Liberal-leaning Vermont legislature could become the first U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana use, rather than by voter initiative, in a move that advocates for the drug say could speed its acceptance across the nation. State representatives this month are set to take up a bill passed by the state Senate in February that […]
As the Adilas420 team continues to assist clients with training and Seed to CPA software and assisting in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) we often strive to define “compliance.” Many focus time to ensure the words on their SOP’s reflect procedures compliant with rules and regulations issued by the state, but struggle to implement the protocols […]
Detroit medical marijuana caregiver center eligibility map. All of the colored circles identify sections of the map where dispensaries would be in violation of the Detroit zoning laws that took effect March 1. (Gus Burns | fburns@mlive.com) Detroit has been one of the most lax cities in Michigan regarding the enforcement of medical marijuana dispensaries, […]
The following article from the Boston Globe presents the argument of the opposition; “Opponents argue that the dangers of the drug (marijuana) have been understated, and argue that the state is already facing an opioid abuse crisis.” This crisis is real and serious. Opioid Recovery Specialists like, Matt Flinch, report on studies and confirmation that marijuana can […]
S.241, sponsored by Senator Jeanette K. White, was approved by the Vermont Senate in a 17-12 vote after a 16-13 preliminary vote. The bill now moves to the House Of Representatives for approval. If approved, the bill will then have to be signed into law by the Governor. The bill aims to allow those who are at least […]
Michigan Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana Michigan state Senator Coleman Young II has introduced Senate Bill 0813 and Senate Joint Resolution O. The purpose of the bill is to regulate and tax marijuana while the join resolution proposes “an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by adding section 40a to article IV, to decriminalize the possession and use of […]
Lawmakers are poised to approve legalizing full-strength marijuana for terminally ill patients after supporters fought off attempts in the Senate to expand the proposal Friday. Lawmakers are poised to approve legalizing full-strength marijuana for terminally ill patients after supporters fought off attempts in the Senate to expand the proposal Friday. The measure would make full-strength […]
Detroit has a new set of medical marijuana laws that officially went into effect on Thursday that requires owners of dispensaries to have a license to do business. Source: New medical marijuana laws in place in Detroit – Story | WJBK
Citizen petition for Maine marijuana legalization and fail. There were nearly 48,000 invalid signatures on petitions for An Act to Legalize Marijuana, according to the secretary of state’s office. AUGUSTA, Maine — An attempt to ask Maine voters in a November 2016 referendum whether they want to legalize recreational marijuana has failed, the secretary of state’s office […]
Supporters of medical marijuana in Florida have gathered enough signatures to get Amendment 2 back on the ballot come November. ORLANDO, Fla. — Supporters of medical marijuana in Florida have gathered enough signatures to get Amendment 2 back on the ballot come November. In 2014, the medical marijuana movement missed 2 percent of the vote it […]
