Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.08)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 8, 2013:
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Discrimination Jeopardizing Cannabusinesses
Even though cannabusinesses are legal in many parts of the US; banks and credit card companies discriminate against them by refusing their business.
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St. Louis Mayor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Measure
Yesterday, St. Louis mayor Francis Slay signed a marijuana decriminalization measure into law, which takes effect June 1, 2013.
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NH Senate Panel Removes Home Grow Option from MMJ Bill
Unfortunately, since the home grow option was removed from the MMJ bill, New Hampshire residents will have to wait 2 years to be able to access medication.
Congress Forms "Over-Criminalization" Task Force
Ten members of the House Judiciary Committee have agreed to form an Over-Criminalization Task Force to review the expansion of the federal criminal code.
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San Francisco Considers Allowing More Dispensaries
In response to a new proposal to clamp down on locations for dispensaries, SF medical marijuana advocates are asking the city to allow more of them.
Full Vermont Senate Gives Initial Approval to Marijuana Bill
The Vermont Senate voted 24-6 Tuesday to give initial approval to a bill that would decriminalize possession of limited amounts of marijuana.
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5 Nanogram Marijuana DUI Bill Passes in CO
A 5 nanogram THC limit has been shown to be a faulty method to show impairment, Colorado lawmakers have still passed HB 1325, a marijuana DUI bill.
Woman Sues, Calls 'American Weed' Cop a Publicity Hound
"After the raid and arrest, Defendant Gerhardt turned over the police videotapes to National Geographic for its television series, 'American Weed.'
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Humboldt County Considers MMJ Outdoor Grow Ordinance
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors is considering an outdoor grow ordinance for medical marijuana growers.
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Global Marijuana March - Like 4/20 Everywhere
Saturday, marijuana reform activists and supporters gathered for the global marijuana march on the streets of the planet in support of marijuana reform.
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Former ICE Agent Makes a Case for Legalization in Alabama
Former US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jamie Haase urges Alabama citizens to be the first southern state to embrace marijuana legalization.
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CO Non-Profit Cannabis Collectives Walk Gray Line
Since the passage of Colorado's Amendment 64, several non-profit cannabis collectives have emerged to provide marijuana to members.
CA Supreme Court Allows Cities to Prohibit MMJ Facilities
The California Supreme Court ruled today that municipalities possess the legal authority to prohibit the establishment of medical cannabis dispensaries.
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Aurora, CO Considers Monopolizing Recreational Marijuana
One of the ideas that the Denver suburb is contemplating is banning all private recreational marijuana businesses and setting up 15 city-run facilities.
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California Marijuana DUI Case Results in Victory for USC Student
A USC senior recently beat marijuana DUI charges with a 9-3 verdict. Her defense attorney demonstrated she could operate a motor vehicle...
More Racial Profiling Claims in NYC, Marijuana Charges Abound
NYC police are racial profiling blacks and Latinos to "manufacture" marijuana offenses against them, five Bronx residents claim in Federal Court...