No Pot on Campus! Schools are "Federal Land"

You heard that right! Campuses across the country in legalized marijuana states have individually, yet seemingly unanimously, decided that since they receive federal funding they have to abide by federal law, which still classifies cannabis as a schedule 1 narcotic. This means that all cannabis products and smoking paraphernalia are still considered contraband and should not be brought onto campuses, even when not intending to smoke. So enjoy the high, but don't be bringing your stash to any school!

UMass Amherst, our flagship campus for state universities in Massachusetts, posted this notification:

Marijuana - Know the Facts

In 2016, voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed a law (Ballot Measure #4) making it legal for adults 21 years of age and older to possess and use small amounts of marijuana.
What does that mean for the University of Massachusetts Amherst?
UMass Amherst is committed to maintaining the health and safety of everyone in our campus community. Although Massachusetts voters have approved a ballot measure permitting the possession and recreational use of marijuana, federal laws prohibit the use, possession and/or cultivation of marijuana at educational institutions. The use, possession, or cultivation of marijuana in any form is therefore not allowed in any university housing, on any other university property, or at university sponsored off-campus events.
Standards of Conduct
Please take time to familiarize yourself with the policies and information found in the Code of Student Conduct, and Residential Life Community Living Standards and note these policy points:
The use, possession, or growing of marijuana is not allowed on the UMass Amherst campus, on any other university property, or at university sponsored off campus events.
Possession of marijuana paraphernalia is not allowed on the UMass Amherst campus, on any other university property, or at university sponsored off campus events.
Using marijuana at UMass Amherst is a sanctionable violation of the Code of Conduct. UMass Amherst Police Department, Residential Life staff, and other university officials will continue to enforce the campus-wide prohibition of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia.
UMass Amherst is committed to maintaining the health and safety of everyone in our campus community. High-risk drinking, marijuana, and illegal drug use increase the risk of negative health consequences and undermine university goals for wellness and academic success. UMass offers several campus resources that provide support and address concerns around alcohol, marijuana, and drug use.

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Source URL: https://www.umass.edu/studentlife/marijuana-policy

Charlie Baker's Advice

Hello everyone! I recommend everyone to watch this brief video of Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker discuss the legalization of marijuana and the Cannabis Control Commission.  Specifically focus on the 3:00 minute mark.  

Charlie Baker mentions his discussions with the policy makers and influential lawmakers, on the state's fentanyl and opioid issue.  This is an extreme problem in our state, one that is often referred to as an epidemic.  It is proven that marijuana doesn't carry the problems that opioids do, it is not as serious.  In my opinion, there should have never been such serious laws against marijuana. In my opinion, the fight against drug use should be against the drugs that are proven to ruin people's lives.  One of the most common death in the state is from opioid abuse, whether you are against marijuana or not, state's resources are only so scarce, and they should be used to find resolutions to a much bigger issue.

Boston's New Zoning Rule

Greetings folks and welcome back to another week at Regulated Weed Culture Boston! Have you all ever wondered about the zoning regulations that pertain to weed within the Boston area? I've landed upon some interesting research that discusses just that into detail which may be helpful to many! 

 According to Dan Adams, "Marijuana industry players lauded the measure, saying it sets the city apart from the majority of Massachusetts municipalities that have imposed temporary or permanent bans on recreational companies, or sequestered them in outlying industrial parks. They also praised the administration of Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh for developing the zoning rules, despite Walsh’s strong opposition to the 2016 marijuana legalization measure. Recreational marijuana businesses are welcome to set up shop on the main streets of Boston, but cannot cluster near one another, under new rules approved by city zoning officials Wednesday. Approved by the Boston Zoning Commission on an 8-1 vote, the regulations will allow retail marijuana shops, growers, and other state-licensed cannabis operations to open in any of the city’s business districts, unlike other communities that have steered pot companies away from high-traffic areas."

Information gathered on here  

Stoner Radio - Underrated Rap Vol. 2

Just in time for the weekend! This is the second installment of our 'Underrated Rap' artist discovery series. If you would like to submit a track or know a song that needs to be featured on an upcoming playlist, send us a DM on our Soundcloud page.

Super Troopers 2 Review

This blog post is a spoiler-free review for Super Troopers 2. 

Hello readers, I hope everyone is having a great week! 

Super Troopers 2, is the follow up moving to the 2001 movie "Super Troopers". The movie brings back Super Troopers Mac, Thorny, Foster, Farva, and Rabbit as they try to get their jobs back at the Vermont Highway Patrol when the state acquires new land in Canada. The group continues on their adventures and learn how to deal with the Canadians and future US citizens. 

If you enjoyed the first Super Troopers, you'll enjoy this one just as much, if not more. The movie had many jokes and callbacks to the first movie. It also had cameo appearances by Marlon Waynes Jr and Stifler from American Pie! If you enjoy bad puns you'll also enjoy this movie! All in all, I enjoyed this movie and was not high when I saw it (even though I'm sure you might) Comment below and let me know what you think of the movie!

Check out the trailer here if you haven't already!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEed-o8fVpM

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Can Marijuana Influence The Boston Culture?

Hello All. 

Just a thought to start with: I hope everyone had a nice, safe, and eventful 4/20 last week,  I think everyone is finally coming down from their high.  My main thought last week was: “wow this is going to be the last 4/20 in the state where all of the marijuana was purchased on the black market (illegally).  Think about it, next year during this time there will be retail shops over the state where it can be purchased.  From a marketer perspective, I think those shops are going to advertise for 4/20 immensely.  Weed promotions and discounts on all paraphernalia in honor of the stoner’s holiday. 

The other day, major national magazine Rolling Stone, published an article titled “The Rolling Stone Guide to Legal Pot: Massachusetts”.  I urge everyone to check this article out. Specifically focus on this quote:

“Lobster rolls, a baseball game at Fenway and some locally grown cannabis? Starting July 1st, 2018, Massachusetts will be your one-stop destination for all three. After decriminalizing personal pot possession in small amounts in 2008 and legalizing medical marijuana in 2013, in 2016, Bay State voters finally approved a ballot measure that legalized recreational cannabis. It has taken a bit of time to sort out all of the regulations and policies surrounding it, but now, almost two years later, the state is close to opening its first legal recreational dispensaries. In only a few short months, both residents and tourists alike will be able to legally enjoy a range of dispensaries, cafés and other enticing cannabis-related offerings. So what will happen on July 1st? Anyone 21-plus will be able to visit a dispensary walk inside, peruse a menu and order a couple grams, a few joints, or even an ounce of their favorite strain.”

Just looking at that first line, that could now be the culture for Boston, and considering marijuana’s growing popularity and more importantly, acceptance, marijuana is forseen to make a major splash in the city.

The full article is right here: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/the-rolling-stone-guide-to-legal-pot-massachusetts-w519336

Hey Let's Meet at The Cannabis Cafe?

Hello folks, which one of you could go for a cup a coffee right now? I know I sure can! But have you ever envisioned an area where people could meet up and participate in social consumption of marijuana? Think of a coffee cafe but for weed, where adults may gather to purchase or consume weed legally! 

According to Bob Salsberg, "The Cannabis Control Commission, the five-member panel set up to regulate the state’s marijuana industry, is expected to decide later this month whether to approve draft regulations that would allow for the licensing of social consumption establishments. The idea has received strong opposition from Republican Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration and from law enforcement officials who warn of public safety and public health risks if such facilities were to open.Baker has suggested the Commission at the very least hold off on licensing social operations until after the commercial pot industry is up and running later this year." 

This may spark up discussion as to why this could be good or bad and I'd like to know what you all think about it. Do you think there shouldn't be a place where people could come together to consume weed together, sort of like a bar? Or there should!? I know there are many people who would argue that if there are alcohol consumption establishments there should be weed ones but should one first "crawl before they try to walk" as Republican Gov. Charlie Baker told reporters. 

Everyone is wrong about marijuana: Follow Up Opinion

This blog post is a follow up to Beme News video "Everyone is wrong about marijuana" Check it out before continuing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBctl68_eoI&t=455s

Hello readers, I hope everyone is having a great week!

This video by Lou at Beme News on Youtube gives a very interesting perspective on marijuana use in the United States. Lou divides the country into two groups in the marijuana debate, Cheerleaders, and Fear Mongers.  He argues the reality has been lost in the debate. Lou talks about the history of the drug, and how the government has limited the study of marijuana. Lou talks about why the case for medical has grown, and even a nice piece about music and marijuana (check out our Soundcloud for some great tunes!). 

A great part of this video talks about how we need more studies with marijuana. Lou talks about how people moved to Colorado from all over the country to try to get help which unfortunately didn't always work. And I believe that this is the most important part of the video to discuss. Studies, as we've talked about here on RWC before, and with the studies maybe people would have made better choices before moving. Ole Miss, shouldn't be the only place in the country where this can be done. The government has to accept this and in turn, this will help people more in the long term.

What'd you think of Bemes video on marijuana? Would you be interested in follow up to videos like this in the future? Let us know in the comment section and be sure to like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Also be sure to check out our new Soundcloud!