By Rose Law Group Reporter Arizona’s Proposition 207 would recreationalize marijuana, which many experts say could jump start the state’s economy. However many voters worry it could also decrease public safety. Rose Law Group Cannabis Attorney Jonathan Udell breaks down the legislation and what it proposes to keep the community safe.
Photo via Arizona NORML Facebook Jonathan Udell says the legalization of cannabis under the Smart and Safe Arizona Act would create jobs, spur economic development, deter black market activity, and promote promote freedom.
By Mengqi Sun | Wall Street Journal Many financial institutions looking to offer banking services to the expanding number of legal cannabis growers and distributors in the U.S. are still limited by spotty regulations and expensive compliance efforts. The disparities between federal and state laws governing the use of marijuana and hemp, and the differences across states, are inhibiting banks …
Allister Adel (left) and Julie Gunnigle, candidates for Maricopa County Attorney. (Maricopa County Attorney’s Office page and Gunnigle 2020 page / Facebook) By Meg O’Connor | The Appeal One candidate for Maricopa County attorney says she’ll make clearing past marijuana convictions ‘universal and automatic’ if elected. The other has not said she would do anything to support expunging criminal records. Arizona …
Rose Law Group litigator Jonathan Udell puts to rest any concern that Prop. 207 is a monopolistic initiative that leaves no room for new marijuana businesses.
By Jonathan Udell, Rose Law Group Attorney In recent weeks, some advocates for marijuana reform have voiced concerns about the taxes and potency limits set forth in Proposition 207, the Smart & Safe Arizona Act. These critics unwittingly base their arguments on the false assumption that Proposition 207 would dismantle the medical marijuana program. Far from eliminating the program, the initiative …
By Alison Steinbach | Arizona Republic If Arizona voters approve Proposition 207 on Nov. 3, recreational marijuana will still be illegal to buy or sell in Gilbert, with one exception. Gilbert’s only operating medical marijuana dispensary, Curaleaf, could get a license to sell recreational marijuana — cornering the market in the town of over 250,000 residents southeast of Phoenix. An …
By Adam Trenk, Rose Law Group Partner and Director of Cannabis, Hemp and Equine Law Departments Marijuana is legally considered a “Schedule 1” controlled substance in Arizona. In Arizona, the possession, use, cultivation, transportation, and production of any form of marijuana without a medical marijuana card will result in facing felony charges. See A.R.S. §13-3405. For example, if you’re caught with any amount …
Submitted to Rose Law Group Reporter courtesy of KFNX By Rose Law Group Reporter Staff Rose Law Group Partner and Director of Cannabis, Equine departments Adam Trenk was on KFNX 1100 AM with Matt Battaglia to talk all aspects of the legal cannabis business in Arizona, including business expansion, dispensary zoning, investor interest and hemp farming. Liten to Adam’s interview from 3:50 – …
Rose Law Group greatly appreciated the opportunity to present a session at this year’s virtual Arizona Planning Association conference! Adam Trenk, Partner and Director of Cannabis and Jennifer Hall, Senior Project Manager hosted a session this morning for Arizona land use planners/consultants providing them with a “crash course” in Prop 207 – Smart and Safe Arizona Act (Recreational Adult Use …
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