Vermont expands medical marijuana plan

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott added Parkinson’s, Crohn’s and PTSD to the state’s medical marijuana plan, just weeks after rejecting a recreational marijuana plan. Source: Vermont expands medical marijuana plan – Jun. 12, 2017

Florida legislature reaches agreement on medical marijuana bill

Under the agreement, there will be a limit of 25 retail dispensaries per medical marijuana treatment center, which can increase by five for every 100,000 patients added to the registry. Source: Legislature reaches agreement on medical marijuana bill

The LA Times reports legal marijuana could add $5-billion to California’s economy. 

California is on the verge of creating a legal market for marijuana worth more than $5 billion that will help make the state a destination for pot-loving tourists, according to a new state-sponsored economic study. Californians currently spend $7.7 billion annually on marijuana, most of it on the illegal market, but a new licensing system […]

Voters want to dictate tax rates in Massachusetts legislation for marijuana

A bill that would change the voter-approved law is expected by the end of the month. The law established a 3.75 percent tax rate on marijuana sales, on top of the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax. Cities or towns have the ability to add their own 2 percent tax as well. Source: Marijuana Activists Say […]

Medical Marijuana Applications Process for Arkansas

The medical marijuana applications process period for Arkansas will open June 30 and go on for 90 days. The commission will distribute 32 dispensary licenses and five cultivation facility licenses. According to the Associated Press and as published by the Source: Arkansas Decides Process for Medical Marijuana Applications | Arkansas News | US News US […]

Florida Legislature Back on Path to Passing Medical Marijuana Bill 

Under the agreement, there will be a limit of 25 retail dispensaries per medical marijuana treatment center, which can increase by five for every 100,000 patients added to the registry. The cap would expire on April 1, 2020. The legislation also adds 10 more medical marijuana treatment centers, meaning there would be 17 statewide by […]

Changes To Washington’s Marijuana Laws as of June 23, 2017

Be prepared, because these statutory changes will become law on June 23. Source: ICYMI: Big Changes Coming To Washington’s Marijuana Laws | Above the Law   Contact Adilas420 for assistance with implementing compliance with any of the changes.