Medical Marijuana Update (2012.12.05)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of December 5, 2012:
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Saugus, Massachusetts Board of Selectmen Bans Marijuana Dispensaries
The Saugus, Massachusetts Board of Selectmen took a strong position opposing medical marijuana dispensaries setting up shop locally, voting 5-0 to prohibit the placement of marijuana distribution points in town.
Prohibition Repealed 80 Years Ago Today -- and Again One Day from Now
On December 5, 1933, the 21st amendment to the Constitution was ratified, repealing federal prohibition of alcohol & sending regulation back to the states.
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Marijuana Charge Dropped Against NFL Lions' Nick Fairley
A Mobile, Alabama municipal judge has dismissed a misdemeanor marijuana charge against Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley.
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Arizona Marijuana Law Is Constitutional, State Judge Says
An Arizona voter-approved law that decriminalizes the possession and sale of marijuana for medical uses isn’t pre-empted by the federal Controlled Substances Act and therefore isn’t unconstitutional, a state judge said.
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Encouraging Anti-diabetic Results for New Cannabinoid Drug from GW Pharmaceuticals
A new cannabis-based medicine from GW Pharmaceuticals (GWP42004) has been identified as a potential drugtreatment for patients with type 2 diabetes.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.12.04)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of December 4, 2012...
Landlord Can't Evict Harborside Health Center, Oakland's Largest Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Ana Chretien, the landlord for Harborside Health Center (Oakland's largest medical marijuana dispensary), cannot evict the business just because the federal government has threatened to seize the property for violating federal drug laws, a state court judge has ruled.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce “Respect States’ and Citizens’ Rights Act”
A bipartisan group of legislators introduced a bill in Congress to clarify how Colorado and Washington may fully implement the new marijuana laws.
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Fake Marijuana Use Is a Serious Problem for Teens
Close to 11,500 people were treated in emergency rooms in 2010 for nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and other symptoms related to the use of synthetic or fake marijuana products such as "K2" or "Spice."
Poll: Solid Majority of Voters Back Legalizing Cannabis
Nearly six out of ten Americans support legalizing cannabis, according to a just released Public Policy Polling automated telephone survey of 1,325 voters, commissioned by the Marijuana Policy Project.
First Non-Violent Drug Offender Released Under CA Prop 36
It didn't take long. Voters in California last month approved Prop 36, which amends CA's draconian Three Strikes law to require that a third strike...
Medical Marijuana Clinic Eyes Locations in Framingham, Needham and Newton Massachusetts
A Newton, Massachusetts native is working with a California-based firm to open a consultation center in Framingham, Newton Centre and Needham to "approve" patients for the drug.
Medical Marijuana Advocates Urge Mendocino County Officials to Fight Federal Subpoena for Records
Mendocino County Board of Supervisors and County Counsel to hold closed-door meeting Tuesday after 9am public comment period...
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Marijuana’s Fate May Hinge on Raisins and Wheat
Marijuana's future under federal law may hinge on the fate of two much less controversial agricultural products: raisins and wheat.
Colorado Business Groups Ask Feds to Enforce Marijuana Laws
Some 20 Colorado business organizations wrote a letter to US Attorney General Eric Holder last Friday urging him to enforce federal laws barring the sale...
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Colorado Cannabis Coffeeshops?
Even if the law can be interpreted to allow cannabis clubs, the Post says, letting people smoke pot in such a social setting would be needlessly provocative... for now.
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Legal Marijuana: a $46 Billion Industry?
The Medical Marijuana Business Daily, an industry new service, projects that if marijuana were legalized nationwide t would result in a market...