ASA has been working on state and local regulations for medical cannabis for years

California Lawmakers Should Tax and Regulate Cannabis Like Medicine

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

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...

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

During a news conference in Oakland Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) and Don Duncan with Americans for Safe Access were joined by Assemblymembers Ken Cooley (D-Rancho Cordova) and Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) and other local and state advocates to urge Governor Jerry...

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

Contents (Scroll down for details and links): News National California Local Events October 5, 2015 – Los Angeles Budget and Finance Committee Hearing (Los Angeles) March 18-22, 2016 – National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference (Washington, DC) Court Support October 1,...

Medical cannabis news and events from around California

Happy Labor Day! Take action today to oppose unreasonable taxes on medical cannabis cultivation in California, and stay tuned for breaking news on legislation to license and regulate commercial medical cannabis activity this week. Be sure to check FaceBook and Twitter to stay up to date!...

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

Contents (Scroll down for details and links): News National California Local Events August 26, 2015 - Improving Analysis and Quality Control of Cannabis Products Using Complementary Analytical Techniques (Online) August 26, 2015 – Assembly Appropriations Hearing on SB 643 (Sacramento)...

Maryland Commission Approves Final Regulations

Image Courtesy of Medical Jane. Note: (Aug. 26, 2015) Corrections have been to reflect the vote outcome and application availability dates. Earlier today, the Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission voted to approve final regulations for Maryland's medical cannabis program. Today's...

Research and experience show that sensible regulations are good for patients, providers, and communities

The California State Legislature will return from summer recess on Monday, and three medical cannabis bills will be on the table that day. The Senate Appropriations committee will hear testimony on bills to license and regulate commercial medical cannabis activity...

Medical cannabis news and events from around the state

Join me for another live Google Hangout tomorrow night at 8:00 PM PT. We will be talking about what pending medical cannabis legislation does and does not mean for patients and providers in California. You can be a part of he conversation...