The cannabis industry in Colorado is a model for the rest of the country, and for the rest of the world for that matter. There are few other industries in America that are as willing to go the extra mile as the cannabis industry, especially in Colorado.The marijuana understands that […]

The arrest and citation of marijuana growers, providers and consumers across the country is a vast drain on our nation’s limited resources. In Oregon, a state with rather progressive cannabis laws, the state still arrested and cited more than 10,000 adults for marijuana every year, something that will thankfully end […]

When it comes to holiday shopping, I tend to be a last-minute shopper. And by “tend to be,” I mean I always wait until the last minute. I try my best to be as sustainable as possible and support local businesses. So, this past Christmas Eve, I gave Oregon Hemp […]

I am very proud that the first International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) held at the Oregon Convention Center last September in Portland, Oregon, was named the “Marijuana Event of the Year” in The Weed Blog Awards of 2014. The Weed Blog (TWB), for those that haven’t made it over to that […]

Can you carry your medical marijuana (or your recreational marijuana) on a commercial airplane? I do. It’s usually not a big deal.  Over the past 20-plus years of bringing weed with me dang near everywhere I go, I have had no real problems. There are two ways to carry your […]

Hello, and welcome to the wonderful world of weed! Be aware: The cannabis-etiquette rabbit hole is full of traps and inconsistencies, as well as local customs and arcane superstitions. Some general rules (pirate voice): “The code is more what you’d call ’guidelines’ than actual rules.” Pass the dutchie to the […]

In September 2014, the State of New York legalized medical cannabis via the New York Legislature. It was a very significant victory for the medical cannabis industry and for patients considering how populous of a state New York is. New York recently issued proposed medical cannabis industry regulations. As expected, […]

Every industry that experiences too much regulation will be hindered because the increased regulations translate to increased prices. The cannabis industry is not immune to this economic principle. Sure, the cannabis industry needs to be regulated to a certain extent to keep the industry above reproach. However, prices need to […]

The State of Washington voted to legalize recreational cannabis during the 2012 Election. The successful initiative allowed possession of up to one ounce of cannabis, and legalized production, processing, and distribution of recreational cannabis. The initiative did not provide for home cultivation, making an effective retail commercial system a necessity. […]

There are many ancillary benefits to cannabis legalization. When some people think of the benefits of cannabis legalization, they tend to only think about cannabis stores and the tax revenues they generate. However, cannabis legalization has a butterfly effect. Cannabis legalization also boosts other industries, which we are seeing right […]

Chances are if you watch television, or read magazines, or browse major media websites, you will see advertising for pharmaceutical products. We have all seen the pharmaceutical commercial where the portion of the TV advertisement describing the side effects of the product is longer than the description of the benefits […]

Cannabis opponents try very hard to make it seem like keeping cannabis prohibition in place is good for society for health reasons. They claim that legalization will result in increased consumption by youth, that it will cause mayhem on public roadways, and it will lead to increased drug use of […]

There are many reasons to support legalizing, regulating and taxing cannabis. For many, it’s civil liberties and social justice. For others, it’s the economic opportunities and new tax revenue. If marijuana sales in Colorado and Washington are any indication, the economics make sense, especially as federal law improves and states […]

On Election Day 2014 Alaska voters approved a cannabis legalization initiative. The campaign slogan that the initiative was based upon was ‘regulate marijuana like alcohol.’ The Alaskan Alcoholic Beverage Control Board was the default governing agency that would oversee cannabis legalization implementation and regulation. However, at least on lawmaker in […]

Internal Revenue Code section 280E denies deductions or credits for expenses in a business involving drugs “prohibited by Federal law or the law of any State in which such trade or business is conducted.” 280E reform is vital if the cannabis industry is ever going to reach its full potential. […]