Marijuana’s Early History in the United States

Marijuana’s Early History in the United States

Cannabis is often regarded as one of the world’s oldest harvested crops, dating back over 12,000 years.  Indeed, the first settlers at Jamestown brought the hemp crop with them to North America.  During the colonial period, colonies such as Virginia awarded bounties...
What Will it Take to Make Cannabis Federally Legal?

What Will it Take to Make Cannabis Federally Legal?

At present, eleven states (plus the District of Columbia) have moved to legalize cannabis for adults over the age of 21.  The most recent state, Illinois, was the first state to legalize cannabis by way of legislation as opposed to the ballot box.  In total, 33...
Is Utah in a Medical Cannabis Crisis?

Is Utah in a Medical Cannabis Crisis?

There is speculation amongst patients that Utah is in the midst of a cannabis crisis, but the limited supply of products was expected to occur at the beginning of Utah’s medical cannabis program by those involved in its development. This shortage has frustrated...
Is Hemp Utah’s Future Cash Crop?

Is Hemp Utah’s Future Cash Crop?

The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the controlled substance list, the federal law allows any person to handle (possess) plant, viable seed, leaf or floral materials without a hemp license. By law, hemp is defined in congressional legislation as the cannabis plant...