by adminTorusBrand | Jan 11, 2017 | Politics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Possessing and cultivating marijuana will be legal in Maine for adults over 21 later this month. After narrowly being approved by voters and surviving a recount effort, Maine’s recreational marijuana measure will officially go into...
by adminTorusBrand | Jan 10, 2017 | Politics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Elizabeth Warren and other Senators are hoping a letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network will help open banking access to cannabis businesses operating legally. Along with nine other Senators, Massachusetts Democrat...
by adminTorusBrand | Jan 6, 2017 | Politics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] After an incredible year of progress for nationwide marijuana legalization, medical marijuana is likely to expand to several additional states in the coming year. Following this November’s election, more than half of the states in...
by adminTorusBrand | Jan 5, 2017 | Politics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Thailand has approved a proposal to allow hemp to be grown as a crash crop and for medical purposes in 15 of its districts. Thailand’s cabinet has legalized the growing of hemp for medical purposes, the Bangkok Post reports. Under...
by adminTorusBrand | Jan 4, 2017 | Politics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Florida’s new medical marijuana law went into effect this week, but patients will need to wait about six more months before they can purchase cannabis from dispensaries. CBD hemp oil remains available. As of Tuesday, January 3,...
by adminTorusBrand | Jan 3, 2017 | Politics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill that delays the opening of recreational marijuana shops by up to six months. Massachusetts’ lawmakers approved a bill to delay the recreational marijuana law that 1.8 million voters...