Bogus Bongs or Bogus Lawsuits? Pipe Maker Sues Shops Over Fakes
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — In the rarefied world of high-end bong makers, Roor glass water pipes have long been smoked to impress. The German pipe maker’s products are so sought after that some models command prices of $1,000. There’s even a gilded, diamond-studded Roor that goes for nearly $4,000. Both cannabis and the tools used […]
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Haloperidol Versus Ondansetron for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (HaVOC)
Verified February 2017 by Queen’s University Sponsor: Information provided by (Responsible Party): Dr. Marco L.A. Sivilotti, Queen’s University ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03056482 First received: January 23, 2017 Last updated: February 14, 2017 Last verified: February 2017 Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) has become a well-documented syndrome since 2004 and is expected to increase in prevalence with continuing […]
The Perfect Storm That Could Cripple the Marijuana Industry Under Trump
By Will Yakowicz for Inc. The marijuana industry is waiting to see how President Donald Trump and his administration will treat the state-regulated marijuana industry. Many entrepreneurs believe he will support states’ rights, but a long-time medical marijuana lobbyist says she is “frightened” for the industry’s future. Steph Sherer, founder and executive director of Americans for Safe Access, a nonprofit that lobbies […]
Roughing it: A company wants to open a marijuana RV park in Oregon
Published: Jan 23, 2017, 7:31 am • Updated: Jan 23, 2017, 7:31 am By The Associated Press MEDFORD, Ore. — An Oregon company wants to build a pot-friendly RV park. A company that supplies warehouse space for marijuana growers is eyeing property near Lake Selmac in Josephine County. One big, happy weed family: Oregon complex […]
Roughing it: A company wants to open a marijuana RV park in Oregon
Published: Jan 23, 2017, 7:31 am • Updated: Jan 23, 2017, 7:31 am By The Associated Press MEDFORD, Ore. — An Oregon company wants to build a pot-friendly RV park. A company that supplies warehouse space for marijuana growers is eyeing property near Lake Selmac in Josephine County. One big, happy weed family: Oregon complex […]
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Counterfeit bongs hit world of high-end glass pipes, sparking lawsuits
Published: Jan 23, 2017, 6:41 am • Updated: Feb 7, 2017, 3:02 pm By Terry Spencer, The Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In the rarefied world of high-end bong makers, Roor glass water pipes have long been smoked to impress. The status symbols are so sought after that some models command prices of $1,000. […]
Washington Bill Would Alter Marijuana Penalties, Allow Sharing
Legislation to alter the penalties associated with possessing and transferring certain amounts of marijuana has been filed in Washington State. The measure, House Bill 1065, received a public hearing last week in the House Committee on Commerce & Gaming; a majority of those speaking spoke in favor of the measure. Filed by Representative Steve Kirby […]
Canadian Company, Cannabismo, Provides High-Quality Cannabis Products
The marijuana industry has become one of most booming industries in the United States. Opportunities for profit in the cannabusiness have only just started to be realized since the 2014 legalization of recreational cannabis in Colorado and Washington. Canadian marijuana enthusiasts are trying to keep up. More and more states in the U.S. have started […]
Cannabis Industry Mixer Hosted to Benefit Local Portland Nonprofit
This coming Wednesday, Januray 25, The Weed Blog will host an Oregon Cannabis Industry Mixer and Networking Event at the Lagunitas Community Room to benefit Echo Theater Company in Porltand! The event will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and will include a cash bar, finger foods, and messaging from many leading brands in the Oregon cannabis […]
Multiple Bills Filed for Medical Marijuana Legislation in Georgia
With only two weeks in session, lawmakers in Georgia have submitted three different bills on marijuana policy reform. State House Representative Allen Peake has proposed two of these measures, and the third was filled by Senators Watson and Unterman. Each proposed bill tackles medical marijuana from a different perspective. Here is a breakdown of these […]
PathogenDx and Emerald Scientific Announce Distribution Agreement for the PDx-C Test Kits
PRESS RELEASE January, 20 2017 –PathogenDx and Emerald Scientific have announced that the companies have entered a distribution agreement for the PDx-C test kits, the latest technology in microbial testing. Emerald Scientific is the leading provider of supplies and support to cannabis testing labs throughout the United States. The PathogenDx product line enables Emerald Scientific […]
2017 Hawaii Cannabis Legislation Updated – Introduced Bills Measure Tracking Report
Hawaii legislators have stepped up efforts to help patients. We’ve updated the public spreadsheet of Medical Cannabis Bills introduced. http://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pqcchbujQWvm18UqlU0cXJvHAUk2PtkCoYecRMtPF4U/edit?usp=sharing The spreadsheet has been simplified to be easier to read. You can also see a list of “medical marijuana” related bills on the state legislature website.
Joy San Buenaventura Advocates for Medical Cannabis in Hawaii
A recent report in West Hawaii Today newspaper states, “Representative San Buenaventura, an attorney and vice chairwoman of the House Judiciary Committee, is also turning her sights on the state’s new medical marijuana dispensary law in order to smooth out the obstacles slowing down the construction and startups of the dispensaries. She wants to push for marijuana […]
New Strains Alert: Suicide Girl, Citrus Sunshine Haze, Peyton Manning, and More
Today is a historic day. Today is a day that will reverberate throughout the world and in the hearts of cannabis consumers and opponents alike. Today is Friday, and you know what that means, New Strains Alert, baby! This week we are shining a spotlight on our friends at Dinafem Seeds. Critical Plus 2.0 doubles […]
The Top Trending Cannabis Strains of 2016
Every year we like to look back and recognize the rising stars of the cannabis world. Last year, Gorilla Glue #4, Critical Kush, Candyland, and ACDC were among the fastest trending strains according to Leafly user strain reviews, but which strains stood out from the crowd this year? To eliminate outliers that might skew the results, […]
US MA: Mass. Legislation Would Sharply Curb Marijuana Law
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n043/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 20 Jan 2017Source: Boston Globe (MA)Copyright: 2017 Globe Newspaper CompanyContact: Website: http://bostonglobe.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/52Author: Joshua Miller MASS. LEGISLATION WOULD SHARPLY CURB MARIJUANA LAW Senator Jason M. Lewis proposed legislation that would reduce the amount of marijuana people 21 years and older could possess in their home from 10 ounces to 2 […]
US DC: Outside Lawyer To Review MD Lawmakers Marijuana Business
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n043/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 20 Jan 2017Source: Washington Post (DC)Copyright: 2017 The Washington Post CompanyContact: Website: http://www.washingtonpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/491 OUTSIDE LAWYER TO REVIEW MD LAWMAKERS MARIJUANA BUSINESS TIES [photo] Del. Dan K. Morhaim ( D-Baltimore County ) ( Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun ) The Maryland General Assembly has hired outside counsel to aid its ethics investigation […]
US OR: 10,000 People Smoke Cannabis On Inauguration Day In
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n043/a07.htmlNewshawk: Help keep us running! http://drugsense.org/donateVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 21 Jan 2017Source: Willamette Week (Portland, OR)Copyright: 2017 Willamette Week NewspaperContact: Website: http://www.wweek.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/499Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis) 10,000 PEOPLE SMOKE CANNABIS ON INAUGURATION DAY IN WASHINGTON, D.C. TO PROTEST TRUMP’S PICK OF DRUG WARRIOR JEFF SESSIONS [photo] 10,000 People Smoke Cannabis on Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C. […]
US MD: Maryland General Assembly Ethics Committee Hires Special
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n043/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 20 Jan 2017Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2017 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37 MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY ETHICS COMMITTEE HIRES SPECIAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW MORHAIM’S CANNABIS WORK Del. Dan K. Morhaim, a Baltimore County Democrat, speaks to reporters on the last day of the Maryland General Assembly’s 2016 session. ( […]
Introduction to Growing Cannabis with Aeroponics
Aeroponics is a method of growing cannabis plants that uses no medium for the roots. It’s a style of hydroponic gardening where the roots are suspended in the air as the nutrients and water are delivered via a system that continually mists the roots. This grow method was first discovered as a way to study […]
Over 100,000 Demand DEA Stop Lying About Medical Marijuana
By Johnny Green for Weed News Over 100,000 people have signed an Americans for Safe Access petition on Change.org demanding that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stop disseminating false information about medical cannabis immediately and ensure that all of their future information on medical cannabis treatment reflect medically-accurate, up-to-date facts. View the petition here: http://www.change.org/p/president-obama-make-the-dea-tell-the-truth-about-marijuana […]
Trump, Sessions + the future of the cannabis industry: Q&A with Steph Sherer
By John Schoyer for Marijuana Business Daily Steph Sherer has a good read on the pulse of cannabis politics, having spent years in Washington DC lobbying on behalf of medical marijuana patients and fighting for national MJ reform as executive director of Americans for Safe Access. With Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Friday just hours […]
Progress on Pot Policy Could Be Undone by Trump
By Zack Ruskin for SFWeekly “If the hair isn’t standing up on the back of your neck, then you’re not paying attention,” says Steph Sherer, head of Americans for Safe Access. Steph Sherer, founder and executive director of Americans for Safe Access, doesn’t mince words when she’s asked how concerned we should be about the […]
American Band Combines Hash and Vinyl to Cut $7000 ‘Smokeable’ Record
These are glory days for aging hipsters: The availability of both limited-edition vinyl releases and bespoke strains of weed may be greater than ever. Vinyl sales are at a 28-year high in the United States, and cannabis is legally available for medical and/or recreational use in 28 states. Which, perhaps, made inevitable the arrival of the […]
Marijuana insiders: These are the most critical issues facing a maturing industry
Published: Jan 20, 2017, 7:03 am • Updated: Jan 20, 2017, 7:03 am By The Cannabist Staff Things are working up for this to be quite an intriguing year for cannabis enthusiasts. The Cannabist Show’s host, Ricardo Baca, asked his guests, “What’s the one facet of legal marijuana you’d like to see worked out in […]
Marijuana insiders: These are the most critical issues facing a maturing industry
Published: Jan 20, 2017, 7:03 am • Updated: Jan 20, 2017, 7:03 am By The Cannabist Staff Things are working up for this to be quite an intriguing year for cannabis enthusiasts. The Cannabist Show’s host, Ricardo Baca, asked his guests, “What’s the one facet of legal marijuana you’d like to see worked out in […]
President Obama Grants Clemency to 330 People in Final Round of Commutations
Today, President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 330 more people incarcerated in federal prison for drug offenses. This brings the number of prisoners who have been granted clemency under President Obama to 1,715. The commutations and pardons represent the Obama Administration’s push to overhaul the criminal justice system, making it fairer while saving the […]
Looking Back: President Obama's Historic Efforts to Roll Back the Drug War and Tackle Mass Incarceration
January 19, 2017– By Tony Newman Tomorrow, Barack Obama’s historic presidency will come to an end. It is hard to believe that he will no longer be our President. I have both smiled and wiped away tears when watching President Obama’s farewell speeches, press conferences and exit interviews. With Obama’s term coming to a close, […]
Colorado Department of Human Services Requests a Six Million Dollar Annual Allocation from the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund to Pursue a Public Health Approach to Drug Use and Mental Health
(Denver, Colorado) – The Department of Human Services (DHS) in conjunction with the Governor’s Office, at the request and guidance of Drug Policy Alliance and other advocates such as the Equitas Foundation, submitted a request yesterday to the Colorado General Assembly Joint Budget Committee (JBC) to allocate over $6 million annually from the Marijuana Tax […]
The HIA Challenges the DEA’s Recent CBD Code
The HIA has filed a petition for a review of the DEA’s recent internal changes which gave a specific code to CBD and CBD-derived products. Back in December we wrote about a statement issued by the DEA that said that under “Final Rule—Establishment of a New Drug Code for Marihuana Extract” that a specific code […]
Legalization’s Impact: Growing Revenue, Narrowing Margins
The legalization of cannabis throughout North America has created many opportunities for companies and investors, but the increase in supply has made the industry less profitable over time. While the cannabis industry is expected to soar to more than $20 billion in just five years, driving significant potential revenue, prices have fallen anywhere from 25% […]
Can Cannabis Chewing Gum Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
A biotech firm has launched clinical trials in the Netherlands to test whether its CBD chewing gum could help treat irritable bowel syndrome. Researchers will give a group of 40 adult patients CanChew Plus chewing gum, which contains 50 mg of hemp-derived cannabidiol per serving. Subjects will be able to take up to six servings […]
US WI: Editorial: Marijuana's Medical Benefits Can't Be Ignored
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n040/a07.htmlNewshawk: Cannabadger.comVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 19 Jan 2017Source: Leader-Telegram (Eau Claire, WI)Copyright: 2017 Eau Claire PressContact: Website: http://www.leadertelegram.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/236Author: Liam Marlaire MARIJUANA’S MEDICAL BENEFITS CAN’T BE IGNORED Medical marijuana use should be legal in Wisconsin. Twenty-eight states — Arkansas, Florida, North Dakota and Ohio joined in November — and the District of Columbia allow for […]
US NY: Editorial: Senseless Limits On Marijuana Research
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n040/a06.htmlNewshawk: JimVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 17 Jan 2017Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2017 The New York Times CompanyContact: Website: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298 US: EDITORIAL: SENSELESS LIMITS ON MARIJUANA RESEARCH Even as more and more states allow their residents to use marijuana, the federal government is continuing to obstruct scientists from studying whether the drug is good […]
S02, Ep. 40: She sells green-certified cannabis; She steeps Tea-HC
Published: Jan 19, 2017, 4:55 pm • Updated: Jan 19, 2017, 4:57 pm By The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: Stillwater brand manager Missy Bradley and L’Eagle co-founder Amy Andrle. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Watch this episode LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • What does green certification mean in the cannabis industry? • Post-harvest […]
Medical marijuana patient numbers up
HILO — The number of Big Island residents registered in Hawaii’s medical marijuana program increased nearly 20 percent in 2016, and by more than 200 people in the last quarter of the year alone. That’s according to recent data from the state Department of Health, which shows 6,386 Hawaii County patients were registered in the […]
9 Things Popcorn Kush May Make You Do, According to Leafly Reviewers
January 19th is National Popcorn Day, a time to celebrate our favorite snack that gets magically transformed from tooth-cracking kernels to light, fluffy pillows of yum. Whether you enjoy it drenched in fake movie theater butter, in Cracker Jack form, or adorned with bold flavors like Sriracha, the versatility of popcorn guarantees it to be […]
What are Popcorn Cannabis Buds?
Popcorn buds, as the name implies, are buds just about or a little smaller than popcorn. These are usually B-grade buds that don’t have the bag appeal of large, lustrous A-grade nugs. One of the nice parts about popcorn buds is their intermediate position between budget cannabis and high-quality bud. The potency of popcorn buds […]
Washington Lawmakers Seek to Ban Bitcoin at Pot Shops
A new bill filed in the Washington State Senate is seeking to prohibit local marijuana businesses from using Bitcoin. Proposed by Senators Steve Conway and Ann Rivers, the bill seeks to prohibit local weed businesses from being allowed to buy or sell goods using Bitcoin’s digital currency. The bill also includes a definition of “virtual […]
Montana Lawmaker Targets Judge Who Issued Cannabis Ruling
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Republican Senate leader who says he wants to stop judges from treading on the Legislature’s turf has introduced a measure that would rebuke a Montana judge for changing the effective date of a voter-approved medical marijuana ballot initiative. The bill introduced Wednesday by Senate Majority Leader Fred Thomas, R-Stevensville, is […]
Our Favorite Satirical ‘Onion’ Joe Biden Articles Feature His Love of Cannabis
On the eve of President-elect Trump’s inauguration, we close the door on a historic era of great significance that touched the lives of millions of Americans. I’m talking, of course, about The Onion‘s fantastic, hilarious, and ridiculous series of articles depicting Vice President Joe Biden as a check bouncing, guitar shredding, womanizing, hair metal-loving schemer […]
German Parliament Greenlights Plan for Cannabis Prescriptions
German lawmakers have approved legislation that would allow some patients to get cannabis as a prescription-only medication. The German Parliament’s lower house passed the bill unanimously on Thursday, clearing the way for the law to take effect in March. Health Minister Hermann Groehe has stressed the move does not mean marijuana will be legal for […]
Indiana: American Legion Calls on Lawmakers to Permit Medical Marijuana Access
NORML | January 19, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The American Legion of Indiana passed a resolution on Sunday calling on state lawmakers to permit veterans’ access to marijuana as a therapeutic remedy. The resolution acknowledges that legalizing cannabis access will reduce opioid addiction and overdose deaths, and urges members of the Indiana General Assembly to “amend […]
Indiana: American Legion Calls on Lawmakers to Permit Medical Marijuana Access
NORML | January 19, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The American Legion of Indiana passed a resolution on Sunday calling on state lawmakers to permit veterans’ access to marijuana as a therapeutic remedy. The resolution acknowledges that legalizing cannabis access will reduce opioid addiction and overdose deaths, and urges members of the Indiana General Assembly to “amend […]
Tax hike: What it could mean for consumers, industry in Colorado
Published: Jan 19, 2017, 6:21 am • Updated: Jan 19, 2017, 6:23 am By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Cannabis consumers could be paying more Colorado marijuana tax come July 1. As with any proposed tax increase, the prospect has been met with some concern amid the news that one of the state’s pot taxes […]
Reclassifying Marijuana Convictions on Your Criminal Record Under California's New Proposition 64
January 18, 2017– By Eunisses Hernandez and Cat Packer On November 8, 2016, Californians took a major step towards ending the war on drugs and repairing some of the damage inflicted on people’s lives by marijuana prohibition, by passing Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act. Although, the most serious marijuana-related crimes such as […]
Big Island medical marijuana patient numbers soar
The number of Big Island residents registered in Hawaii’s medical marijuana program increased nearly 20 percent in 2016 and by more than 200 people in the last quarter of the year alone. That’s according to recent data from the state Department of Health, which shows 6,386 Hawaii County patients were registered in the program at […]
420 Evaluations San Jose: Get a MMJ Card Online Right Now!
You’re a San Jose resident, and even though you’ve wanted a medical marijuana card for a while now, somehow you don’t have one, right? Your friends sure do, maybe even some of your family members. I mean, come on, there’s probably a San Jose 420 Evaluations office right down the street they all got their […]
#Simon2Zion: Black Widow Tackles the Mini Triathlon [Part 4]
With the way my training schedule has been looking lately, you would think I was training for a triathlon and not a 100-mile ultra-marathon. And with the amount of pot I’ve been smoking, you would think I was trying to set a world record for how many consecutive hours out of the day can you be […]
Tips for a Successful Wake and Bake
The “wake and bake” is a daily routine practiced by millions of marijuana smokers. Some people would classify a wake and bake as activity that is done within minutes after opening your eyes in the morning. Then, there are others who say a wake and bake is after you have woken up, maybe after a […]
How a Cannabis Solopreneur Can Grow Their Company
In the big picture, everyone who calls our office wants the same thing: to grow their cannabis company or venture. More times than not, this call is from a Solopreneur. So, I thought I’d write a few quick words about this. 3 Steps to Grow Your Cannabis Venture Be aware of what’s around you. Get […]
Want to Buy a Cannabis Store? For $50 Million You Can Own Six
Looking to get into Washington state’s retail cannabis market? For $50 million, you can start out at the very top. That’s the pitch from owners of Main Street Marijuana and Uncle Ike’s, the two top-selling cannabis retailers in the state. The pair announced this week that both companies, six storefronts in total, are officially on […]
Meet the Leafly List Winners for 2016
With a successful year of Leafly List publications under our belt – featuring 10 dispensaries in 10 regions across the U.S. and Canada each month throughout 2016 – we felt it worthwhile to offer special recognition to the dispensaries that consistently rose to the top of the list. These standout stores – one from each […]
Is Home Cultivation Finally Coming to Washington State?
A new bill in the Washington state Legislature would add a long-awaited provision to the state’s cannabis law to allow adults 21 and over to grow their own supply of cannabis at home. The new legislation, HB 1092 introduced last week by Rep. Sherry Appleton (D-Poulsbo), would allow adults to grow cannabis plants at home for […]
US IL: Traveling To Denver For Pot Clubs? Rules Are Still Up In The
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n039/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 19 Jan 2017Source: Chicago Tribune (IL)Copyright: 2017 Chicago Tribune CompanyContact: Website: http://www.chicagotribune.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/82 TRAVELING TO DENVER FOR POT CLUBS? RULES ARE STILL UP IN THE AIR. [photo] Partygoers smoke marijuana during a Prohibition-era themed New Year’s Eve party at a bar in Denver, celebrating the start of retail pot sales. […]
US PA: Philly Cops Meet With Pot Smokers To Plan A Bust But Don't
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n039/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 19 Jan 2017Source: Philadelphia Daily News (PA)Copyright: 2017 Philadelphia Newspapers Inc.Contact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/339Author: Julia Terruso PHILLY COPS MEET WITH POT SMOKERS TO PLAN A BUST ( BUT DON’T CALL IT AN ARREST ) [photo] Chris Goldstein, right, shakes hands with police top brass after meeting at La Colombe to […]
US NC: Obama Commutes Prison Sentence Of California Healthcare
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n039/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 19 Jan 2017Source: Charlotte Observer (NC)Copyright: 2017 The Charlotte ObserverContact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/78Author: Michael Doyle OBAMA COMMUTES PRISON SENTENCE OF CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE COLLECTIVE OPERATOR President Barack Obama on Thursday commuted the 20-year prison sentenced imposed on Richard Ruiz Montes, convicted in 2008 for his role in the Modesto’s pot-dealing California […]
National Academy Of Sciences Pushes For Rescheduling Of Marijuana
By Debra Borchardt for Forbes The DEA has actually admitted that cannabis is not a gateway drug and does not cause long-term brain damage, psychosis, and other alleged harms, yet they keep distributing this false information anyway, despite the reality these claims are not based on scientific fact said Beth Collins, Senior Director of Government […]
Port Hueneme starts crafting marijuana dispensary laws
By Anne Kallas for the Ventura County Star Sarah Armstrong, director of Industry Affairs for Americans for Safe Access, asked that the proposed ordinance drop the requirement for state-issued identification, saying certified doctors’ recommendations along with identification should be enough. She cited the expense of the cards and the reluctance of patients to have their […]
World of Weed – 2016 Leafly List Winner (Washington)
At a Glance Dispensary: World of Weed Location: 3202 E. Portland Ave., Tacoma Medical/recreational: Recreational Owner: Alden Linn Years in business: 1.5 Number of reviews in 2016: 561 Total products: 194 Flower products: 61 Concentrate products: 52 Edible products: 30 Pre-rolls: 28 Other: 23 (Grant Hindsley for Leafly) Given his lifelong interest in plants of all […]
Americans and Canadians Spent $53.3 Billion on Weed Last Year
U.S. and Canadian weed consumers plopped down $53.3 billion for legal and illegal marijuana in 2016, according to a new report from Arcview Market Research. However, the vast majority of those transactions took place on the black market. Still, this is more money than Americans spent at McDonald’s and Starbucks combined, according to QSR Magazine. Arcview’s […]
Marijuana Regulators Target Home Cultivation
by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach CoordinatorJanuary 18, 2017 Since its founding, NORML has advocated that statewide legalization efforts – whether through a ballot initiative or using the legislative process – should ideally include provisions that permit and protect the act of home cultivation by marijuana consumers. This advocacy has resulted in more than 16 states […]
Lightshade on Havana – 2016 Leafly List Winner (Colorado)
At a Glance Dispensary: Lightshade – Havana Location: 503 Havana St., Aurora Medical/recreational: Both Owner: Steve Brooks Years in business: 6 Number of reviews in 2016: 886 Total products: 217 Flower products: 12 Concentrate products: 47 Edible products: 75 Pre-rolls: 6 Other products: 77 Budtender Casey Robertson, right, helps customers Jeremy Driskill, from left, Destyni Paschall, […]
Denver Starts Work to Allow Public Cannabis Consumption, a First in US
DENVER (AP) — Denver is starting work Wednesday on becoming the first city in the nation to allow marijuana clubs and public cannabis consumption in places such as coffee shops, yoga studios and art galleries. Voters narrowly approved the “social use” measure last November. But the ballot proposal didn’t spell out many rules for how the […]
As Weed Prices Drop, Growers Try to Cut Costs and Increase Efficiency
Weed prices are falling, as formerly illegal pot growers are coming in from the cold and investing the money they’d been stashing under their pillows into legal grow sites—thus pushing up supply while making less money for cultivators. An analysis by Bloomberg Markets views this as an opportunity for companies to cut production costs and […]
Dispensary Showcase: Sunflower Meds in Arizona
Indiana American Legion Calls on Congress to Reschedule Cannabis
By Duke London for Marijuana.com “For years, many of the Congressional offices that have been hesitant to vote in favor of medical marijuana reform have asked if groups such as the American Legion have weighed in, with the American Legion joining the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America in supporting federal medical marijuana reform, it […]
Public Forums Announced to Debate Proposed Florida Medical Marijuana Rules
NORML | January 18, 2017 Floridians voted overwhelmingly in favor of Amendment 2 on Election Day, passing the measure intended to regulate the production and dispensing of medical cannabis to any patient who is diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition by their doctor. However, newly proposed rule by the Department of Health seek to significantly amend this legislation in a manner […]
The Grove – 2016 Leafly List Winner (Nevada)
At a Glance Dispensary: The Grove Location: 4647 Swenson St., Las Vegas Medical/recreational: Medical CEO: Demetri Kouretas Years in business: 1 Number of reviews in 2016: 212 Total products: 156 Flower products: 40 Concentrate products: 37 Edible products: 44 Pre-rolls: 21 Other products: 14 The Grove is shown at sunset Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2016, in […]
Caliva – 2016 Leafly List Winner (Northern California)
At a Glance Dispensary: Caliva Location: 1695 S. 7th St., San Jose, CA Medical/recreational: Medical Years in business: 1.5 Number of reviews in 2016: 97 Total products: 145 Flower products: 20 Concentrate products: 20 Edible products: 49 Pre-rolls: 5 Cannabis seeds: 19 Other products: 32 Exterior of Caliva in San Jose, Calif. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2016. […]
Lawmakers Try to Delay Enactment of Voter Approved Marijuana Laws
Paul Armentano | January 18, 2017 Legislators in a number of states are pushing forward measures to delay the enactment of several voter-initiated marijuana laws. In Arkansas, House lawmakers are moving forward with legislation, House Bill 1026, to postpone the deadline for establishing the state’s new medical marijuana program by 60 days. Fifty-three percent of […]
Legislators Seek To Delay The Enactment Of Voter-Initiated Marijuana Laws
Legislators in a number of states are pushing forward measures to delay the enactment of several voter-initiated marijuana laws. In Arkansas, House lawmakers are moving forward with legislation, House Bill 1026, to postpone the deadline for establishing the state’s new medical marijuana program by 60 days. Fifty-three percent of voters approved Issue 6 on Election […]
Proposed Florida Medical Marijuana Rules Spell Disaster for Patients
Tuesday morning, the Florida Health Department released draft rules that are supposed to implement the medical marijuana law approved by 71% of Florida voters. It doesn’t appear regulators actually read Amendment 2, however. Instead, they tried to simply slightly expand the existing, and ineffective, low-THC program. These rules would be a disaster for patients: They […]
Legislators Seek To Delay The Enactment Of Voter-Initiated Marijuana Laws
by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director January 18, 2017 Legislators in a number of states are pushing forward measures to delay the enactment of several voter-initiated marijuana laws. In Arkansas, House lawmakers are moving forward with legislation, House Bill 1026, to postpone the deadline for establishing the state’s new medical marijuana program by 60 days. […]
North Dakota Senate Unanimously Votes to Delay Medical Marijuana Law
The North Dakota Senate unanimously passed S.B. 2154 on Tuesday, which blocks the implementation of Measure 5 until either July or until a new replacement medical marijuana law goes into effect. Now, the bill heads to the House. Unless representatives hear their constituents oppose this delay, S.B. 2154 is likely to pass. Lawmakers need to […]
100,000+ Demand DEA Stop Spreading Lies About Medical Marijuana
Americans for Safe Access | January 18, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC — Over 100,000 people have signed an Americans for Safe Access petition on Change.org demanding that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stop disseminating false information about medical cannabis immediately and ensure that all of their future information on medical cannabis treatment reflect medically-accurate, up-to-date facts. […]
The New Gold Standard in Vape Pens to Launch at HIGH TIMES Business Summit
On Tuesday, Ross’ Gold announced that it has entered into an agreement with Rokin LLC to brand and sell Rokin Cyclone Ross’ Gold Special Limited Edition Vape Pens. The launch of the Ross’ Gold Vape will be made at the HIGH TIMES Business Summit in Los Angeles, January 19 – 20, focusing on the changes […]
Investors on the Rise in California’s Now Legal Recreational Marijuana Industry
With the passage of Proposition 64, investors are hoping to cash in and take advantage of California’s growing marijuana industry. Hundreds of investors looking to cash in on the state’s growing marijuana industry traveled to West Hollywood on Monday to tour MedMen, a West Hollywood dispensary. The dispensary refers to itself as the “Whole Foods […]
Real Estate in the Cannabis Industry Comes With Constraints
Marijuana is now legal in 26 states and Washington, DC, but it’s incredibly difficult to lock down real estate to start a cannabis business. With marijuana still being illegal at the federal level, the negative stigma surrounding the industry and its expensive overhead, businesses looking to cultivate, store and sell cannabis are having a hard time expanding […]
North Dakota Bill Would Delay Medical Marijuana Implementation
Scott Gacek | January 18, 2017 North Dakota was one of four states to authorize medical marijuana during the November elections, when over 63% of voters approved Question 5. Now, a bill introduced in the state legislature seeks to delay the law’s implementation. Senate Bill 2154 would prevent the state department of health from issuing any applications or licenses for medical […]
North Dakota Senate Unanimously Approves Medical Marijuana Delay
Scott Gacek | January 18, 2017 Lawmakers in the North Dakota Senate voted 45-0 on Tuesday to approve a measure that will delay the implementation of a voter-approved law to legalize medical marijuana in the state. North Dakota was one of four states to authorize medical marijuana during the November elections, when over 63% of voters approved Question 5. […]
Arkansas House OKs Delay to Medical Marijuana Program
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House voted Tuesday to delay the launch of the state’s voter-approved medical marijuana program and ease a restriction on doctors who certify a patient is eligible to use the drug. The bills are among the first of several that lawmakers are expected to take up in the coming […]
Patient Advocates Say Florida Proposal Would Be Illegal
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida health officials have begun the rules-making process that will expand those eligible to receive medical marijuana under Amendment 2, which took effect two weeks ago. The Department of Health published proposed rules Tuesday and announced that public hearings will be held in five cities between Feb. 6 and Feb. 9. […]
President Obama Grants Clemency to 273 More Individuals
Today, President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 209 people incarcerated in federal prison, and handed out 64 pardons. This brings the number of prisoners who have been granted clemency under President Obama to 1,597. The commutations and pardons represent the Obama Administration’s push to overhaul the criminal justice system, making it fairer while saving […]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Highlights from Drug Policy Alliance Press Teleconference Featuring Speakers Reacting to Confirmation Hearings for Senator Jeff Sessions
On January 12, the Drug Policy Alliance hosted a press teleconference with speakers from a broad spectrum of organizations who shared strong concerns that, if confirmed, Jeff Sessions as Attorney General would expand mass criminalization and drug war policies that will put communities at risk and intensify the marginalization and stigmatization of Muslims, immigrants and […]
US PA: Valley Group To Compete For State Pot License
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n036/a09.htmlNewshawk: drugnewsbot.orgVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 17 Jan 2017Source: Daily Item (Sunbury, PA)Copyright: 2017 The Daily ItemContact: Website: http://www.dailyitem.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1045Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Cannabis – Medicinal)Author: Marcia Moore VALLEY GROUP TO COMPETE FOR STATE POT LICENSE A group of Northumberland County-based entrepreneurs hope to weed out the competition and get one of the two available licenses for operating […]
US FL: Florida Health Officials Begin Medical Marijuana Rules
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n036/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 17 Jan 2017Source: Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL)Copyright: 2017 Sun-Sentinel CompanyContact: Website: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/159Author: Dara Kam FLORIDA HEALTH OFFICIALS BEGIN MEDICAL MARIJUANA RULES PROCESS Caption Davie imposes temporary moratorium on medical marijuana centers Florida health officials have started the rules-making process that will expand those eligible to receive medical marijuana. The […]
US KY: I've Seen Opioid Crisis As A Cop. Living It As A Patient Is
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n036/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 17 Jan 2017Source: Lexington Herald-Leader (KY)Copyright: 2017 Lexington Herald-LeaderContact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/240Author: Nick Selby I’VE SEEN OPIOID CRISIS AS A COP. LIVING IT AS A PATIENT IS WORSE A year ago, I woke in the night with pain so severe I was crying before I was fully aware what was […]
How to Use a Cannabis Yes-No-Maybe List
In the sex education world, you’ll hear people frequently refer to Yes/No/Maybe lists. The idea is that you sit down with a list of sexual acts and assign each one as a “yes,” “no,” or “maybe” to indicate your level of interest in each one. Once you complete that portion on your own, you can share […]
Maine Legalization Faces Yet Another Challenge as Lawmakers Seek to Delay Cannabis Law
Maine voters may have approved Question 1 to legalize cannabis for adult use, but now lawmakers are pushing a bill that would delay the new law. It’s one of a handful of efforts by officials across the country to slow the implementation of cannabis laws in states that have legalized. Question 1, which Maine voters […]
How to Choose the Best Dabber Tool for You
Dabber tools are the utensils of the cannabis concentrate community. Their purpose is simple: they are the liaison between your extract and the device or rig you will be consuming the oil from. Dab utensils are available in many different shapes, sizes, and styles. Each design has its pros and cons, and choosing the right […]
HIGH TIMES to Showcase Canna-Net Digital Marketing Network at Business Summit in LA
As previously announced in November, the MAD Displays/ICS interactive content network, which is powered by a partnership between HIGH TIMES and Canna-net, is on track to install its first 50 dispensary locations by the end of the month. On the way to stores, five of the highly engaging floor-stands will be showcased at the HIGH TIMES Business […]
Smoke Sessions: AG Nominee Sidesteps Questions on Federal Marijuana Law Enforcement
By Scott Gacek for MedicalJane “The vague answers given by Senator Jeff Sessions during today’s Attorney General confirmation hearing provided little comfort for the 2 million American patients who rely on state-run medical cannabis programs to provide them with physician-recommended medicine,” said Mike Liszewski, Director of Government Affairs for Americans for Safe Access. “Each of […]
Terpenes and Testing Magazine: The Cannabis Industry’s Only Magazine for Extraction and Testing Lab Professionals
This is a brand-new publication specifically devoted to the science of cannabis research just officially launched a few days ago. The debut issue of Terpenes and Testing Magazine will be available online through the company’s website and as a print publication. Beginning with a distribution of 20,000, the magazine is highly targeted toward the scientific […]
5 Best Marijuana Strains for Managing Pain
It is widely known that the number one use for medical marijuana is to treat pain. There is so much research out there detailing the benefits of using marijuana to combat pain. Whether it is for migraines, fibromyalgia, cramps, muscle spasms, pain caused by an injury or surgery, or neuropathic pain, marijuana may be a […]
States' fight against Colorado marijuana laws on tap in fed court
Published: Jan 17, 2017, 5:42 am • Updated: Jan 17, 2017, 5:43 am By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff A bid to stamp out Colorado’s recreational marijuana industry is scheduled to go before a federal appeals court Tuesday morning. The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver will hear oral arguments in an appeals […]
What Is The Real Threat? Theft Vs. Diversion
By Rebecca Cicarelli and Matt Gifford The cannabis industry is arguably in its infancy, especially when we consider growth projections. Consequently, there are limited statistics specific to theft and diversion, but the threat is indeed real. At the end of the day, the market value associated with controlled substances, including cannabis, escalates risk. So what […]
Swing Batter Batter: Kaleafa Cannabis Company
By Rob Meagher John Widmer, one of the founders of Kaleafa Cannabis Company—a growing retailer with locations in the Portland, Oregon metro area and northwest Washington state—saw “can’t miss” investment opportunities twice in his life, but failed to act. He told me that he missed out on the technology renaissance of the early 90s, followed by […]