Dispensaries

Feds Crack Down on Los Angeles County Dispensaries

Feds Crack Down on Los Angeles County Dispensaries

Federal prosecutors have sent dozens of warning letters to medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles County, including the cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Lancaster, and Pearblossom.  Collective owners,...
High Fees Expected From Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Program

High Fees Expected From Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Program

On Friday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health released a number of new regulations for the state’s medical marijuana program.  According to the DPH, the regulations are intended to...
Los Angeles Voters Support Proposition D, Reduction in Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Los Angeles Voters Support Proposition D, Reduction in Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

During the mayoral election on Tuesday, Los Angeles voters had three opportunities to weigh in on medical marijuana dispensaries through Propositions D, E, and F.  Votes are still being...
New Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill Passes California Senate

New Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill Passes California Senate

Senate Bill 439, which would regulate the sale of medical marijuana through dispensaries, passed the California state senate with a vote of 22-12.  The bill will now go to...
California Supreme Court Defends Cities’ Right to Ban Medical Marijuana Collectives

California Supreme Court Defends Cities’ Right to Ban Medical Marijuana Collectives

In a decision that has the potential to change the entire medical marijuana landscape in California, the California Supreme Court ruled Monday in a unanimous decision that cities and...
Haze of Confusion Surrounds Critical LA Ordinance Vote – JD Clears the Air

Haze of Confusion Surrounds Critical LA Ordinance Vote – JD Clears the Air

Welcome to your weekly installment of JackDanieL’s editorial column.  This week, Jack tackles the important upcoming vote on three medical marijuana-related ordinances that are being put before Los Angeles voters.  This...
San Diego City Council Scheduled to Discuss Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

San Diego City Council Scheduled to Discuss Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

On Monday, the San Diego City Council will hear a proposed law that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries to return to the city. Since 2011, two ordinances have been...
Washington DC’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Plans to Open

Washington DC’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Plans to Open

Washington DC’s first medical marijuana dispensary is planning to open next month.  Metropolitan Wellness Center will be located at 409 8th Street SE.  This location is only a few...
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Proposing New Law to Allow Medical Marijuana Collectives

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Proposing New Law to Allow Medical Marijuana Collectives

On Monday, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner has announced plans for a new law that would allow medical marijuana collectives to operate in certain areas of the city. Filner’s...
Massachusetts Attorney General Says Cities Cannot Ban Medical Marijuana Collectives

Massachusetts Attorney General Says Cities Cannot Ban Medical Marijuana Collectives

On Wednesday, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley issued a decision that no town or city in the state can legally prohibit medical marijuana collectives from opening within their borders....