Oklahoma will become the latest state to weigh in on the legalization of medical marijuana after the secretary of state’s office certified a ballot measure.
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New York poised to add PTSD to MMJ qualifying conditions
New York's five medical cannabis licensees are a signature away from being able to serve patients that suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The state legislature on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would add PTSD to the qualifying conditions...
MJ Freeway experiences second security breach in 2017, calls it ‘a theft’
By John Schroyer
Denver-based MJ Freeway, one of the more prominent software firms in the cannabis sector, has suffered a cybersecurity breach for the second time in six months.
The company said some of its source code information was posted illegally online last week.
MJ Freeway officials are calling it “a theft” but said the breach won’t impact customer or patient data.
CA lawmakers approve merger of rec, MMJ regulatory systems
The California Legislature approved a state budget plan that includes a proposal from Gov. Jerry Brown to merge the regulatory systems for both medical and recreational marijuana businesses. The implications of the move are enormous for...
Denver businesses losing interest in onsite cannabis consumption
Nearly all the businesses that had expressed interest in taking advantage of a new voter-approved initiative to allow onsite cannabis consumption say the initial regulations governing the issue are too burdensome. And that means the city's social use plan may be for...
Week in Review: Vermont’s MMJ expansion, cannabis standards & Sessions’ warning
By John Schroyer and Bart Schaneman Vermont adds dispensaries and qualifying conditions to its medical marijuana program, two standards organizations begin work on the cannabis sector, and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions tries to strip MMJ protections. Here’s a...
Los Angeles cannabis stakeholders join forces to influence regulations
In response to Los Angeles' issuance of draft regulations for marijuana businesses, three organizations are joining forces to lobby for "comprehensive and equitable" industry rules. The United Food and Commercial Workers Union, the United Cannabis Business Association...
Cannabis attorney expects court decision on 280E by ‘end of year’
A potentially game-changing decision by the U.S. Tax Court on the applicability of 280E to the cannabis industry has been delayed, but the attorney who tried the case expects a decision before 2018. Attorney Henry Wykowski argued roughly a year ago before the court...
Colorado trafficking case may bode ill for marijuana industry
A Colorado business owner with 14 company licenses and a former officer of the state's Marijuana Enforcement Division have been indicted in connection with a black market cannabis trafficking ring, potentially fueling anti-cannabis moves by industry opponents. U.S....
Ex-Mexico president calls for NAFTA-like international MJ trade
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox called for cannabis to be included in international deals such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Speaking to reporters Tuesday before delivering a keynote address at the National Cannabis Industry Association...
AG Sessions to Congress: Kill medical marijuana protections
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions asked four congressional leaders at the beginning of May to omit key medical marijuana industry protections from a new federal spending bill. Although the attempt was unsuccessful, the letter - first reported by cannabis-focused...
International standards organization to tackle cannabis
Pennsylvania-based ASTM International, a not-for-profit that has developed professional standards for a host of industries, is now going to tackle marijuana in a newly announced partnership with the American Herbal Products Association. The groups have signed a memo...
