patients statewide – and the state budget. The ruling, which overturned a hearing officer’s decision, could carry a multimillion-dollar price tag... Read more
California Cannabis: DCR Issues City of Los Angeles Licensing Update

On Friday, January 31, the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (“DCR”) issued an updates bulletin to stakeholders via email that outlines some important highlights and reminders for licensees and would-be licensees in the City. Below are the key points, with analysis. 1. Round 1, Phase 3 license applicants move forward. The initial 100 winners…

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Take a look inside one of Utah’s first legal marijuana farms
January 31, 2020 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment In an 80-degree room in Tooele, hundreds of marijuana plants bask under an amber light, synthesizing chemical compounds that will soon serve as medicine for Utah patients. This flowering room is tucked inside a secure warehouse, which has other spaces devoted... Read more
State of the State: Washington Regulators Turning a New Leaf (Part 2)

In Part 1  of this two-part series we discussed the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s (“LCB”) new rules stemming from SB 5318, which passed last year and forced the LCB to transition from an enforcement-first policy to a compliance-first policy when handling violations. We covered how the LCB will handle Notices of Correction (“NOC”) and…

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New Mexico Recreational Pot Legalization Passes 1st Test
January 29, 2020 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment A Democrat-backed bill to legalize recreational marijuana businesses in all towns and counties across New Mexico passed its first test late Tuesday amid heighten interested from businesses and health care advocates. The Senate Public Affairs Committee voted 4-3 along party lines to move... Read more
Utah Medical Marijuana Program on Track, Starting Small
January 29, 2020 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment Utah’s new medical marijuana program will launch on time in the coming weeks, though health officials said Wednesday it will start small. One or two dispensaries are expected to open the first week of March, when people can begin getting patient... Read more
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