California ‘church’ was really an illegal marijuana dispensary, police allege
Cannabis Culture September 23, 2018 0
LOS ANGELES — Laguna Beach, Calif., police this month shut down what they allege was a marijuana dispensary posing as a church, the department said Monday. Officers seized more than 20 pounds of marijuana and more than $3,000 in cash, according to police Sgt. Jim Cota. Officers responded to... Read more
Enforcement Ramps Up Against Unlicensed California Cannabis Operators
CaliforniaUncategorized September 23, 2018
Unlicensed cannabis traders, beware. California has experienced some growing pains as it has continued to roll out its regulated cannabis regime pursuant to the Medicinal and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”), but despite delays in implementing permanent regulations, the state and many local jurisdictions are not... Read more
Denver seeks to revoke Cheba Hut liquor license following 4/20 event
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & Investing September 22, 2018 0
The sandwiches apparently weren’t the only ones getting toasted on April 20 at a Cheba Hut location in Denver, and the sub shop’s liquor license now hangs in the balance for alleged violations of the city’s public cannabis consumption laws. The city of Denver’s Department of Excise and Licenses... Read more
Canadian vet on 750-mile walk to protest cuts to medical marijuana treatment
Cannabis CultureMedical Marijuana September 22, 2018 0
Fabian Henry was walking on the side of the road one day in late March when a van pulled up alongside him. A Canadian military veteran on a 750-mile walk to protest cuts to the government’s medical marijuana program, Henry was nearing the end of his day. He had... Read more
The 2017 Global Marijuana March: This weekend around the world
Cannabis Culture September 22, 2018 0
Two weeks after many cities celebrated 4/20, people in cities around the world will take to the streets on Saturday for the 2017 Global Marijuana March (GMM, in some places known as the Million Marijuana March) as a protest to end cannabis prohibition in each of the countries where... Read more
Donald Trump would “probably” support legalizing Colorado’s marijuana industry — through bid by Cory Gardner and Elizabeth Warren
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & Investing September 22, 2018 0
WASHINGTON — A bill that would protect state marijuana laws from federal interference received a major plug on Friday when President Donald Trump said he likely would back the measure — introduced a day earlier by U.S. Sens. Cory Gardner and Elizabeth Warren. “(I) probably will end up supporting” it, Trump... Read more
Molson Coors considers getting into marijuana business in Canada
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & Investing September 22, 2018 0
Another major beermaker is looking at ways to enter the marijuana business. Denver-based Molson Coors Brewing Co. is weighing whether to expand into the sector with Canada poised to legalize the drug for recreational use this October. The brewer is said to have held talks with several Canadian-based marijuana... Read more
Amazing photos from the 2017 Global Marijuana March
Cannabis Culture September 22, 2018 0
On Saturday May 6, cannabis enthusiasts in cities around the world took to the streets for the 2017 Global Marijuana March (GMM, in some places known as the Million Marijuana March), to push for cannabis legalization. In São Paulo, Brazil alone, organizers estimated 100,000 attendees. Here’s a look at... Read more
Thousands expected to attend Canada’s largest cannabis trade show to prep for legalization
Cannabis Culture September 22, 2018 0
At its core, the Lift Cannabis Expo is all about “stimulating conversation.” “The industry today is where it is because of the of advocacy and patient rights that have pushed this legislation forward,” said Lift CEO Matei Olaru, referring to the recently announced federal legislation to legalize recreational... Read more
