Articles tagged with "legislation"
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After Error, Ohio Senator Seeks Review of Medical Cannabis Program
The Associated Press - Published on February 22, 2018Read moreLegislation introduced by a Republican state senator would hold up grower, processor, and tester licenses until program flaws can be addressed.
Cannabis Act Senate Watch: A Resolved Stalemate Creates a New Sale Date
Randi Druzin - Published on February 16, 2018Read moreSenators have agreed to vote on the Cannabis Act by June 7. Because it will take at least eight weeks to get the retail system going after the bill is passed, Canadians will have to wait until at least August to buy recreational cannabis.
Alberta’s Cannabis Plan: Private Retailers With Strict Government Oversight
Dave Schmader - Published on February 16, 2018Read moreToday’s announcement brought a wealth of specific information for Alberta’s would-be cannabis retailers.
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Arizona Proposal Would Jail Cannabis Doctors Who Break Rules
The Associated Press - Published on February 15, 2018Read moreRepublicans hailed the proposal, but Democrats warned that Arizona would be slapping heavy penalties on doctors who can already face sanctions from licensing boards.
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Rick Steves Tells Us What He’s About to Tell Congress
Dave Schmader - Published on February 13, 2018Read moreIn advance of briefing Congress on US marijuana policy, Rick Steves—travel writer, PBS host, and passionate cannabis advocate—shares his views on the problems of prohibition.
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DAs Making it Easier to Clear California Cannabis Convictions
Peter Hecht - Published on February 12, 2018Read moreSan Francisco’s DA is proactively expunging cannabis convictions, but other counties are waiting for people to come forward before acting.
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Bipartisan Proposal Would Put Cannabis Legalization on Arizona Ballot
The Associated Press - Published on February 9, 2018Read moreVoters would have another chance to weigh in on legalizing marijuana in Arizona under a proposal in the state House.
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Budget Deal Extends Medical Marijuana Protections, but Only Temporarily
David Hodes - Published on February 9, 2018Read moreAfter a brief government shutdown—and another moment of angst for the cannabis industry—a key protection for state-legal cannabis will live another day.
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Cash-Strapped Greece Sees Growth in Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on February 7, 2018Read moreGreece says it’s fast-tracking plans to legalize growth of medical cannabis, arguing that interest from investors could help efforts to pull the country out of years of crisis.
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BC Cannabis Regulations: What You Need to Know
Randi Druzin - Published on February 5, 2018Read moreIn newly unveiled rules, British Columbia stipulates that individuals aged 19 and up will be allowed to buy recreational cannabis in standalone retail stores, some privately owned and operated, others run by the government.
