Feds to Let Utah Use Cannabis Distribution Plan, Avoiding Rework
Fri / Aug 2nd
Federal officials say that Utah’s medical cannabis plan — which some had worried would jeopardize the state’s federal funding — can move forward.
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Utah medical cannabis news updates for industry professionals. Find our latest coverage of Utah’s medical cannabis, hemp and CBD policies below:
Utah to Rework Cannabis Distribution Rules
Wed / Jul 31st
Utah lawmakers are planning to change the state’s medical cannabis program, which was created in the first place as a legislative replacement for the voter-approved program that lawmakers said would be untenable, as the current program conflicts too directly with federal rules.
Utah Awards 8 Medical Cannabis Cultivation Licenses
Mon / Jul 22nd
Utah officials have announced the winners of eight medical cannabis cultivation licenses; 81 companies had applied for the state’s 10 available licenses.
Utah Delays Medical Cannabis Cultivation Licenses
Tue / Jul 16th
In Utah, where 81 applicants are vying for just 10 available licenses, officials have delayed announcing the state’s medical cannabis cultivation license winners.
Utah Gov. Criticizes Feds for Medical Cannabis Policies
Fri / May 24th
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert (R) accused the federal government this week of “lack of action and attention” on medical cannabis policies. The governor, however, originally opposed the creation of Utah’s medical cannabis industry.
Utah to License 10 Medical Cannabis Growers
Mon / Apr 29th
Utah is set to license 10 medical cannabis cultivators; outdoor cultivators will be allowed to grow up to four acres while indoor grows are limited to 100,000 square feet.
Utah Receives 164 Applications for ‘Cannabis Czar’
Fri / Dec 21st
Utah’s Department of Agriculture and Food has reportedly received 164 applications for the position of “cannabis czar,” who will head cannabis regulations in the state.
Utah Advocates Sue State Gov. Over Cannabis Replacement Bill
Fri / Dec 7th
Two groups representing Utah patients are suing the state legislature over its replacement of a voter-backed medical cannabis initiative with… Read More
Utah Legislature Replaces Medical Cannabis Voter Initiative
Wed / Dec 5th
The Utah state legislature voted to replace the voter-backed Proposition 2 with the Utah Medical Cannabis Act (UMCA) on Monday,… Read More
Utah Lawmakers to Vote On Changing Voter-Backed Cannabis Measure
Mon / Dec 3rd
Utah lawmakers are expected to vote on Monday for several alterations to the state’s voter-approved medical cannabis initiative, the Associated… Read More
Cannabis Advocates Threaten Lawsuit in Utah for Church Meddling
Thu / Nov 15th
The Utah cannabis advocacy group Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Education (TRUCE) is threatening to sue lawmakers and the… Read More
Cannabis Wins Big In 2018 Midterms
Wed / Nov 7th
During yesterday’s midterm elections, voters delivered a resounding message across the country in support of reforming cannabis laws. Michigan voters… Read More
Voters Deciding Fates of Multiple Cannabis Initiatives on Tuesday
Fri / Nov 2nd
Next Tuesday, Election Day 2018, voters in four states will decide whether or not to adopt huge reforms to their… Read More
Utah Lawmaker Releases Video of His First Cannabis Experience
Wed / Oct 24th
Utah State Senator Jim Dabakis (D-District 2) released a Facebook live video over the weekend of himself in Las Vegas eating… Read More
Mormons, Lawmakers, and Cannabis Advocates Reach MMJ Compromise in Utah
Fri / Oct 5th
Medical cannabis advocates and the Church of Latter-day Saints have come to an agreement over medical cannabis in Utah, no… Read More
Mormon Church Says Lawmakers, Not Voters, Should Legalize MMJ
Tue / Sep 18th
Mormon Church leaders have continued to campaign against Proposition 2, Utah’s medical cannabis ballot measure, but have issued statements indicating… Read More
Majority of Utah Voters Continue to Support MMJ Despite Mormon Opposition
Fri / Sep 7th
64 percent of Utah voters support Proposition 2, the state’s upcoming medical cannabis ballot initiative, according to the first poll on… Read More
Mormon Church Officially Comes Out Against Utah MMJ Initiative
Fri / Aug 24th
On Thursday, leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted a news conference where they came out unequivocally… Read More
Mormon Campaign Attempts to Block Utah MMJ Ballot Measure
Thu / Aug 16th
Members of a campaign funded by Mormon attorney Walter J. Plumb filed a lawsuit in Utah state court on Wednesday… Read More
Utah Lawsuit Seeks to Block MMJ Ballot Initiative
Tue / May 22nd
Medical cannabis opponents in Utah have filed an emergency motion to block the ballot initiative from November ballots, the Associated… Read More
Salt Lake County, Utah DA Plans to Vote ‘Yes’ on MMJ Ballot Initiative
Thu / May 10th
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill has indicated he will vote in favor of the ballot initiative to legalize… Read More
Utah Medical Association Opposes MMJ Ballot Initiative Citing Recreational-Use Fears
Tue / Apr 3rd
The Utah Medical Association has come out in opposition of the ballot initiative to legalize medical cannabis in the state, saying… Read More
Utah Gov. Will Not Support MMJ Ballot Initiative
Fri / Mar 30th
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert will not support the Utah Patients Coalition-led medical cannabis ballot initiative, saying that the legislature’s HB.197 “promotes… Read More
Utah Advocates Have Enough Signatures to Put MMJ Question to Voters
Wed / Mar 28th
Utah voters will likely have a chance to consider legalizing medical cannabis this November, according to a Fox13 report. The… Read More