Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) recently released emergency regulations for its upcoming recreational cannabis market. On July 3, 2019, the MRA approved a set of temporary rules for prospective recreational retailers. The emergency regulations will last for six months and can be extended for an additional six months. Under the new rules, Michigan residents will soon be able to buy cannabis and consume it at licensed events and facilities. ...
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How to Apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Oregon
How to Apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Oregon. Oregon has had medical and recreational marijuana laws on the books since voters approved the Medical Marijuana Act in 1998 and the Control, Regulation, and Taxation of Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Act in 2014. Under the medical marijuana law, cannabis cultivation, possession, and use are legalized for patients with a medical card. If you’re interested in applying for a medical cannabis card, you’ll have to go through the Oregon Health Authority’s application process. ...
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Colorado’s New Rules Allow for Cannabis Cafes, Delivery, and More
Let's take a look at Colorado's New Rules Allow for Cannabis Cafes, Delivery, and More. Governor Jared Polis recently signed new cannabis laws into place legalizing social cannabis consumption and commercial delivery. On Wednesday, May 29, 2019, Polis gave the green light for coffee shops, smoking lounges, hotels, music venues, and other businesses to apply for a social consumption license. Colorado’s new rules essentially strengthen the state’s position as a leader in cannabis tourism and job creation. ...
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The Real Reason People Think Cannabis Use is Illegal
The Real Reason People Think Cannabis Use is Illegal may surprise you. Cannabis, pot, marijuana, weed, green monster and the green stuff are the names that you might know when it comes to talking about the marijuana plant. The debate continues about the real reason why people still think that marijuana use is illegal. However, even in the midst of that, there are more states jumping onboard when it comes to legalizing pot. Some states have even gone ahead to legalize recreational weed. ...
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Federal Bill Introduced For Cannabis Legalization
Marijuana legalization is the topic of urgency as more states jump onboard. Senator Ron Wyden, a Democratic Senator from the state of Oregon introduced a federal bill recently that would legalize and regulate cannabis as was done for alcohol. The bill is known as the "Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act." The bill has been designated by Wyden as S420. It is a cohort measure to HR420. The HR420 measure was introduced by Democratic House Representative from the state of Oregon, Earl Blumenauer. The S420 bill would allot sixty days to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to take marijuana off their list of 'dangerous substances." The bill would also introduce a tax on weed and set up a means for special labeling and retail permits such as was done for alcohol and tobacco years ago. ...
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A Look at the Possibility For Legal Cannabis in New Jersey
Legal marijuana has experienced a wave in the United States for several years, but has been so much more pronounced in the midterm elections that took place in November 2018. The state of Michigan approved the legalization of recreational marijuana and there were two other states that voted for legal marijuana for medicinal use. The state of New Jersey is now looking at how they can do the same. They don't want to be left out of the fun. A bill was approved in both the state's Assembly and Senate for legal marijuana, especially for recreational use and recreational sales. The Democratic state legislature is supposed to vote on the bill so it can pass and be signed into a law. The other option is to have it vetoed by Phil Murphy who is the democratic Governor of New Jersey. Well, the ...
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Michigan’s New Cannabis Laws: What To Know For 2019
When the results of last November’s midterm elections were in and tallied, Michigan joined nine other states and the District of Columbia and legalized the use of recreational cannabis. There were four states with cannabis on the ballot: Utah, Missouri, North Dakota, and Michigan. Utah and Missouri passed new medical marijuana laws, and Michigan passed ambitious and progressive legislation allowing the use of recreational cannabis. North Dakota, the fourth state, was the only state that didn’t pass its proposed legislation. ...
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Investing In Colorado and Its Cannabis Economy
The cannabis economy in the state of Colorado keeps getting better and better and has seen vast improvement since cannabis was legalized in 2014. It was in 1917 that the state of Colorado restricted the use of cannabis and so 2014 was a tremendous milestone that many stoners welcomed. ...
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Learn About Cannabis Tourism for Fun and Profit
As cannabis legalization continues to spread across the country, "cannatourism" is becoming more and more popular in an increasing number of areas. Although some people were dubious about the potential of this type of business venture in the early days of cannabis legalization, the success of several booming cannabis tourism companies has put those doubts to rest. ...
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New Cannabis Laws in Utah, Missouri, and Michigan: What To Know
Last November’s elections had cannabis on the ballot in four states: Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota, and Michigan. North Dakota and Michigan residents were voting about passing recreational cannabis laws, while Missouri and Utah voted about allowing medical cannabis. ...
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Changes to California Cannabis Access in 2018
The 2018 Midterm Election is now over. It took place on November 6, 2018 when voters went to the polls to cast their ballot on several issues - several of which involved cannabis. People in California did the same too. In fact, there were three counties and thirteen cities that voted for significant cannabis-related measures that appeared on the California state ballot. Some of these measures that were on the ballot addressed the voids existing throughout the state of California as it related to the availability of cannabis or cannabis access; so to speak. Some of these measures that focused on cannabis regulation will be improved. California residents will be granted easier cannabis access. Let us look at some of the cities and counties that were affected. ...
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An Argument For Full Cannabis Legalization By 2021 In The USA
Cannabis legalization was a big deal in the November 6, 2018 midterm election, but as it appears, the case was similar during the Obama and Trump Presidential elections too. However, at each election, this issue seems to get larger and larger with more advocates than opponents. Many advocates believe that in this new presidential administration and the fact that voters are expressing their approval at the poll the Trump team will want to take credit for full cannabis legalization, if it happens on their watch. But, this has been an ongoing trend for at least the last ten decades. ...
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Massachusetts Dispensary To Start Selling Recreational Cannabis
It seems logical for Northampton, Massachusetts to be the site for a recreational cannabis dispensary. Why? Well, this little city in Massachusetts has an eclectic culture and youthful vibe where the younger generation has a keen interest in recreational cannabis. Before the end of November 2018, a small Massachusetts dispensary is planning to open its door for people 21 years and older to buy recreational cannabis and other cannabis products such as pre-rolled joints, lotions, creams, and edibles and oils. In the city of Leicester, a second dispensary could open during the same period. As it stays right now, there are also dozens of applications for retail cannabis licensing waiting for approval. ...
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The Best Cannabis Strains For Morning Use
Each of us has a regimen in the mornings and different cannabis strains has the ability to make your regimen smoother. When you consume certain cannabis strains, you will be able to start your days off in the right mood so you can take on your daily tasks and go through the day with less stress. If you want to know which one of the strains you should smoke or consume in the mornings, continue to read. If you have to use an alarm to wake up and after hearing it go off, you want to hit that snooze button for an additional five minutes of sleep, it may be the time to think about the ideal 'wake up' cannabis strain so you can begin your day with euphoria and vitality. ...
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Top Companies to Profit Successfully from Legal Cannabis
Legal cannabis businesses are everywhere these days. In fact, marijuana dispensary owners are reporting daily sales amounts of $20,000 or more. And things look like they are going to get even better for years to come as more people have come to accept that marijuana has a lot of health benefits and is capable of providing tax revenues to many cities and states. For certain, there is so much money companies can make with legal cannabis. In fact, in the state of Colorado, the tax revenue for 2014 was more than six hundred million. And this was just for the sale of edible products and marijuana buds. The recreational cannabis had a tax rate of 27.9 percent and so the state collected about a hundred million by the end of 2014. And this figure was more than they made in 2013 for the sale of ...
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