Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.02)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 2, 2014:
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Minnesota Patients Air TV Ad Attacking Gov. Dayton for Opposing Medical Marijuana
A battle is underway in Minnesota, where Gov. Mark Dayton is standing in the way of an otherwise widely supported medical marijuana bill because he does not want to upset his friends in law enforcement.
Illinois Bill to Add Seizure Conditions to Medical Marijuana Program Advances
At a hearing, members of the Illinois Senate Public Health Committee advanced a bill adding seizures as qualifying medical conditions in a state program.
New Jersey Marijuana Prosecutors Reverse Course, Say It’s Time to Legalize
The New Jersey State Municipal Prosecutors Association officially supports legalizing possession of marijuana, an unlikely source of support.
DC Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Signed
“The Simple Possession of Small Quantities of Marijuana Decriminalization Amendment Act of 2013” was signed by the DC mayor after a 10 to 1 council vote.
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Oregon Drops Proposed Ban on Pot-Laced Munchies for Medical Marijuana Cardholders
The Oregon Health Authority seeks only to ban marijuana-laced products that are made or packaged in ways that might appeal to children.
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Marijuana Oil Bill Gets Final Legislative Approvals
A bill for marijuana oil trials in Kentucky to help children who suffer uncontrollable seizures received its final legislative approval.
Minnesota Medical Marijuana Patients Slam Governor
At a press conference, Medical marijuana patients slammed Gov. Mark Dayton for stalling on a bill currently being considered in the Minnesota legislature.
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Michigan Medical Marijuana Bills Would Legalize “Medibles” and Dispensaries
House bill 5104 passed by a vote of 100 to 9 in favor of legalizing medical marijuana edibles. "Medibles"
MD Senate Passes a More Patient-Friendly Medical Cannabis Bill
The Maryland Senate passed SB 923, authorizing the Medical Marijuana Commission to license and regulate medical cannabis growers and treatment centers
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Live Free or Die? New Hampshire House Kills Bill to Legalize Marijuana
“New Hampshire is a long way from being ready to legalize marijuana,” said Rep. Mary Cooney, D-Plymouth.
As California Moves To Ban Dabs, Washington Wants To Legalize
Washington's House and Senate voted to approve House Bill 2304, which calls to legalize retail sale of dabs. Whereas in California...
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Utah to Welcome Marijuana for Limited Medical Use
Parents of Utah children with severe epilepsy are cheering a new state law that allows them to obtain a marijuana extract they say helps with seizures.
Over Two-Thirds of Delaware Voters Support Marijuana Policy Reform
Marijuana Policy Project says more than two-thirds of Delaware citizens favor replacing criminal penalties for up to an ounce of marijuana with a $100 fine.
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NORML Still Fighting to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Georgia
The Peachtree NORML Conference brought together people hoping to legalize medical marijuana and decriminalize cannabis in Georgia.
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NJ Senator Wants to Legalize Marijuana, Use Tax to Pay for Roads
A New Jersey lawmaker announced a bill Monday that would legalize marijuana, tax it and use the revenue to pay to fix the state’s roads and bridges.
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Will the Justice Department Crack Down on Medical Marijuana?
The Justice Department indicated it would allow legalization to proceed only if states created “strong and effective regulatory and enforcement systems.”
Washington: Lawmakers Pass Measure Allowing for Retail Sale of Marijuana Concentrates
Lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved legislation to allow for the retail sale of high-THC marijuana concentrates, such as extracts, waxes, and oils