25 years later: How Prop. 215 changed the cannabis landscape for Humboldt County and California
CaliforniaMedical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized November 11, 2021
Proposition 215 celebrates its 25th anniversary this month. Proposition 215, known as the Medical Marijuana Initiative or the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, enabled cannabis to be a recommended medication by doctors to their patients and also allowed the plant to be grown and sold in California. So what has happened in 25 years?
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Trulieve CEO Speaks on Growth via Mergers and Acquisitions along with Federal Pot Reform
Recreational MarijuanaUncategorized October 26, 2021
Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers recently spoke to The Associated Press about the impact of the Harvest deal, how her company has weathered the pandemic and the need for federal pro-cannabis legislation.
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Cannabis and Social Equity
CaliforniaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized October 26, 2021
Despite an uptick in acceptance for cannabis, the money made from it, those who sell it and those who use it, people of color are still predominantly negatively affected by the ripple effects of the War on Drugs.
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Pot grower gears up for recreational market in New Mexico.
New MexicoRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized September 1, 2021
Pot grower gears up for recreational market in New Mexico.
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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Michael Bloomberg
Medical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized February 23, 2020
Last fall, we ran a 13-part series taking a hard look at each of the 2020 presidential candidates’ history and views related to marijuana. We assigned each candidate a letter grade corresponding with our analysis (for the final summary post, go here). In that popular series, grading criteria was as follows: Current stance on marijuana:…
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Two Pending Bills Could Substantially Change Washington’s Cannabis Advertising Laws
Medical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized February 12, 2020
Last month, two pieces of legislation were introduced to the legislature that could substantially alter Washington State’s advertising laws: HB 2350 and HB 2321. Each bill would tighten advertising restrictions for cannabis businesses, particularly with regard to advertising that could appeal to youth. Both bills were filed pre-session, and both already have moved into the…
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Oregon Cannabis 2020: Legislative Forecast and Report
Medical MarijuanaOregonRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized February 11, 2020
Last week, Oregon kicked off the 2020 legislative session. Because we are in an even-numbered year, this will be a 35-day session. In short sessions, we tend to see fewer pieces of introduced legislation. The prospects for a productive session may also be lower than usual in 2020, given that House and Senate Republicans are threatening…
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California Cannabis: DCR Issues City of Los Angeles Licensing Update
CaliforniaMedical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized February 4, 2020
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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State of the State: Washington Regulators Turning a New Leaf (Part 2)
Medical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized January 31, 2020
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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Is Tribal Cannabis on a Comeback Tour?
Medical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized January 29, 2020
For people in the know, the cannabis industry is an unpredictable roller coaster for a number of reasons having to do with federal illegality, evolving state regulations, and market volatility. One faction of the industry that many thought would immediately take off is cannabis being grown and sold in Indian Country by Native American Tribes….
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