Aaron Pelley is a veritable celebrity 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.
- Willamette University College of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Pelley Law, PLLC
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- 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
- Recreational Marijuana Business Law, Federal Responses to Marijuana Law
- NBI
- Cannabis Genetics and the Current Legal Landscape, Indoor Agricultural Conference, Las Vegas, NV
- K&L Gates Event, Investing in Cannabis, K&L Gates
- CAIA Association
- Marijuana Law - A Comprehensive Overview, How Did We Get Here? Overview of Initiative I-502
- KCBA
- Branding for Retailers in the Cannabis Industry, National Marijuana Retail & Dispensary Expo
- Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers
- Cannabis Law Review
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyer
- Super Lawyer
- Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers
- Super Lawyer
- Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer
- National Cannabis Bar Association
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- National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
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- Q. Is it illegal to ship cannabis from legal state to legal state.
- A: It is Federally illegal to transport across state lines and, since it is still Federally illegal, it is, at least for now, not advisable. For all practical purposes the State agencies and local authorities do not likely care. However, the UPS is a Federal agency and USPS cooperates with the Fed. Both organizations regularly and proudly seize, search and confiscate all cannabis that is shipped. And the Feds have been known to prosecute those that ship through these channels. In addition, even though you are shipping from one legal state to another, you are causing the cannabis to be shipped through states that are not legal. So again, don't do it.
- Q. Legally grow 6 marijuana plants without exceeding the 1 oz max in possession? Even one plant is over 1 oz. What gives?
- A: You are right. That was not a very thoughtful piece of the legislation. There is an argument that you would have several plants, in different stages of growth, and harvesting and using the cannabis as you need it. But if you are only getting one ounce per plant, even if you are growing an unusual indica-hybrid, that produces very little, or are really bad at this, you are still probably going to get more than an ounce.
- Q. Can I legally grow 2 plants of hemp with a the content of .03% or lower? It is strictly for personal use .
- A: Division 24 of the California Food and Agricultural Code provides for the cultivation of industrial hemp by registered growers, hemp breeders, and established agricultural research institutions. Regardless of any federal requirements, all hemp growers in California must comply with existing state laws and regulations as well as any local restrictions that may apply. You can go here http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/exec/county/countymap/ for info on local rules.