A Utah lawmaker has introduced a bill to explore the potential of psychedelic drugs to treat serious mental health conditions including depression, anxiety and PTSD. The legislation, House Bill 167, was introduced on Tuesday by Utah state Representative Brady Brammer, who noted that the measure “doesn’t legalize anything.” “It... Read more
2 years in, Utah’s cannabis program has accessibility issues
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Since 2020, the state’s medical cannabis program has seen substantial growth. An annual report last year found that the number of active cardholders more than tripled, and pharmacies in the state more than doubled. But despite the expansion of the program, patients are having... Read more
A Utah-based company that sought a license to operate as a cultivator in Utah’s medical marijuana industry has filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming that operators from out-of-state were given an unfair advantage in the licensing process. The legal action filed in U.S. District Court by the plaintiff... Read more
How the Mormon church unlocked medical pot for deep red states
How the Mormon church unlocked medical pot for deep red states – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news skip to Main Content Read more
Medical marijuana legal in Utah, but not always affordable
Medical marijuana legal in Utah, but not always affordable – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news skip to Main Content Read more
Utah’s medical marijuana law may soon undergo another expansion if a bill that is being introduced in the legislature gets approved. Salt Lake City-based television station FOX13 reports that a bill offered up by a pair of Republican lawmakers seeks to allow more Utah physicians to recommend medical cannabis... Read more
Utah’s new medical marijuana program more popular than officials expected
Six months after medical marijuana became legal for purchase inside Utah for the first time, the program has already surpassed enrollment projections. But high demand has also led to shortages in both product and providers interested in recommending medical marijuana to patients. “It’s been going. It’s been going well,... Read more
Utah medical cannabis patients have gotten used to a cash-only system, as many banks and credit card companies still refuse to work with cannabis businesses. Now, in light of the hassle and potential theft risk that causes, as well as sanitation risks due to COVID, a new app that... Read more
Advocates to drop their legal challenge over Utah’s marijuana initiative
You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / Utah / Advocates to drop their legal challenge over Utah’s marijuana initiative September 15, 2020 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment The last major court dispute over Utah’s controversial Proposition 2, legalizing medical marijuana, is over — for now. A spokeswoman... Read more
Utah attorney general wants Congress to let marijuana businesses use banks
May 24, 2020 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 state and territorial attorneys general asking Congress to let legal marijuana businesses access the federal banking system. “This bill would allow Utah to make critically needed changes regarding legal medical... Read more
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