NATIONAL / STATES
All the Cannabis Legalization Measures in Play Right Now
https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/all-the-cannabis-legalization-measures-in-play-right-now
Compared to 2016, when Donald Trump won an upset presidential victory, four states voted to legalize the adult use of cannabis, and four more legalized medical use, 2017’s election season promises to be a much quieter affair.
In fact, this year’s most cannabis-relevant race may be the New Jersey governor’s race, which is notable for who isn’t running. That would be Gov. Chris Christie, the outspoken cannabis prohibitionist. The end of the Christie era could open the door for adult-use legalization via the state Legislature, which has been readying a measure for much of the past year. More at link above
HAWAII
Hawaii says its 1st state to go cashless for marijuana sales
HONOLULU — Hawaii said Tuesday that it will be the first state to require marijuana sales to be handled without cash, saying it wanted to avoid robberies and other crimes targeting dispensaries.
Medical marijuana dispensaries in Hawaii won’t be allowed to accept cash beginning Oct. 1 and will require people to use a debit payment app instead. The app is already an option for marijuana transactions in six states, including California and Colorado.
Many marijuana businesses use cash because banks fear pot money could expose them to legal trouble from the U.S. government, which regulates banking and still bans marijuana.
The debit app called CanPay uses a Colorado-based credit union to facilitate transactions. Some mainland credit unions have opened accounts for cannabis businesses.
IOWA
Iowa Attorney General Stops Plan to Import MMJ from Bordering States
MICHIGAN
Michigan medical MJ dispensaries given three months to close
NEVADA
Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau Opinion Could Set Stage for Cannabis Social-Use
OREGON
Green Light Law Group Article: New OHA Sampling and Testing Rules
http://portlandmarijuanaattorneys.com/2017/09/06/new-oha-sampling-testing-rules/
VERMONT
Vermont Governor Creates Marijuana Advisory Commission After May Legalization Veto