The Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana Use
The Dalai Lama told reform supporters in Mexico that he supports medical marijuana use. He is not in favor of recreational use, however.
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Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.16)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 16, 2013:
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.10.16)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of October 16, 2013.
Poll Shows Moderates Support for the Legalization of Marijuana
The American center is also in favor of marijuana policy reform, with 52% supporting the legalization of marijuana and 34% strongly supporting the movement
Washington State Approves Legal Marijuana Rules
Washington became the second state to adopt regulations for legal marijuana commerce, as the Liquor Control Board finalized its rule-making process
Jerry Brown Vetoes California Defelonization Bill
California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill that would have allowed prosecutors or judges to charge drug possession as a misdemeanor instead of a felony.
DOJ Abandons Some MMJ Forfeiture Cases in California
The US Attorney for the Central District of California is dropping forfeiture lawsuits against several landlords of medical marijuana dispensaries.
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Medford, Oregon Bans Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The city council expanded on an ordinance to ban any business that violates federal law, including (if not targeting) medical marijuana dispensaries.
Second 2014 CA Marijuana Legalization Initiative Filed
Proponents of a second 2014 marijuana legalization initiative filed the measure with the California secretary of state's office last Friday.
ASA Executive Director to Be Honored at International Drug Policy Reform Conference
Steph Sherer, Executive Director of ASA will be awarded the Robert C. Randall Award October 26 at the International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Denver.
Jamaica Debates Marijuana Decriminalization
Lawmakers in Kingston Tuesday debated marijuana decriminalization, even though there is no bill pending or vote scheduled.
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Chicago Medical Marijuana Clinic Deluged With Calls
CBS reports that Chicago's first medical marijuana clinic has had over 20,000 calls since August, but cannot yet dispense cannabis.
More Anti-Cancer Properties of Marijuana Revealed
Of six cannabinoids studied, each showed anti-cancer properties as effective as those in THC. They had an increased effect when combined with each other.
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Cannabis Could Be Legalized in UK
The review could encourage the legalization of cannabis based on recent changes in US policy, and may even encourage legalizing 'club drugs'
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Denver’s Marijuana Smell Proposal Nearly Snuffed Out
An ordinance to fine people up to $1,000 for marijuana smell in Denver may be revisited by the City Council sometime in the future, but after revisions.
ASA California Roundup: October 14, 2013
Earlier last week, the U.S. Attorney’s office made a reasonable move, and dropped charges against several California landlords renting to dispensaries.
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Central MA Medical Marijuana Race Narrows to 13 Players
13 of 15 applications to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Worcester County, Massachusetts have been approved to go on to "phase 2."
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Mexico City Moving Toward Marijuana Legalization
Several members of Mexico City's assembly plan on introducing marijuana legalization bills at the end of the month.