California Cannabis: DUI Means Marijuana Too
Proposition 64 (Prop 64 or the Adult Use of Marijuana Act), which passed last November and legalized recreational cannabis use throughout California, included stricter laws regarding driving while “high.” But California senators have proposed a new bill, Senate Bill 65 (SB 65), to close what they say is a loophole in the law that does […]
The legal weed market is growing as fast as broadband internet in the 2000s
Legal weed is big business. The North American marijuana market posted $6.7 billion in revenue in 2016, up 30% from the year before, according to a new report from Arcview Market Research, a leading publisher of cannabis market research. Read more »
Here’s Why More Women are Turning to Marijuana During Pregnancy
More pregnant women in the U.S. are using cannabis during their pregnancy says an annual drug use survey by the Journal of the American Medical Association. Since cannabis isn’t treated like cigarettes and alcohol yet, there are no laws forbidding doctors from recommending marijuana to pregnant women. More women are using marijuana, possibly to address […]
US Senators propose better bank access for marijuana-related businesses
Marijuana-related businesses often have trouble getting access to banking services, even in states where cannabis has been legalized. US Senator Elizabeth Warren wants to change that. Read more »