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 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 »
Realist’s Perspective on Legalization of Marijuana : The Elm http://elm.washcoll.edu/index.php/2013/03/realists-perspective-on-legalization-of-marijuana/ … By Kevin Lair Staff Columnist. One of America’s most blazing issues concerns the legalization of marijuana. Unfortunately, two vocal sides prevent constructive debate—prohibitionists who fear the decriminalization of any drug yet take prescription pills like candy verses the free … http://elm.washcoll.edu/index.php/2013/03/realists-perspective-on-legalization-of-marijuana/ Related articles Marijuana Legalization May Be Unstoppable Marijuana Legalization Causes Explosive Growth In Indoor Gardening Industry –... Read more »
Marijuana Legalization Causes Explosive Growth In Indoor Gardening Industry … PR Web (press release), on Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:46:10 -0800 Indoor gardening companies and other businesses that manufacture products that could be used for growing marijuana are seeing explosive growth since the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and Washington. Already popular because of medical … http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10389552.htm Read more »
Local lawmakers say federal pot legalization unlikely in near future Taunton Daily Gazette, on Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:41:32 -0800 Also last month, Oregon Democrat Earl Blumenauer filed a House bill that would prevent the federal government from interfering in the 19 states that have legalized medical marijuana. His bill would allow states to legalize medical marijuana, ending the … http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/x2082704993/Local-lawmakers-say-federal-pot-legalization-unlikely-in-near-future Read more »