Evelyn Chase

The midterm elections are almost here and there are several states that have the opportunity to vote on legalizing medical or recreational marijuana. We’ve created a voter election guide for…

Recently, the Marijuana Enforcement Division proposed some significant changes to the Colorado cannabis regulations that are still being finalized. The MED consults with industry professionals, law enforcement, and regulatory officials…

Last week, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control released their latest version of the proposed permanent cannabis regulations. The most recent amendments will affect marijuana delivery and dispensaries in several…

Last month, Los Angeles International Airport announced a major policy change pertaining to possession of marijuana. LAX in collaboration with LAPD will now allow passengers to carry legal amount of…

Once again cannabis dispensaries are having to evolve with ever changing regulations. This week Michigan medical marijuana retailers were surprised with a shortened deadline to obtain a cannabis business license….

Sunday night, Governor Jerry Brown signed California expungement bill AB 1793 that will offer reduced sentences for convicts who are serving time for marijuana related crimes and expunge their past…

The provincial government in Ontario, Canada is in the process of developing the regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis sales. The proposal gave way to unlimited licenses for recreational cannabis retailers…

Last week, Assembly Bill 2402 was signed into law by California Governor Jerry Brown. The new legislation establishes new regulations that mandate new data privacy protections for customers of California…

The Oregon State Legislature reduced the sentence for hundreds of prisoners with marijuana related convictions in 2015 when voters legalized adult-use. In 2018, Portland cannabis businesses could receive incentives to…

In September 2018, licensed marijuana businesses across California were massively disappointed that Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a bill that would have provided a significant tax break. Assembly Bill 1863 would…

In 2018, there was a growing debate over the laws that regulate cannabis delivery services in the State of California. The Bureau of Cannabis Control recently clarified their stance saying…

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission also presides over the recreational and medical marijuana industry statewide. Recently the OLCC approved a new regulation that will require Oregon marijuana cultivators to report…

The California Bureau of Cannabis Control has increased their enforcement efforts on unlicensed cannabis businesses in recent weeks. Just last week two separate marijuana businesses were raided, The Cannaisseur Club,…

Last week, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission voted down a proposal that is now causing controversy in their newly established cannabis industry. The proposal would require the Massachusetts Cannabis Control…

For years there have been many parents of children who use medical marijuana that are frustrated that public schools do not allow this form of treatment. This all changed on Monday…

Over the weekend, Oklahoma began accepting applications for marijuana business licenses and medical marijuana patients. Ever since voters approved medical marijuana in June, Oklahoma State Department of Health and the…

Yesterday, the California State Legislature passed a bill that directs the State Department of Justice to evaluate all the cannabis conviction cases from 1975-2009 and provide a list of prisoners…

While no official legislature has been drafted, the New Jersey Senate is preparing the votes to pass two measures that would expand medical marijuana and legalize recreational cannabis statewide. Senate…

It’s been a bumpy road for California cannabis retailers and delivery services following the legalization of recreational marijuana. Black market marijuana dispensaries continue to operate and the supply chain has…

Earlier this week, Ontario officials announced that they will allow private marijuana retailers to sell recreational cannabis as long as they abide by provincial regulations. This news led many marijuana…

Last week federal agents from the DEA and FBI raided dozens of illegal marijuana growers in Colorado. The coordinated crackdown served warrants to suspected blackmarket cultivators after months of investigation…

Last week a Judge in Tallahassee, Florida overturned a law that limited the number of medical marijuana treatment centers in the state. Leon County Circuit Judge Charles Dodson issued an…

Last week, the City of Los Angeles finally began accepting business license applications for cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and testing labs. The move is long overdue as other large California cities…

Recently, British Columbia’s marijuana laws were made official after the New Democratic Party passed them with the full support of the Green Party. However there are a few provisions in…

Today, the Governor of Pennsylvania announced that medical cannabis dispensaries will be allowed to carry and sell dry leaf medical marijuana beginning August 1st. Governor Wolf initially signed the law…

Canada’s most populated province, Ontario, is likely to allow private cannabis retailers when adult-use cannabis sales begin in October. It’s likely that the government will still maintain control over the…

It’s been almost a month since Oklahoma voted to legalize medicinal cannabis and state regulators have wasted no time in drafting regulations. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority recently approved the…

Ever since July 1st, licensed cannabis retailers in California have been adapting to the new cannabis product guidelines. Now that regulators have issued the first draft of the permanent cannabis…

Last week, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control released a proposal for the permanent regulations for cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. The regulations clarify several areas of compliance such as…

In July 2018, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control released its proposal for the permanent cannabis regulations marking the beginning of a 45 day public comment period. All three of…

The end of transitional exemption period has had some unexpected consequences on the California cannabis industry. Moving forward, regulators are requiring licensed cultivators to submit samples of their product to…

In early July, The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation announced that they will begin licensing cannabis cultivators and manufacturers starting at the beginning of August. It has been difficult…