Articles By Alyson Martin
Baylor University Study Finds Therapeutic Potential in CBD for Arthritic Dogs
While “pot for pets” has gained popularity in recent years, the US Food and Drug Administration has yet to approve CBD-based drugs for animals.
Q&A: Cannabis Delivery Is in the Spotlight Due to COVID-19. What’s Next?
Cannabis Wire spoke with Jaci Flug, former general counsel for the New York State Liquor Authority, about her new role at alcohol delivery platform Drizly and its cannabis arm Lantern, and Lantern’s president.
Denver Cannabis Regulators Weigh Delivery, With Equity in Mind
The city’s newly formed Marijuana Licensing Work Group held its first meeting, during which regulators, elected officials, and members of the cannabis industry debated how to allow for delivery with a focus on equity.
When It Comes to Cannabis, Who Should Be An “Adult”?
In states with legal adult use, the age has been set at twenty-one. In Canada, it’s eighteen. New research suggests it’s “optimal” somewhere in the middle.
House Coronavirus Bill Includes Cannabis Banking Reform
The SAFE Banking Act has been included in the HEROES Act. Whether the language will survive the Senate is another question.
Maine Lifts Residency Rules for Cannabis Industry After Lawsuit
The announcement came after a lawsuit challenged whether the residency requirement was constitutional. Regulators stressed that the move wouldn’t affect the rollout of adult use sales.
California Regulators Prepare for the Champagne of Cannabis
The first-of-its-kind Cannabis Appellation Program will allow for place-of-origin branding. At the final public hearing this week, growers emphasized the importance of “terroir” baseline standards.
Minnesota House Leader Introduces Cannabis Legalization Bill
The bill would tax and regulate cannabis sales for adults, and would also allow home grows.
Massachusetts Cannabis Companies Call for State Aid Amid Coronavirus
A bill introduced by state Senator Diana DiZoglio would help companies “ineligible” for the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
