Washington State Approves Recreational Marijuana Rules
The Liquor Control Board Adopted New Cannabis Laws Washington State became the second US state to adopt rules governing the legal cannabis market on Wednesday. The Washington State Liquor Control Board approved the rules after 10 months of research and public input, according to a press release. The newly adopted laws in Washington State will allow for 334 retail locations across the state, including 21 in Seattle. Kings County will house the most locations, as 72 dispensaries will be permitted in it’s jurisdiction. Prospective business owners may begin …
Arizona Judge Overturns Medical Marijuana Zoning Law
Maricopa County Is Not Permitted To Ban Dispensaries Superior Court Judge Michael Gordon overturned an ordinance that banned medical marijuana dispensaries in certain areas of Maricopa County, Arizona. According to his ruling, the the law was a “transparent attempt to prevent the implementation of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. Judge Gordon issued a pre-trial verdict in favor of White Mountain Health Center, which plans to open a dispensary in Sun City. According to him, the ordinance was written to prevent dispensaries in the county in order to avoid conflict with federal law. “[The law] suggests a transparent attempt …
Measure Filed To Legalize Cannabis In California
California Marijuana Control, Legalization, and Revenue Act Filed California was the first state to pass medical marijuana legislation when it did so in 1996, but many feel that it has lost steam in terms of blazing the cannabis policy trail. Colorado and Washington famously voted to legalize and regulate cannabis last November, and the effects are already being felt as a number of people relocated to take advantage of the new laws. “[The MCLR] not only legalizes cannabis, but it also shows how it will …
Mexico City May Legalize & Regulate Cannabis
Mexico’s Capital City Is Considering Legalization According to a census conducted in 2010, Mexico City has a population of 8.85 million, which makes it the largest city in North America – New York City is second with 8.19 million. Despite its position as the capital of Mexico, a conservative country to say the least, Mexico City has “passed a number of socially liberal reforms, including the legalization of abortion and same sex marriage” in recent years, according to Time World. In the Time piece, Ioan Grillo discusses plans for Mexico City Legislators to …
Proposed Ordinance Would Ban Marijuana Smell In Denver
BR13-0736 Could Affect Private Medical Marijuana Patients A recently proposed bill in Denver, CO “could make medicating at home illegal,” according to Americans for Safe Access. Although possession of less than an ounce of marijuana is legal in Colorado, the bill would prohibit smoking on private property if it is visible to the public. This stands to include anywhere you can be seen, such as on the porch, in a car or, presumably, through your window with the blinds open. “No one risks a year in jail for drinking a beer in their …
Massachusetts Joint Committee To Consider Cannabis Bill
Bill H.1632: The Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act A bill that would legalize and regulate cannabis in Massachusetts was referred to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary this week. A date for the hearing has not yet been determined, but the committee will consider the merits of Bill H.1632 – The Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act. The bill would make Massachusetts the third state to regulate cannabis behind Colorado and Washington. The Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act would allow for the cultivation, processing, and retail of …
Extract Artist Harvest Fest Hits Denver, Colorado Next Week
Cannabis Enthusiasts Gather To Celebrate Harvests The annual Extract Artist Harvest Fest is cut from a different cloth when compared to other events in the cannabis industry. Instead of focusing on competition, like the 710 Cup and Cannabis Cup, the Harvest Fest is intended to provide a venue for the cannabis industry to celebrate extract artists, growers, and harvests alike. Last year’s event (the EA Bash) combined with the …
Recent Poll Reveals Support For Medical Marijuana In Texas
MPP Commissioned A Survey On Texas Cannabis Policy The Marijuana Project Policy (MPP) has been making waves in the realm of political policy lately. Last week they purchased advertisements on Portland buses, and this week they have kept the momentum going with the release of their recently-commissioned Public Policy Polling survey. In total, 860 people (52% female) participated in the Marijuana Policy Project survey. It was intended to gauge the amount of support for 3 cannabis legislation models: medical marijuana, decriminalization for small possession, and retail …
Jack White Strain: Jack Herer x White Widow
Jack White: An Energetic Sativa-Dominant Hybrid White Jack is a Sativa-dominant cross of White Widow and, you guessed it, the legendary Jack Herer. Not to be confused with Jack Frost, a cross of the aforementioned plus Northern Lights, this particular cross was very Sativa looking with fluffy flowers and orange hairs. Like its White Widow parent, Jack White was absolutely covered in white trichomes. The smell was analogous to the familiar peppery scent of Jack Herer, but also …
TSA Policy: Flying With Medicinal Marijuana
According to Lawyers.com, the “mile high club” may take on a completely new meaning as more and more states vote to decriminalize the medicinal and recreational use of cannabis. Everyone has heard the stories of people walking their baby cannabis plants on board airplanes & vaporizing in the terminal, but just how are they getting away with it? The fact of the matter is that cannabis is federally illegal, and for that reason, it’s technically illegal to fly on commercial airlines with cannabis because airports fall under federal jurisdiction. Well, you might be shocked to hear that …