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It’s official: Vermont becomes 9th state to legalize recreational marijuana

The Green Mountain State on Monday became the ninth U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana and the first to do so via a legislative act.

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Vermont House passes marijuana legalization bill. Senate to vote next week

Lawmakers in the Vermont House passed a proposal that would make the Green Mountain State the latest to legalize the recreational use of marijuana.

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Vermont House Committee Passes Marijuana Bill

After a mixed series of victories, setbacks and complications, the effort to pass marijuana legislation in Vermont took another step forward on Friday. The House Ways and Means Committee, by a vote of 6-3, passed a bill allowing Vermonters to grow up to two cannabis plants at home. The legislation also removes fines for possessing […]

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Marijuana Industry News June 28, 2013

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Google Lending a Submit Legitimizing Medicinal Marijuana…

Presently, keying in the saying “chemotherapy nausea” inside a Search will yield foreseeable results for example pills and outdated natural home remedies.  Starting the following month,  however,  that can change.  The same search will produce yet another good treatment,  medical marijuana.  Google is going to be permitting Michigan Empathy to put advertisements around the popular internet search engine.  Michigan Empathy is not purchased marijuana,  rather it works as a network for farmers and patients to get involved with contact.  Vice leader of Michigan Empathy , Amish Parikh stated “the aim would be to link the side effects of chemotherapy and also the results of cannabis.”  The influence Google might have around the discussion might be dramatic.

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Two Medicinal Marijuana Shops Opening In Vermont…

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Vermont joins an increasing listing of states meting out medicinal marijuana legally.  Champlain Valley Dispensary is located  in Burlington while Vermont Patients Alliance has opened up in Monteplier.  Another facility is going to be opening soon in Brandon.  Condition congress passed legislation enabling medicinal marijuana to become distributed.  Operator of Champlain Valley Dispensary,
Shayne Lynn, stated “This can be a groundbreaking. It is important and exciting to do this in Burlington.”  Lynn continued to state “I totally have confidence in the guarana plant and also the science behind it. I’d a really good friend who had been someone I saw the relief he was getting by using cannabis. It had been the main one factor that got him through chemotherapy.”

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NY Senate Eliminates Voting on Two Key Marijuana Measures…

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Despite growing support from New You are able to citizens and Governor Cuomo, congress in Albany prevented dealing with the opportunity to reform condition marijuana laws and regulations.  A lot of the Empire Condition expires in arms concerning the “Stop and Frisk” loophole utilized by cops to create unintentional marijuana busts.  Furthermore, there is also bill that will have legalized medicinal marijuana, that also has got the support of most New You are able to citizens.  When the medical expense was passed, being approved patients could have been in a position to possess as much as 2.5 oz . of cannabis.  It’s unclear Albany congress will have the ability to still avoid dealing with the problem.  Over 80% of recent Yorkers support medicinal marijuana, and New You are able to City congress chosen on the bill to finish “Stop and Frisk”.  Based on the ACLU, New You are able to has more marijuana busts than every other condition.

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Marijuana Industry News April 19, 2013

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Illinois House Grants Medicinal Marijuana…

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Even while leader crosses his fingers and wants marijuana reform to merely disappear,  the condition where he earned his political title might be legalizing medicinal marijuana without his consent.  This week the Illinois House approved a stride that will legalize medicinal marijuana.   The election went by a narrow margin of 61-57.  The bill necessitates the approval of both condition senate and also the governor to be able to become law.  However experts are positive concerning the Faye from the bill because the senate has approved previous medicinal marijuana  legislation.  The House was formerly viewed as the main obstacle and it has delayed past bills.  Governor Pat Quinn has mentioned that’s unbiased towards the idea.

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Marijuana Maqui berry farmers Market Growing in Recognition…

Farmer’s marketplaces are extremely well-liked by good fanatics,  or simply individuals who appreciate quality, choice, and cost.  We have observed the “foodie” culture and also the marijuana culture grow concurrently.  The Organicann Harvest Market is a superb illustration of how marijuana fanatics get together to talk about techniques and tales, just like individuals submerged within the food culture do.  Site visitors can socialize and consult with farmers along with other experts.  More marketplaces will probably open as legal marijuana is distributing to a lot of states in a quick pace.  One other popular marijuana companies are situated in Tacoma, Washington.  The “Renowned Cannabis Maqui berry farmers Market” is continues to be featured around the G4 network, and Occasions Magazine.

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Decriminalization one step Closer in Vermont…

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Once we at marijuana.internet pointed out the 2009 week,  the northeast is rapidly being a hotbed for marijuana reform.  Almost every condition in the area has already established cool it’s marijuana laws and regulations in certain means by the past few years.  Vermont already became a member of the ever growing listing of states that enable medicinal marijuana.  They might be taking another major step toward modernizing their marijuana laws and regulations.  This week congress within the Vermont House passed legislation to decriminalize small quantities of marijuana possession.  Condition Repetition. Tony Klein said  “I believe that if this sounds like the procedure it requires to get at where I believe you should be, that is legalisation, regulation and taxation, then that’s the step that I’m prepared to take.”  You will see another round of voting in the home prior to the bill would achieve Governor Gov. Peter Shumlin, that has formerly stated he supports the thought of marijuana decriminalization.


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Applications Now To Be Available for Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program

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Federal pressure on state run medical marijuana programs has been increasing over the last year.  However, this has not been successful in stopping states from responding to the call from patients and regulation advocates.  Vermont is about to open medical marijuana dispensaries and Arkansas is set have its residents vote on a measure that would have them join the other 17 states with legalized cannabis.

Today, Connecticut provides another example of states taking on a new approach to marijuana law.  Lawmakers passed a bill to permit medical marijuana several months ago and Governor Dannel P. Molloy signed it into law shortly after.  The program is making even more progress today.  Starting today, it is expected that patients will be able to apply online to the state’s medical marijuana program.

Although the program seems to be progressing, residents who are concerned about unregulated marijuana availability may be able to relax.  The state is expected to have a tight grip on their program.  Governor Malloy’s Criminal Justice Adviser, Michael Lawlor recently said “From talking to a lot of people, Connecticut clearly will have the tightest,  most restrictive system in the country.”  The list of conditions that can qualify patients for the Connecticut program include HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, cancer, and MS.

Analysts may consider Connecticut’s medical marijuana patient application process overly restrictive, however, it is important no to lose sight of the progress that is being made all over the country.  Even as federal authorities demonstrate their inability to take action, residents and state lawmakers have decided not to sit idle as patients seek compassionate relief  Connecticut will soon be providing relief to patients and activists will have the opportunity to push for patients with underrepresented conditions to qualify.

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Medical Marijuana Industry News September 28, 2012

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Probation Workers Find That Chris Brown Tests Positive for Marijuana…

It has been an eventful few weeks in terms of marijuana developments in regards to celebrity.  Lady Gaga publically smoked a joint onstage in Amsterdam and Fionna Apple was arrested in Texas for marijuana and hashish possession.  Enter Chris Brown.  The controversial star is again in the news.  Because of his conviction in 2009 for assaulting then girlfriend, Rihanna, Chris Brown was placed on probation for 5 years.  Mr. Brown failed a drug test in June while performing community service in Virginia.  However, the plot thickens a bit because he is medical marijuana card holder.  Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, Patricia Schnegg, said that mandatory drug tests were not a part of Chris Brown’s sentence.  The judge scolded him and said “You are not an ordinary person who can sit in your living room and do whatever you want to do.  More importantly, a lot of people look up to you, a lot of kids. What you do and what you say impacts a lot of people.”  It appears this may just be grandstanding by authorities as Brown has not officially done anything that is in direct violation of his probation.

 

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Momentum Building in New York State For Marijuana Reform…

Several months ago New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he was seeking to change the controversial “Stop and Frisk” tactics used primarily by NYPD officers.  Now it appears there is a growing call to institute a medical marijuana program.  New York’s closet neighbors, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Vermont now have all either passed or started medical marijuana programs.  Additionally, at a recent forum in Syracuse, many speakers came out in support of marijuana for MS patients.  The forum received considerable media coverage and could be important to changing minds of upstate New York politicians.  New York City and Long Island residents support medical marijuana with upstate residents and lawmakers a bit more on the fence.  Even though the overall population of New York supports marijuana (61%), many upstate politicians work for residents in rural areas that are divided on the issue.  The result contributes to Albany’s epic reputation for stalemate politics.  The momentum appears to be changing and New York should be joining the growing list of states with medical marijuana within a few years.

 

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Arkansas Upholds Ruling for Medical Marijuana To Appear on Ballot…

Medical marijuana has typically been a coastal and Midwest conversation.  However, in a testament to compassion, economics, and widespread communication, Arkansas now may become the first state to legalize medical marijuana.  The ballot initiative has been successful due in large part to the efforts of Arkansas for Compassionate Care. The group contributed significantly to gathering enough signatures to get the issue to the ballots.  This seemed to have been decided months ago, however, a group named Coalition to Preserve Arkansas Values filed a lawsuit to remove the issue from the ballot on the basis that it mislead voters.  The Arkansas Supreme Court disagreed and ruled that “We hold that it is an adequate and fair representation without misleading tendencies or partisan coloring.  Therefore, the act is proper for inclusion on the ballot at the general election on Nov. 6, 2012, and the petition is therefore denied.”  Even if voters pass the measure, there will probably be resistance from the Governor who has previously stated his opposition to the bill.  However, as Arizona Jan Brewer has found, it may be a slippery slope to challenge the will of voters.

 

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Medical Marijuana Industry News September 14, 2012

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New Bills In Congress Would Allow States to Decide Medical Marijuana…

As detailed often on marijuana.net, one of the biggest concerns for the medical marijuana industry is that is in a state of legislative limbo.  Patients are often left to wonder if they will have access to their medication.  Additionally, dispensaries face many difficulties operating in under the current system.  For the most part they are prevented from utilizing bank accounts or credit unions.  This results in high levels of marijuana and cash on premises, and dramatically increases the likelihood of being robbed.  Additionally, these businesses cannot benefit from the tax code or deduct expenses, making their survival challenging.  Several new laws in Congress have been introduced that would actually address these concerns.  Three different bills, HB 1983, HB1984, and HB1985, would allow dispensaries to take advantage of electronic banking, tax deductions, and would allow states to decide if they wish to permit medical marijuana by re-scheduling marijuana.  While similar bills have failed previously, there seems to be more bi-partisan support than ever for re-hauling the government’s approach toward medical marijuana.  While support was previously higher from Democrats, they have now been joined by fiscally conservatives who no longer want to see funds wasted on DEA raids.  Additionally, there is a growing call for returning many rights back to the states.

 

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Two Marijuana Dispensaries to Open in Vermont…

The federal crackdown and raids on marijuana dispensaries may not be producing the intended outcomes, especially in the Northeast.  In recent months, Connecticut has approved a measure to permit medical marijuana and even under the well known Republican Governor, Chris Christie (who does not support the program) New Jersey is close to dispensing marijuana to patients.  There is momentum across the country as Detroit, the state of Washington, Colorado, and Oregon will see their residents vote to regulate and legalize even recreation marijuana use.  A successful ballot initiative has also given residents of Arkansas the opportunity to vote on enacting a medical marijuana program.  In Vermont, two marijuana dispensaries have been given the green light to open.  One of the dispensaries will be located in Burlington while another will open its doors in Waterbury.  Vermont legalized medical marijuana in 2004 but patients are responsible for growing and cultivating their own medicine.  Patients in Vermont can possess up to 2 ounces and own 3 plants.  Last year Vermont lawmakers passed a new law that would allow up to 4 dispensaries to open.  The two dispensaries are expected to open in 6 months with additional applications to fill the other 2 openings under review.

 

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Seattle’s Children’s Alliance Supports Marijuana Legalization Initiative…

Supporting marijuana reform was previously career suicide in the public arena. Over the past few years there have been surprising supporters of marijuana reform including televangelist Pat Robertson and Progressive Insurance Chairman Peter B. Lewis.  However, an even more surprising group of supporters have revealed themselves.  A Seattle based non-profit group named The Children’s Alliance has come out in support of Initiative 502, which if passed by Washington State residents, would legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana in a way that is similar to how alcohol is handled.  The group’s main focus is on protecting children’s futures.  Although whites and African Americans consume marijuana at similar rates, non whites are significantly more at risk for being arrested for it.  Often these arrests are of teens and having a criminal record can seriously jeopardize their ability to get a job, housing, or gain college acceptance.  Jon Gould, Deputy Director of The Children’s Alliance said “The status quo is not working for children, particularly children of color. Public policy ought to move us further toward racial equity and justice, and Initiative 502 is one step forward to that.”

 

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Medical Marijuana Industry News August 10, 2012

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Ten Dispensaries in Colorado Warned to Shut Down by Federal Government….

U.S. Attorney John Walsh has issued a new round of threatening letters to marijuana dispensaries.  This time the letters are targeted at 10 collectives in Colorado.  The ten dispensaries targeted by Walsh are in violation of state law with many being closer than 1,000 feet to a school.  The collectives have 45 days from when they received the letters to either close or move their business.  California dispensaries have dealt with a crackdown on their medical marijuana industry as well, however, since Colorado has more defined laws there have been far fewer closures.  In November Colorado residents will have the opportunity to legalize medical marijuana due in large part to the efforts of Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol.


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North Dakota Residents May Get to Vote on Medical Marijuana

Much of the success of the marijuana reform movement is linked to ballot initiatives votes by the people.  North Dakota may also see its people vote on legalizing medical marijuana this November.  The group North Dakotans for Compassionate Care helped collect the required 20,000 signatures.  The signatures were recently submitted to North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger’s office.  Only 13,500 signatures were required, however the signatures will be reviewed to determine if they are valid.  If the signatures are valid voters in North Dakota will have the chance to legalize medical marijuana.  If voters pass the proposed measure then patients will be able to possess up to 2½ ounces of pot for medical reasons and grow their own supply.

 

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Governor of Vermont Seeks Help From NORML in Re-Election Effort

It used to be that groups such as NORML struggled to acquire funding.   Apparently the tables turned with politicians seeking help from marijuana activists.  Recently, Governor Shumlin of Vermont decided to contact NORML’s executive director Allen St. Pierre.  He pledged his support for NORML’s cause be a national spokesperson for the national marijuana reform movement.  Of course no political favor comes without a price tag and the governor asked for a contribution toward his re-election campaign.   This shows cannabis reform has reached the highest level of politics.  Governor Shumlin vowed to push for a decriminalization law if Allen St. Pierre and NORML donate the money.  Shumlin is known to support a new approach toward cannabis law and the election for Vermont’s Governorship should interesting as Shumlin’s Republican opponent, Randy Brock said he was against any decriminalization message and was worried about the message it sends to children.

 

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Feds Concentrate on Colorado shouldn’t Overshadow Progress in other States

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As the advocates and detractors of marijuana will probably be concentrated around the potential approaching raids in Colorado, you will find a number of other new developments worth keeping track of.  Because it stands, 23 shops in Colorado received letters from the us government warning these to shut lower because of condition law violations.  Obviously with this country still spinning from the downward economy, no jobs deficits could be dismissed, nor are we able to disregard the problem of compromising patient’s use of medication.  However, once we viewed using the fall raids in California, only a tiny proportion from the overall shops are facing any possible complications.  Within the situation of Colorado roughly 3% of shops, at this time, face possible closure.

When we change our focus from Colorado to California we might notice another recent story that highlights marijuana’s acceptance racing past tobacco.  A week ago marijuana.internet reported on new research which demonstrated that marijuana might not have any impact on long-term breathing.  We’ve also found that Marin County has changed language within their new smoking prohibit to simply concentrate on cigarettes.  The county is implementing a stride that will eliminate authorized cigarettes in non incorporated apartment models.   County Supervisor Kate Sears had initially mentioned that “tobacco, weed, spices or herbs, herbal or any other plant existence” would come under the prohibit.  She’s since backtracked and stated the prohibit would only focus strictly on tobacco items.

Obviously you will find lots of new developments around the America’s other coast too.  Patient worries in Nj happen to be well recorded because the program continues to be met with each and every bit of bureaucratic bureaucracy your garden Condition could muster.  However, patients in Vermont are wishing for any much softer process to get their shops ready to go.  The Burlington Free Press is confirming that shops might be serving patients with this summer time.  Condition authorities state that the particulars from the program ought to be available over the following couple of days.  Return with marijuana.internet once we will give you further particulars because they emerge.

As the us government does nothing when it comes to sensible marijuana reform, don’t be surprised states to consider more action.  As states find it difficult to stay afloat financially more will need to consider repel old federal law and consider medicinal marijuana.  People are progressively not able to pay for prescription medicines and condition government authorities are increasing fed up with the economical strain of incarceration.  Condition privileges is a speaking point for those political figures seeking election this year and because the authorities refuses to alleviate the burden on battling cities, expect more states to consider initiative.

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