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Breckenridge, CO Bans Downtown Cannabis Dispensaries
The Breckenridge Town Council voted 4-1 (with 2 absent council members) to ban retail and medical cannabis dispensaries in its downtown area.
Legal Marijuana States Move Forward With Rules
Colorado this week became the first legal marijuana state to set its final rules for pot commerce, but Washington state isn't far behind.
Finally, Recognition of Medical Value of Cannabis
As a medical doctor, and as governor, Kitzhaber needs to be better educated on the science and medicine of cannabis as it exists today.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.09.11)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 11, 2013:
Nevada State Athletic Commission Eases Up on Marijuana Use
While it will still be possible to test positive under the new threshold, it will be very difficult for prior marijuana use to disqualify athletes.
Free Joints Handed Out At Denver Protest Of Tax Proposal
Protesters gathered in Denver's Civic Center Park Monday to slam Proposition AA, the marijuana tax proposal that will be decided by voters in November.
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Cannabis Legalization Being Discussed In India
Not only is cannabis legalization being discussed in India, the government has already received reports detailing regions producing the highest quality bud.
Big Marijuana? How About Be Afraid of Big-time Prohibitionists?
David Frum is an anti-cannabis yammerer who's on the board of directors of the infamous "Smart Approaches to Marijuana" group. "Be Afraid of Big Marijuana"
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Colorado Marijuana Regulations Finalized, Ready To License
Monday, Colorado became the first state in the nation to finalize marijuana regulations for the recreational industry.
Feds Reaffirm They Will Not Likely Challenge Legalization
Speaking before the Senate Judiciary Committee, James Cole reaffirmed that the Justice Department is unlikely to challenge marijuana legalization efforts.
Adventures at Seattle Cannabis Cup 2013
More than anything else, dabs were central to the Seattle Cannabis Cup. If I looked left: dabs, if I looked right: double dabs, if I looked up, dab smoke...
Medical Marijuana Advocacy Meeting - San Diego ASA
In addition, we will have updates about local cases, progress with regulations, and information about advancements in the field of medical marijuana.
CA Introduces Bill to Regulate Medical Marijuana Businesses
The bill would also grandfather in the medical marijuana businesses already operating legally under city or county laws.
The Next Ten States to End Marijuana Prohibition
MPP will work with local and national allies to pass initiatives in at least five states and bills in five state legislatures to end marijuana prohibition.
Senate Holds Hearing on Federal Enforcement of Cannabis Laws
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold unprecedented hearings at 2:30pm ET, focusing in part on the details of that enforcement plan.
Private Plane Pilots Face Warrantless Drug Searches
Private plane pilots, especially those traveling to or through states with relaxed marijuana laws, are being subjected to warrantless searches.
DEA: Marijuana Plant Seizures Decline to Lowest Levels in Nearly a Decade
The declining national figures are largely a result of reduced plant seizures in California.