PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Josephine County man was sentenced to federal prison for illegally growing marijuana and filing false tax returns with the IRS, authorities announced Monday. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon said 52-year-old Steven Shirley was sentenced to two years in prison with five years’ supervised release on December 18. Shirley was … [Read more...] about Oregon man sentenced to prison after growing marijuana on federal land, claiming religious tax exemption
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Thousands of plants seized from licensed grower accused of diverting pot to black market
TACOMA, Wash. — A long investigation into an illegal marijuana growing and sales operation resulted in a large seizure of plants and processed pot in Tacoma. Authorities investigated a legal tier 2 licensed cannabis producer and processor who was discovered to be diverting and selling significant quantities of marijuana into the black market, according to investigators with the … [Read more...] about Thousands of plants seized from licensed grower accused of diverting pot to black market
New Yorkers unfairly favored in state cannabis licensing program, companies tell circuit
MANHATTAN (CN) — Two cannabis dispensary companies asked the Second Circuit Thursday to halt New York from issuing retail dispensary cannabis licenses, claiming that the state’s Office of Cannabis Management and Cannabis Control Board unfairly favors New York residents over sellers from out of state. The department uses a lottery system to process license applications. It … [Read more...] about New Yorkers unfairly favored in state cannabis licensing program, companies tell circuit
Traveling for the holiday? Here’s what the TSA says about flying with marijuana
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a statement regarding trying to take marijuana on a flight. Many Ohioans will travel to see relatives during the holiday season. After becoming the most recent state to legalize recreational marijuana use, some may be wandering if they can bring marijuana products on their flight. According to WJW, the short answer is … [Read more...] about Traveling for the holiday? Here’s what the TSA says about flying with marijuana
Top Indiana GOP Lawmakers Oppose Medical Marijuana Even As Incoming Republican Governor Says It’s Time To Legalize
On the heels of a survey showing nearly 9 in 10 Indiana adults support legalizing medical marijuana—and comments from Gov.-elect Michael Braun (R) that “it’s probably time” to allow access to therapeutic cannabis—Republican leaders in the state legislature are pushing back on the idea. “It’s no secret that I am not for this,” Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R) said during … [Read more...] about Top Indiana GOP Lawmakers Oppose Medical Marijuana Even As Incoming Republican Governor Says It’s Time To Legalize
Jackson’s first cannabis microbusiness opens, bringing ‘seed-to-shelf’ products
JACKSON, MI – Joe Cranmore said he strives to improve the lives of others, and that led him to open his own marijuana microbusiness in Jackson. Five Point Farms, 744 E. South St., opened Friday, Dec. 13. The facility is the first of its kind in Jackson County because, unlike dispensaries, it grows and processes its products on site, Cranmore said. “We’re excited; nervous you … [Read more...] about Jackson’s first cannabis microbusiness opens, bringing ‘seed-to-shelf’ products
Topic: Legalizing marijuana
Under federal law, using or possessing marijuana is illegal in the United States. Even so, most states allow the use of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, or both. Public support for legalizing marijuana has increased over the last two decades. But the level of support differs depending on whether the public is thinking about medical use of marijuana … [Read more...] about Topic: Legalizing marijuana
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If you’re looking to buy a bottle of wine to take home for Christmas or New Years, make sure to plan ahead. The Department of Consumer Protection is reminding Connecticut residents that certain liquor permits change during the holiday season. If you are looking to buy marijuana or gamble, you are in luck: Hours for cannabis licenses are unaffected, according to the DCP, and … [Read more...] about Breaking News
Man arrested after police seize hundreds of marijuana products above TCH level at CT smoke shop
Police made one arrest after executing a search warrant at a Connecticut smoke shop suspected of selling marijuana without a license. The Norwalk Police Department‘s Special Services Division executed a search and seizure warrant at the R & R Smoke & Convenience Store, located at 213 Main St., on Friday as part of the ongoing investigation into smoke shops selling … [Read more...] about Man arrested after police seize hundreds of marijuana products above TCH level at CT smoke shop
Florida Officials’ Medical Marijuana Business Licensing Decisions Are Being Appealed By Rejected Applicants
Applicants not chosen for new medical marijuana licenses are sending appeals into the Florida Department of Health (DOH). DOH did not respond to Florida Phoenix’s request for a list of the applicants that sent notices announcing their intent to appeal the decision, either informally at the agency level or formally through the state Division of Administrative Hearings. But … [Read more...] about Florida Officials’ Medical Marijuana Business Licensing Decisions Are Being Appealed By Rejected Applicants
