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Council approves licensing rules for medical pot shops

Paul Marini | October 13, 2015

By Christine Ferretti The Detroit News

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Medical cannabis news, events, and more from all over the state

Paul Marini | October 12, 2015

Contents (Scroll down for details and links): News National California Local Events October 14, 2015 – Halloween Costume Contest at the Sacramento NORML Meeting (Sacramento) October 15, 2015 – Live Google Hangout: What’s Next for Medical Cannabis… Regulation, Legalization, and...

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The Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act will license and regulate commercial medical cannabis activity in California

Paul Marini | October 09, 2015

California Governor Jerry Brown signed three historic bills today that will finally license and regulate commercial medical cannabis activity in the state. Known collectively as the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (MMRSA), the bills create a legal framework for...

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Demand President Obama Pardon The Kettle Falls Medical Cannabis Defendants

Paul Marini | October 09, 2015

Kettle Falls Defendants Charged For the past few years Americans have been outraged by the Kettle Falls Five medical cannabis case. In August of 2012 the Drug Enforcement Agency seized cannabis plants on the property of Larry Harvey and his...

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Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act Will Establish State-Level Regulation in California

Paul Marini | October 09, 2015

Sacramento, CA- Today, Governor Jerry Brown signed the trio of bills known as the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act that will establish regulation of commercial medical cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and transportation, as well as create a state-level licensing system in...

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New regulations don't clear all the hurdles for pot dispensaries

Paul Marini | October 09, 2015

By Maura Dolan Los Angeles Times California’s new medical marijuana regulations will likely reduce federal crackdowns in the state, but dispensaries will continue to have difficulty obtaining banking services and deducting business expenses, legal experts and activists said Friday.

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HISTORIC MARIJUANA DISPENSARY LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW

Paul Marini | October 09, 2015

By Dennis Romero LA Weekly Gov. Jerry Brown today signed a trio of bills that finally provides statewide rules for California's medical marijuana growers and sellers.

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ASA Activist Newsletter - Oct 2015

Paul Marini | October 08, 2015

In This Issue: Kettle Falls Patients Get Federal Prison Sentences New Bill Takes on Asset Seizures and Cannabis Eradication California Regulations on Governor’s Desk Maryland Opens Medical Cannabis Applications California Passes Comprehensive Regulations Study Confirms Long-term Cannabis Use Is Safe...

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Leading Cannabis Consumer Safety and Regulatory Compliance Experts Offer Networking and Education Opportunity

Paul Marini | October 07, 2015

Baltimore, MD - On October 12th, the Patient Focused Certification (PFC) program will host a Maryland application preparation event for applicants seeking licenses to operate medical cannabis cultivation, processing or dispensary locations in Maryland. This event, will consist of a networking reception...

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WW: Council candidate talks weed, Spokane Valley says no more pot businesses

Paul Marini | October 07, 2015

By Jake Thomas The Inlander Evan Verduin is running for Spokane City Council against incumbent Councilwoman Karen Stratton. He wants the council to get back to legislating on basic municipal services and avoid social issues that he says are needlessly...

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