ST. PAUL, Minnesota -- Surrounded by dozens of cheering people in green clothes, Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana for people over the age of 21 starting in August, making Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize the substance for adults. “This has been a long journey with a lot of folks involved,” Walz said. Among them was … [Read more...] about Minnesota governor signs bill legalizing recreational marijuana starting in August
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Recreational marijuana legalization getting closer to Florida ballot
Florida voters could decide as soon as next year if they want to legalize marijuana for recreational use. But Florida's attorney general is already indicating she will oppose it in papers filed with the state Supreme Court. Florida is one of 15 states that allow medical marijuana but not recreational marijuana. Twenty-three states and Washington, D.C., permit the personal use … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana legalization getting closer to Florida ballot
Adult use cannabis sales expanding across New York State
Julian Smith, Director of Cultivation at Java Sprouts Farm With the legal marijuana business in New York ramping up, vendors and regulators alike are working overtime to prepare for what the state hopes will be an important new industry. At this Capital Region networking forum hosted non-profit NY Small Farma, industry movers and shakers share information and participate in a … [Read more...] about Adult use cannabis sales expanding across New York State
Is weed legal in Spain?
Is weed legal in Spain? It is legal to cultivate and smoke cannabis for your own personal use in Spain. However, it is illegal to distribute or sell cannabis to others, and you cannot smoke it in a public place. Cannabis trafficking is not allowed, but it is legal to buy and sell paraphernalia, seeds, or other hemp products. If you are caught any with cannabis on you in a … [Read more...] about Is weed legal in Spain?
DOJ Still Working On Biden Admin’s Stance on Cannabis, Garland Says
Attorney General Merrick Garland told lawmakers that his agency is “still working on a marijuana policy” amid reviews of cannabis’s status as a schedule I drug. Speaking to the Senate Judiciary Committee and responding to a question from legalization advocate Cory Booker, Garland said, “I think that it’s fair to expect what I said at my confirmation hearing with respect to … [Read more...] about DOJ Still Working On Biden Admin’s Stance on Cannabis, Garland Says
Can I legally smoke weed in my yard in Illinois?
ILLINOIS (NEXSTAR) – Cannabis consumption has been legal in Illinois since 2020, but many residents still wonder where they can legally partake in it. Like most states in the U.S., the public use of marijuana in Illinois is illegal, with the specifics outlined in the Smokefree Illinois Act. In other words, you can’t smoke or consume your weed in public places or vehicles. Can … [Read more...] about Can I legally smoke weed in my yard in Illinois?
Why Is Legal Weed So Darn Expensive?
Ah, legal cannabis. The answer to all of our problems, or so we thought. As more and more states and countries legalize the green stuff, one thing has become increasingly clear: legal cannabis is expensive. So, what gives? Well, for starters, legal cannabis businesses have to comply with a ton of regulations. And we mean a ton. From security requirements to packaging and … [Read more...] about Why Is Legal Weed So Darn Expensive?
Location of New York’s First Legal Weed Shops Sparks Concern
Stuck in the Village New York City’s push into legal recreational weed is facing more hurdles. The latest problem is that a quirk in the way the state doles out its first licenses gives shops a lot of leeway in where they open. As a result, the initial three dispensaries in the city are clustered together in downtown Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. While this is just the … [Read more...] about Location of New York’s First Legal Weed Shops Sparks Concern
How are recreational marijuana sales going, a month after legalization?
After a month of adult use sales, the burgeoning retail cannabis industry is still continuing to grow. Back in January, 10 existing medical dispensaries converted their license to a hybrid license, making them able to sell recreational marijuana on day one. Two of those stores are in Eastern Connecticut, The Botanist in Montville and Fine Fettle Dispensary in Willimantic. Both … [Read more...] about How are recreational marijuana sales going, a month after legalization?
CT Cannabis Taxes Are Like A Savage With A Knife In His Teeth
The legal cannabis market in Connecticut is under serious threat from the high taxes that are being placed on the product. It’s only a matter of time before the current tax structure on cannabis in Connecticut kills the legal market like a savage with a knife in his teeth. State lawmakers have a tax rate of up to 20 percent on retail cannabis sales, which would make it one … [Read more...] about CT Cannabis Taxes Are Like A Savage With A Knife In His Teeth
