Oakland ramped up its counterattack to the U.S. war on drugs on Tuesday, expanding a one-of-a-kind program to help people jailed for marijuana crimes enter the booming cannabis industry. Source: Ground-breaking cannabis policy: Marijuana permits set aside for those previously convicted of pot crimes – The Cannifornian
There has been little legislation to address how adults, “authorized” to consume cannabis, will do so anywhere other than in the privacy of their own home. Alaska and Maine’s recreational bills included language for potential approval of public use, but Denver as a city is the first to officially approve “social clubs.” While marijuana bars, known as […]
In early March 2017, The Sacramento City Council in California, approved a process for issuing marijuana cultivation permits and lifted a moratorium on cultivation, paving the way for commercial cultivation in the city. The new policies include criminal background checks for applicants and that all cultivation facilities must be at least 600 feet from neighborhood and community […]
Since voters approved recreational marijuana use and sales in November, some towns, including the town of Sullivan, Maine have closed the door on marijuana sales. Some local residents are voting to prohibit retail sales and social marijuana clubs. Local ordinances in Marijuana States are common, although more cities and towns have opted “in” later than those […]
Millions of people, regulators, business owners, investors and workers continue to work towards ending prohibition of marijuana. With the new Presidential Administration, many of us continue to work within “Pot Purgatory.” This is a place we know and have worked within for many years. However, today we feel the force of the dark side more […]
Although Nevada legalized recreational use of marijuana for anyone 21 and over in November, public consumption still is illegal. A public place is anywhere that anyone is allowed, including those under the age of 21. Sen. Tick Segerblom, D-Las Vegas, introduced legislation that would give local governments the power to permit public marijuana use in businesses such as […]
Fast Company explains the future of work is all about expanding our minds. Source: This Is The Mind-Set You’ll Need In Order To Thrive In The Future Of Work | Fast Company | The Future Of Business
Jerusalem (CNN) reports “In Israel’s divisive political climate, a common cause between right and left has emerged: cannabis in Israel.” “Under the new policy, first-time offenders caught using marijuana in public will be subject to a fine of approximately $250, but will not face criminal charges. The money will be used for drug rehabilitation and […]
Maneuvering the rules of marijuana and marijuana delivery are not for the faint at heart. Although, no marijuana business is. This masshole (and I can use that phrase because I am one) has figured out perfect potion for marijuana delivery! Wicked local reports: A few years back when HighSpeed CEO David Umeh approached Snoop Dogg […]
State leaders, law enforcement and representatives from the state’s medical marijuana industry are working to create a set of recommendations on how to best regulate recreational marijuana. In recent weeks, federal law enforcement officials have been threatening a crackdown in states that have passed such laws. Congressional leaders have been asking those officials to leave regulating […]
