Plant Power & Policy
Navigating the legal landscape
Engaging in Cannabis Policy: Civic Participation and Advocacy
Discover effective ways to engage in cannabis policy discussions, from voting and commenting on regulations to advocacy strategies and making your voice heard in policy development.
Future of Cannabis Policy: Emerging Trends and Predictions
Look ahead at emerging trends in cannabis policy, from federal reform possibilities to international developments and the evolving regulatory landscape.
Cannabis and Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, and Trade Secrets
Navigate the complex world of intellectual property in cannabis, from patent strategies and trademark challenges to trade secret protection in an emerging legal industry.
Cannabis Industry Labor Policy: Worker Rights and Conditions
Examine labor policy considerations in the cannabis industry, from worker rights and unionization to workplace safety standards and the evolving employment landscape.
Plant Medicine Rights: Understanding Access and Advocacy
Discover the growing movement advocating for plant medicine rights, from psychedelic reform to protection of traditional botanical practices and the fundamental right to explore natural healing.
Cannabis Environmental Policy: Sustainable Industry Development
Examine the environmental dimensions of cannabis policy, from energy consumption and water use to packaging waste and efforts to build a more sustainable legal industry.
Cannabis and Public Health Policy: Balancing Access and Safety
Examine the intersection of cannabis policy and public health, from youth prevention and product safety to treatment access and population health monitoring.
Local Cannabis Policy: Community Control and Options
Navigate the complex landscape of local cannabis policy, from opt-out provisions and zoning restrictions to local licensing and community engagement in cannabis governance.
Cannabis and Criminal Justice Reform: Addressing Past Harms
Understand the intersection of cannabis legalization and criminal justice reform, from expungement programs to broader efforts addressing the lasting harms of prohibition.
Cannabis Licensing Systems: Understanding Business Entry Requirements
Navigate the complex world of cannabis business licensing, from application processes and fee structures to ongoing compliance requirements and license categories.
Impaired Driving Policy: Safety and Enforcement Challenges
Navigate the complex policy landscape surrounding cannabis and impaired driving, from detection challenges to legal standards and responsible use guidance.
Cannabis Advertising and Marketing Regulations: Promoting Responsibly
Understand the regulatory landscape governing cannabis advertising and marketing, from youth protection requirements to platform restrictions and responsible promotion practices.
Harm Reduction Approaches: Practical Drug Policy Perspectives
Explore harm reduction approaches to drug policy that prioritize practical strategies for reducing negative outcomes while respecting individual choice and autonomy.
Cannabis Research Policy: Advancing Scientific Understanding
Understand the policy landscape affecting cannabis research, from regulatory barriers to reform efforts aimed at advancing scientific understanding of this complex plant.
Cannabis Banking and Financial Services: Understanding Industry Challenges
Understand the complex banking challenges facing the legal cannabis industry, from federal financial regulations to emerging solutions for financial services access.
Cannabis and Employment Law: Workplace Policies and Rights
Understand how cannabis legalization intersects with employment law, from workplace drug policies to employee protections, and navigate the evolving landscape of cannabis and careers.
International Cannabis Policy: Global Perspectives on Regulation
Survey the diverse landscape of international cannabis policy, from strict prohibition to full legalization, and understand how different nations approach cannabis regulation.
Drug Policy Reform Movements: Advocacy and Change
Discover the history and strategies of drug policy reform movements that have transformed cannabis policy from prohibition to legalization across numerous jurisdictions.
Cannabis Tax Policy: Understanding Revenue and Regulatory Approaches
Understand how cannabis taxation works in legal markets, from excise taxes to sales taxes, and how tax policy affects prices, markets, and public revenue.
Social Equity in Cannabis: Addressing Historical Harms
Explore how cannabis legalization efforts are addressing historical harms from prohibition through social equity programs, expungement initiatives, and inclusive licensing policies.
Hemp Policy and Regulation: Agricultural and Industrial Frameworks
Explore the regulatory framework governing hemp cultivation and commerce, from farming licenses to product regulations, and understand the evolving landscape of hemp policy.
Medical Cannabis Legislation: Understanding Patient Access and Rights
Navigate the complex world of medical cannabis legislation with this guide to patient access, qualifying conditions, and rights under various medical cannabis programs.
Cannabis Legalization Models: Comparing Different Approaches
Explore different approaches to cannabis legalization around the world, from medical-only programs to full adult-use markets, and understand the strengths and challenges of each model.
The History of Cannabis Prohibition: How We Got Here
Discover the complex history of cannabis prohibition, from early 20th century origins to modern drug policy, and understand the factors that shaped decades of criminalization.
Understanding Cannabis Policy: A Comprehensive Overview of Regulations
Navigate the complex world of cannabis policy with this comprehensive overview of regulations, historical context, and the various approaches governments take to cannabis governance.