It looks as if Maryland is going to vote to legalize medical marijuana. Slowly but surely more and more states are voting on marijuana bills. So where is California in all of this?! Here are the top stories on Maryland’s medical marijuana bill: Maryland House approves medical marijuana bill Washington Post (blog), on Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:13:30 -0700 The Maryland House of Delegates overwhelmingly approved a bill Monday that... Read more »
When I first moved to Southern California I was amazed at the mass amounts of dispensaries on every block. They were as abundant as the McDonald’s or Starbucks. I was like a fat kid in a candy store – HEAVEN! The choices were almost overwhelming – “Where do I go?” “What do I say?” “How much is marijuana from a dispensary?” “What edibles will they have?” So many questions raced... Read more »
California’s Mysterious Cannabis Laws Is marijuana legal in California? No one seems to know. California’s marijuana laws are a virtual labyrinth of contradictory statutes and conflicting jurisprudence. Take simple possession, for example. Getting caught with an ounce or less of marijuana qualifies as an infraction, similar to a traffic ticket. But the traffic ticket parallel raises an important point—traffic tickets often appear on background checks. Consequently, these types of convictions... Read more »
The Times Are a’ Changin… [box type=”success” align=”aligncenter” ]In 1996, California became the first state in history to pass a comprehensive bill which covered the rights and regulations of medical marijuana users who had been recommended by their doctor for the new patient/caregiver program. [/box] After the bill was signed into law, the Golden State saw a new Green Rush which beckoned toward the talents of outdoor and indoor gurus... Read more »
The Marijuana Legalization Debate The legalization of marijuana pros and cons stand at the forefront of recent policy debates, largely due to the success of state level measures in Colorado and Washington. The 2012 elections propelled the nation’s cannabis discussion from the medicinal realm to that of broader recreational use. While public opinion polls show widespread support for medical marijuana, outright legalization remains highly controversial; data reveals roughly 50% of... Read more »