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Recreational Marijuana Sales: Executive Order Signed

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The Governor of Nevada has signed into law an 'Executive Order' that allows the sale of recreational marijuana. Nevada's Governor Sandoval signed the executive order on February 3rd, 2017. This legislation went into effect as of July 1st, 2017. The law would provide additional staff to the Nevada Department of Taxation to help tax and regulate the cannabis industry. Governor Sandoval was not open for comments about his belief in whether he thought that the federal government would intervene in a voter-approved legislation for recreational marijuana use in Nevada. Other government officials, upon being interviewed, thought that it was unlikely that there would be a federal government intervention.

The New Law

With the new law approved by Governor Sandoval, medical marijuana ...

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Recreational Marijuana in Oregon

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In Oregon, the bill for recreational marijuana was passed as Measure 91. With the approval of this legislation, recreational marijuana dispensaries are opening up for business. However, you must be an adult at the age of 21 years of age or older in order to buy or possess cannabis. You also have to meet the same requirement if you are a medical cannabis patient. Let us take a look at what is required for marijuana possession.

Marijuana Possession

In the state of Oregon, the laws governing marijuana possession are not the same for public and private use. This includes specific cannabis products such as edibles. This forces smokers to follow the law when they smoke weed at home and in public. You must have a valid ID to prove your age, if you are away from your home. If you meet ...

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Recreational Cannabis: Could Vermont Embrace Next?

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A measure has been passed by the House of Representative in Vermont to make recreational cannabis legal to residents. While the measure may already have been passed, it is still an uncertainty whether Governor Phil Scott will actually sign the law. Just so you know, Governor Scott is a Republican and may have to take action that pleases the party instead of the residents. However, this is yet to be seen.

The Votes

Vermont was the ninth state to pursue a measure to legalize recreational cannabis. The bill or measure that was passed did receive more votes, 79 to 66 in approval. In so doing, Vermont became one of the first state legislatures to approve a measure for recreational marijuana. The other states that have already legalized recreational cannabis are Oregon, Massachusetts, ...

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Cannabis Treatment for Opioid Addiction

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Successful cannabis treatment is possible for those suffering from the terrible effects of opioid addiction. In fact, recreational marijuana is the ideal choice compared to opioid because of its health benefits to the individual users. Although, this is debatable and controversial, marijuana has several benefits that will only serve to improve someone's health. And more importantly, you cannot overdose on marijuana and your health will not be in danger. Most people take prescribed opioid for various reasons, but mostly for chronic pain. Cannabis treatment can fulfill that medical need without the side effects of addiction. However, most people are not aware of this tit bit. Due to the overuse of opioid, so many people are relying on it every day for the relief of pain and therefore, ...

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Latest Australian Companies Joining Medical Cannabis Industry

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Australia is one of the countries that has joined the medical cannabis industry and many companies are getting involved.  The Hydroponics Company is one of the most current and since recently have shown an interest in the  stock trading aspect of the cannabis industry. Known as THC, the company  has capitalized on the medical cannabis legalization in Australia and is now taking advantage of the stock market. The Australians call it the 'pot stock' explosion or boom. THC is located in Sydney and manufactures and distributes medical cannabis products. The company's financial goals is to raise up to $8 million to buy 20 cent shares. In normal circumstances, the public offering for such share is up to $40 million. THC is trying to expand its business and diversify its stock ...

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Recreational Marijuana And Over Consumption

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  Is it possible that you are overly consuming recreational marijuana? If so, this may be the reason why you are always so high. It is also a fact that your cannabis strain may have a higher level of THC. Are you even making an effort to know the THC level before you smoke or consume weed? When you consume marijuana on a regular basis, it means that you have to set some boundaries and you have to be aware of how much you are consuming.

Ask Questions

Recreational marijuana is helpful to a lot of people that feel it enhances their life and not stifle it. However, you won't be effective, if you are constantly high, right? Everyone has a different lifestyle and different levels of tolerance. However, below are some of the signs that will help you know how much you are ...

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4 Proven Sales Promotions to Make More Green on 4/20

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  These days, April 20th is more than just a fun day to hang out and enjoy cannabis culture - it’s serious business, and anyone looking to get in on the profits needs to know how to reach the right customers. For dispensaries, 4/20 is the prime time of the year for everything from sales to visibility. Just getting your name out there is still step one, and after that it’s a matter of making sure folks remember your brand even after they’ve been out celebrating on the big day. Here’s a look at four of the most effective tried-and-true sales promotions you can use to make your dispensary bring in more green than it gives out this 4/20. ...

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Recreational Marijuana And The New Administration

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We all know that Donald Trump won the presidency in November 2016. It has been 66 days since he assumed leadership of the White House and it has been a confusing mess since then. He just cannot get any major legislature approved and people all across the United States continue to resist his presidency. Now that we see the incompetence of the Congress, the U.S. President and the White House, how then should we feel about recreational marijuana and the new administration?

The Spokesperson

Well, for starters, Sean Spicer, the spokesperson for the President has blatantly indicated that marijuana should be compared or connected to opioid addiction. Wow! Isn't that interesting. Opioid addiction is a pretty harsh way to compare marijuana since it has helped so many sick people. In ...

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2018 Expansion of Legal Marijuana in Arizona

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In the 2016 Presidential election, legal marijuana was also the topic of serious discussion and the fact that some of the legislation made it to the ballot is every indication. For the state of Arizona, it was also a big year for medical and recreational cannabis. It was in 1996 that the state of Arizona had medical marijuana legalized. In fact, there are about a hundred thousand medical cannabis patients as card holders. Recreational marijuana is another story. The Proposition 205 legislature called for recreational marijuana to be legal in the state during the 2016 Presidential election. Unfortunately for recreational users, the votes were not enough to make it legal. However, it was close with forty eight percent of voters saying yes, but the other fifty two percent declining to ...

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Michigan Cannabis Laws

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Michigan cannabis laws are also regulated as most of the other states are. So, smokers and medical cannabis patients have to pay attention to the laws and guidelines so as not to be penalized. In the United States, the most accepted recreational drug is marijuana. Not every American is sold when it comes to cannabis or marijuana because there are people fighting to keep it out of the legislature, but it is taking over the country, now, even more than in the past. Almost one hundred million Americans use recreational cannabis. A survey done by the U.S. government indicates that about twenty five million American residents have inhaled marijuana at some time in their lives and more than fourteen million American residents still smoke weed, despite the harshness of the cannabis laws.

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Recreational Cannabis in Oregon Today

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In the state of Oregon, recreational cannabis has been legalized for about a year now. This is a huge milestone for the cannabis enthusiasts who enjoy smoking pot. Due to the increase in marijuana sales in Oregon, there has been millions of dollars generated in tax revenue. However, in the eastern areas of Oregon, cannabis has not been embraced as it is in other parts of the state. For that reason, sales haven’t been that great.

Worthy to Note

It is worth to note, though, that the cannabis trends in Oregon, which includes an increase in people driving while inhibited by marijuana smoking. It had also been reported that just a few irresponsible individuals called the Oregon Poison Center for having too much weed and getting sick. However, for the most part, recreational cannabis ...

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Marijuana Cultivation Laws in California

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  Want to know more about the marijuana cultivation laws in California? People who live in the state of California are already accustomed to the legalization of medical marijuana as it relates to cultivation and recreational use. In fact, California was one of the states that were onboard first. In 1996, Californians had the chance to legally use medical marijuana for various illnesses such as anxiety, cancer, insomnia, chronic pain and HIV/AIDS, among others. Despite the legalization of marijuana for medical use, it is still illegal according to the federal government’s laws. The laws governing the Federal Government states that marijuana cultivation is prohibited. Residents should not grow it, use it or sell it, according to those federally instituted laws. This may be confusing ...

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Colorado Recreational Cannabis Laws in 2016

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Colorado has cannabis laws that allow adult residents to use recreational cannabis. However, you have to be 21 years or older. Then, you can possess at least an ounce of marijuana legally. The amendment actually allows users to possess an ounce in THC, which is good news since you will be able to enjoy more concentrated levels of cannabis, in addition to the flower or bud and of course, edibles. Colorado also sells cannabis seeds.

Residents and Non-residents in Colorado Cannabis Laws

Additionally, you don’t have to be a resident of the state of Colorado to possess marijuana. You can also be a visitor since you don’t have to register into any system. Once you are the age of 21 or older, your constitutional rights protect you and you can possess and also consume cannabis in the ...

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Medical Marijuana Election Outcome

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The American voters have boldly spoken in five states about marijuana legalization for medical and recreational use. Those five states include California, Arizona, Massachusetts, Maine and Nevada. Both medical marijuana and recreational marijuana has been the subject of debate and legal fights over the years. While other countries have moved toward legalization, the United States is late in catching up and still has a long way to go, but much progress has been made.

The Addition

Four additional states have weighed in at the polls and these include Florida, Arkansas, North Dakota and Montana. As of early Wednesday morning after the election, out of the five initiatives for medical cannabis, three of them have made it across the ballot finish line and the ones in Arizona and Maine ...

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November Marijuana Ballots

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November marijuana ballots are a big issue this year. As the acceptance of cannabis continues to grow across the United States, so do the amount of states that want in on the cannabis boom. At least nine states will vote on marijuana initiatives on ballots in November , 2016. Despite the federal government’s decision not to loosen restrictions on the drug, however ridiculous their reasons are. In five states — California, Arizona, Nevada, Massachusetts and Maine — voters will be asked whether they want to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Recreational use when looked at through the Colorado model is when anyone in the state over the age of 21 can purchase cannabis legally, even those that are visiting. On the other hand, in states such as Florida, Arkansas and North ...

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