SoCal Cannabis Fundraiser Shut Down by LAPD

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Advocate, an event planned in Southern California for August 21st, was postponed due to opposition from the local LA police force. The cannabis industry fundraiser was meant to shed light on the legal implications that the cannabis industry faces. Ushering in a new era of marijuana advocacy, Advocate was intended to be an evening of fun, entertainment and activism as they honored the groups fighting for business owner and patient rights: California Growers Association, Los Angeles Cannabis Task Force and the California Cannabis Delivery Alliance. Continue reading SoCal Cannabis Fundraiser Shut Down by LAPD

Price of Marijuana Continues to Drop After Legalization

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The price of marijuana has been dropping because of legalization. A report by the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board shows the price per gram to be $9.32 as of March 2016. This is a significant drop in price compared to prices in 2014 which peaked at almost $25 a gram. Legal businesses can produce the plant at a lower costs than underground businesses could. Continue reading Price of Marijuana Continues to Drop After Legalization

The Newest New: Cannabis Sommelier

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Do you fancy yourself a cannabis sommelier? Rather than dazzling your friends and stoner buddies with your expansive knowledge of cannabis, you may soon be able to pursue this as a legitimate career choice. Since the “Green Rush” has boomed and been such a major success, there has opened up a need for professional tasters, smokers and experiencers of marijuana. Consumers are seeking weed in droves and are searching for information about products they can choose from. Continue reading The Newest New: Cannabis Sommelier

Cannabis World Congress [Event Recap]

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Did you miss the Cannabis World Congress (CWC) event in NYC last week? Here’s a quick overview of how it went from several key marijuana industry players who were there: Continue reading Cannabis World Congress [Event Recap]

Proposed Initiative in Colorado Would Limit THC Levels

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New initiative likened to removing all but Mike’s Hard Lemonade’s from liquor stores. 

A proposed initiative in Colorado would limit the amount of THC in all cannabis products and destroy the new market for legal recreational marijuana. The initiative would limit all cannabis products to just 16 percent. This amount is below today’s average THC content (Which some sources to say to be 18.7 percent) and far below some products 25-35 percent THC range. Continue reading Proposed Initiative in Colorado Would Limit THC Levels

Event Announcement: Marijuana Policy in Washington State Moving Forward

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Marijuana Policy: Moving Forward

City and state officials, entrepreneurs, attorneys and citizens will discuss the future of marijuana policy in Washington State during this daylong conference.

When: 8:30am – 4:30pm on June 14th

Where: UW School of Law Room 138, 4293 Memorial Way NE, Seattle, WA

What: Updates, recommendations and analysis of recent regulations on marijuana issues in Washington. Speakers will be talking about criminal law, tax law, intellectual property, biotechnology, banking issues, tourism and more.

Who: The Cannabis Law and Policy Project at the UW Law School will host city and state officials, entrepreneurs, marijuana scientists, attorneys, industry leaders, students and more.

Check out the event’s website for more information and to register.

Budtending 2.0: First Digital Dispensary Opens

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Digital innovation entering the customer experience has been hot in the news recently and this announcement is no exception. The nation’s first digital recreational marijuana dispensary has just opened in Bremerton, WA. It’s called The Reef and it combines all the trappings of a traditional dispensary and meshes it seamlessly with the latest technology to create a user friendly, efficient and discreet weed buying experience. Continue reading Budtending 2.0: First Digital Dispensary Opens

Legalized Cannabis is Big Business, But Still Federally Shunned

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MassRoots, one of the largest and most active technology platforms for cannabis consumers, businesses and activists with 900,000 users, has had their application to join the Nasdaq denied. The Nasdaq determined that as MassRoots may be deemed as aiding and abetting the distribution of an illegal substance, and they are unwilling to proceed with MassRoots’ listing application.

This blow to the legalized cannabis industry may be seen as a larger message against the new and successful industry. Continue reading Legalized Cannabis is Big Business, But Still Federally Shunned

Adult Marijuana Use Doubled in Ten Years

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A recent study shows that the percentage of adults who use marijuana has doubled between 2002 and 2013. The study shows that many more people can be diagnosed with Marijuana Use Disorder. Continue reading Adult Marijuana Use Doubled in Ten Years

Marijuana DUI’s Are Getting Dropped in Colorado

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Stoners in states where weed is legal are heavily warned about the dangers of driving under the influence of marijuana. While we definitely don’t condone this behavior, it is important to note that weed is not like alcohol, and has very different effects on the user. According to the High Times, those in Colorado who’ve been busting for driving high are getting their cases dropped in court. Continue reading Marijuana DUI’s Are Getting Dropped in Colorado