An East Oakland church that gives out cannabis and psychedelic plants as sacrament filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Oakland and the Oakland Police Department over a 2020 police raid. The Zide Door Church of Entheogenic Plants, an assembly of the Church of Ambrosia alleges that the city, Police Department and a police …
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Medical cannabis for doggies, kitties is fully legalized in California
Newly enacted bill in California allows veterinarians to “recommend” medical cannabis products for their furry patients. Before, vets could only “discuss” such products with their patients’ owners, leading many vets to avoid the topic rather than risk losing their license. https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/mmj-pet-legalization-california
Five States to Vote on Legal Cannabis: Ballots & Boundaries
Voters in 5 states, Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Maryland will consider recreational marijuana initiatives this fall. Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have passed laws by ballot measure or legislation. https://about.bgov.com/news/five-states-to-vote-on-legal-cannabis-ballots-boundaries/
California enacts cannabis users’ right to work law
Thousands and thousands of California workers unjustly denied jobs or fired for unscientific marijuana tests received new protections recently. A new bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom has made it illegal for employers to discriminate against workers solely for off-duty weed use. The bill effectively ends pre-employment urine testing, except for federal jobs and for …
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Looking for Las Vegas cannabis lounges? More than 20 could open soon
Ever since Nevada legalized adult-use cannabis in 2016, consumers (and especially tourists) have wanted to know: When can I light up in a Las Vegas cannabis lounge? Soon folks. There could be a couple dozen by early 2023. https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/looking-for-las-vegas-cannabis-lounges-more-than-20-could-open-soon
Flyin’ High: 2022 Cannabis Travel Guide
As countries around the world move toward legalization and more and more weed enthusiasts take to the skies for business and pleasure, it is becoming increasingly more important to know the rules for possessing weed – which can vary widely from place to place. Can you travel with weed? Across state lines? On a plane? …
Best Weed-Friendly Countries for Travel in 2022
Are you one of the many weed enthusiasts with a desire to find vacation destinations where you can consume as safely, hassle-free, and comfortably as you do at home? But are there places where you can actually do this? Is there such a thing as a ganja friendly vacation destination? Yes, there is. Probably many …
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We ate a $295 weed-infused dinner. Things got really wild
How’d you like a $295-per-person, 10-course, fine-dining, weed-infused dinner? You can do this at Chris “the Herbal Chef” Sayegh’s members-only Secret Supper Club. Here’s a story from a couple of people who did although, for obvious reasons, they cannot recall the whole evening with clarity. https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2022-07-06/we-ate-295-cannabis-infused-dinner-this-is-what-happened
Where is weed legal around the world? Countries where cannabis is legal or decriminalized
The summer travel season is about to take off. And, if you are a weed lover, contemplating vacation, wouldn’t be nice to have a sense of the countries where cannabis is legal or decriminalized. Greenstate has summarized this for you. There’s a good chance you and a canna-loving friend will be able to find some …
How cannabis-fed chickens may help cut Thai farmers’ antibiotic use
The medicinal and cooking benefits of cannabis have long been recognized in Thailand. Local cooks use cannabis leaves as a food additive and as an ingredient in chicken noodle soup. Now they are feeding it to chickens. Yes, you can buy infused chickens at the supermarket! https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/15/cannabis-fed-chickens-may-help-cut-farmers-antibiotic-use-thai-study-shows
