Although Nevada legalized recreational use of marijuana for anyone 21 and over in November, public consumption still is illegal. A public place is anywhere that anyone is allowed, including those under the age of 21.
Sen. Tick Segerblom, D-Las Vegas, introduced legislation that would give local governments the power to permit public marijuana use in businesses such as bars, hotels, restaurants and concert venues.
Fast Company explains the future of work is all about expanding our minds.
Jerusalem (CNN) reports “In Israel’s divisive political climate, a common cause between right and left has emerged: cannabis in Israel.”
“Under the new policy, first-time offenders caught using marijuana in public will be subject to a fine of approximately $250, but will not face criminal charges. The money will be used for drug rehabilitation and education. A second offense will be subject to a fine of approximately $500, while a third offense may require rehabilitation, education and a suspended driver’s license. A fourth offense will be subject to prosecution and a possible prison term.”
Maneuvering the rules of marijuana and marijuana delivery are not for the faint at heart. Although, no marijuana business is. This masshole (and I can use that phrase because I am one) has figured out perfect potion for marijuana delivery! Wicked local reports:
A few years back when HighSpeed CEO David Umeh approached Snoop Dogg and his venture capital team Casa Verde Capital, L.P. about getting in on the ground floor of his juice delivery business, he was met with skepticism.
HighSpeed has been growing rapidly in the greater Boston area, in part thanks to voters who backed Question 4 to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Massachusetts last November.
Visit HighSpeed’s website and you’ll find an assortment of juices including Berry Farms, Strawberry Lemonade and Ginger lemonade to choose from. From there a few options pop up, click “Love on Demand” and you’ll be whisked away to a delivery menu for delivery within the hour at a cost of $70.
Buying juice for $55 (aka the “love” option) results in about an eighth of an ounce of marijuana either for delivery or pick-up the following day, whereas the $150 “Lots of Love” gets you more juice.
State leaders, law enforcement and representatives from the state’s medical marijuana industry are working to create a set of recommendations on how to best regulate recreational marijuana.
In recent weeks, federal law enforcement officials have been threatening a crackdown in states that have passed such laws. Congressional leaders have been asking those officials to leave regulating marijuana up to the states.
Source: Rec. Marijuana Task Force Begins Looking At Regulations | KUNR
Colorado may ban collective marijuana growing under a bill that calls some patient-owned marijuana grows a “public nuisance.”
Source: Colorado Mulls Marijuana Crackdown, Ending Co-Op Growing
A freshman Republican representative from Virginia introduced legislation this week that would end the federal prohibition on marijuana use and allow states to fully set their own course on marijuana policy.
Source: Virginia Republican introduces bill to end federal marijuana prohibition – The Washington Post
Monday marks the start of the application period for growers and dispensaries under Pennsylvania’s new medical marijuana program.
The first phase of the rollout will see the issuance of 12 permits for growers and processors of cannabis and 27 permits for dispensaries to distribute medicine to registered patients.
Source: Medical marijuana growers and dispensaries can now apply to operate in Pennsylvania | PennLive.com
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As Maine prepares for recreational marijuana,
The Legislature’s Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation begins the long process of crafting a structure for the marketplace.
While recreational marijuana became legal for Mainers age 21 and older on Jan. 30, retail sales of cannabis products are still at least a year away, so state agencies have time to craft rules for licensing, regulation and enforcement.
The ballot initiative passed by Maine voters last November prohibits the state from limiting the number of retail stores but does cap the total square footage of marijuana cultivation. The initiative also allows municipalities to prohibit or restrict retail operations within their boundaries.
Maine’s law allows personal possession of up to 2.5 ounces, but only 5 grams can be in the form of concentrate.
Committee members also adopted a set of “guiding principles” for their work. Those principles included language to “create framework that protects the health, safety and well-being of citizens and protects youth”; developing a legal system that provides guidance to employers, landlords and academic institutions; and creating a system of taxation and licensing that will cover the cost of regulation and enforcement.
Source: Maine lawmakers review marijuana policies adopted by other states – Portland Press Herald
Currently, five “registered organizations” grow and produce non-smokeable marijuana products for sale at 20 dispensaries statewide.
Should five more companies enter the program under the same rules, the number of dispensaries would eventually double to 40.
The state Department of Health has asked five companies that previously sought medical marijuana licenses to submit updated application materials by March 1 in order to be considered for entrance to the tightly regulated state-run program.
Source: NY seeks updated medical marijuana company applications by March 1 – Times Union
