Medical Marijuana Update (2014.07.16)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 16, 2014:
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Bill to Regulate California’s Medical Marijuana Businesses Continues in Assembly
A bill that would establish regulations and protections for a wide range of medical marijuana businesses in California continues to make progress in the legislature. Sen. Lou Correa’s bill SB 1262 recently emerged
Poll: Six Out Of Ten Americans Support Retail Marijuana Sales In Colorado
More than six out of ten Americans – including majorities of self-identified Democrats, Independents, and Republicans – support the regulation and retail sale of marijuana in Colorado, according to the findings of a nationwide HuffPost.com/YouGov poll released today.
In Ohio, Stances on Marijuana Are Changing
Ohio has recently seen increased support for allowing adults to choose to consume marijuana. In Ohio, possession of 99 grams or less is a non-criminal citation, and residents ...
The White House Opposes Congressional Attempts to Hinder DC Marijuana Reform
President Obama’s administration took a firm stance against recent efforts by Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) to restrict the District of Columbia from using any of its funds towards reducing the penalties for, or legalizing, marijuana for recreational use. The white house
Chicago Committee to Implement Illinois’ Medical Marijuana Program
The Chicago Joint Committee on Administrative Rules will meet July 15th to discuss how they would implement the medical marijuana pilot program...
The Smell of Marijuana is No Longer Justification for Searches in Massachusetts
The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts ruled Wednesday that police officers cannot search vehicles based solely upon the smell of unburnt marijuana...
Arizona Approves Medical Marijuana as a Treatment for PTSD
Will Humble, the top health official in Arizona, has authorized the use of medical marijuana in cases of PTSD on the orders of a state judge, reports AZ Central.
Study: Synthetic Cannabinoid "Safe and Effective" Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress
The administration of nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid, safely mitigates symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS) syndrome, according to clinical data published online ahead of print in the Journal of Psychopharmacology.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.07.09)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 09, 2014:
Florida Man Killed in SWAT Raid Over Small-Time Marijuana Sales
Jason Westcott, 29, a Tampa, Florida, man was shot and killed by members of a SWAT team executing a search warrant over small-time marijuana sales on May 27
Brooklyn Eases Up on Pot Prosecutions
Brooklyn's District Attorney announced Tuesday that he will not prosecute first-time offenders arrested for low-level marijuana possession.
Washington: State-Licensed Retail Cannabis Sales Begin
Washington’s first state-licensed retail cannabis operators opened for business this morning. The state’s Liquor Control Board issued 24 marijuana retailer licenses late last week.
ASA Issues Medical Cannabis State Report Card in Hopes of Improving Programs for Patients
ASA developed a grading scale for evaluating the laws and regulations applying to medical cannabis in each of the 23 states with comprehensive medical cannabis access programs...
DC Marijuana Initiative Hands in Plenty of Signatures
It now looks extremely likely that the residents of the nation's capitol will vote in November on whether to legalize the possession and cultivation of small amounts of marijuana. Representatives of the DC Cannabis Campaign legalization initiative handed in some 58,000 signatures Monday morning, and they only need some 22,000 valid voter signatures to qualify for the ballot.
New York Becomes the 23rd Medical Marijuana State!
On Saturday, June 5, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Compassionate Care Act into law, making New York the 23rd state with an effective medical marijuana law.
Oregon: Marijuana Initiative Backers Turn in 145,000 Signatures for Proposed 2014 Ballot Measure
Proponents of a statewide Oregon initiative to regulate the commercial production and retail sale of marijuana have turned in 145,000 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office.
Arizona Medical Marijuana Researcher Fired, Cites Political Retaliation
University of Arizona professor and leading medical marijuana researcher Dr. Sue Sisley was fired from her position at the university after advocates engaged in a contentious political struggle with state lawmakers to secure funding for her clinical study on the beneficial effects of marijuana on veterans with PTSD.