Medical cannabis demand outpaces patient certification system in Florida
Demand for medical cannabis certification is so strong in Florida, the number of patients certified since June nearly doubled the previous 3 years’ total, from 16,760 to 31,000, reported the Miami Herald recently. Growth could be faster, but the state’s certification...
Aurora Cannabis invests in hemp producer, as both see advantages
Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) (OTCQX: ACBFF), a Vancouver-based cannabis investor and operator, announced that it has signed a definitive investment deal with Hempco, a 12-year old company producing hemp foods, fiber, and nutraceuticals. The move secures a source of raw...
LA Times – Driving Offense Change
With state-licensed marijuana sales months away, Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday signed a bill that prohibits smoking or consuming cannabis while driving or riding in a vehicle in California. The measure was written by Sen. Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) in anticipation of the...
First cannabis TV advertising, from law firm, marks milestone for industry
Hoban Law Group, a law firm specialized on serving the cannabis industry, received approvals and began TV advertising on August 21, 2017, breaking new ground for the cannabis industry in its public visability and acceptance. The ads run through mid-September, airing...