A great discussion out of Delaware reading the benefits of legalizing marijuana for adult use.

 | Delaware Cape Gazette

Let us discuss whether marijuana should be legalized, regulated and taxed similar to alcohol for adults 21 and older.Excise tax revenue alone is conservatively estimated to generate $21.5 million annually. Additionally, millions of dollars would be generated each year in corporate and personal income and payroll taxes. Hundreds of jobs would be created in construction, security, legal, accounting, agriculture, inspection, regulation, retail and other fields. As we continue to lose large employers and struggle with our state budget, we need to look at alternative revenue sources while we continue to eliminate wasteful spending.

The addictiveness of marijuana is about the same as caffeinated coffee. Marijuana is not the gateway drug that some would have you believe. The healthcare costs associated with marijuana pale by comparison to the healthcare costs associated with tobacco and alcohol. LR&T of small quantities of recreational marijuana has not been shown to increase teen usage.

Alcohol is linked to violent and aggressive behavior, whereas marijuana is not. The facts show that a state can achieve benefits from a strong marijuana regulatory framework.

It is time for us to engage in an earnest discussion about LR&T recreational marijuana use for adults 21 years of age and older. An adult who chooses to smoke marijuana in the privacy of their own home and not in the presence of a minor child should not be criminally prosecuted.

The vast majority of adults can drink responsibly, take their prescription medications responsibly and can use recreational marijuana responsibly. I do not promote the use of alcohol, tobacco or marijuana, but I do believe it is a personal choice for an adult to make.

I believe the excise tax revenue should be earmarked to be used for education initiatives, opiate addiction treatment and law enforcement.

In my humble opinion, if Delaware were to LR&T recreational marijuana we could fund our educational goals, provide much-needed addiction treatment, reduce crime and avoid raising taxes.

Brad Eaby is a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor

Source: BESmartDE– Legalization, regulation and taxation of recreational marijuana | Cape Gazette

As California voters prepare to vote in November on whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider an ordinance prohibiting such business in the county’s unincorporated areas.

In an effort to stay up-to-date on new and proposed laws regarding medical and recreational marijuana, the county is looking to update its development code so it is in line with the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (MMRSA), which went into effect Jan. 1, and a proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use should California taxpayers approve the ballot measure during the Nov. 8 presidential election.

The MMRSA and the proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use, known as the Parker Initiative, would still allow cities and counties to prohibit, regulate, and/or license the marijuana industry in their jurisdictions.

The proposed county ordinance would prohibit all forms of commercial cannabis activity in the county’s unincorporated areas, including marijuana produced for recreational use should it become legal.

Source The Sun, Local (San Bernardino, CA): Supervisors taking steps to regulate marijuana in San Bernardino County prior to election

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Learning About BioTrack THC; it is used as both a State Seed to Sale Software and a Cannabis Seed to Sale Software.

Image Source: A Winner Emerges to Track Puerto Rico’s Bud | The Marijuana Times

BioTrack has continued to win state contracts for the state mandated Seed to Sale Software. Most recently, they won the high score for applicants in Puerto Rico‘s Request for Proposal for Seed to Sale Tracking. Other state contracts include Washington State, New York, New Mexico and Illinois.

Reviews have been mixed on the success of BioTrack’s software both in user functionality and in its transparency for the states.

Adilas420, cannabis consultants, are familiar with BioTrack and its capabilities. We support our clients choice in software and believe that all of the softwares have their highlights and low points. User Training Guides are available for BioTrack.  Adilas has been developed via API to interact directly with BioTrack and Farewell Metric. Obviously, we have chosen our favorite seed to sale software, but BioTrack is a a popular choice.

Source – LA Times
: California voters will most likely legalize recreational marijuana this November – LA Times

California is on its way to recreational marijuana. California regulators have been working hard to improve the California medical program and seed to sale tracking in hopes that it will help to set the framework for the recreational program.

The marijuana legalization effort will appear on the November ballot, despite a legal battle mounted by opponents to get it tossed.

Read the details from AZcentral.com: Judge rejects lawsuit: Marijuana measure will be on Arizona ballot

Medical marijuana is making progress in Maryland, with all the growers and processors being finalized.

Read the full story from the Source: Maryland Names Top Medical Marijuana Applicants

A backlog in the state’s Medical Cannabis Program continues and Thursday groups are looking for answers.

The backlog has left medical cannabis patients waiting 60 or more days to receive their cards, leaving thousands of people without medicine. But a state statute says it should only take 30 days.

Advocacy groups say the problem has been ongoing for seven months now. Thursday, the public is invited to a meeting at the New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe.

Read the full story from the Source: Public meeting held on medical cannabis card delays | KRQE News 13

Ultra Health, a regional cannabis producer, was denied a New Mexico True certification for its product.

The certification program allows producers approved by the Tourism Department to use New Mexico True branding on their products. The goal, according to the organization’s website, is to improve the marketing for products that are 100 percent New Mexico made. Qualifying businesses must produce something 100 percent made in New Mexico, or can sell animal products from livestock 100 percent born and raised in New Mexico or market agricultural products 100 percent grown in the state.

Ultra Health will be the title sponsor for the Gathering of Nations Powwow,but the organization was recently denied a sponsorship at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

According to the New Mexico Department of Health, medical cannabis producers in the state brought in almost $9.9 million in total receipts in the first quarter. The Santa Fe Reporter reports that Ultra Health brought in about $727,000 of that money.

Ultra Health is the sixth-highest-grossing medical cannabis producer in the state, according to reports obtained by the Santa Fe Reporter.

Read the entire story from the Source: Ultra Health denied #NMTrue certification by New Mexico Tourism Department – Albuquerque Business First

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The former chairman of the board tasked with regulating Alaska’s nascent marijuana industry has been removed by Gov. Bill Walker.

Source: Former head of Alaska marijuana board booted by governor | | dailyprogress.com