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Legislation and Regulation

Hearing on Maine Recreational Marijuana Bill Draws Crowd to Augusta

Members of the special committee set up to draft legislation were told the draft bill needs plenty of changes.

September 28, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

Vermont Governor’s Marijuana Advisory Commission to Hold First Meeting Thursday

The group is to explore the best ways to end marijuana prohibition in Vermont.

September 28, 2017

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

FBI Reports More Than 653,000 Arrests for Marijuana Offenses in 2016

One person was arrested for marijuana approximately every 48 seconds on average in the United States.

September 26, 2017

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Regulate Michigan Seeks Funding to Continue Signature Drive

The push to get adult-use legalization on the state’s November 2018 ballot is 75 percent complete, but the campaign is lacking money to finish the project.

September 22, 2017

Maine

Maine's Proposed Adult-Use Rules Would Allow Adults to Purchase Marijuana Online and at Drive-Thrus

Supporters say marijuana purchase regulations should mirror those for alcohol, but opponents warn against making it too easy to buy a drug that's still illegal under federal law.

September 21, 2017

Arkansas

Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association Appoints Robert deBin to Board of Directors

The Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association, an industry trade group representing the legal medical cannabis industry in Arkansas, names a new member to their board of directors.

September 19, 2017

Interviews & Opinion

Existing Michigan MMJ Dispensaries May Remain Open Until Dec. 15 Without Risking State Licensure

State regulators and attorney/advocate Matthew Abel discuss this decision and the medical program’s evolving regulations.

September 18, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

Project CBD Responds to the Food and Drug Administration's Call for Statements on the Use of CBD

The statement makes several recommendations to the FDA.

September 18, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

New Hampshire’s Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Takes Effect

NH becomes the 22nd state in the nation and the last of the New England states to eliminate the possibility of jail time for simple cannabis possession.

September 15, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

Supporters of Regulating Marijuana for Adult Use Will Hold News Conference

Current and former state and municipal leaders will join the Connecticut Coalition to Regulate Marijuana to express support for making marijuana legal and taxing it.

September 12, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

Marijuana Legalization Advocates Hold DC Conference and Lobby Day

The nation’s oldest and largest pro-marijuana organization gathers in Washington, DC to demand federal law reforms.

September 11, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

LA Leader Wants Affirmative Action Plan for Marijuana Business Licenses

City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson is proposing that Los Angeles institutes affirmative action for those hoping to win cannabis business licenses.

September 8, 2017