medical marijuana dispensaries
L.A. City Council Committee Approves Soft Ban on Dispensaries with Full Vote on the Issue Expected Friday
Activists and lawmakers have been at odds over the past few months on proposed marijuana dispensary bans. Today, a committee of the Los Angeles City Council approved what is being called a gentle ban of medical marijuana dispensaries. Patients will still be aloud to grow their own marijuana, but many feel this restricts “Safe Access”, a guarantee in Proposition 215 as many patients cannot cultivate their own marijuana. The issue will come to a full vote of the City Council on Friday. Paul Koretz proposed a second and less restrictive plan which was not passed by the committee but will still be discussed alongside the approved plan before the entire City Council. All of the proposed ideas are really just a temporary patch as advocates and opponents of marijuana alike have both been waiting for California’s Supreme Court to render a decision on how medical marijuana is regulated.
Hemp… Man’s closest friend
Let’s take some time to check out medicinal marijuana’s dear brother, Hemp. Aren’t they exactly the same? To put it simply, Hemp is marijuana that’s lower in the psychoactive chemical THC. Really you will find 3 types of cannabis there’s sativa, indica, and ruderalis. In the past, hemp was grown through the colonies (including Presidents Washington and …continue reading through
Medicinal Marijuana Industry News Sept. 19, 2011
Montel Williams Among New Candidates for D.C Medicinal Marijuana Shops
This past year the District of Columbia approved legislation allowing medicinal marijuana. Even though many are eagerly attempting to be licensed to supply cannabis, one famous title sticks out. Very long time marijuana advocate, Montel Williams, is probably the 50 candidates. Montel is affected with ms, and states that marijuana continues to be type in his having the ability to deal with the problem. Williams clearly has a hollywood and will bring considerable attention if he’s granted permission. He is capable of doing starting a bigger discussion and also to bring the problem nearer to Congress’ door. Montel also stated he desired to visit a more controlled industry and hopes his work might help accomplish this.
Montel Williams Among New Candidates for D.C Medicinal Marijuana Shops