Cannabis Law Group’s Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

The marijuana business has historically been in the hands of farmers, small-production growers. Even the larger marijuana cultivators and distributors would not be on-par with big corporate agricultural organizations. However, as marijuana growing becomes legal in Colorado and Washington, and potentially nationwide, there are increasing opportunities for the business to go corporate, especially if the…

In-line with national trends, the New York State assembly has passed legislation that legalizes medical marijuana prescriptions and usage. The bill must also gain approval from the Senate before it becomes law. Advocates for the bill are especially hopeful that it is passed to help treat children with epilepsy and to relieve pain in individuals…

The fight for legalization of marijuana has been ongoing for decades. With states like Colorado, Washington, and California setting the trend, more and more states are getting on board to legalize marijuana, at least for some purposes. According to an online medical journal, more than half of states have some laws that will permit medical…

Since Colorado has legalized marijuana for recreational use, legislators, parents, and other residents have voiced complaint regarding marijuana edibles. More attention has been paid to the safety of edibles since two deaths that were potentially linked to pot-based food. Colorado has passed law that will increase the state’s ability to regulate edibles and other concentrated…

Legislators, law enforcement, even growers and users have long complained that medical marijuana laws in California amounts to chaos. Now, the medical marijuana program is moving towards more defined regulations as the state Assembly Appropriations Committee moved a bill forward for a full vote. According to author, Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, the measure would apply uniform…

The stigma that was once attached to pot smoking is disappearing as marijuana is legalized. This shift signals an overall change in the way that society views the drug and those who smoke, either for medicinal purposes or recreational use. It also means that employment policies are changing to accommodate a talented pool of pot…

The conflict among state lawmakers, legal growers, and the federal government continues as the U.S. Department of the Interior has declared that legal marijuana growers cannot use federal water systems for their crops. The agency asserts that it must be in accordance with federal law when managing federal water resources. Contracts administered under the agency…

Critics of harsh penalties for marijuana drug offenses have consistently asserted that a black market increases crime rates. According to recent statistics published by the government in Denver, the number of robberies and violent crimes has decreased significantly since pot was legalized. Though the correlation is not definitive proof that legalization is responsible, the statistics…

A California Assembly measure that would effectively regulate and tax the state’s $2 billion medical marijuana industry is headed to a floor vote this month. A recently-released legislative analysis of AB 1894, re-introduced by Assembly Member Tom Ammiano, indicates that if lawmakers were to establish a California Division of Medical Marijuana Regulation and Enforcement, it…

For parents with a sick child, there is no end when seeking a remedy that will reduce pain or help to cure an ailment. As medical marijuana becomes increasingly popular among adults, more parents and doctors are seeking the benefits for children. California has legalized the drug as an alternative treatment for children with epilepsy.…