Past marijuana use is no longer disqualifying for Army recruits as long as their pot days are behind them.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, Nation & World
Bill provides extra millions for Massachusetts pot regulators
The state’s Cannabis Control Commission hopes to release proposed regulations by the end of the year.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sessions hints that U.S. may crack down on recreational pot
Although several states already allow use of the drug beyond medicinal purposes, it remains illegal under federal law.
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State tightens rules governing medical marijuana caregivers
New measures that take effect Feb. 1, including surprise inspections and a tracking system, raise concerns among the roughly 3,200 caregivers serving 50,000 patients.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Defeat of pot regulations reflects badly on Augusta
Legislators would rather cater to their base or party leadership than enact the will of Maine voters.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
California grapples with handling expected pot cash
Legal weed in the state is expected to grow to $7 billion, but banks won’t deal with the funds.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Legislators should uphold LePage’s veto of marijuana bill
The measure ignores threats to public health and safety posed by commercial pot sales.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News, Politics
LePage just says no to bill that would launch Maine’s marijuana market
In his veto letter Friday, the governor said the bill conflicts with federal law, among other concerns.
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Peru passes legislation to legalize medical marijuana
It follows Chile and Columbia, which previously approved the use of medical pot.
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Legalize Maine says rewrite of voter-approved marijuana law ‘not ready for prime time’
The group’s president says the regulations headed for a legislative vote Monday would create chaos in the newly legalized industry and encourage a marijuana black market.