Cannabis Law Group’s Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

Since recreational pot shops opened in Colorado in January, sales have topped medical marijuana sales for the first time. According to recent tax figures released by the Colorado Department of Revenue, the state received $838,711 from a 2.9% tax on medical marijuana and $2.97 million from the 10% sales tax on retail marijuana. According to…

Berkeley City Council has passed an ordinance that will require medical marijuana dispensaries to distribute 2 percent of their stash to those making less than $32,000 per year or $46,000 per family. Those residents with a prescription who meet the annual income minimums will be eligible for what has been dubbed “welfare weed.” According to…

Parents, school officials, health care advocates, as well as legislators have pointed to the dangers of edible products when ingested by children and teens. While regulatory changes and some precautions can be taken to keep edibles safe and out of the hands of underage users, there are still health risks in California and nationwide. According…

As the state leading in marijuana growing, sales, and distribution, it isn’t surprising that entrepreneurs in Colorado are seeking new avenues for profits. Though marijuana has been legalized throughout the state, it is still illegal to transport, ship, and sell the product across state lines. According to The Guardian, the U.S. Postal Service has seized…

For marijuana businesses, banking and investing can be complicated given federal prohibitions against marijuana sales. While a growing number of states are approving marijuana for medical use or recreational use, those involved in the marijuana business face a legal predicament with regards to banking. Local and national financial institutions do not the risk of taking…

Even in states where marijuana use is still prohibited, teens always find ways to purchase and smoke pot. As voters and legislators debate the merits of legalization, one issue on the table is the potential harm caused to teens who regularly smoke marijuana. According to a recent study, frequent use of pot by teens has…

While the federal government has not yet legalized the use of marijuana for research, a branch of the National Institutes of Health has posted an ad, seeking out 12 acres of marijuana for testing and research on drug use and addiction. To complete the research, the agency is soliciting proposals from those who process, analyze,…

Criminal charges related to marijuana can range from illegal possession and distribution, to federal charges for illegal growing operation. Federal prosecutors are pursuing criminal charges against growers in Sacramento, California, alleging that their large marijuana growing operation damaged land in a national forest. This has resulted in additional criminal charges, including marijuana cultivation and “depredation…

Even though the Justice Department has decided to largely remain hands off when it comes to state legalization and medical marijuana, the federal government can still prosecute any marijuana crime–even if your home state says it is legal. One trap for the unwary involves paying taxes, as paying taxes on marijuana income is an admission…

Criminal charges related to marijuana can range from illegal possession and distribution, to federal charges for illegal growing operation. Federal prosecutors are pursuing criminal charges against growers in Sacramento, California, alleging that their large marijuana growing operation damaged land in a national forest. This has resulted in additional criminal charges, including marijuana cultivation and “depredation…