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Will the 9th Circuit Court Stop MMJ Prosecutions in the West?
The Associated Press - Published on May 9, 2016Read moreA pending federal court ruling over the scope of the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment could stop federal raids on medical marijuana growers and dispensaries in nine western states.
Harborside Prevails in Courtroom Fight with Feds
The Associated Press - Published on May 3, 2016Read moreFederal prosecutors have agreed to drop a nearly four-year effort to seize the property of a California medical marijuana dispensary billed as the nation’s largest, the dispensary’s attorney said Tuesday.
Cannabis Legalization in Vermont is Dead
The Associated Press - Published on May 3, 2016Read moreTuesday’s 121-to-28 vote appears to kill any chance this year that Vermont will become the first state to legislate legalization.
Hawaii Lawmakers Mull Bill to Clarify Medical Cannabis Rules
The Associated Press - Published on April 26, 2016Read moreWith less than a week before Hawaii is scheduled to announce the names of the state’s first medical marijuana dispensary owners, lawmakers are considering a bill to clarify gaps in last year’s dispensary law.
Alaska to Weigh Rules for On-Site Consumption at Retail Stores
The Associated Press - Published on April 26, 2016Read moreRegulators plan to consider rules this week for consuming marijuana products at authorized retail cannabis stores — a first among states that have legalized adult use.
Montana Supreme Court Delays Enforcement of Dispensary Ruling
The Associated Press - Published on April 26, 2016Read moreThe action will delay the implementation of a 2011 state law that limited medical marijuana providers to serving a maximum of three patients.
White House to Meet Today with D.C. Legalization Advocates
The Associated Press - Published on April 25, 2016Read moreA pair of activists will argue during the meeting on Monday that the Obama administration should remove cannabis from a list of dangerous substances that includes heroin and cocaine.
Colorado Lawmakers Target Infused Edibles in Fruit, Animal Shapes
The Associated Press - Published on April 23, 2016Read moreInfused lemon drops and other edibles that resemble fruits could be coming off Colorado shelves, the latest in a battle by lawmakers to eradicate cannabis products that could appeal to kids.
Alaska Passes Law to Peek into Retailers’ Pasts
The Associated Press - Published on April 23, 2016Read moreThe Alaska Legislature passed a bill Friday allowing national criminal history checks on people applying for licenses to open legal marijuana businesses.
U.N. Hears Major Differences on Global Approach to Drug Use
The Associated Press - Published on April 21, 2016Read moreThe first U.N. General Assembly special session to address global drug policy in nearly 20 years heard major differences on the approach to drug use on its second day on Wednesday.