Cannabis Laws

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Minnesota is defending Jessica Beske, a Fargo woman facing up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine over bong water allegedly found in her possession. The case has sparked significant attention and raised concerns about Minnesota's law enforcement...

Delaware Governor John Carney (R) has until Monday, July 8, to decide on a fast-track bill that would kick off recreational cannabis sales. The measure, already approved by both the Delaware House of Representatives and Senate, would allow existing medical cannabis dispensaries to start selling...

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) held a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. During Wednesday's public hearing, Phillip Talbert, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of California expressed his support for the...

Rutgers Law School and Minority Cannabis Academy (MCA) are collaborating to expand access to cannabis-related educational programming for disenfranchised communities impacted by the war on drugs. Rutgers Law School’s Certificate in Cannabis Law and Business is a six-month program that...

The $3-trillion coronavirus relief bill proposed by House Democrats Tuesday has provisions that should make pot professionals happy. The financial stimulus package, which is meant to offset small business losses on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, includes a safe harbor provision for...

By WeedMaps News' Thor Benson, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. Massachusetts lawmakers recently warned residents that though marijuana is legal in the state, it's still not legal to smoke weed out on the water. Indeed, across the United States, if you're boating on...

California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. At the beginning of 2018, the state legalized recreational use for the adult population. Nevertheless, the cannabis industry in California is still facing some challenges. Here's a look at the legislative environment for pot...