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Man Named Blunt Acquitted on Charges of Getting His Chameleon High
Lisa Rough - Published on June 12, 2015Read moreA Chicago judge ruled to drop charges against a man named Bruce Blunt who blew cannabis smoke into the face of his pet chameleon.
Colorado’s Real Estate Prices Are Soaring Post-Legalization, So Maybe You Should Stay at a Cannabis Hotel Instead
Lisa Rough - Published on June 11, 2015Read moreWith Colorado’s cannabis industry booming, the state’s housing and lodging markets are starting to see a major effect. How are home prices and rental accommodations faring?
Does Cannabis Use Automatically Make You an Unfit Parent? The Government Seems to Think So
Lisa Rough - Published on June 10, 2015Read moreDespite ongoing cannabis reform in the U.S., many families are having their children removed from their care over simple possession charges and medical marijuana loopholes.
Ancient Russian Warrior Race Pre-Funked Battles With Cannabis Packed in Gold Bongs
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 8, 2015Read moreA team of archaeologists in the Caucasus Mountains of southern Russia recently unearthed two bongs made of pure gold that date back over 2,400 years.
When’s Colorado Offering a Day of Tax-Free Retail Cannabis Sales? The Leafly Legalization Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on June 8, 2015Read moreIt will be a happy day in Colorado this September. Find out why, plus more in this week’s cannabis legalization update — check it out!
Weekend Weirdness: That One Time Kazakhstan “Accidentally” Planted Thousands of Cannabis Plants in Its Capital’s Flowerbeds
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 6, 2015Read moreThe country of Kazakhstan is struggling to explain why thousands of cannabis plants are growing and thriving in the capital’s flowerbeds.
Washington Family Faces 20 Years in Federal Prison for Legally Growing Medical Marijuana
Lisa Rough - Published on June 5, 2015Read moreThe Kettle Falls Five is facing a terrifying sentence of 20 years in a federal penitentiary. Their crime? Legally growing medical marijuana in a safe, controlled environment.
Is It the End for These Washington Cannabis Businesses?
Lisa Rough - Published on June 4, 2015Read moreStarting July 1, 2016, all Washington state medical marijuana dispensaries will be required to have an I-502 license. Here’s a list of Seattle businesses that may be facing closure:
The IRS Just Gave the First Church of Cannabis Tax-Exempt Status
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 2, 2015Read moreThe IRS just granted Indiana’s First Church of Cannabis tax-exempt status, opening up a myriad of benefits including various tax advantages and limited auditing risks.
Which State Has Cleared Over 80% of Its Prior Cannabis Convictions? The Leafly Legalization Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on June 1, 2015Read moreThis week brings surprising news from Louisiana, while California discusses legalization and New York gears up to select growers for their medical program.