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New Colorado Medical Marijuana Regulations Disregard Patient Privacy

Paul Marini | January 15, 2011

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) filed a letter Friday, commenting on the proposed rulemaking (or regulations) for amendments to Colorado’s medical marijuana law. The State Licensing Authority of the Colorado Department of Revenue, Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division is currently accepting...

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Momentum in Massachusetts

Paul Marini | January 14, 2011

Guest blog by MMPA Organizer Matt Allen - In Massachusetts, optimism and ambition are high among medical marijuana advocates as the new legislative session is starting up.  Turnout at our stakeholder's meeting November (facilitated by ASA Executive Director Steph Shrer)...

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Medical Marijuana Patients, Advocates Protest Raids on SLO Delivery Services

Paul Marini | January 10, 2011

San Luis Obispo County, CA -- Patients and medical marijuana advocates are planning a lively protest outside of the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Superior Court to draw attention to the heavy-handed raids and arrests that took place the week...

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Medical Marijuana Patient Advocates Stage Rallies in MI & NV Against Federal Interference

Paul Marini | January 10, 2011

Las Vegas, NV; Grand Rapids & Lansing, MI -- Angry but peaceful protests will be held this Wednesday in response to what patient advocates are calling an unnecessary escalation of federal interference in medical marijuana states. Protests are scheduled to...

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It IS a Chronic Problem

Paul Marini | January 07, 2011

On September 8, 2010, several search warrants were executed at dispensaries across Las Vegas.  Federal agents, assisted by local law enforcement, seized medicine, cash, and closed these dispensaries, proving that the Obama Administration AND the Department of Justice are not...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - January 2011

Paul Marini | January 01, 2011

Volume 6, Issue 1

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Happy New Year!

Paul Marini | December 31, 2010

Happy New Year from Americans for Safe Access (ASA)!We look forward to working with all of our members and friends to promote safe and affordable access for every patient in 2011. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment.

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Aggressive Police Actions Taken Against SLO Medical Marijuana Delivery Services

Paul Marini | December 30, 2010

A Narcotics Task Force (NTF) made up of local and state law enforcement agencies aggressively raided 5 collectively-run San Luis Obispo County medical marijuana delivery services on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week, arresting at least 13 people on felony...

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Happy Holidays from ASA!

Paul Marini | December 24, 2010

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) wishes all of our members and friends a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season! What better way to share the holiday spirit than gifts that promote safe access? Giving ASA gear to your family and...

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LA Court Rejects Strict Dispensary Ordinance, Officials Respond with Greater Restrictions

Paul Marini | December 22, 2010

On December 10th, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Anthony J. Mohr ruled in the case Americans for Safe Access v. City of Los Angeles, which involves more than 100 plaintiffs, that the city's medical marijuana dispensary ordinance was too restrictive....

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