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I just signed a new lease on an apartment. Is it legal for my landlord to tell me I can't light up a celebratory joint? You might have to blow some smoke up to the marijuana gods for help on this one; ultimately, it all comes down to the mercy (or chill) of your building owner. Given pot's...

Washington, June 22, 2016 — States considering legalizing marijuana are often lured by the potential tax revenues that states like Colorado and Washington state have collected. There is also the correlation between the reduction in violent crime and the legalization of pot. The struggle...

Since the last federal election in 2012, the USA has seen a significant change in voter attitude towards the topic of both recreational and medical marijuana. Along with the nation's capital, four states have voted to legalise the sale and use of marijuana for not only medical but also...

Recently, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provided a textbook example of why states and the people should nullify unconstitutional federal laws rather than seek permission before exercising their rights. Even though the Nebraska legislature voted to approve hemp planting for university...

My wife and I both have medical cannabis cards. If we are flying within California, shouldn't we be OK to carry cannabis and our vape with us in our carry-on, or in our checked baggage? - BF Yes! As long are you stay in Cali, you are all good! Bring a copy of your letter of recommendation...

My wife and I both have medical cannabis cards. If we are flying within California, shouldn’t we be OK to carry cannabis and our vape with us in our carry-on, or in our checked baggage? - BF Yes! As long are you stay in Cali, you are all good! Bring a copy of your letter of recommendation with...

I keep reading articles about new states with weed programs. How is this still illegal federally? I KEEP READING about them too. Last month, Pennsylvania legalized medical marijuana. Last week, it was Louisiana. As of today, 25 states and Washington, DC, have legalized weed for medical use...

April 20 may one day be akin to the Black Friday of the marijuana industry - that is, if weed shops in America ever have any trouble moving their product during the rest of the year. Sales of pot on the day - which is celebrated as something of a holiday by enthusiasts of the substance -...

Marijuana legalization is no longer just a pipe dream; in several states, it's become a reality. With Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Alaska all having passed voter-backed legalization initiatives, residents in three of those states are now free to engage in the purchase and consumption of...

With Governor John Kasich's Wednesday approval of a law legalizing medical marijuana in Ohio, exactly half the states in the union (plus Washington, D.C.) permit the use of cannabis in some form. Because the federal government's official policy on cannabis use still states that it is a crime to...

Since 1996, two dozen states have passed laws allowing marijuana use by a patient with a doctor's recommendation, and a new poll appears to show overwhelming public support. The 1,561-respondent survey, conducted in late May and released Monday by Quinnipiac University, found 89 percent support...

Since 1996, two dozen states have passed laws allowing marijuana use by a patient with a doctor's recommendation, and a new poll appears to show overwhelming public support. The 1,561-respondent survey, conducted in late May and released Monday by Quinnipiac University, found 89 percent support...

The only reason I moved from Texas to New Mexico three years ago was for this state's Medical Cannabis Program. Before I chose Albuquerque, I did my research. The only thing I wasn't able to research was the quality of the dispensaries. I didn't think there would be a problem finding good bud at...

Although its track record at the state level may not be perfect, medical marijuana has scored far more victories than defeats in recent years. Medical marijuana spreads its wings Following its first approval 20 years ago in California for compassionate use cases, medical marijuana has now...

Although its track record at the state level may not be perfect, medical marijuana has scored far more victories than defeats in recent years. Medical marijuana spreads its wings Following its first approval 20 years ago in California for compassionate use cases, medical marijuana has now...

This could be a transformative year in more ways than one. Not only are voters heading to the polls in six months to decide who should become the next President of the United States of America, but voters in quite a few states could be heading to their respective state polls to decide whether or...

Yesterday, a Missouri Senate committee passed a bill to authorize the growth and production sale of industrial hemp for commercial purposes by larger producers. Passage into law would represent a foundation to nullify the unconstitutional federal prohibition in practice. Introduced by Rep...

Medical marijuana may serve as a non-fatal alternative to prescription opioids when it comes to chronic pain management, according to some health experts. In a New York Times opinion piece, medical researcher Colleen Barry posits that while the rise in opioid prescriptions has mirrored the...

Marijuana is illegal for any reason under federal law, but states have boldly experimented with allowing its use anyway, starting with California 20 years ago. Some states have made the drug legal for medical purposes; others have removed jail sentences for carrying small amounts; and some...

States are moving to legalize medical marijuana use for a greater range of conditions. Lawmakers in New Jersey recently introduced a bill to add menstrual cramps to the state's list of legal indications for medical marijuana. "For many women, the response to pain so severe that it causes...