New Hampshire Medical Marijuana Moves Forward Without Homegrow Provision

Negotiators in New Hampshire's House and Senate met Tuesday to discuss a provision in the state's proposed medical marijuana bill that would allow patients to grow their own medicine at home.  The Senate believed that patients should not be able to grow at home, while the House left the growing provision in. After meeting to negotiate yesterday, the House and Senate agreed ...

Oregon Attorney General Endorses Medical Marijuana Dispensary Regulation Bill

Oregon is seen as one of the leaders in the medical marijuana community.  The state has over 50,000 registered patients and over 100 collectives.  Those collectives, however, are not licensed or regulated by the state. Dispensaries in Oregon have existed in a sort of legal gray area since the medical marijuana program was established in 1998. Now, new legislation has be...

New Hampshire Lawmakers Meet to Negotiate on Marijuana Home Grows

New Hampshire lawmakers in the House and Senate have approved medical marijuana legislation that would allow patients in need to receive marijuana to treat their symptoms.  Both House and Senate agree that patients need safe access in the state. What they cannot agree upon, however, is whether patients should be able to grow their own marijuana at home.  The Senate version...

Mayo Clinic Advising Against Marijuana Use for Chronic Pain Among Teens

According to the July issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, the Clinic is asserting that medical marijuana should not be used to treat teenagers with chronic pain.  The group is recommending that teens do not receive MMJ due to a lack of information on the risks and benefits of medical marijuana among adolescents. In a press release, co-author Dr. J. Michael Bostwick explained,...

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New Jersey Governor Announces Medical Marijuana Will Be Taxed, MMJ Advocates Surprised

New Jersey Governor Announces Medical Marijuana Will Be Taxed, MMJ Advocates Surprised

Last week, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s administration announced that every medical marijuana purchase will be taxed.  State Treasury spokesman Andrew Pratt explained that the state’s 7% sales tax...
Olive Hill, KY Mayor Arrested for Selling Marijuana

Olive Hill, KY Mayor Arrested for Selling Marijuana

The small town of Olive Hill, Kentucky is in need of a new mayor.  Mayor Danny Sparks tendered his resignation after he was arrested on Wednesday night for allegedly...
Washington Seeks Guidance in Developing Marijuana Program

Washington Seeks Guidance in Developing Marijuana Program

Marijuana possession officially becomes legal in Washington next Thursday, Dec. 6th, but state-run marijuana shops aren’t expected to open for at least another year.  As lawmakers consider the future...
Can Washington Employers Enforce a Drug-Free Workplace Now That Marijuana is Legal?

Can Washington Employers Enforce a Drug-Free Workplace Now That Marijuana is Legal?

Can Washington employers enforce a drug-free workplace now that marijuana is legal under I-502?  That is the question that is creating conflict between marijuana advocates and business owners in...
Colorado County Commissioner Introduces Ordinance to Ban Legal Marijuana Shops

Colorado County Commissioner Introduces Ordinance to Ban Legal Marijuana Shops

Douglas County, CO Commissioner Jack Hilbert has jumped the gun– even though legal marijuana shops aren’t expected to open in Colorado until 2014, Hilbert has introduced an ordinance that...
Bridgeport, CT Mayor Speaks Out Against Medical Marijuana Farm Rejection

Bridgeport, CT Mayor Speaks Out Against Medical Marijuana Farm Rejection

On Monday, the Bridgeport, CT zoning commission rejected a plan to open a medical marijuana farm in the town.  Now, Mayor Bill Finch is speaking out, saying that the...
Update: Illinois Delays Medical Marijuana Vote

Update: Illinois Delays Medical Marijuana Vote

Yesterday, the Illinois House was supposed to vote on House Bill 30, a medical marijuana legalization bill.  However, the Illinois General Assembly put off the vote. Bill sponsor Lou...
Michigan Judge Throws Out Charges Against Medical Marijuana Employees

Michigan Judge Throws Out Charges Against Medical Marijuana Employees

A Lansing, MI judge has thrown out all charges filed against four people who were arrested while working at two medical marijuana collectives. District Court High Judge Hugh Clarke...
Illinois Lawmakers to Consider Medical Marijuana

Illinois Lawmakers to Consider Medical Marijuana

On Wednesday, the Illinois House will vote on House Bill 30, which would introduce a three year pilot program to legalize medical marijuana in the state.  The bill is...
Colorado NORML Pushes for Advocate Involvement Throughout Marijuana Legalization Process

Colorado NORML Pushes for Advocate Involvement Throughout Marijuana Legalization Process

Colorado NORML is working to ensure that the voice of the majority is heard during the development of the state’s new legal marijuana program.  Cannabis consumers wanted this program...