Skunk Mag at the 2017 Emerald Cup

CLN caught up with Julie Chiariello, from SKUNK Magazine, about watching the Emerald Cup grow to be one of the world’s best cannabis events, California’s fiery year, and why the fight continues even with California legalizing in January 2018. CLN: How was the 2017 Emerald Cup? Julie: Skunk Magazine has watched the Emerald Cup grow from a small […]

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Marijuana Impaired Driving Studied by Colorado Universities Using iPods

Researchers in Colorado are exploring the ways in which “dabbing” – a form of rapid consumption of cannabis concentrates by vaporizing – can impair one’s ability to drive, and they’re doing it with iPods. 

A group of researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder are teaming up with a researcher from Colorado State University to explore this highly potent method of using marijuana. CSU notes this study is a “first-of-its-kind,” and the hope is to eventually prevent instances of driving under the influence that endangers lives.

Our L.A. marijuana defense attorneys recognize that our state, like Colorado, has a vested interest in enforcing anti-impairment laws for motorists. After all, we know marijuana has the ability to impair one’s driving abilities and we know impaired drivers have slower reaction times and lowered inhibitions that can endanger passengers and other motorists. However, the problem specifically when it comes to marijuana impairment behind the wheel is that the determination is subjective. 

California Vehicle Code 23152(f) holds that it is unlawful for anyone who is “under the influence” of any drug (including marijuana) to drive a vehicle. Unlike other jurisdictions, California does not set a per se limit on how much marijuana one can have in their blood before being deemed above the legal limitation. Proposition 64, which legalized marijuana even for recreational use, did not alter this statute, which can result in a maximum 6 months in county jail, among other penalties, for a first-time offense.

There are a number of marijuana DUI defenses our attorneys can help you raise, including:

• You weren’t driving the vehicle;
• You didn’t use marijuana;
• You used marijuana but were not under the influence when you drove;
• Lacking evidence that your mental and physical abilities were significantly impaired.

The exact defense raised will depend on the facts of your case.

The Colorado study looks specifically at the practice of dabbing. This is when a user inhales cannabis concentrates (70 to 90 percent comprised of THC) that are vaporized, providing an immediate rush that users describe as very strong. The study authors assert this type of research is necessary because while the practice of dabbing has expanded significantly in recent years, the research on it has been scant.

For three years with $840,000 in funding provided by the state health department, researchers are seeking existing dabbers; the team did not provide or administer the drug, as this was an observational and not a clinical study. Researchers sought to identify the effect of dabbing on motor function and reaction time. They looked at individuals’ ability to maintain balance or rapidly move their arms, fingers or legs, using information collected via an app on an iPod Touch that was affixed to the individual’s body (noting the $200 iPod device was as accurate as the $1,000 accelerometer in university labs).

Participants are being asked to complete a series of 10 tests in order to glean an accurate read of participants’ overall cognition and motor abilities.

There is little question that “dabbing and driving” is likely to be extremely dangerous, but there are still many factors that could play into whether someone is indeed “under the influence.” That would include the potency of the product consumed, the tolerance level of the user and how much time passed after use.

Previous research on the effects of THC on drivers have largely been inconclusive, and most indicate the need for additional study.

The Los Angeles CANNABIS LAW Group represents growers, dispensaries, collectives, patients and those facing marijuana charges. Call us at 714-937-2050.

Additional Resources:

An iPod in a van may uncover how dabbing cannabis can impair driving ability, Nov. 29, 2017, By Lena Ham, Colorado State University

More Blog Entries:

Tax Rate Fears Worry Some in Cannabis Industry, Nov. 22, 2017, L.A. Marijuana Lawyer Blog

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Please Start Cooking those edibles!

A friend of mine was facing a long bus trip and made a Facebook post about how hard that can be with a lack of cannabis and severe chronic pain. Immediately, I suggested she try using edible cannabis because the problem was not being able to smoke on the bus. Her response was absolutely horrifying […]

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DOJ: Marijuana Businesses Will Not Receive Bankruptcy Aid

Marijuana business owners have many reasons to carefully manage their assets. Now, a recently-published article by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Executive Office for U.S. Trustees gives another: Marijuana businesses cannot expect help with liquidation or restructuring in the event of bankruptcy. The executive office for trustees is the watchdog agency over bankruptcy proceedings. 

Like so many complex legal issues for cannabis business owners, this comes down to the conflict between state and federal law. Although California voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana with Proposition 64 last year (and medical marijuana more than 20 years prior), it is still an illegal Schedule I substance under 21 U.S.C. Section 811, the Controlled Substances Act.

Per the recent article Justice Department officials published in the ABI Journal, the bankruptcy system cannot be used by cannabis businesses because:

• Bankruptcy cannot be used as an instrument in the ongoing commission of a crime, and thus reorganization plans that allow or require the continuation of illegal activity can’t be confirmed;
• Bankruptcy trustees and other fiduciaries of estates cannot be made to administer asserts if the act of doing so would necessitate violation of federal criminal law.

This is most unfortunate because bankruptcy is a vehicle through which businesses can be salvaged and emerge more financially sound. Many businesses face insurmountable financial problems, and the cannabis industry is more unstable than most. Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows a company to liquidate the business and discharge debts, while a Chapter 11 bankruptcy helps a business temporarily suspend certain obligations while preparing a reorganization plan. Chapter 7 may provide a means to start an entirely new business by shedding the obligations and burdens of the last, while Chapter 11 allows business owners to take steps to salvage the business already in operation. There is also the option of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, described as a “wage earner’s plan,” giving those with regular income a plan to repay all or part of their debts.

The DOJ officials say the law against handling marijuana business asserts extends beyond simply directly contact with the plant. In their interpretation, it extends to investments and real estate leases. That’s because, they say, the Controlled Substances Act does not differentiate from grower or seller of the marijuana and other “downstream” participants in what is characterized as a federal crime.

This article follows up on a memo issued by the same officials in April, urging private trustees in charge of administration of bankruptcy cases to report any cannabis activity to the DOJ.

The officials argued that bankruptcy for cannabis companies may be distinct from other cases involving asserts that are illegally-derived (i.e., Ponzi schemes) in that they openly posit continued operation of illegal activity, both during and after the bankruptcy proceeding. Those filing for bankruptcy after, say, fraud, almost always assert the criminal activity has stopped at the time of the filing.

This memo comes at a time of great uncertainty for California marijuana businesses, given that U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said his agency is actively exploring possible changes to the official hands-off approach of the later Obama-era DOJ concerning marijuana in states where the plant is legal.

Our marijuana business attorneys in Los Angeles are committed to helping cannabis companies navigate the tricky legal landscape and protect their practice and their pocketbooks.

The Los Angeles CANNABIS LAW Group represents growers, dispensaries, collectives, patients and those facing marijuana charges. Call us at 714-937-2050.

Additional Resources:

No Bankruptcy Aid For Marijuana Businesses, Justice Department Officials Say, Dec. 5, 2017, By Tom Angell, Forbes.com

More Blog Entries:

Expanding Cannabis Business Zones Means More City Regulations to Consider, Nov. 28, 2017, L.A. Marijuana Business Lawyer Blog

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Higher Education with The Goodship

All aboard the Goodship!

Never heard of this saying? Well then, we invite you to check out The Goodship Higher Education Lecture Series, moving into their 14^th talk, coming soon.

Get high and get your Higher Education on!

In a warm and inviting space, The Goodship presents talks to enlighten your mind and open your world; come with your head in the right space; you know what we mean!

The Goodship is an edible company started by Jody Hall in 2014. Well-known in the local Seattle food scene as the talent behind cupcake bakery collection, Cupcake Royale; Hall wanted to merge two markets she enjoyed tremendously into one, and thus, The Goodship was born!

With the idea that opening your mind to understand higher level concepts can come from branching out of the ordinary thought to more innovative patterns, Goodship has installed a lecture series event to celebrate the use of  cannabis; whether ingested or smoked, to better appreciate new concepts and dive deep into discussions.

The expressed mission of Goodship’s Higher Education is to bring the “heady conversations out of the basement and into a shared community experience” by utilizing the modern and inviting arena below the Melrose Market in Capital Hill.

Underneath Capital Hill’s Melrose Market is the perfect space to get into the deep conversations brought to you by Higher Education.

Diving into deep topics like science, technology, psychology and art; they hope to break down social limitations that have restricted these subjects from being a part of mainstream conversations.

One thing is for certain, come already elevated to make this talk that much more mind bending and enlightening.

Bri Luna, the founder of The Hoodwitch gave the most recent talk at the Higher Education Lecture Series.

The most recent conversation, ironically, the 13^th talk at Higher Education, was with modern-day witch Bri Luna, a wiccan who practices what she likes to call ‘everyday magic,’ a practice of setting strong intentions and listening to one’s self, by following where the energy draws us, individually. A major switch in topics from the previous lecture by Paul Stamets, locally known as the Mushroom Guy, speaking on a revolutionary approach to discussing fungi as not only psychedelic and non-psychedelic creatures that have inhabited the Earth long before us, but a possible explanation to our development and evolution into modern day homo-sapiens.

As you can see, the topics are high and wide, sure to engage your noggin in ways you may have never imagined.

Interested in future talks by Higher Education Lecture Series? Make sure you pick up the delicious products by The Goodship to make your ride that much more enjoyable!

You can find the Goodship edible line at all three of our locations, from marmalades to flavored pastilles and peppermint patties.

Written By: Masha Brown 

All photography is property of The Goodship and shot by Ben Lindbloom.

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Build Your Custom Dab Tool Kit During TAG’s Holiday Sale

If you're a dabber looking for the best dab tools or cheapest dab rigs then coming to Thick Ass Glass' holiday sale is going to be your best choice of the year. As an experienced dabber, you know that the right tools can make or break a good dabbing session, and that quality tools make for a better dab.

So when you're looking at 30% off the entire store at TAG, with everything from dab rigs to ceramic nails and quartz bangers to dabbers on sale, you're going to come out a winner. Here are just a few highlights for folks who love the dabbing scene:

Quartz Bangers

One of the beautiful things about TAG is that we don't just stock "the same old" when it comes to smoking and dabbing accessories. A prime example we should talk about here is probably the TAG 30x2mm Quartz Banger. Now, it's important to note that this is a freakin' big banger.

If you're new to the dabbing game, we probably would recommend AGAINST such a huge banger, but seasoned pros asked for this particular bucket, and TAG provided. Not only is this thick, high quality quartz... it's also laser engraved with the TAG logo. And hey, who can doubt the words of TAG customer Felixe B., who notes, "It's lit".

Yes Felixe. It is.

Quartz bangers aren't always the same old at TAG, as we noted. A good example might be the TAG Quartz Trough High Flow Banger, a super thick, completely fantastic "trough shaped" banger that is simply going to change your dabbing style forever. This is FDA Grade Quartz crystal at its best, or as customer John S. puts it, "Way better than any of the headshop quartz I've had and for a lot less money."

We like your attitude, John.

Dabbers

Let's face it... A dabbing enthusiast without a decent dabber/carb cap combo is like a knight without a sword - good looking, brave and tough - but frankly not getting much done. Fortunately, TAG provides the arsenal for any dabbing knight, and we'll start with the 3" Titanium Carb Cap with Dabber.

If you have a domeless nail already, there really is no better dabber than this, a Grade 2 Titanium monster with a ball point that is always available to help you grab your sweet, sweet legal concentrates. This is a hugely popular item at TAG with over 26 customer reviews, but we think that "Carl" says it all when he notes, "The dabber unscrews from the cap and can be mount on top or on the side depending on your preference. Like most TAG products this carb cap is a solid buy."

Now, for those with a taste for Quartz dabbing tools, you're definitely going to want to check out both the Quartz Banger UFO Carb Cap, and if you happened to purchase the trough banger above, the gorgeous 4" Quartz Trough Carb Cap Dabber. For the former, this is one of the cheapest carb caps available and fits most Quartz bangers out there, so you can pretty much consider this a somewhat universal carb cap.

The latter item, meanwhile, is a dabber that just screams "Dab Power!". This beauty is available as both clear and Slyme Quartz, and as Nick L notes, "It works perfectly, makes my trough from TAG work like a completely different nail."

Your New Dab Rig

Well, since you're at TAG shopping already, doesn't it just make a ton of sense to pick yourself up a handy, dandy new dab rig? We think so... and our recommendation here is the 9.5" Fixed Super Slit Showerhead Froth Diffuser Dab Rig. First of all, this is a dab rig that can be had in its second quality version, with a glass nail (or a slide if you order the female version) for under $45.

Now, you did not read that wrong. Forty five bones for a beautiful, 5mm thick rig with a classic and effective showerhead perc. This one diffuses very nicely, according to Luke K., who states that this rig, "works mad nice." We'll take it, Luke K!

Get Going!

Now, it would be a great thing if TAG's holiday sale was all year long, but sadly it is not. You only have until December 19 to get this solid gold savings, so now is NOT THE TIME TO PROCRASTINATE! Get to it, friends, while the getting is very good.

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Exclusive Emerald Cup interview with Expert Joints and Skunk Magazine

The 14th annual Emerald Cup just wrapped up its craft cannabis-filled weekend in Sonoma County, and every year, it just keeps getting better than ever. CLN was there on the grounds with Craig Ex, the expert from Expert Joints, and Julie, from Skunk Magazine, and they told us all about their Emerald Cup experience.  Find out […]

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