The third in the Cannabis ~ Changing A Weed to A Resource lecture series is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 7pm in-person at the Rowley Center for Science and Engineering (RCSE), Gerry Forum 010, and remotely via zoom. The link is https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98726709686   This lecture series is free and open to the public and is being recorded for further viewing.

David C. Holland, Esq. is the lecturer and will speak on the topic
From Plantations To Prohibition To Proliferation: The History of Cannabis in America.

As the Co-founder and President of New York City Cannabis Industry Association [NYCCIA] and Co-founder and Vice President of Hudson Valley Cannabis Industry Association [HVCIA], and Executive Director of Empire State NORML [National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws], he is an expert on the legal side of cannabis and has defended many clients over the years. He practices law in New York City and Narrowsburg. Holland was admitted to the Bar in NY, NJ, MD, and the US Supreme Court, 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals.

His presentation will include a Human History with Cannabis Plant, when Marijuana came to US through Mexican Migration, NYS History of Cannabis Prohibition and the Rockefeller Drug Laws, Federal Prohibition and Controlled Substances Act of 1970, passage of the Medical Program, and passage of Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act  [MRTA].

In addition to practicing law, he often speaks at conferences. He is engaging and direct. Q&A with discussion will be part of the March 15^th program.

Questions about this lecture and the whole series may be directed to Cultural Affairs at cultural@sunyorange.edu

Cultural Affairs is partnering with the SUNY Orange Biology Department in producing this series.