Legal Related Oklahoma Governor Ken Stitt Signs Regulatory Measure for Medical Marijuana by Sophia Vida March 16, 2019 It was this week that Governor Ken Stitt (R) of Oklahoma, signed HB 2612, which clarifies regulations and patient protections specific to the medical use of cannabis in the state. It was last summer that a majority of Oklahoma ...
Legal Related Smokable Cannabis Makes its Way to Florida by Sophia Vida March 15, 2019 A bill in Florida to repeal a ban on smoking medical marijuana has finally hit Governor DeSantis' office. It was this week that the Florida House affirmed the right to smoke medical pot, approving the Senate bill to include “...
Legal Related Both NY’s Senate and Assembly Include Marijuana Legislation in Budget Proposals by Sophia Vida March 15, 2019 Released this week was an annual budget legislation for New York and both the Senate and the Assembly added marijuana legalization language as a part of it. The New York Senate has recommended certain modifications to the legal...
Legal Related Alaska Becomes the First State to License On-Site Marijuana Consumption by Sophia Vida March 14, 2019 Alaska has made a significant move, allowing for consumers in the state to be able to buy marijuana and also smoke it under the same roof of a cannabis store. It's not happening yet but Alaska Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer (R) signing t...
Legal Related A Missouri Bill Could Expunge Marijuana Records for Medical Patients in the State by Sophia Vida March 14, 2019 The Missouri House has approved a bill where the records of medical marijuana patients for certain prior cannabis convictions could be expunged. The legislation provides approved patients with the chance to expunge an unlimited...
Legal Related Pot Stocks Rally as New Jersey Finalizes Recreational Marijuana Deal by Sophia Vida March 13, 2019 Top lawmakers and Governor Phil Murphy have finalized a deal in New Jersey to legalize recreational marijuana. Shares of pot stocks were climbing ont he news, as Wall Street learned that there could be a potential vote by the e...
Legal Related Visitors Can Now Buy Marijuana in Hawaii by Sophia Vida March 13, 2019 Hawaii is making it easier for visitors to enjoy their island vacations now. With approval, the state is allowing visitors to buy medical marijuana legally. Travelers are allowed to apply for a $49.50 medical card before their ...
Legal Related Study Says Illinois May Be Next Multi-billion Dollar Marijuana Market by Sophia Vida March 12, 2019 According to a new study, the demand for marijuana in Illinois could be stupendous. The study, which was conducted by Colorado marijuana consulting firm Freedman & Koski, is calling for Illinois to have an annual marijuana ma...
Legal Related Cops Raid Dying Patient’s Hospital Room for Marijuana by Sophia Vida March 12, 2019 A dying man with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer was targeted by cops allegedly as they searched his room for marijuana. According to the patient, Nolan Sousley of Missouri, the cops had targeted him and searched his hospital room fo...
Legal Related New Mexico House Just Voted to Legalize Marijuana by Sophia Vida March 09, 2019 This week the New Mexico House took a vote to legalize recreational marijuana. The bill passed without any Republican votes and even some Democrats were against it. The bill's prime sponsor, Democratic state Rep. Javier Martinez ...