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Clifton Black Spearheads Petition for Recreational Marijuana in Colorado Springs

In 2012, Colorado Springs residents passed Amendment 64 and approved recreational marijuana use by more than 3,000 votes at the time. Despite these numbers, local officials including the city’s mayor has failed to implement legislation that would allow the recreational sale of cannabis. These restrictions have forced residents to purchase marijuana in Manitou Springs, which […]

New 2021 Regulations for Publicly Traded Marijuana Corporations

In 2020, the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (“MED”) allowed Publicly Traded Corporations to acquire marijuana businesses in the State of Colorado. At the commencement of the licensed marijuana industry in Colorado, every natural person owner had to be a resident of Colorado for two years. As this industry developed, the rules related to residency became […]

Study: Coloradoans Don’t Believe Marijuana Drugged Driving is Dangerous

Colorado police are having trouble convincing people that driving while the under the influence of marijuana is dangerous. But according to a recent study conducted by the Colorado Department of Transportation, most drivers have revealed they believe driving under the influence of cannabis is safer than driving under the influence of alcohol. The study, called […]

Law Offices of Clifton Black Voted One of Colorado’s Best Marijuana Lawyers

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The Law Offices of Clifton Black is rated as having some of the best marijuana lawyers in Colorado. 10 Buds, an outlet dedicated to marijuana news and developments, has named the Law Offices of Clifton Black as some of the best marijuana lawyers in the state. “Marijuana laws and regulations at the state and local […]

State tracking error leads to mold and recall of moldy marijuana

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Nine marijuana dispensaries in Colorado issued recalls in November after the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division declared its tracking system showed incorrect testing statuses. Westword reports a METRIC software update caused a glitch in the system, resulting in the nine batches of marijuana flower and trim being sent around the state. METRIC is Colorado’s tracking system for […]

Cannabis promoter gets $4 million fine from SEC

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Colorado is full of leaders in the marijuana industry thanks to the state’s early legalization of the plant. Some have used their position in the industry to mislead consumers unfortunately and have been met with harsh penalties. Jeffrey Friedland, a Colorado cannabis businessman, was fined $4.1 million by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after […]

Clifton Black Explains New Marijuana Business Laws at SCCC

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New Marijuana Business Laws The Southern Colorado Cannabis Council (SCCC) successfully hosted an event to help inform those looking to enter the legal cannabis business in Colorado Springs. Recreational marijuana cannot be sold in Colorado Springs, but two pieces of legislation signed by Governor Polis this session will offer more business and job opportunities in […]

Marijuana Delivery Bill Moves to Colorado House

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Marijuana News and Updates Recreational marijuana users and medical marijuana patients may be able to have cannabis products delivered to their door in 2020 and 2021. House Bill 1234, which would allow for marijuana delivery services, is on its way to the house after a 6-3 approval, though not everyone is on board. Sign up […]

Colorado May Soon Allow Marijuana Clubs

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Marijuana Clubs in Colorado? Marijuana is often thought of as a social drug similar to alcohol. Most states that have legalized the drug have relegated its usage to the privacy of one’s home. Public consumption is generally prohibited in legal states. Since the federal government has yet to legalize the drug, many state governments are […]