We are about to experience something different when it comes to the legalization of recreational marijuana. The Los Angeles City Council just approved the regulations for the sale of recreational marijuana. Such an approval has a set a stage for LA to be one of the largest cities in the U.S. that has legalized recreational marijuana. This is after the California recreational marijuana laws will start being effective as of Jan 1, 2018. What is amazing is that these new rules were passed unopposed with the vote being 12-0. The…
There are many people who are going to celebrate such news as marijuana is finally going to be sold in Maryland. Many residents would find Friday as one of their best days as it marks the beginning of medical marijuana being sold to the patients. It has been years of delay, but now it is finally happening. All this time, the authorities were dealing with ways to get the most liberal policies for the state. This included who could qualify to use the medical marijuana. Long queues of patients With…
It seems like the marijuana legalization wave just hit New Jersey. The incoming Democratic governor has plans to legalize marijuana in the state. That being said, there is the need to implement the legalization with laws that would make the control of the substance easier. This should not be done in a hurry as a way of fulfilling a political promise during campaigns. It seems like the marijuana legislation is at the top of the new governor’s mind and to do list. He is expected to succeed the outgoing GOP…
The year 2018 is going to be an exciting and pivotal time in the world of marijuana. Recreational marijuana is to be established in California, Maine, Massachusetts and possibly even Rhode Island, who intend to pass legalization before their main marijuana rival, Massachusetts. But on an even grander scale, California is set to become the first modern industrialized nation to proceed with recreational marijuana, the other nation being Uruguay. This could encourage the Trump administration to lessen the illogical stance on marijuana criminality at the Federal level, as it would…
One of the most serious areas of concern surrounding the recent onslaught of weed legalization sweeping across the nation is the dangers posed to children. While weed is completely benign to the human body and generally has overwhelmingly positive effects, there is a danger that children will consume THC treats that will swiftly send them to the Emergency Room. There is currently a lack of appropriate legislation with regard to the marketing and packaging of marijuana, but the regulations concerning marijuana edibles are almost nonexistent. It is up to parents…
As it stands, marijuana is still an illegal drug at the Federal level. But how long this can remain will have to be seen. In recent years, the stigma associated with marijuana has completely crumbled, and widespread acceptance is becoming the norm not just across the USA, but across most of the Western World. Many countries are now considering marijuana implementation, and next year Canada will become the first large scale industrialized nation to legalize recreational marijuana. As it is still illegal in the USA, though legal in many states,…
Michigan has long allowed the use of medical marijuana. The Michigan Medical Marihuana Act of 2008 made it legal to grow and use marijuana for debilitating medical conditions. Over 63% of Michigan residents voted for the bill, an impressive figure that is not seen in many other states when it comes to weed legalization. Despite this there are still ongoing concerns with regard to how much marijuana is allowed and in relation to growing and distribution procedures. The Act led to the creation of a state registry program known as…
Since 2015, medical marijuana has been legal in Louisiana, but recreational marijuana is still not on the table. Louisiana was the 25th state to adopt a medical marijuana policy. weed possession carries a sentence of up to 15 days in prison and /or a $300 dollar fine if people are caught. The drug has been decriminalized in the city of New Orleans, effective June 2016. There is a notable lack of tolerance for people caught in possession, growing or selling weed in this Southern State, so cannabis users beware. And…
California is set for the legalization of recreational marijuana. On the 2nd January this will take place, and customers can go to their local commercial outlet for their favorite strain of marijuana. The California marijuana industry is huge and estimated to be worth in the region of $6 billion, up from previous estimates of $5 billion next year. This figure is more than double the sales of Oregon and Washington combined. There is a lot of hype and anticipation surrounding marijuana in California, more than has ever been seen in…
The medical benefits of marijuananotwithstanding, there are still considerable risks associated with marijuana. Regulators and assemblies in various states across the USA are scurrying around doing their best to get everything in place for recreational and medical marijuana deadlines. Even so, many will fail to make the deadlines or will only be able to put together slap dash provisions in terms of marijuana regulation. And this is for weed itself, not marijuana edibles. The regulatory framework for marijuana is being prepared and put into place. The regulatory framework for marijuana…
