Arizona climate blamed for ‘off the charts’ THC failure in first hemp crops
ArizonaIndustrial Hemp NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics January 21, 2020 0
Arizona producers might have geography to blame for joining hemp farmers across the country who have had to destroy their 2019 crops after the plants tested positive for elevated levels of THC. About 41% of the state’s hemp plants tested above the 0.3% legal THC limit, according to the Arizona... Read more
Opposition Is Minimal (So Far) in the Recreational Cannabis Effort for 2020 in Arizona
ArizonaMarijuana Industry NewsRecreational Marijuana January 18, 2020 0
Arizona’s recreational cannabis ballot initiative already has surpassed 150,000 signatures, according to the Smart and Safe Arizona campaign. The number, confirmed by Stacy Pearson at Strategies 360, the PR firm running the campaign, shouldn’t surprise anyone. With over $1.6 million in funding, the political action committee formed to push the... Read more
New Cannabis Group In Arizona Opposes Recreational Pot Initiative, Plots An Alternative
ArizonaMarijuana Industry NewsRecreational Marijuana October 1, 2019 0
A new marijuana industry group intends to fight a planned initiative for recreational marijuana in Arizona and work with the state Legislature to bring a competing proposal to the 2020 ballot. The Smart and Safe Arizona Act filed with the state in August leaves out key industry players and prioritizes the... Read more
Legalized recreational marijuana draws closer to public vote in Arizona
ArizonaMarijuana Industry News August 10, 2019 0
Backers of legal recreational marijuana took the first steps Friday to putting the issue on the 2020 ballot. The initiative crafted by supporters and financed by the current and would-be seller would allow anyone age 21 and up to buy and possess up to an ounce of marijuana or... Read more
10 things to look for in a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona
ArizonaMarijuana Industry News June 30, 2019 0
Backers of a measure to legalize recreational marijuana use in Arizona are taking their time to determine what should be in the law and how to thread the needle on the most controversial issues for voters. The proposal from the “Smart and Safe AZ” campaign won’t mimic any of those... Read more
