Day: January 4, 2018

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Prominent figures from the nine recreational marijuana markets in the United States reacted defiantly to the announcement that Attorney General Jeff Sessions is throwing out Obama-era protections for the legalized cannabis industry. From Alaska to Maine, industry insiders in states with legal adult-use programs and politicians from both sides of the aisle spokeContinue Reading

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The state’s gov, AG, senators, and US attorney agree: Sessions move won’t alter Colorado’s commitment to its well-regulated cannabis industry. The post Colorado Officials Say: Stop Freaking, We Ain’t Retreating appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Colorado Officials Say: Stop Freaking, We Ain’t RetreatingContinue Reading

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Rescinding the Cole Memo is part of a long-term game plan. This morning, Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Cole Memo, which outlined eight regulatory priorities states with legal marijuana must follow to avoid federal interference. Why did he do it? All we can do is speculate, and as usual,Continue Reading

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Many in LA’s cannabis industry believe the declaration was more symbol than substance, adding they aren’t too concerned with the specter of a federal crackdown. The post LA Cannabis Industry: Jeff Sessions ‘More Bark Than Bite’ appeared first on Leafly. Read More: LA Cannabis Industry: Jeff Sessions ‘MoreContinue Reading

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From the governor to the attorney general to the state’s top senator, Alaska politicians are ready to defend their state’s legal cannabis market. The post Alaska Authorities Vow to Fight Feds on Legal Cannabis appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Alaska Authorities Vow to Fight Feds on LegalContinue Reading

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Maine residents who want to grow industrial hemp can now apply for the 2018 growing season. The fee schedule for prospective growers is $100 per application, $500 per license and $50 per acre. Maine has allowed industrial hemp cultivation since 2016, but federal law requires a permit for the cannabisContinue Reading

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The nation’s top law enforcement officer and attorney made a bombshell announcement this morning that he would be revoking the policies that had protected state-compliant cannabis businesses for four years. In the wee hours of Jan. 4, the Associated Press broke the news that Attorney General Jeff Sessions would beContinue Reading

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From Governor Jay Inslee to Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Washington state politicians are coming out swinging against the rescinding of the Cole memo. The post Washington State Vows to Defend Cannabis From Federal Crackdown appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Washington State Vows to Defend Cannabis From FederalContinue Reading