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ASA Activist Newsletter - SEPTEMBER 2011

Paul Marini | September 01, 2011

Volume 6, Issue 9

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California Governor Signs Bill Recognizing Legality of Medical Marijuana Distribution

Paul Marini | August 31, 2011

       California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law today recognizing the legality of local distribution centers and the right of municipalities to regulate the much-needed provision of medical marijuana to hundreds of thousands of patients across the state. AB1300,...

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Tell CA Governor Brown to Veto Bad Bills

Paul Marini | August 28, 2011

There are two bills on the Governor’s desk that will severely limit safe access to medical cannabis in California. Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is calling on supporters to contact Governor Jerry Brown today and ask him to veto SB...

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Michigan Appellate Court Severely Limits Access to Medical Marijuana, Lansing Mayor Blasts Decision

Paul Marini | August 25, 2011

       On Tuesday, Michigan’s Court of Appeals ruled in People v. Compassionate Apothecary that the sale of medical marijuana was illegal under state law, outlawing an important method of distribution relied on by thousands of Michigan patients. According to the City...

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A Light at the End of the Tunnel

Paul Marini | August 23, 2011

A Light at the End of the TunnelBy: Eugene DavidovichIt is no secret that medical marijuana patients in San Diego have been historically treated as second class citizens by our local elected officials. The County Board of Supervisors has done...

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Trial Court Denies Challenge to Anaheim Ban on Dispensaries for a Second Time

Paul Marini | August 19, 2011

        In an anticipated trial ruling in Qualified Patients Association v. City of Anaheim, Judge Chafee denied a challenge to Anaheim’s ban on medical marijuana dispensaries after he was reversed by the Fourth Appellate District one year ago. In this week’s...

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Chula Vista Police Strong-Arm Medical Marijuana Patients

Paul Marini | August 14, 2011

Chula Vista Police Strong-Arm Medical Marijuana Patients By: Eugene Davidovich, San Diego Americans for Safe Access, August 14, 2011Patients stand up in the face of threats, violence, and intimidation by Chula Vista Police Department during an illegal attempt to search...

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Alabama Patient Advocates Confirm Legislator to Introduce ASA Model State Bill

Paul Marini | August 09, 2011

           The recently formed patient advocacy group Alabama Medical Marijuana Coalition has confirmed State House Representative K.L Brown (R-Calhoun) as the lead sponsor of its proposed Alabama Medical Marijuana Patient’s Rights Act (AMMPRA). Advocates had attempted to push through legislation earlier...

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ASA California Tour: August 19 - September 1

Paul Marini | August 07, 2011

This month, ASA Executive Director Steph Sherer and I will be visiting eleven cities in California to train, empower, and activate the grassroots base of support for medical cannabis! Mark your calendar today for the closest stop on the ASA...

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Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support New Bills

Paul Marini | August 02, 2011

August is the month to visit your Congress Critter! Most Representatives will be back home soon, so this is your chance to explain why it's important to pass the bi-partisan legislation pending in Congress. H.R. would block the federal prosecution...

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