Legal Related Some of Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Need More Time to Open by Sophia Vida June 28, 2019 Ohio'ans may have to wait longer for more medical marijuana dispensaries to open in the state. Out of the 56 dispensaries projected to open in the state, only 20 have opened thus far. One store called Strawberry Fields in Monro...
Legal Related Senator Cory Booker Was Disappointed that Marijuana Legalization Was not Topic in Debate by Sophia Vida June 28, 2019 The very first Democratic debate happened this week and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker (D) said he was “absolutely disappointed” that the topic of marijuana legalization was not brought up. "I am absolutely disappointed tha...
Legal Related Maine Governor Signs Marijuana Rules Bill by Sophia Vida June 28, 2019 The state of Maine finally has marijuana rules after Gov. Janet Mills signed a marijuana rules bill Thursday. Maine is now headed in the direction of starting recreational sales next March. The rules will go into effect this Se...
Legal Related Public Marijuana Use Will Remain Illegal in Illinois by Sophia Vida June 28, 2019 Despite Illinois becoming the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana use and sale, residents won't be looking forward to being able to use the drug in public. Marijuana will become legal for residents age 21 or older beg...
Legal Related Missouri Will Start Accepting Medical Marijuana Applications this Week by Sophia Vida June 28, 2019 Medical marijuana applications will start being accepted by the state of Missouri this Friday. In order to qualify, residents will need a doctor’s certification. You can fill out an application on the Missouri Department of H...
Legal Related Is Legal Marijuana in Idaho Next? by Sophia Vida June 27, 2019 According to a Boise State Public Radio article, Idaho may be seeing their marijuana laws change eventually. An Idaho group called The Idaho Cannabis Coalition, led by John Belville, is aiming to get medical marijuana on the 20...
Legal Related Arizona Regulators Aren’t Inspecting Marijuana Infusion Kitchens Properly by Sophia Vida June 27, 2019 According to information from the State Auditor's office in Arizona, the state's medical marijuana isn't being run adequately. The program hasn't properly investigated complaints against dispensaries, misallocated funds, and di...
Legal Related Illinois is Now the 11th State to Legalize Marijuana Recreationally by Sophia Vida June 26, 2019 It was on Tuesday that the state of Illinois officially became the 11th state in the U.S. to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the bill that permits Illinois residents to purchase and possess up...
Legal Related Utah Has Just Announced Members for its Medical Marijuana Board by Sophia Vida June 26, 2019 The Utah Senate has confirmed this week that seven physicians have been added for its medical marijuana Compassionate Use Board. Tom Hudachko with the Utah Department of Health announced the news on Tuesday. Hudachko said the b...
Legal Related New Jersey State and Assembly Approve Medical Marijuana Bill by Sophia Vida June 21, 2019 It was this week that the Senate and Assembly in New Jersey approved the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act. This is a big overhaul of the state's medical marijuana program. The bill would legalize edible forms o...