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He also notes that the feds left plenty of room for future prosecution, though that would do little good from anyone's perspective.
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Medical Marijuana Update (2013.09.18)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 18, 2013:
Perspective: Dispensaries Already Are Permitted in San Diego
Advocates and lawyers have argued for years that medical marijuana dispensaries already are permitted under San Diego’s existing zoning scheme.
Bolivia, Venezuela Reject US Drug Criticism
"The United States is trying to ignore our government's sovereign policies," Alejandro Keleris, the head of Venezuela's national anti-drug office, said.
Bill To Legalize Marijuana Introduced In DC
A bill that would legalize marijuana for adults over 21 and set up a system of regulated marijuana commerce was introduced in the DC city council.
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Kansas Rejects Marijuana Group’s Bid to Adopt a Highway
The Kansas Department of Transportation says that they won't adopt a highway to the group because marijuana is still illegal in Kansas.
US Marijuana Arrests Remain Largely Unchanged in 2012
In 2012, marijuana arrests as a percentage of all drug arrests dipped very slightly from 49.5% in 2011 to 48.3% last year.
Councilmember Alvarez Declares Support for Safe Access
Councilmember Alvarez voiced opposition to any ban and the need for those who use medical cannabis legally to have safe access throughout San Diego.
Vermont Health Commissioner Talks Regulation
Last week brought new hope for making marijuana legal in Vermont, a state that just decriminalized marijuana possession this past summer.
Majority Supports Marijuana Reform in Michigan
The poll found near majority support (47%) for legalizing marijuana by taxing and regulating it like alcohol, with 16% saying the favored decriminalization.
Funny Dab Pun T-Shirts
Dabs and dab culture continue to spread exponentially around the MJ space. The scene is moving so quickly it’s tough to keep up. With new pipe styles and...
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New Jersey Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensary Loan
New Jersey's Economic Developmental Authority approved a loan of $357,000 to a dispensary that hopes to open in October.
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Long Beach To Draft Regulations To Allow Dispensaries
The city council of Long Beach, California unanimously voted to draft an ordinance to regulate and allow medical marijuana dispensaries.
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Medical Marijuana Commission Appointed In Maryland
Thursday, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley appointed the eleven members of the state's Medical Marijuana Commission.
Forced Drug Tests for College Students a No-No, Judge Rules
A US district court judge in Missouri ruled that a college violated the Fourth Amendment when it ordered all students to submit to mandatory drug tests.
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Aspen, CO Outlines Regulations For Marijuana Businesses
Aspen, Colorado has prepared recommendations for the city council for regulating marijuana businesses. The council will discuss the recommendations today.
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California Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill Dies
California's AB 604, a bill to tighten medical marijuana regulation in the state, was not approved by the deadline Thursday night.
Hemp in the Time of New Federal Marijuana Policy
The Justice Department's policy directive on marijuana opened the door not just to regulated medical and legal marijuana, but also to industrial hemp.