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Washington Releases Emergency Medical Cannabis Rules
Lisa Rough - Published on October 5, 2015Read moreThe Washington Department of Health just released emergency rules in preparation for the merging of medical marijuana into the state’s existing recreational regulatory system.
Uruguay Announces When It Will Start Selling Recreational Cannabis: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on October 5, 2015Read moreThis past week brought a whirlwind of excitement as Oregon opened dispensary doors to recreational consumers for the first time and Uruguay made a major announcement.
Oregon is Expunging Cannabis Convictions
Lisa Rough - Published on September 30, 2015Read moreAlong with legalization, Oregon will also be expunging past cannabis convictions, with a special priority for those who were under 21 at the time of the conviction.
Maryland Prepares to Issue Medical Marijuana Licenses: The Leafly Legalization Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on September 28, 2015Read moreSummer’s end brings a new beginning and fervor to the cannabis movement. We’re making progress by leaps and bounds – keep informed with this week’s roundup of legislative updates!
Washington Will Be Issuing New Retail Cannabis Licenses
Lisa Rough - Published on September 28, 2015Read moreThe Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Control Board (WSLCB) released new draft rules and regulations to align Washington’s medical marijuana market with its recreational market.
Meet the Female Entrepreneur Who Is One of the First to Secure a U.S. Cannabis Trademark
Lisa Rough - Published on September 23, 2015Read moreCannabis Basics, a women-owned Seattle company, just received one of the first patents ever for a company that specializes in cannabis and hemp-infused products.
New Bill Would Protect Legal Cannabis States from Asset Seizures
Lisa Rough - Published on September 22, 2015Read moreA bipartisan bill called the “Stop Civil Asset Forfeiture Funding for Marijuana Suppression Act” would cut off all funding to the DEA’s Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program.
Where Can You Fill Up at “Gas and Grass” Stations? The Leafly Legalization Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on September 21, 2015Read moreIn this week’s cannabis legalization roundup, we highlight several local advocacy groups that have been polling politicians and the public about cannabis legalization.
Colorado Cannabis Tax Revenue Surpasses Alcohol Tax for the First Time Ever
Lisa Rough - Published on September 17, 2015Read moreFor the first time since Colorado legalized recreational cannabis, the state’s tax revenue for marijuana surpassed its revenue for alcohol.
Vancouver Cannabis Dispensaries Told to Cease and Desist or Shut Down: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on September 14, 2015Read moreCalifornia released the first draft regulations for its medical cannabis program and New Mexico seeks a decriminalization measure. That and more in the latest legislation update!