Congress Passes New Spending Measure To Help End Federal Marijuana Prohibition
Congress passed a 1,603 page federal spending measure this past Saturday evening that had a provision included that effectively ends federal prohibition on marijuana. The new measure blocks the Department of Justice (DOJ), which includes the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), from allocating and spending funds chasing after legal, retail and medical marijuana operations in the United States. Included under this new umbrella, state-level hemp laws are also not to be interfered with. At the same time, the bill also contains a provision that impedes the implementation of Washington D.C.’s approved recreational marijuana initiative. Activists for full marijuana …
Introducing The Great American Smokeout By The American Cancer Society
Today is The American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout. The organization marks the third Thursday of November as a day to encourage Americans to quit smoking or make a plan to quit smoking. Although The American Cancer Society is targeting tobacco smokers, even cannabis users can be encouraged to find healthier alternatives to smoking on this day. Why is Smoking Bad? When you smoke cannabis or tobacco you are burning plant matter. When this happens cancer-causing chemicals called carcinogens are released. Although research shows that smoking cannabis …
U.N. Says State Laws at Odds With International Policy
As legalization grows state by state in the U.S. international policy makers are taking notice. Yury Fedotov, executive director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) told reporters, “I don’t see how (the new laws) can be compatible with existing conventions.” When asked what plan of action should be taken, he told reporters he would discuss the matter with the U.S. State Department and other U.N. agencies next week. The UNODC issues their World Drug Report each year. The report provides a global overview and …
Alaska Becomes The 4th State To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
With nearly 97% precincts reporting, Alaskans have voted in favor of legalizing marijuana by a 52 percent to 48 percent margin. Alaska Votes In Favor of Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Medical marijuana is already legal in Alaska, though the state has seen previous efforts to legalize recreational pot fail. Alaska has taken a unique approach to marijuana since 1975, when the Alaska Supreme Court decided it was okay for people to possess small amounts of cannabis at home for medical use. However, that ruling lead to many questions, including “Where are people supposed to get …
D.C. and Oregon Legalize Marijuana, Florida Voters Say “No” to Medical
It has been a busy day at the polls for marijuana reform with several states and even our nation’s capital proposing change to current marijuana laws. Both Washington D.C. and Oregon voted in favor of legalizing the recreational use of cannabis. However, Florida’s Amendment 2 bill did not gain enough support and will not be enacted. Washington D.C. Voters Legalize Recreational Marijuana Washington D.C. voters passed Initiative 71 with a 65% “yes” vote. This initiative makes the recreational use of marijuana legal in the nation’s capital for the first time. Residents will be allowed to posses up to 2 ounces …
Guam Becomes First U.S. Territory To Legalize Medical Cannabis
Guam Voters Pass Initiative To Legalize Medical Cannabis Voters passed an initiative Tuesday that legalizes medical cannabis for patients with “debilitating medical conditions” in Guam. So far 56 of 58 precincts have reported the results for Proposal 14A showing 56% of voters approve of the medical cannabis initiative. Many activists are calling it an early “win,” but nobody will know for sure until all of the results are reported. “That’s great news, and a positive omen, for marijuana reform efforts across the country.” – Ethan Nadelmann Guam is an unincorporated United States territory located in the Western Pacific Ocean, in …
Introducing The Indo Expo Show. Networking. Connecting. Supporting.
The Indo Expo Show is a full-spectrum event held in Denver, Colorado, with exhibitors featuring products and services in the following categories: Cultivation, New Technologies, Smoke, Lifestyle, Education, Industrial Hemp, and Industry Services. Admission Is Free For Qualified Retailers, Buyers & Trade Professionals Hundreds of brands and product lines will be showcased representing industry related apparel, jewelry, smoke accessories, equipment, supplies and tools for harvesting and processing, lighting, nutrients, and more. Companies and services such as colleges, security firms, real estate firms, evaluation and consulting services, as well as the non-profit and educational sector will be represented. This two day …
Canadian Doctors Given The Green Light To Prescribe Medical Marijuana
Since Canada has legalized medical cannabis, they have spread out access availability across the country. Physicians have been given licenses to prescribe marijuana, however, until recently Canadian doctors have lacked a set of guidelines to follow when providing their patients with specific usage instructions. Canada Doctors Now Prescribing Cannabis To Patients The College of Family Physicians of Canada has created a new set of guidelines to instruct doctors how and when to help their patients medicate with marijuana to treat their specific condition. “Physicians are in a difficult situation with a product that remains illegal in Canada and yet for …
The Big Companies Are Watching Consumer Products Like Hawks… BEWARE!
Everyone deals with trademarks on a daily basis. Trademarks are everywhere. They are in your kitchen, in your bathroom, in newspapers, in magazines, in restaurants, in department stores, on television, on radio — even on benches and buses. As consumers, our purchasing decisions are constantly influenced by trademarks. Everyday each of us encounters hundreds of trademarks. A trip to a grocery store or mall will put you in contact with thousands of trademarks in just one visit. As business people, we need a better understanding of why trademarks are so important to effective commerce and how to protect ourselves. Venice …
Hempcon 2014 Hits San Francisco This Week
With 8 different locations, Hempcon is growing rapidly as the country becomes increasingly comfortable with cannabis. This year’s San Francisco event is being held at the Cow Palace in Daly City, CA, and it’s expected to be bigger than ever. San Francisco Hempcon Will Be Held This Weekend, August 22-24 With over a 100 dispensaries expected in attendance and over 200 cannabis related vendors, the excitement is expected to be non-stop at this year’s San Francisco Hempcon. Attendees will be able to peruse the sea of promotional booths for cannabis, glassware, …