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Medical Cannabis Training in Frederick Educates Regulators and Cannabis Industry Leaders on Industry Standards, Safety

Paul Marini | October 25, 2016

FREDERICK, MARYLAND — Starting on Monday, November 7th and running through November 10th, industry experts from Americans for Safe Access (ASA) will hold a training program for medical cannabis growers, manufacturers, retailers and regulators to educate them on the many...

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As Recreational Legalization Vote Looms, Medical Pot Looks To Stay Ahead Of The Curve

Paul Marini | October 19, 2016

By Ron Jones for CBS 13 Sacramento “There’s one rule about products in the Unites States, and if people are going to be eating them or consuming them it has to tested for certain safety perimeters,” said Jahan Marcu with...

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Medical Marijuana Patient Found Not Guilty within 10 Minutes in June, District Attorney Keeps the Cash

Paul Marini | October 18, 2016

By Terrie Best for OB Rag "Today the Court upheld the longstanding principal that ‘justice delayed is justice denied.’ With the modified order we look forward to the District Attorney’s Office doing everything in its power to ensure that Mr....

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Medical Marijuana Receiverships

Paul Marini | October 18, 2016

By Kevin Singer for Receivership News This Article features a summary of Federal medical cannabis law which is republished, with permission, from ASA's website.

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Updated Medical Pot Bill Passes First D.C. Council Vote

Paul Marini | October 17, 2016

By James Wright for the AFRO. Stephen Sherer, the executive director of Americans for Safe Access, is a proponent of the bill and cites its benefits. “The original D.C. medical cannabis law passed by the council did not authorize the...

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Maryland Patients Still Waiting On Medical Marijuana

Paul Marini | October 14, 2016

By Katishi Maake for The Associated Press via The Washington Post   “If patients were allowed to cultivate their own medicine (in Maryland), you wouldn’t have patients waiting and suffering,” [Mike] Liszewski said. “Our organization [ASA] is trying to get...

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Medical Cannabis Training in Sacramento Oct 17-21 Educates Regulators and Cannabis Industry Leaders on Industry Standards, Safety

Paul Marini | October 12, 2016

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — Starting on Monday, October 17th and running through October 21st, industry experts from Americans for Safe Access (ASA) will hold a training program for medical cannabis growers, manufacturers, retailers and regulators to educate them on the many...

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DC City Council Votes to Lift Rule Limited Medical Cannabis Patients to One Dispensary, Authorizes DOH to License Lab Testing

Paul Marini | October 11, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, the DC Council had a First Reading vote on the Medical Marijuana Omnibus Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-210), which would address a number of issues currently hampering the District’s Medical Marijuana Program (MMP). The bill will...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - September 2016

Paul Marini | September 23, 2016

In the September Issue: ASA Analysis Reveals Flaws in DEA Rescheduling Denial PFC Educating Stakeholders and Developing Standards Appeals Court Rules Patients Can’t Buy Guns Ohio Medical Cannabis Law Takes Effect Maryland Selects Cultivation and Processing Businesses Montana Eliminates Access...

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Steph Sherer of ASA Is a Miracle Worker

Paul Marini | September 22, 2016

By Tom Hymes for MG Magazine Since 2002, Americans for Safe Access founder Steph Sherer has been advocating for cannabis patients and pushing their issues to the forefront of society with relentless determination. Among myriad other undertakings, ASA is now...

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