Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.02)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 2, 2013:
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Questions Linger Over Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Law
“What is a 60 day supply? What does a medical card look like? What do they need to do to get the medical card? How are my guys on the street supposed…
Massachusetts’ Medical Cannabis Law Takes Effect
Massachusetts is the 18th state since 1996 to allow for the physician-authorized use of cannabis as a therapeutic option for qualified patients. It took...
ASA: Medical Cannabis Year in Review 2012
ASA Year in review: 2012 was bittersweet. On one hand, we moved the fight for safe access to medical cannabis forward, adding two new medical cannabis...
2012: The Year In Review — NORML’s Top 10 Events That Shaped Marijuana Policy
Here are the Top 10 Events That Shaped Marijuana Policy In 2012 from NORML. #1 Colorado and Washington Vote To Legalize Marijuana...
The Top Ten Drug Policy Stories of 2012
In some ways 2012 has been a year of dramatic, exciting change in drug policy, as the edifice of global drug prohibition appears to crumble before our eyes.
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.12.19)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of December 19, 2012:
Massachusetts Communities Seek Delay in Medical Marijuana Law
At least two Massachusetts towns have voted already to ban dispensaries — Wakefield and Reading. Other communities are considering similar moves. But lawmakers say it’s unclear if the medical marijuana law gives cities and towns the authority to say no.
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:
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.
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.
Massachusetts: NORML Files Friend of Court Brief - Sharing Marijuana Cigarette Not Criminal Distribution
NORML members have filed a friend-of-the-court amicus brief in the case of Commonwealth v. Antonio Pacheco. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Massachusetts Becomes the 18th Medical Marijuana State; Now Comes the Difficult Work of Implementation
Earlier this month, an overwhelming 63% of Massachusetts voters approved Ballot Question 3 and became the 18th state to pass a medical marijuana law...
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Up in Smoke in Peabody, Massachusetts
The Peabody City Council Legal Affairs Committee voted 4-1 against allowing medical marijuana dispensaries in the city .
New England Marijuana Legalization Bills Coming
In the wake of this month's marijuana legalization victories in Colorado and Washington, legislators in New England are ramping up efforts to be the next...
MOMENTUM: Post Election, Marijuana Law Reform Bills to be Introduced at Both State and Federal Level
The message from the big marijuana wins on Election Day has already begun to reverberate around the nation. Right on the heels of the votes in WA and CO...
Congressional Medical Cannabis Champions Win Big in Reelection & Senate Bids
Next year will mark the first time that the public supporters of safe access to medical cannabis will be joining the United States Senate.