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Medicinal Marijuana Industry News March. 24, 2011
Town of Bay Area Finds Itself in the court Over Marijuana Dispensary
The Town of Bay Area might be having to pay a problem to be wishy-washy. Greg Schoepp received permission in the city to spread out a medicinal marijuana dispensary. San Francisco’s Board of Appeals suspended the permit granted, stating there is a typo in city planning code which citizens weren’t interested in the thought of a dispensary. This apparently is the very first time a dispensary takes the town of Bay Area to the court for the best to market cannabis. Since you will find no shops around the west side from the city, Schoepp might find a friend in condition law. The 1996 Compassionate Use Act guarantees “safe access”, creating a strong situation for Schoepp.
Medicinal Marijuana Dispensary Takes SF To The Court
 
 
Medical Marijuana Industry News | Oct. 17, 2011
Calls For Marijuana Legalization Coming From California Medical Association
Members of the California Medical Association had their annual meeting recently. The meeting produced a consensus on legalizing marijuana. They become the first major medical association to call for legalization of marijuana. Doctors feel the strain of an uncomfortable legal situation in California and other states with medical marijuana. They want to prescribe medication that helps their patients but they are weary of any federal issues that may arise. Dr. Donald Lyman wrote the official position of the association. He also said that if legalized, more research can be done on marijuana and its true medical value can be assessed.
LATimes.com | California Medical Assn. Calls for Legalization of Marijuana
NJ May Be Close to First Marijuana Dispensary
Six nonprofit groups have licenses to open medical marijuana dispensaries in New Jersey. However, acquiring the elusive permit is not necessarily a golden Wonka ticket. Zoning approval is the next step, which can be a lengthy process in itself. The Compassionate Science Alternative Treatment Center has a hearing this week regarding the zoning situation. If approved, they are hope to open in early 2012, and make themselves first operational marijuana dispensary. New Jersey has seen a long road in building their medical marijuana program and it appears the program will officially be underway within months, pending the outcome of the zoning hearing.
State.NJ.US | Governor Christie Remarks on Medical Marijuana Program Implementation
Ohio Takes Foundation Medicinal Marijuana
Despite recent aggression from the us government as well as their raids, the interest in medicinal marijuana doesn’t seem to be in decline. An organization in Ohio has began to show the gears toward getting medicinal marijuana around the ballot. Ohio would enroll in a growing listing of states and Washington D.C. where medical cannabis is allowed.
The Buckeye condition isn’t any stranger to political/lawsuits. Ohio plays a significant part in presidential elections, because it is among the swing states. Within the approaching year, Ohio is going to be pointed out ad nauseam, as potential presidential candidates compete because of its precious 20 electoral votes. Using its diverse populous both in economic and ethnic terms, Ohio is familiar with disagreement and being split lower the center. Medicinal marijuana, also attracts an assorted crowd, making its potential use within Ohio coming as no real surprise.
The first steps toward serious medical cannabis in Ohio happen to be taken. An organization has lately, based on Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, “submitted a good and truthful statement to explain the problem around the ballot, along with the needed 1,000 valid voter signatures.” The Ohio Ballot Board will evaluate the situation before supporters can rally and collect the needed 385,000 signatures to be able to result in the 2012 ballot. Another group made an effort in September but was declined by DeWine because he stated they “failed to correctly summarize the problem for that ballot.”
Apparently, regardless of how much the us government flexes its muscles and suntans, sick individuals need will not drop their look for effective treatment. With Ohio going to make its scheduled appearance within the political scene, a synchronised medicinal marijuana ballot may pressure candidates to spread out up concerning the problem. Ohio is coveted, even salivated over by candidates and when Joe the Plumber gives method to Peter the individual, serious marijuana discussion may follow within this battleground condition.
NECN.com Ohio medicinal marijuana ballot language approved
 
The Importance of Medical Marijuana Testing Labs
We have grown accustomed to many safety nets in America. How many people really spend considerable thought about our food testing? The FDA regulates safety testing for food and drugs. Could we imagine food hitting the market without E.Coli screening? Without intense clinical trials, most Americans would feel very apprehensive about their pharmaceuticals.
With a new area of medication growing rapidly, the demand for lab testing in the medical marijuana industry will likely increase as well. Mold, pests, and insecticides are among the major safety concerns for medical cannabis cultivation. This is not the only function of the labs. While THC is a household name, many patients are concerned with another compound, CBD. This also is found in cannabis and has been known to bring relief for many medical ailments. Medical labs can test for this and help patients find strains that are tailored to their concerns.
While there have not been reports of widespread side effects from a lack of testing in dispensaries, it would only take one major incident to railroad the medical marijuana industry. Universal acceptance of medical marijuana will have to involve lab tests and safety assurance. Additionally, the increased lab presence in the industry could have a positive economic impact. The current labs would grow with new ones being needed to keep up with testing demands. Safety and affordability for meds is becoming vital as Americans continue to struggle financially. Lab tested medical marijuana could still satisfy both of these concerns.
The early stages of the food industry in the United States were not acceptable with few federal laws monitoring safety for food. States had some of their own laws, but the scrutiny needed to properly ensure food safety was simply not there. In 1906, due to food companies not creating the proper levels of quality control, President Theodore Roosevelt created the Food and Drug act. This, in turn, led to the eventual creation of the FDA. The medical marijuana industry should take note, and seek testing voluntarily (a number of the major dispensaries have already begun this) before a tragic event that devastates the industry.
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Marine Seeking Medicine
If there’s any occupation that stands to profit the best from marijuana’s medical qualities, it might be soldiers. Chris Quick, a U . s . States Marine Core member coming back from military action in Afghanistan, needs cannabis regulation to ensure that he is able to treat his severe back discomfort and Post traumatic stress disorder. Employment is really a major concern for Quick, as his back discomfort is stopping him from locating a job. He and the family (wife, and 2 kids) are battling financially and, based on Quick, wouldn’t pay the bills without the aid of his in-laws and regulations. Quick is just collecting $500 monthly through his disability benefits, also is just how much the rent is perfect for his apartment. Based on Quick, marijuana continues to be the only real effective strategy to him.
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Albany Lady Seeks to spread out Marijuana Processing Business
New You are able to has already established much discussion regarding medicinal marijuana in the last many years. Legislation targeted at legalizing cannabis like a medication continues to be created by New You are able to Senate Health committee Chair, Tom Duane (D). A brand new turn of occasions may promote much more conversation within the Empire Condition concerning the problem.
A lady has lately introduced that they needs to begin a marijuana processing business within the Albany, NY area. Rhea Graham intends to open “Canna Kitchen and Research”, a facility which will take marijuana and convert it into a electric form. She states that they is wishing for marijuana card holders to create cannabis to her. Consequently, she’ll clean it and extract the ingredients that you can use in butter, oil, tinctures, and capsules. Monthly subscriptions will vary from $35 to $100.
Based on Graham her primary problem is to supply healthy medical options. She gets that electric options ought to be offered because “It’s much more healthy and delay pills work better for a number of conditions. For most of them just smoking the marijuana does not work.” Graham seemed to be quick to point that her facility won’t be a hangout and will also be an intensely focused business. She gets this can address abuse potential.
Although this is a fascinating development, the storyline surely won’t finish here. New You are able to shares its edges with medicinal marijuana states Nj and Vermont. However, association might not just be enough as New You are able to condition has yet to eco-friendly light a medicinal marijuana program. Although she isn’t creating the cannabis, legal challenges will probably ensue. The Linn County Da along with local information examining the legitimacy from the situation. This case does demonstrate the interest in medicinal marijuana within the country’s more populous and various states. Meanwhile, if “Canna Kitchen and Research” does open with no major legal hurdles, this facility could serve New You are able to citizens well for the moment, before (when) any legal shops open.
ABC News Funnel 9 KEZI.com Albany Lady Intends to Open Electric Marijuana Business
A Look at Who Uses Medical Marijuana
Any new studies on medical marijuana are interesting because we only are recently coming out of the dark ages, a decades long moratorium on marijuana research. A recent study conducted at University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), focused on the demographics of those with medical marijuana cards. Primarily, this study was concerned with residents from the state of California.
The findings were very interesting and shed light on who is actually using medical cannabis. Of all marijuana card holders in California, 73% are male, with 62% being white. Craig Reinarman, the professor in charge of conducting this research, compared his findings with U.S. Census data. He found that cannabis users are “on average somewhat younger, report slightly more years of formal education and are more often employed than the general population.”
Some of these findings likely confirmed stereotypes while much of the data certainly defies other long held beliefs. For one, it is interesting to note that California marijuana card holders are more likely to be employed. Additionally, this study shed light on why marijuana is being used. While some believe it only to have social value, the study breaks down the ailments that card holders are treating with cannabis. The most common issue being treated with marijuana was neck/back pain. Other prominent conditions being treated were sleep disorders, anxiety/depression, muscle spasms, and arthritis. One statistic that was uncovered in the research was very telling. Of all card holders, 80% said they had tried prescription medication first. After they did not find desired results and treatment, they turned to medical marijuana.
More research is expected to be done in this area. It would be interesting to see if other states produce similar data. Marijuana research is still rubbing the crust out of its eyes after a long hibernation, but we’ll stay tuned for more up to date research.
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MercuryNews.com | UCSC report: Who uses medical marijuana and for what ailments?
Michigan Dispensary Owner Provided Medibles For Sick Patients
For individuals choosing the medicinal advantages of marijuana but wish to avoid any kind of smoke, food items (snacks, lollipops etc.) are a good option. Matt Taylor, co-who owns Compassionate Apothecary in Mt. Enjoyable, Michigan, is attempting to supply patients with relief. With lots of shops facing trouble within the Great Ponds Condition, Taylor was worried about how patients would suffer. Taylor states now people are likely to get seed products and cultivate their very own medicine, but he doesn’t believe this to become achievable for those who are crictally ill and don’t possess the means or energy to do this. Before centers were closed he attempted to supply as numerous medibles because he could. Taylor feels that lots of sick patients require a electric option and it is advocating Michigan authorities to reconsider their stance.
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SourceNewspapers.com ‘Medibles’ a choice for patients who don’t wish to smoke
 
Palo Alto Voters to Decide on Medical Marijuana in 2012
Next year will obviously be a heated and historical election. Marijuana advocates in the Palo Alto area of California have more on their minds than just their sentiments on a potential Barack Obama second term. They will be voting on whether or not to allow marijuana dispensaries in their area. Likely not seeking a drawn out public war on whichever decision they make, the Palo Alto city council has decided to leave this decision in the hands of voters. The council voted unanimously (7-0) to hand the issue off to voters.
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MercuryNews.com | Marijuana question headed to Palo Alto voters in 2012
Four Americans Still Receive Marijuana From Federal Government
The Marijuana Tax Act, which made the sale possession and cultivation of marijuana illegal under federal law was instituted in 1937. The passage of this billed was aided with the success of the propaganda laced “Reefer Madness” film. Of course this has been common knowledge for a long time. Or is it?
Surprisingly, four individuals do in fact receive marijuana from the federal government. In 1976, a court settlement was reached resulting in 14 people being able to receive high quality medical marijuana from the federal government. The program is not often discussed in the mainstream and the government has likely wanted to keep it this way for past 35 years. Like anyone in politics, the federal government has a past, or an embarrassing cousin they do not want us to meet. With states legalizing marijuana and federal raids, the government does not want us to think there was a time where they had a free spirited youth.
This story is not new, in fact it is 35 years old. This is like finding out your spouse has been leading a secret life. The subject hit news recently as a 72 year old woman from Oregon was pulled over and informed state troopers that her marijuana was issued by the federal government. They held obvious skepticism to the woman’s claim, but after follow up through proper channels, realized she was telling the truth.
With more research pouring in on the therapeutic/medicinal value of cannabis and the economic relief that accompanies decriminalization, the federal government’s position on marijuana has already been greatly weakened. To now see that the federal government has the ability to cultivate, monitor, and distribute the very medicine they have preached against devastates their case. The feds say there is no contradiction here but that seems to be a difficult sale considering the facts. Can this create momentum for marijuana decriminalization/legalization? Will the federal government consider expanding an already existing program? Or will they just try to straighten out their story and continue to put a strain on tax dollars?