High Times Medical Marijuana Cannabis Cup
Marijuana.net and The Werc Shop Attend Kush Expo
As always we are very excited to be attending another gathering with members of our supportive community. It is always a memorable time to meet new people and learn about the newest developments in the industry. This weekend, for those in the Anaheim area, we encourage you to come out for the Kush Expo, located …continue reading
Winners of Colorado Cannabis Cup
The 2012 High Times Medical Marijuana Cannabis Cup was one of many celebrations over the 420 weekend. Marijuana.net was on hand to promote safe access, education, and patient rights. We also entered applicants in to win vaporizers. Those results will be posted on Wednesday, so check your email! We will also be describing some of the other businesses and organizations who attended the weekend’s festivities. Now below check out the list of winners.
Best Indica
1. Pink House Blooms- SFV OG
2. Kurple Fantasy– 420 Wellness Almeda
3. Cataract Kush– River Rock North
Best Sativa
1. Star Dawg Guava– Clinic on Holly
2. Red Headed Stranger– Natural Remedies
3. Jack Herer – Medicine Man Denver
Best Hybrid
1. Skunkberry– Green Man Cannabis
2. Jack Flash– Fresh Bake Boulder
3. Rascal OG– Clinic on Holly
Best Concentrate
1. Top Shelf Extracts- 707 Head Band Chatter
2. Strawberry Cough Nector- Clinic Highlands
3. Blueberry Extract- River Rock North
Best Non Solvent Extract
1. Essential Extracts
Best Product
1. Mamma P’s Wholesome Grinders
2. Hitman- Glass Chess Piecebook
3. Essential Bags By The Trim Shop
Best Glass
1. Mad Hatters
2. Hitman Glass
3. Dope Ass Glass
Best Booth
1. Incredibowl
2. Pink House Blues
3. Black Valley
Best Edible
1. Mint Chocolate Bar- Doba Chocolate
2. Chocolate Treuffel – Dix Elixirs
3. Bubble Browny
Highest CBD Strain
1. CBD Oil- River Rock South
2. R4- The Greenworks
3. Torah Borah0 Natural Mystic Caregivers
People’s Choice
1. Pink House Blooms Super Silver Haze and Clinic on Holly for Kosher Kush
Lifetime Achievement Award
Keith Stroup
Medical Marijuana Industry News April 20, 2012
420 Recognized Around the World…
Today people are gathering around the world in celebration of the hugely popular international marijuana holiday. Events will be held in appreciation for everything marijuana has to offer. Marijuana support has been growing steady and the community, as always, peaceful and fun gatherings are expected. Fortunately this year 420 falls on a Friday, leaving the entire weekend full of events. Marijuana.net will be at the High Times Medical Marijuana Cup in Denver. We will be celebrating 420 by providing patient awareness and education at the cup. You may also find us mingling with patients at the Deep Green Festival in San Franscisco. Check back tomorrow for a history on The Cannabis Cup and other 420 events.
Click here for More on the History of how 420 came to be
Oaksterdam Reopens in Limited Capacity…
Patients and dispensary workers were happy to find out that Oaksterdam has opened its doors again. News of Oaksterdam University’s raid by federal authorities drew national attention. Patients, students, and dispensary workers were shocked but claims to see the university open again proved true. The school had to release 25 employees at the school and another 20 dispensary workers affiliated with Oaksterdam after federal authorities seized assets. Oaksterdam is currently going to be operating at a smaller capacity and they will not use actual marijuana in classes and demonstrations. Richard Lee will not be overseeing Oaksterdam.
Proposed Law In California Could Make Local Municipalities Permit Marijuana Dispensaries…
Local governments have adopted different interpretations of California’s medical marijuana program. Some municipalities have attempted to ban dispensaries with others limiting them. There have been conflicting court rulings making the legalities even less clear. Assemblyman Tom Ammiano has introduced legislation that could fix legal inconsistencies in California. AB 2312, The Medical Marijuana Regulation and Control Act, would set a standard for California medical marijuana law. It would actually require municipalities to permit medical marijuana dispensaries. The bill has cleared its initial hurdle and was passed by the Assembly Committee on Public Safety. Many think the bill has a legitimate chance to pass and now will go before the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Medical Marijuana Industry News April 13, 2012
Marijuana Advocacy Groups put Pressure on U.S. Attorney John Walsh to Cease Raids
Activists are fighting back after federal raids have targeted the core of the marijuana reform movement. Eleven groups have joined together to request that U.S. attorney John Walsh back off of the threatening letters he has sent to 25 medical marijuana dispensaries, citing violations such as proximity to school zones. The coalition would like to see Walsh respect the dispensaries and patients they serve and have sent a formal letter to the attorney’s office. Among the 11 members of the group is the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, who recently inducted workers from medical marijuana dispensaries from both California and Colorado. It appears the strength of the union may already be paying activists dividends. Additionally, a Denver attorney, Rob Corry, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to Walsh, requesting all information Walsh has on medical marijuana and exactly how Walsh determined which dispensaries were too close to schools. Corry has also asked to see evidence of the “the outpouring of thanks and appreciation” that Walsh claims to have received since closing dispensaries.
Mayor of San Francisco Calls Marijuana a Nuisance, Compares it to Liquor Stores and Exotic Clubs
While most Americans may not jump for joy at being referred to as a nuisance, marijuana advocates in San Francisco have been seeking such a description for some time. Mayor Ed Lee now considers marijuana dispensaries as “nuisance retail” but finally called marijuana dispensaries “legitimate.” This may put dispensaries under the same legal category as strip clubs, liquor stores and pawn shops. San Francisco has seen a lot of bickering over its medical marijuana dispensaries. San Francisco currently has 22 dispensaries, with the possibility of more opening as additional permits have been granted.
420 Celebrations Gets Ready for Notable Weekend
Marijuana reform has been gaining significant momentum in 2012 and with April 20 is exactly one week from today, activists voices will not be ignored. Even those outside of marijuana culture realize the significance of this day. Many individuals will be attending the exciting events planned for next weekend. The High Times Medical Marijuana Cannabis Cup will be held in Denver next week. Marijuana.net is proud to be one of the sponsors of the event and for those in Colorado, we hope to see you there. Additionally, other events such as “Overgrow The Government”, Deep Green Fest, and Washington D.C.’s 420 fest will be taking place. Those who comment on this article are encouraged to talk about other events that will be taking place next weekend.
Medical Marijuana may become Reality in Massachusetts
Momentum for marijuana reform has swept the Northeast. Policy makers in Massachusetts have been debating whether or not to legalize medical marijuana for some time now. Federal intervention seems to be a concern so politicians seem keen on leaving the issue to the people. In November, it seems likely that the people of Massachusetts will get a chance to vote on whether or not to legalize medical marijuana.