Simple Cannabis Possession Reform Bill Gains Traction in Iowa
A measure introduced in Iowa’s Senate would reduce the penalties for possession of fewer than 5 grams of cannabis from… Read More
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Law Enforcement
In states that have legalized cannabis for medical or recreational use, law enforcement agencies must figure out how to coexist with an industry they have historically seen as criminal. There are many police officers who are also medical marijuana patients, but there are also branches of law enforcement that continue to raid dispensaries in legal cannabis markets.
Last Washington MMJ Exchange Raided by Law Enforcement & Cannabis Regulators
Washington’s last remaining medical cannabis exchange, the Patient Cannabis Exchange in Parkland, was raided by law enforcement on Sunday, KOMO… Read More
Philadelphia DA Will Not Prosecute Simple Cannabis Possession Cases
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s District Attorney Larry Krasner dropped 51 cases for simple cannabis possession last week, part of his new policy… Read More
California Compliance: Reducing the Risk of Federal Cannabis Enforcement
Kern County, California — somewhere along Highway 5 The driver belonged to a collective and was transporting about $2 million… Read More
Study: Rhode Island Police Issuing Thousands of Cannabis Citations Despite Decriminalization
Despite cannabis decriminalization throughout the state in 2013, Rhode Island police issued about 5,000 citations for cannabis possession through 2017,… Read More
Report: Cannabis Industry Stakeholders Not Fearing Crackdown Following Law Enforcement and Cannabis Industry Summit
According to a National Law Review report on the Feb. 2 summit held in Oregon for law enforcement officials and cannabis… Read More
Kansas Attorney General: CBD Illegal in the State
In a Jan. 24 opinion, the Kansas Attorney General’s office said it is unlawful to sell CBD products in the… Read More
Drug Policy Alliance Report Espouses Social Benefits of Legalization
According to a Drug Policy Alliance report, “From Prohibition to Progress: A Status Report on Marijuana Legalization,” arrests have plummeted… Read More
Marijuana Policy Project Drafting Massachusetts Cannabis ‘Sanctuary State’ Legislation
The Marijuana Policy Project in Massachusetts is drafting legislation which would prohibit state and municipal employees from cooperating with federal… Read More
Erie, Pennsylvania City Council Moves to Decriminalize Cannabis Possession
The Erie, Pennsylvania City Council has voted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis, according to a YourErie… Read More
U.S. Attorney in Oregon Shares Cannabis Industry Concerns in Op-Ed
In an op-ed in the Oregonian, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon Billy J. Williams said that while “national… Read More
Pennsylvania Removes MMJ Patient Data from Law Enforcement Computers
Pennsylvania medical cannabis regulators will cease making patient information available on the state’s law enforcement computer systems in an effort… Read More
California Bill Would Force Courts to Expunge Low-Level Cannabis Crimes
A bill introduced in California would make it easier for individuals with low-level cannabis convictions to expunge the charge from… Read More
Lawmakers and Cannabis Industry Stakeholders React to Federal Policy Change
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has officially released the memo rescinding the Obama-era protections of the Cole Memo, which barred federal… Read More
Federal MMJ Protection Amendment Reverses Convictions of Washington’s ‘Kettle Falls Five’
U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Rice has vacated the convictions and dismissed the charges of the so-called Kettle Falls Five… Read More
Sessions to Rescind Obama-Era Cannabis Protections
The Associated Press is reporting that Attorney General Jeff Sessions plans on rescinding the Cole Memo, which has served as… Read More
Prosecutor: Vermont State Attorney Had No Knowledge of Parents’ Cannabis Gifting Scheme
The York County, Nebraska prosecutor handling the case of the elderly couple from California stopped with more than 25 bags… Read More
California County-Licensed Cannabis Distribution Company Employees Arrested During Traffic Stop
California Highway Patrol officers arrested two employees of a Mendocino County-licensed cannabis delivery company on Friday claiming their operation is… Read More
Utah Regulators Cracking Down on CBD Sales
Utah’s Bureau of Investigation and Department of Health is probing retail CBD sales in the state and has seized products… Read More
Illinois Municipality to Roll Out Oral Swab Roadside Test Pilot Program
Carol Stream, Illinois’ police department is moving forward with plans to use the controversial mouth swab roadside test to determine… Read More
Marc and Jodie Emery Get Fines & Probation for Illegal Dispensaries
Marc and Jodie Emery – Canada’s “Prince and Princess of Pot” – have each pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis… Read More
Colorado Regulators Suspend Denver, Colorado Cannabis Licensee; Police Arrest 12 Over Alleged Illegal Sales
Eight Sweet Leaf stores in Colorado have had their licenses suspended and 12 people have been arrested as part of… Read More
AG Sessions Cites Drugged Driving as Reason Cannabis is Dangerous in Leaked Video
In a leaked video obtained by ABC News of a question-and-answer session between Department of Justice interns and Attorney General… Read More
DOJ Reminds Cannabis Companies They Cannot Make Bankruptcy Claims
In an article in the American Bankruptcy Institute print journal, the Justice Department has clarified their position on cannabis businesses… Read More