Articles tagged with "legislation"
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Puerto Rico Governor Signs Medicinal Marijuana Bill
Gage Peake - Published on July 10, 2017Read morePuerto Rico became the latest corner of US to adopt a medical marijuana law, with the territory’s governor on Sunday signing a bill that legalizes it.
Oregon Bill Would Adjust State’s Medical, Adult-Use Cannabis Programs
Gage Peake - Published on July 7, 2017Read moreThere could be some changes coming to Oregon’s medical and adult-use cannabis programs under a measure now sitting on Gov. Kate Brown’s desk.
John Morgan Sues to Overturn Florida’s Smokeable-Cannabis Ban
Ben Adlin - Published on July 6, 2017Read moreFlorida attorney John Morgan is taking aim at the Legislature’s recently imposed ban on smokeable forms of medical cannabis.
Massachusetts Speaker: Suspend Cannabis Negotiations Until Budget Plan Is Approved
The Associated Press - Published on July 5, 2017Read moreSpeaker Robert DeLeo is asking House members working to negotiate a compromise to suspend talks until a final state budget is sent to the governor’s desk.
Talks Stall as Deadline Looms for Massachusetts Cannabis Bill
The Associated Press - Published on June 30, 2017Read moreTalks between the House and Senate over a compromise marijuana law appeared stalled Friday, even as lawmakers faced a self-imposed deadline for delivering a bill to Republican Gov. Charlie Baker’s desk.
Are Constitutional Challenges the Future of Canadian Cannabis Litigation?
Randi Druzin - Published on June 29, 2017Read moreWhen Ottawa police raided several dispensaries in November, they arrested nine people, including a 21-year-old woman who was working behind the counter.
California Bill Would Ban Cannabis-Branded Hats, T-Shirts, Other Merchandise
Ben Adlin - Published on June 27, 2017Read moreSenate Bill 162 would ban advertising through “clothing, hats, or other merchandise with the name or logo of the product.”
Nearly 3 in 4 Utah Voters Support Medical Marijuana, Survey Finds
Gage Peake - Published on June 27, 2017Read moreThe Utah Patients Coalition survey found that of 402 Utah voters polled, 73% support a medical cannabis ballot initiative.
Massachusetts Update: Sorting out the Cannabis Conundrum
The Associated Press - Published on June 26, 2017Read moreAfter a week of sharp divisions over the future of the state’s adult-use cannabis law, it’s now up to a committee of six lawmakers to sort everything out.
Florida Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Legislation
The Associated Press - Published on June 23, 2017Read moreGov. Rick Scott has signed into law a bill that outlines how patients can qualify and receive medical marijuana. Critics are already planning a lawsuit.