E-cigarettes to be regulated like tobacco in San Francisco… Green light on federal study called “great day”… Help the Forest Service clean up illegal grow sites… and more.
LEGALIZATION
Alabama Legislature unanimously approves CBD bill // Reuters
Georgia Senate approves medical cannabis bill, with focus on seizure meds for children // Atlanta Journal-Constitution Now it’s on to the House.
Louisiana bans synthetic cannabis // Huff Post “These are untested chemical concoctions.”
COPS & COURTS
Fresno teens sue over drug sting involvement // SF Gate
SF Board of Supes votes to regulate e-cigarettes like tobacco. // SF Gate
Reminder: cannabis is still contraband, subject to confiscation and citations // Metnews
BUSINESS
Bhang Chocolate of Oakland valued at $65 million // East Bay Express
Meet Justin Hartfield, the man who wants to be “the Phillip Morris of the American marijuana industry” // WSJ Founder of Weedmaps.com thinks big.
HEALTH
Feds approve medical study for cannabis // L.A. Times Researcher calls it “a great day.”
ENVIRONMENT
Forest Service seeks volunteers to help clear illegal grow sites. “They’re damaging everything.” Click link for short video.
EVENTS
CannaBusiness Money Show comes to San Francisco Monday // MMJ Daily “This event is a serious business seminar for entrepreneurs and investors — not for patients or consumers.”
2nd Annual Nat’l. Medical Cannabis Unity Conference // ASA
OPINION
Gavin Newsom attacks Jerry Brown’s stand on legalization // SF Gate Click link for the video.
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