Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.09)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 9, 2013:
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DEA Raids Three LA Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
DEA agents raided three Los Angeles medical marijuana dispensaries Wednesday afternoon, according to a preliminary report from Americans for Safe Access...
San Diego Mayor Attends ASA Meeting - Lays Out Strategy for Safe Access
Last night for the first time in our chapter and San Diego’s history, a sitting mayor attended the monthly chapter meeting. Former Congressman and newly...
Federal Magistrate Rules for Harborside Medical Marijuana Dispensary
A federal magistrate in Oakland ruled that landlords for the Harborside Health Center cannot stop it from selling medical marijuana in their properties...
Openings of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Delayed in Oakland
A hard-line stance by the federal government on medical marijuana dispensaries and the reluctance of landlords to rent out their space is being blamed for a delay in the opening of new dispensaries after Oakland officials permitted the establishment of four new medical marijuana facilities.
Marijuana Dispensaries Sue Long Beach
Nine marijuana collectives claim in court that the Long Beach Police Department is using illegal, unconstitutional tactics to put them out of business...
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Prepares to Open in Washington DC
By spring, the townhouse at 1334 N. Capitol St. will make a bold statement by becoming a symbol for Washington DC's leap into the growth and sale of medical marijuana.
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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Marijuana Initiative that Would Close Most LA Pot Shops Heads for City Council
The Committee to Protect Patients and Neighborhoods' Initiative up for vote by the LA City Council would close down most of LA's ~1,000 medical pot shops...
2nd Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens in Tucson, Arizona
The Green Halo Caregiver Collective opened in Tucson, Arizona's south side.
Seattle Medical Marijuana Dispensary Owner Sentenced in Federal Court
Brionne Corbray, a medical marijuana entrepreneur, was the first Seattle dispensary owner to be sentenced on federal drug-dealing charges.
Harborside and the Feds' Failed Medical Marijuana Communications
Harborside is in the news again today. Two weeks ago we noted the premiere (and largest) dispensary had won a battle in state court. Facing threats by...
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:
Zen Healing: Veterans Get Free Marijuana at Los Angeles Dispensary With Proof of Military Service
West Hollywood medical marijuana dispensary Zen Healing announced this week that it's giving vets a true "gift of appreciation:" Free weed!
First Rural Arizona Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens in Cochise
Arizona owner and operator Cathy Mead is a breast cancer survivor who began to see marijuana in a different light when she witnessed how it helped her father when he was ravaged by cancer.
Oakland Insists It Can Defend Medical Pot Club
The city of Oakland renewed demands to stay forfeiture proceedings against a local medical marijuana dispensary, as a matter of state's rights. Harborside..
ASA Comments on CA Sales Tax Exemption Proposal
The CA State Board of Equalization asked for comments on a conceptual proposal to exempt terminal patients from paying sales tax on cannabis provided by...
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Say County Changed the Rules
Two medical marijuana dispensaries sued Kern County, claiming they spent a total of $99,000 to set up under state & local laws, only to have the county fine