Medical Marijuana Update (2013.07.10)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 10, 2013:
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Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Filed in DC
District of Columbia Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) filed a marijuana decriminalization bill for the nation's capital Wednesday.
Oregon to License Medicinal Cannabis Dispensaries
Members of the Oregon House and Senate have given final approval to House Bill 3460, which licenses medicinal cannabis dispensaries statewide.
Oklahoma Welfare Drug Screening Finds Few Dopers
Last year, the Oklahoma legislature passed and Gov. Mary Fallin (R) signed into law a bill mandating drug screening for welfare applicants.
Pennsylvania NAACP Says Legalize Marijuana
"I am honored that the NAACP has spoken out in favor of my legislation to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana in Pennsylvania," Leach said.
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Illinois MMJ Bill About to Become Law - Police Chief Scared
The Illinois MMJ bill is about to become law, and Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel is terrified.
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Florida Launches Drive for 2014 Medical Marijuana Amendment
Orlando lawyer John Morgan launched the drive this week to put a Medical Marijuana Amendment on the Florida ballot in 2014.
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NH Medical Marijuana Bill Sponsor Expresses Concerns
New Hampshire Rep. Donna Schlachman, who sponsored the medical marijuana bill in the state, expressed concerns about some of the changes that were made.
Oregon Approves Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties
Oregon's House and Senate have given approval to two separate legislative measures to reduce penalties related to certain marijuana possession offenses.
New Jersey Passes Bill to Improve Medical Marijuana Access
New Jersey’s medical marijuana law has shown itself to be flawed in many ways, but the legislature has approved a bill that would make improvements.
Vermont Decriminalizes Marijuana
As of Monday, Vermont will be the 17th state to decriminalize marijuana possession. A bill passed earlier this year goes into effect then.
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Oregon DA's Oppose Dispensary Bill: May Affect Old Cases
Lincoln county DA Rob Bovett claims one reason to oppose the dispensary bill is that it could retroactively affect cases statewide.
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Canada Changes Medical Marijuana Regulations
Previously, medical marijuana patients needed to provide proof of medical conditions to Health Canada, which would then issue them a card.
NH Medical Marijuana Bill Receives Approval From Legislature
New Hampshire lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that will allow residents with serious illnesses to obtain and use medical marijuana.
California Dispensary Numbers Shrink in War of Attrition
In May, Stockton took its first steps toward a dispensary ban, San Bernardino bragged that it had shut down 18 dispensaries and was working to close 15 more
Hawaii: Governor Signs Measures Amending Medical Cannabis
Senate Bill 642 increases the quantity of medical cannabis that may be possessed by qualified patients from three ounces to four ounces.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.26)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 26, 2013:
Immigration Bill Affects Real and Imagined Drug Offenders
An amendment to the Senate immigration reform bill by Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) would affect real and imagined drug offenders.