Tag: prohibition
Fails the Smell Test? Poop Detected in Spanish Street Pot
Are you getting a whiff of that? Cannabis may be known for its varied and distinct aromas, but some strains on the streets of...
SAFE Banking Act Advances to House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Financial Services Committee on March 28 passed H.R. 1595, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019, or...
California, Michigan, Crack Down on Unlicensed Cannabis Retailers
SACRAMENTO–The deadline for unlicensed cannabis dispensaries, collectives, and co-ops to come into licensing compliance in California was January 9, and leaves hundreds of the...
The New Prohibition: CBD-infused Coffee and Cocktails
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California’s outgoing Governor Jerry Brown in late September signed Bill AB2914 that restricts sales of cannabis-infused beverages.
According to the legislation's language,...
Rep. Blumenauer’s Plan to Decriminalize Receives Praise from Cannabis Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C.- A Democratic member of Congress has announced a detailed plan to end federal cannabis prohibition next year should his party regain control of the...
Bill Introduced to Allow Federal Employees to use Cannabis in Legal States
District of Columbia- A bipartisan bill to protect federal workers from penalties for using cannabis in states where it is legal has been introduced in Congress.
The...
DEA says it Won’t Prohibit Cannabis Stems, Seeds for Product Use, Sale
WASHINGTON D.C. –The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on May 22 issued an internal directive that apparently acknowledges some cannabis products are not currently prohibited...
SBA Policy Change Chills Loans for ‘Cannabis-Related’ Businesses
WASHINGTON D.C.–A recent policy change at the Small Business Administration (SBA) would prevent any businesses associated with the cannabis industry from accessing SBA-backed loans–even...
Sanjay Gupta Premieres ‘Weed 4: Pot vs. Pills’ on CNN
ATLANTA, GA – CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta will broadcast premiere the fourth part of his groundbreaking series ‘Weed: Pot vs. Pills’...
Federal Judge Dismisses Case Challenging Marijuana Prohibition
A federal judge in Manhattan dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the government's prohibition of marijuana on the grounds that it is unconstitutional. The judge...
