legalization Archives - International Cannabis Business Conference https://internationalcbc.com/tag/legalization/ USA Canada And Europe's International Cannabis Business Conference Sun, 31 Mar 2024 07:11:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://internationalcbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cropped-icbclogo_512_512-32x32.jpg legalization Archives - International Cannabis Business Conference https://internationalcbc.com/tag/legalization/ 32 32 Legacy Vs. “Legitimate” Cannabis? The Answers Are Not So Clearcut https://internationalcbc.com/legacy-vs-legitimate-cannabis-the-answers-are-not-so-clearcut/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:19:11 +0000 https://internationalcbc.com/?p=50462 The line between legitimacy and legacy is increasingly blurry – and it is not clear that legalization will change this In New York State, products from around the country are showing up on dispensary shelves. In South Africa, a fierce debate has broken out about preserving the ability of farmers in the Pondoland to grow […]

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]]> Gallup: 66% of Americans Support Legalizing Cannabis https://internationalcbc.com/gallup-66-of-americans-support-legalizing-cannabis/ Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:20:07 +0000 https://internationalcbc.com/?p=33404 When you are in the trenches fighting for cannabis legalization, it is easy to become cynical and discouraged. We recognize that it is cruel to deprive patients a safe medicine that can benefit their lives, or even save them, when potentially fatal drugs like OxyContin are prescribed. It is so obvious to reformers that adults […]

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]]> It’s About Dem Time – Legalization Gets One Step Closer https://internationalcbc.com/its-about-dem-time-legalization-gets-one-step-closer/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 17:52:49 +0000 https://internationalcbc.com/?p=30805 In truth, I don’t usually take pleasure from being able to say “I told you so.” But. I told you so. And it feels pretty great! Last week I wrote a blog for you about the fact that cannabis legalization is happening in the United States, when former Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) […]

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]]> California’s Countdown to Cannabis https://internationalcbc.com/californias-countdown-cannabis/ Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:42:54 +0000 https://internationalcbc.com/?p=28963 It’s all happening…IT’S REALLY HAPPENING! This weekend marks the last Friday and Saturday (okay, Sunday, too you everyday smokers) when California adults will have to worry about calling themselves criminals when spark up at parties, shows, or other spaces of entertainment. Monday, January 1st, 2018 marks the age of a new era – that of […]

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]]> Some Highlights (and Lowlights) of California’s Legalization Law https://internationalcbc.com/some-highlights-and-lowlights-of-californias-legalization-law/ Thu, 21 Dec 2017 18:53:03 +0000 https://internationalcbc.com/?p=28836 LA Magazine did a decent job this week of capturing a wide swath of categories related to upcoming changes in California’s laws to inform the the average consumer on the basics of what he or she will want to know. It’s quite a long article, so I thought I would break it down for you: […]

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]]> Will California Cannabis Regulations Be Too Burdensome? https://internationalcbc.com/will-california-cannabis-regulations-burdensome/ Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:13:09 +0000 https://internationalcbc.com/?p=27554 The world is watching as California comes into the main fold this next year with a full adult legalization policy. The enormity of the market, matched with global regional brand recognition, and California’s propensity for bureaucracy make an interesting confluence for cannabis. Farmers have been operating, some for decades, in remote corners of northern California. […]

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]]> Vancouver Sun Profiles the International Cannabis Business Conference https://internationalcbc.com/vancouver-sun-profiles-the-international-cannabis-business-conference/ Tue, 11 Oct 2016 05:29:49 +0000 https://internationalcbc.com/?p=5941 After selling out events in Oregon and California, two of the states leading the United States towards ending cannabis prohibition, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is proud to be heading to Vancouver, British Columbia, one of the leading cannabis capitals of the world. Canada provided a jolt to the global fight to legalize cannabis […]

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]]> Oaksterdam’s Dr. Sappal Talks Cannabis, Gives Advice to ICBC Attendees https://internationalcbc.com/oaksterdams-dr-sappal-talks-cannabis-gives-advice-to-icbc-attendees/ Mon, 10 Oct 2016 17:14:21 +0000 https://internationalcbc.com/?p=5580 Oaksterdam University has been grooming cannabis industry and activism leaders for years, effectively showcasing the need to combine good political advocacy with sound business knowledge. As the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) always blends activism and business, Oaksterdam has been a natural partner for us. As California looks to legalize cannabis for all adults, it must be […]

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]]> Join the NCIA at the ICBC in and in Fighting to Improve Cannabis Laws https://internationalcbc.com/join-the-ncia-at-the-icbc-in-and-in-fighting-to-improve-cannabis-laws/ Thu, 22 Sep 2016 21:06:56 +0000 https://internationalcbc.com/?p=2530 The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) has been at the forefront of cannabis law reform since its inception in 2010. NCIA works for sensible cannabis laws for for cannabis businesses while also supporting efforts to improve criminal law as well. With more than 1,000 members, NCIA has forged a powerful coalition that lobbies in Washington, D.C., […]

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