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Ernest Cruz Acosta

Medical Marijuana Industry News Update April 6, 2012

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Hemp Comeback Could Be in the Works for Kentucky Farmers…

 

In an age that is increasingly tough on America’s agricultural industry, some good news may be ahead for Kentucky farmers.  Kentucky used to be one of the largest hemp producers before legal changes made its production illegal.  Hemp is now often imported from Canada and lawmakers may seek to bring the industry and its economic benefits back home.  Hemp is known for its versatility and has a wide range of uses including bio-fuels, clothing, paper, lotions, building and composite materials, anti inflammatory medicines, omega-3 supplements, and many other products.  Building support for hemp reform has taken years but state Sen. Joey Pendleton sees a brighter future.  He recently said “We’ve come a long way” and “The first year I had this, it was lonely.”  Many others in the Kentucky legislature have now shown their support and Senator Pendleton said he believed that 2013 would be the year where new laws permitting hemp production will be passed.

 

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Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Lake Elsinore Raided…

 

Federal authorities targeting medical marijuana dispensaries had a busy week in California.  Oaksterdam University was raided and now the Drug Enforcement Administration has moved on to force Compassionate Patients Association to close its doors, at least for the time being.  Agents also searched the home of Ernest Cruz Acosta, who runs the collective.  The attorney for the collective said that Compassionate Patients Association has followed all state laws.  No arrests have been made as of yet.

 

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Billboard in Colorado Tries to Cultivate Different Image of Marijuana Supporters…

 

The push for marijuana reform seems to have been slowed, for years, by the negative stereotypes associated with users.  Advocates have fought long and hard to change that perception.  The group from Colorado, Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol have placed their message on a billboard.  The billboard depicts an ordinary woman who says “For many reasons I prefer marijuana over alcohol.  Does that make me a bad person?”  The group has been very active and even organized a successful ballot initiative to place marijuana legalization in the hands of voters.  The billboard is not the first of its kind as Florida has also seen advocates getting their message out this way.


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