Santa Monica Extends Ban on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The Council voted unanimously, and without discussion, to extend a 45-day moratorium on permits allowing medical marijuana dispensaries in Santa Monica.
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California Appeals Court Reverses Compassion Club Operator’s Conviction
Chalk up a victory for lawful medical marijuana patients today in California. If you get busted running a collective, you should be able to raise a medical marijuana defense in court.
Disabled Veteran’s Appeal Could Change US Medical Marijuana Policy
Michael Krawitz was denied treatments after the VA learned of his prescription but advocates see promise in a recent hearing
Arkansas State Representative Supports Medical Marijuana Measure
A state legislator who co-chairs the Joint Budget Committee says she supports a ballot measure that would legalize medical marijuana in Arkansas.
Colorado Tax Enforcer Tells ’60 Minutes’: Weed Beat the Recession in Denver
In a 13-minute segment broadcast Sunday night, CBS’s “60 Minutes” explored Colorado’s budding medical marijuana industry, and heard from a former drug cop turned tax enforcer who insisted that the industry has helped Denver beat the recession.
San Francisco’s First Union Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens — Finally
San Francisco may be a union town, but that doesn't mean it's necessarily easy for a union business to open up shop.
Medical Marijuana Brings “Green Rush” to Colorado
Colorado's thriving medical marijuana business isn't just named for the color of today's green, potent pot. It's the color of the money being made in the medical marijuana industry. Steve Kroft goes to the Rocky Mountain state to report on a business that's legal there and 16 other states, but in the eyes of the federal government is still as illegal as dealers selling heroin or LSD. "Rocky Mountain High" will be broadcast on 60 Minutes Sunday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7:00 p.m. PT.
‘NJ Weedman’ Acquitted After Using Medical Marijuana Argument as His Defense
A flamboyant, longtime advocate of marijuana legalization was acquitted Thursday of drug-related charges, even after admitting that he had a pound in his car when a New Jersey state trooper stopped him two years ago in Mount Holly.
Medfield Massachusetts BOS Chair Kills Motion to Oppose Medical Marijuana
Sparks flew at Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting when chairwoman Ann Thompson vetoed colleague Osler “Pete” Peterson’s motion calling for an official statement opposing next month’s ballot initiative authorizing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.
Medical Marijuana Distributor Gets First Permit in New Jersey
New Jersey issued its first permit to a medical marijuana distributor, and expects it to begin dispensing by year end, Health Commissioner Mary O'Dowd said.
