Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has vetoed a bill that would have reappropriated some of the revenue generated from legal marijuana sales. Senate Bill 442 was passed overwhelmingly in both the House and Senate, 82 to 17 and 48 to 1. Despite this, Governor Gianforte has vetoed the measure. Typically the legislature could override an executive …
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Florida Medical Marijuana Telehealth Bill Passed by Senate
Florida legislation that would allow physicians to renew patients medical marijuana cards via telehealth was given approval today by the state’s Senate, and it has already passed the full House of Representatives House Bill 387 was passed today through its second reading in the Senate, and placed on tomorrow’s calendar to receive a third and …
Denver Launches New Cannabis Cares Program
The Denver Department of Excise and Licenses has launched a new program for marijuana businesses. The Cannabis Cares program is a City and County of Denver initiative that” recognizes cannabis businesses that go above and beyond to make a positive impact”, according to Denver’s official website. To qualify for recognition businesses must submit a social …
Maryland Governor Signs Marijuana Sales Bill Into Law, Sales to Begin July 1
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed into law legislation that establishes a regulatory framework for legal marijuana sales, which can begin on July 1. “This will ensure the rollout of recreational cannabis in our state drives opportunity in an equitable way”, Governor Moore said at a signing ceremony for Senate Bill 516. “The criminalization of …
$46 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in New Mexico in April, 16% Increase from Prior Year
In New Mexico there was $46 million worth of marijuana sold in April via licensed marijuana retail outlets, according to the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department The $46,076,614 in total marijuana sales in April is just shy of the $47.7 million sold in March (a monthly record), but is 16% higher than the $39.5 …
Oregon: $80.7 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in April
In Oregon there was $80.7 million in legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in April. In total Oregon marijuana stores sold $80,748,638 worth of marijuana in April, according to data released by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. This is roughly on par with the $81 million sold in March, but is a decrease from …
Nevada Bill to Increase Marijuana Possession Limit by 250% Passed by Committee
Legislation is Nevada that would drastically increase the possession limit for legal marijuana and marijuana concentrates while also allowing dispensaries to obtain dual licenses, has been passed by a key Senate committee. In Nevada the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana, and up to from one-eighth of an ounce of marijuana concentrates, is …
Consumers and Patients Can Now Purchase Marijuana Seeds and Clones in Massachusetts
Marijuana seeds and clones are now available for sale in Massachusetts, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) announced on Tuesday. Licensed marijuana retail outlets, delivery operators and medical marijuana treatment centers (MTC) can now purchase seeds and clones at wholesale from marijuana cultivators and sell them directly to consumers, according to a press release sent Tuesday …
Vermont Senate Committee Passes House-Approved Medical Marijuana Bill
A Vermont bill that would double the cap on THC for medical marijuana products, among other changes, has been passed by a key Senate committee. House Bill 270 was passed today by the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs. It has already been passed through the full House of Representatives, and has …
Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Filed in Pennsylvania
Legislation that would make recreational marijuana legal has been filed in Pennsylvania. State Representative David Delloso, along with 20 cosponsors (all Democrat), filed House Bill 1080 today in the state’s House of Representatives. The measure has been assigned to the House Health Committee. HB 1080 would legalize the personal possession and private cultivation of marijuana …
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