Articles tagged with "legalization"
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How Activists Turned a Bad Massachusetts Bill Into a Great Law
Shaleen Title - Published on July 24, 2017Read moreLegislators nearly killed the best parts of the state’s legalization law. Then local activists stepped to help create a gold-standard set of regulations.
Massachusetts Cannabis Overhaul Could Prompt Legal Challenge
Ben Adlin - Published on July 21, 2017Read moreA top Senate Republican and some outside lawyers worry a key provision in the measure could be unconstitutional.
Sen. Positive Nelson Wants to Bring Medical Cannabis to the Virgin Islands
Gage Peake - Published on July 21, 2017Read moreA senator in the US Virgin Islands is trying to bring medical marijuana to the islands.
Long Lines, $1.30 Grams Mark Uruguay’s Legal Cannabis Debut
The Associated Press - Published on July 20, 2017Read morePharmacies began dispensing medical cannabis to registered patients on Wednesday. It’s available, but it’s weak: 2% THC. Hey, it’s a start.
The Cannabis Lawyer: An Interview with Jack Lloyd
Sean Spencer - Published on July 20, 2017Read moreToronto cannabis lawyer Jack Lloyd looks more like a roadie for the Grateful Dead than a trial lawyer—a fact that’s helped him earn the trust of his clients, as he follows his self-professed goal of helping to “legalize cannabis through the judicial branch of the government in Canada.”
Colorado Has Brought in a Cool Half-Billion in Cannabis Taxes
Gage Peake - Published on July 19, 2017Read moreWith legal, regulated markets in legal states continuing to grow, it can sometimes feel like sales records are broken every week.
Can the Philippines Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Duterte’s Violent Drug Crackdown?
Lisa Rough - Published on July 19, 2017Read moreAmid Duterte’s brutal drug war lies a comprehensive bill to legalize medical cannabis in the Philippines. Surprisingly, it has widespread support and could easily pass. Will it?
Video Footage Offers Glimpse of Australia’s Secret Medical Cannabis Crops
Joe Wilson - Published on July 18, 2017Read moreCannabis cultivation in Australia is shrouded in secrecy—even when it’s legal. Two recently released videos offer views into the budding industry.
Uruguay’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market to Open for Business
Gage Peake - Published on July 18, 2017Read moreIt’s taken four years, but tomorrow, July 19, Uruguay will finally launch its legal, adult-use cannabis market.
Massachusetts Cannabis Law Overhaul Calls for Up to 20% Sales Tax
The Associated Press - Published on July 17, 2017Read moreLawmakers also compromised on the dispute over local control of cannabis shops.