Do you know how marijuana legalization stands as of right now or what potential impacts could mean? For those who aren’t fully up to date on current legal weed news, or even those who are, check out this great explanation by Katie Couric about what it means to legalize marijuana. Continue reading Understanding Marijuana Legalization [Video]
Still think stoners just want munchies and to lay around all day? New research from a Canadian study shows just the opposite: weed smokers are actually thinner than their non-smoking peers. The new study published in Obesity Magazine shows cannabis use is linked to lower rates of obesity and being overweight. Continue reading Smoking Weed Linked To Lower Diabetes Risk
A panel in California, led by Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, is dedicated to ironing out the logistics of putting a successful bill on the ballot in November or 2016. There is a lot to consider as California examines what is working in states that have already legalized recreational marijuana such as Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Colorado, and Washington DC. Continue reading California Preparing for Marijuana Legalization
Just like the current “open container” law for alcohol, Washington has enacted a similar policy for marijuana. Pretty much common sense rules like:
Continue reading Washington’s New “Open Container” Law for Marijuana
A decision by the Department of Justice in December, 2014 allows Native American tribes to grow and sell marijuana on their land. Allowing Native Americans to regulate marijuana is another large populous allowed to participate in legal marijuana. Tribes themselves have mixed feelings about the announcement by the DOJ. Continue reading DOJ Gives OK to Native American Tribes to Grow MJ
Surely you’ve noticed that smoke shops and head shops are everywhere. However, these stores are frequently ill-stocked, high-priced and many tenders are not knowledgeable about their products. “Fifty years ago, head shops began dotting the country and, through the decades, became a common part of the American landscape,” says Ryan Ward, a former employee of eBay and founder of Weedshop.com (www.weedshop.com), an online store offering various smoke products. Continue reading Shy Stoners’ Alternative: New Online Head Shop
Following the rules of I-502 are some of the most important things to consider when setting up a recreational pot shop. In addition to appreciating the joys of legal weed, businesses also have a responsibility to keep children safe and make sure they check IDs every time they make a sale. Unfortunately, it recently came to light that several pot shops in Washington failed when tested by sting operations. Continue reading Rec. Pot Shops Fail Stings by Law Enforcement
Certain patients in Georgia can now legally use marijuana.
“On April 16th, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law HB 1 the Haleigh’s Hope Act” which allows “qualified patients to legally possess up to 20 fluid ounces of low-THC cannabis oils with their doctors’ recommendations” –Marijuana Policy Project Continue reading Georgia Opens Up MMJ
As we picked up weed from a recreational pot shop in Spokane, we saw a group of people waiting outside in a red car. Another customer walked in an alerted the budtender that they were under 21 and had propositioned him to buy weed for them since they were underage. He immediately reported them to the owner. Continue reading Marijuana Stays Legal if We Follow Some Basic Rules
A recent a controversial cannabis treatment gave a 9-year-old boy the power to speak his first words ever, just last week. Kalel suffers from autism and was unable to speak following a rough cancer treatment before the age of 3. Continue reading Cannabis Treatment Allows 9-Year-Old Boy to Speak
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