Mexico issues first permits for growing and possessing marijuana
MEXICO CITY — The Mexican government granted the first permits allowing growing and possession of marijuana for personal use on Friday. Read more »
San Francisco prepares for legalization of recreational marijuana use
Expecting California voters will legalize recreational marijuana use next year, San Francisco is assembling a task force to propose regulations for the industry, addressing everything from drug potency to where pot businesses can locate. Read more »
A Rash of Medical Pot Bans
Two months after California regulated medical marijuana for the first time, patients and the billion-dollar industry are facing a mixed set of reactions from cities and counties around the state. Oakland and Sacramento are crafting “cannabis enterprise zones” to reap the tax windfall from ten types of newly state-licensed medical pot activities. And with the […]
California’s Leading Legalization Initiative Gathers Momentum
California’s leading legalization initiative is gathering momentum, and has announced a raft of amendments that add input from hundreds of stakeholders and consolidated support from the main rival legalization group. Read more »