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US Postal Service Employees Plead Guilty to Cannabis Theft
The Associated Press - Published on February 6, 2018read moreUSPS employees Laura Mae Campbell and Derek Miller—aka “Chuck the Sniffer”—have pleaded guilty to stealing cannabis from packages.
Will Cannabis Delivery Survive in California’s Legal Market?
Peter Hecht - Published on February 6, 2018read moreMany independent operators are shutting down, concentrating the industry in the hands of delivery services with state licenses.
Girl Scouts Eye Whether Cookie Sales Near Cannabis Shop Broke Rules
The Associated Press - Published on February 6, 2018read moreThe San Diego Girl Scout council is looking into whether a scout who was photographed selling cookies outside a marijuana dispensary broke any rules.
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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.
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German Police Group Calls for Decriminalizing Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on February 5, 2018read moreThe head of the BDK organization, which represents criminal police, says that the group favors a “complete decriminalization of cannabis consumers.”
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Bill to Reduce Iowa Cannabis Penalties Faces Uncertain Future
The Associated Press - Published on February 5, 2018read moreThe bill would make first offense possession of 5 grams or less a simple misdemeanor instead of a serious misdemeanor, reducing jail time and court fees.
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Washington AG: We’re ‘Prepared’ for Legal Fight With Jeff Sessions
Ben Adlin - Published on February 2, 2018read moreWashington AG Bob Ferguson confirmed that his office is prepared to take legal action if the Justice Department goes after Washington’s state-legal industry.
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‘Democracy Dies in Dankness’: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
Dave Schmader - Published on February 2, 2018read moreFrom Trumpy typos to expunged convictions, here are the week’s most notable cannabis quotables.
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Oregon’s Top Federal Prosecutor Holds Cannabis Summit
The Associated Press - Published on February 2, 2018read moreOregon Gov. Kate Brown says the top federal prosecutor in Oregon has assured her that he will not target legal marijuana business in the state.
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‘Sensible Ontario’ Brings the Fight for Ontario Cannabis Lounges to the People
Sam Riches - Published on February 2, 2018read moreThe grassroots campaign Sensible Ontario is challenging Ontario’s cannabis legislation, pushing for both licensed cannabis lounges and private cannabis stores.









