Delaware May Permit Just One Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Delaware Proposed New Medical Marijuana Regulations Earlier this month, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services issued their proposed medical marijuana regulations. Under the regulations, the state would only allow the operation of one dispensary, or compassion center. Further, the sole location would be limited to 150 plants and 1,500 ounces of cannabis at any given time. Subsequently, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) submitted comments about the regulations on behalf of medical marijuana patients and “potential providers” to the Division of public health on Monday. According to …
New Medical Marijuana Regulations Proposed In Washington
Washington State Agencies Recommend Tighter Restrictions Representatives from the Washington State Liquor Control Board, Department of Revenue, and Department of Health released their draft recommendations for medical marijuana on Monday. The group’s proposal involves lowering the amount of cannabis that patients are allowed to possess and restricts qualifying patient conditions more tightly. Further, the suggestions would force medical marijuana patients to obtain their cannabis from locations licensed under Washington’s recreational marijuana law. As we know, Washington voters approved the use, and sale, of recreational marijuana nearly a year ago and the Liquor Control …
Poll: California Voters Support Marijuana Legalization
California Poll Shows Support For Cannabis Regulations California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom and Americans for Civil Liberties Union representatives released the results of a recent California poll in a news conference Thursday. The poll, which was conducted by Tulchin Research, found that 65% of prospective California voters would support regulating cannabis in a similar fashion to alcohol. “65% of prospective California voters would support regulating cannabis in a similar fashion to alcohol.” Tulchin Research conducted the survey from September 26 – October 6, 2013. In doing so, they performed professional phone interviews with …
Washington State Approves Recreational Marijuana Rules
The Liquor Control Board Adopted New Cannabis Laws Washington State became the second US state to adopt rules governing the legal cannabis market on Wednesday. The Washington State Liquor Control Board approved the rules after 10 months of research and public input, according to a press release. The newly adopted laws in Washington State will allow for 334 retail locations across the state, including 21 in Seattle. Kings County will house the most locations, as 72 dispensaries will be permitted in it’s jurisdiction. Prospective business owners may begin …
Arizona Judge Overturns Medical Marijuana Zoning Law
Maricopa County Is Not Permitted To Ban Dispensaries Superior Court Judge Michael Gordon overturned an ordinance that banned medical marijuana dispensaries in certain areas of Maricopa County, Arizona. According to his ruling, the the law was a “transparent attempt to prevent the implementation of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. Judge Gordon issued a pre-trial verdict in favor of White Mountain Health Center, which plans to open a dispensary in Sun City. According to him, the ordinance was written to prevent dispensaries in the county in order to avoid conflict with federal law. “[The law] suggests a transparent attempt …
Measure Filed To Legalize Cannabis In California
California Marijuana Control, Legalization, and Revenue Act Filed California was the first state to pass medical marijuana legislation when it did so in 1996, but many feel that it has lost steam in terms of blazing the cannabis policy trail. Colorado and Washington famously voted to legalize and regulate cannabis last November, and the effects are already being felt as a number of people relocated to take advantage of the new laws. “[The MCLR] not only legalizes cannabis, but it also shows how it will …
Proposed Ordinance Would Ban Marijuana Smell In Denver
BR13-0736 Could Affect Private Medical Marijuana Patients A recently proposed bill in Denver, CO “could make medicating at home illegal,” according to Americans for Safe Access. Although possession of less than an ounce of marijuana is legal in Colorado, the bill would prohibit smoking on private property if it is visible to the public. This stands to include anywhere you can be seen, such as on the porch, in a car or, presumably, through your window with the blinds open. “No one risks a year in jail for drinking a beer in their …
Massachusetts Joint Committee To Consider Cannabis Bill
Bill H.1632: The Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act A bill that would legalize and regulate cannabis in Massachusetts was referred to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary this week. A date for the hearing has not yet been determined, but the committee will consider the merits of Bill H.1632 – The Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act. The bill would make Massachusetts the third state to regulate cannabis behind Colorado and Washington. The Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act would allow for the cultivation, processing, and retail of …
Extract Artist Harvest Fest Hits Denver, Colorado Next Week
Cannabis Enthusiasts Gather To Celebrate Harvests The annual Extract Artist Harvest Fest is cut from a different cloth when compared to other events in the cannabis industry. Instead of focusing on competition, like the 710 Cup and Cannabis Cup, the Harvest Fest is intended to provide a venue for the cannabis industry to celebrate extract artists, growers, and harvests alike. Last year’s event (the EA Bash) combined with the …
Recent Poll Reveals Support For Medical Marijuana In Texas
MPP Commissioned A Survey On Texas Cannabis Policy The Marijuana Project Policy (MPP) has been making waves in the realm of political policy lately. Last week they purchased advertisements on Portland buses, and this week they have kept the momentum going with the release of their recently-commissioned Public Policy Polling survey. In total, 860 people (52% female) participated in the Marijuana Policy Project survey. It was intended to gauge the amount of support for 3 cannabis legislation models: medical marijuana, decriminalization for small possession, and retail …