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Weekend Weirdness: Cannabis Disguised as Carrots Has Agents Saying “What’s Up, Doc?”
Rebecca Kelley - Published on January 17, 2016Read moreU.S. Customs and Border Protection agents confirmed that they intercepted 2,493 pounds of cannabis coming into the United States from Mexico disguised as hilariously fat carrots.
When Police Work the Drug War’s Dark Side
Ben Adlin - Published on January 16, 2016Read moreHere are six examples of law enforcement officers getting caught on the wrong end of drug busts.
French Drug Trial Tested Endocannabinoid Meds, Not Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on January 15, 2016Read moreGlobal media thought a cannabis drug was behind a clinicial trial that left four with brain damage. It wasn’t.
If You Want a Hawaii Dispensary License, You Better Apply Soon
Lisa Rough - Published on January 15, 2016Read moreThe Hawaii state health department has begun accepting applications for a limited number of cannabis production and distribution permits.
Getting Licensed in Oregon: Portland Retailer David Alport Tells All
Lisa Rough - Published on January 13, 2016Read moreLeafly spoke with a veteran Oregon dispensary owner to see how the state’s new licensing process looks from the ground level.
Cannabis May Soon Come to Pharmacies in Israel
Ben Adlin - Published on January 13, 2016Read moreReforms would increase the number of licensed growers and physicians in order to address a bottleneck in patient access.
Behind the Big Ban: Why California Towns Are Scrambling to Oust Dispensaries
Ben Adlin - Published on January 13, 2016Read moreA typo in California’s new medical cannabis law threatening patients’ access to medicine and underscoring a deep cultural rift in the state.
No More Little Amsterdams: Seattle Zones Out Dispensary Districts
Ben Adlin - Published on January 13, 2016Read moreChanges to Seattle’s buffer zones between cannabis businesses and areas like schools and parks are expected to bring shops into new neighborhoods.
Vermont Governor and Attorney General Team Up for Legalization: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on January 11, 2016Read moreVermont is emerging as a leader for cannabis legalization with a major announcement and public show of support from some Very Important People.
Weekend Weirdness: Cannabis-Growing ‘Nuns’ Refuse to Back Down Despite Cultivation Ban
Rebecca Kelley - Published on January 9, 2016Read moreSelf-described “nuns” in Merced, California, produce high-CBD products for ailing patients despite a recent city ordinance banning cannabis cultivation and sales.