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Biography
Aaron Pelley is award winning in both his achievements as a lawyer, and advocate of cannabis business for over a decade. Having made sizable contributions to the foundation of legal protections surrounding medicinal cannabis law, his passion in this new realm of law drove him forward. This saw the creation of Cultiva and the subsequent creation of a boutique law firm that lies on the pulse of current cannabis law. He’ll greet any challenge you present to him with open arms. He has also been invited to speak at Legal Education Seminars and Cannabis Conferences throughout the world and has been repeatedly named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and a Top Cannabis Attorney by multiple publications. Aaron is personally and professionally passionate about advancing the interests of a legitimate and integrous cannabis industry, establishing and enforcing equitable relationships among business partners, and supporting and promoting the end of the war on cannabis.
Education
- Willamette University College of Law
- J.D. | Law
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Professional Experience
- Senior Attorney
- Cultiva Law, PLLC
- Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
- 30 Powerful Cannabis Attorneys You Should Know
- MG Retailer
- Impacts of Legalized Marijuana on Firearms Rights
- State Bar Association
- Law With an Apple
- American Bar Association GP Solo: Law Trends and News
Speaking Engagements
- Administrative Law Oversight in Cannabis, Conference Forum
- Bellingham Forum Festival
- State of the US Cannabis Industry, Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers
- Cannabis Law Review
- Cannalaw Summit - Interstate Commerce, Cannalaw Summit, Online CLE
- Inside Practice
- MyLaw CLE - Cannabis Law Updates, MyLaw CLE
- Federal CLE
- The Legalization Landscape | Regulatory Compliance & Licensing, Marijuana Business Law 2021
- National Business Institute
Awards
- Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers
- Cannabis Law Review
- Top 10 Best Cannabis Business Lawyers in 2022
- MJ SEO Agency
- National Trial Lawyer
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyer
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- Super Lawyer
- Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer
Professional Associations
- National Cannabis Bar Association
- Member
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- National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
- Legal Committee Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Washington
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Area
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Languages
- Spanish: Spoken
Legal Answers
- Q. Do I need a permit to sell cannabis out a vending machine or does the location where machine will be need the permit?
- A: I think there are a few states that a vending machine could work. However, in most states, recreational or medical, regulations favor that a human check the customers I.D. (for recreational use) or their authorization to use cannabis (medical use) and confirm the person purchasing the product is the same one providing the identification. In addition, the machine will likely have to integrate with the store's point of sale. This, coupled with the limited capacity, could make vending machines prohibitively expensive. But, to answer your question, you would likely be selling to stores, who have a license. You do not need the license to sell the machine. The question to consider is, what state are you selling the machine to and can you make a compliant vending machine.
- Q. In a state where cannabis is legal is it legal to mail THC vape cartridges to another state where cannabis is legal?
- A: It is still Federally illegal to ship cannabis or transport it across state lines. Or possess cannabis. Or anything with cannabis. Still all federally illegal. All of it. The reason this is more of a problem is because you are would be using a Federal service (United States Post Office) to do it. They don't like that. So at best it gets seized. At worst, you get a cranky Postmaster General that sends the seizure to the local Feds. From there, all kinds of problems. Even if you send it via private services (like Fed Ex), they all cooperate and information share with the Postmaster. So it will still get seized and even though prosecution is not always likely, it is still possible. My guess is that they are seizing hundreds of pounds a day. But you don't want to be the one they make an example of. Another fun fact, make sure when you decide it is safer to drive the vape cartridge over to your friend, you don't end up on a Federal Highway. They are all over the U.S. and policed by Federal Park Rangers. Unlike the Postmasters, that probably have better things to do, Park Rangers love pulling people over on Federal Highways, in states where cannabis is legal, and give them possession tickets.
- Q. Is it illegal to give my friend Bitcoin money for drugs
- A: Whether you will get caught ("Will I get in any trouble for this"), is a different question then, is this legal. Which is what I think you are asking. Giving your friend Bitcoin for this purpose is not legal because you knowingly are going to give something of value to someone to purchase drugs online. So you are what we would call a link in the criminal chain, helping your friend, illegally purchase drugs. It would fall under conspiracy, RICO or some other local law. So, short answer, yes, this is illegal. Whether you will get caught, is a question a lawyer can't really answer. Does your friend run their mouth? Will your friend overdose? Will the drugs get seized by the post office? Are you being set up on the dark web by a cop on the other side? Things we just can't know. But I can tell you it is not a good decision and I would strongly advise against committing crimes.
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