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The Leafly Legalization Roundup: Guess Which Plant Drug Cartels Are Growing Instead of Cannabis?
Lisa Rough - Published on June 22, 2015Read moreIn this week’s roundup, we learn that the U.S.’s cannabis is so high-quality that drug cartels not only prefer our crops, they’ve also turned to subsidizing tomatoes to make ends meet.
Delaware Decriminalizes the Possession of Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on June 19, 2015Read moreDelaware Governor Jack Markell signed a bill to decriminalize the possession and private use of up to one ounce of cannabis and reduce simple possession penalties to a $100 civil fine.
How Does Cannabis Impact the Progression of ALS?
Lisa Rough - Published on June 19, 2015Read moreBased on some exciting new anecdotal evidence, the use of cannabis oil to treat ALS may actually prolong the patient’s life in addition to relieving many of the disease’s symptoms.
Canada Just Legalized Cannabis Oils and Edibles
Lisa Rough - Published on June 12, 2015Read moreThe Canadian Supreme court ruled to expand the legal definition of cannabis to include all forms, such as edibles, tinctures, and oils, instead of just dried flower.
Man Named Blunt Acquitted on Charges of Getting His Chameleon High
Lisa Rough - Published on June 12, 2015Read moreA Chicago judge ruled to drop charges against a man named Bruce Blunt who blew cannabis smoke into the face of his pet chameleon.
Colorado’s Real Estate Prices Are Soaring Post-Legalization, So Maybe You Should Stay at a Cannabis Hotel Instead
Lisa Rough - Published on June 11, 2015Read moreWith Colorado’s cannabis industry booming, the state’s housing and lodging markets are starting to see a major effect. How are home prices and rental accommodations faring?
Does Cannabis Use Automatically Make You an Unfit Parent? The Government Seems to Think So
Lisa Rough - Published on June 10, 2015Read moreDespite ongoing cannabis reform in the U.S., many families are having their children removed from their care over simple possession charges and medical marijuana loopholes.
When’s Colorado Offering a Day of Tax-Free Retail Cannabis Sales? The Leafly Legalization Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on June 8, 2015Read moreIt will be a happy day in Colorado this September. Find out why, plus more in this week’s cannabis legalization update — check it out!
Washington Family Faces 20 Years in Federal Prison for Legally Growing Medical Marijuana
Lisa Rough - Published on June 5, 2015Read moreThe Kettle Falls Five is facing a terrifying sentence of 20 years in a federal penitentiary. Their crime? Legally growing medical marijuana in a safe, controlled environment.
Is It the End for These Washington Cannabis Businesses?
Lisa Rough - Published on June 4, 2015Read moreStarting July 1, 2016, all Washington state medical marijuana dispensaries will be required to have an I-502 license. Here’s a list of Seattle businesses that may be facing closure: