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The Art of Legal Cannabis
Everyone you need to know to start and grow your legal marijuana business.
Somewhere in the Pacific Northwest this morning, Michael Guttsen and his three-legged dog Pogo are waking up in their vintage RV, thinking about legal cannabis.
Guttsen is something of a local legend in these parts, having had a hand in creating many of Washington State’s fledgling cannabis brands. His first major project in the industry came back in 2013, when the Marijuana Business Association commissioned the Viking artist to do a series of recruitment posters, invoking the classic WPA propaganda style.
The result was The Road To Prosperity, which showed a smiling farmer, arms full of plants, walking down the Cannabis Highway. “We need YOU to LEAD the WAY!” Join the MJBA!
Why Marijuana is REALLY illegal
Pay no attention to the corporation behind the curtain. Prohibition is all about corruption.
Enterprising Marijuana Moms Balance Cannabis Career And Family
MJBA Vendor Fair Seattle — Cannabis Now Magazine SlideShow
Did you miss the #MJBAVendorFair Seattle? No Worries…MJ Channel One has you covered. Check out this Cannabis Now Magazine Slideshow featuring the work of the talented Taylor Kent.
Green Rush Job Fair Draws Crowds In Denver
Would-be workers in weed explore job opportunities
By David Rheins
CannaSearch was sponsored by O.penVAPE, which bills itself as “the largest national cannabis brand in the United States.” We spoke to Todd Mitchem, chief revenue officer, O.penVAPE, which recently received high-profile coverage on CNN, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and many news outlets around the world, about CannaSearch, and career opportunities in the newly-legal marijuana industry. Continue reading
The Faces Of Activism: Kari Boiter
Tawnee Cowan testifying on behalf of medical marijuana patient rights during Lobby Days in Olympia, WA
Last year I found myself wanting to do more than sit behind my computer and gripe about the government. I wanted to become part of the voices that created the change we so desperately need in our world. So I joined protests against GMO’s. I joined rallies for patients rights to medical cannabis. I started volunteering for non profits benefiting my community. Continue reading
New Jersey Cannabis Reformer Governor Vetoes Industrial Hemp Bill
By Michael Chazukow
NEW JERSEY: Most cameras in Trenton were fixed on Governor Christie’s scandal hearings last week. The “Bridge-gate” controversy as well as allegations that he misused Sandy Relief funds has been so dominant in the news that the excellent work of our legislature was being overlooked. Controversy hearings dominated our capitol last week, and the Governor’s second term inauguration events were also well covered. So as usual, mainstream media was too pre-occupied to report Chris Christie’s actions to double-down on our state’s draconian cannabis laws.
Last week, two cannabis reform bills were passed through the NJ Legislature: S1220 would have “required registered qualifying patient’s authorized use of medical marijuana to be considered equivalent to use of any other prescribed medication and not the use of an illicit substance that would otherwise disqualify a qualifying patient from needed medical care, including organ transplants.” Continue reading
50+ Second Careers in Cannabis: Meet NWPRC’s Jake Dimmock
EDITOR’S NOTE: As part of our series on 50+ Second Careers in Cannabis, we profile Jake Dimmock, master gardener and co-owner of Northwest Patient Resource Center, a leading medical marijuana dispensary in Seattle, WA.
Jake Dimmock is an old-fashioned Southern Gentleman, and he looks the part. His wide grin and happy round glasses fill a face framed by long, rock-star blonde-grey hair. Sporting a dark blazer over clean blue jeans, a black shirt and bolo tie when we meet up, Jake is a big guy who exudes a gentle calmness and cheerful politeness that lets you know right away that you’re going to like him. And you do.
“I’m the Jerry Garcia of the cannabis community,” he jokes, and the physical resemblance is unmistakable, “I’m the guy you want to have a beer with.” The 55 year-old former merchant seaman from Norfolk, Virginia, carries a quiet confidence, in contrast to the strong egos that define so many of his peers. Continue reading
The Medical Cannabis Finish Line Is In Sight
The stage is set, the contenders are in place and we either cross that finish line by legitimizing medicinal use, cultivation and dispensing of medical cannabis in law or it’s finished all together.
A dedicated group striving to protect medical cannabis access in Washington State gathered on Thursday as starters in a sprint. Kari Boiter, the Americans for Safe Access National Advocate of the Year, lead the discussion with bullet strength detail.
The bottom line? This grassroots effort needs funds to hire a lobbyist to represent interests in Olympia. That’s the way it works and Boiter knows just the woman for the job who’ll deliver the communities’ message.
Any legislation presented in 2014 that meets these Core Values has stakeholder support. Here’s the message, in its simple detail:
- Patients must maintain the ability to possess and cultivate a 60 day supply as previously defined by the Department of Health.
- Small, private non-commercial cooperatives must be preserved with clear guidelines.
- Affirmative defense must be retained as it is in current law.
- Commercial MMJ enterprises must be licensed and regulated by the State.
- Medical cannabis must follow the same guidelines of taxation as other botanical medicines as per current WA State law.
- Health care professionals must maintain the flexibility to adapt treatment plans to suit individual patients needs.
- A dedicate workgroup of knowledgeable stakeholders must first study the impact of a patient registry before any action is taken to establish one.
- Civil rights need granted so that no medical cannabis patients lose their housing nor their jobs nor should a patient be denied an organ transplant because of their cannabis use. PTSD needs added as a qualifying condition as supported by evolving science proving it’s benefits.
The small crowd quickly pledged and departed with weekend commitments to gather the initial $25,000 in funds that will secure the Olympian influence and organization required to move forward. The time to cross the finish line is within a short 45 day legislative session beginning Monday January 13th.
The procrastination to make a difference ends now.
Those of you that agree with the Core Values can help by giving generously at www.healthbeforehappyhour.org The cannabis community thanks you.
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