{"id":1290,"date":"2012-04-13T07:05:01","date_gmt":"2012-04-13T07:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/?p=14362"},"modified":"2012-04-13T07:05:01","modified_gmt":"2012-04-13T07:05:01","slug":"medical-marijuana-industry-news-april-13-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/medical-marijuana-industry-news-april-13-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Marijuana Industry News April 13, 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0 5px 5px;float:right;height:100px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/medical-marijuana-industry-news-april-13-2012\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"275\" height=\"184\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/raids.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"raids\" title=\"raids\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-14365\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/medical-marijuana-industry-news-april-13-2012\/attachment\/raids\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-14365\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/raids-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Marijuana Advocacy Groups put Pressure on U.S. Attorney John Walsh to Cease Raids<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Activists are fighting back after federal raids have targeted the core of the marijuana reform movement.\u00a0 Eleven groups have joined together to request that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao\/co\/\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. attorney John Walsh<\/a> back off of the threatening letters he has sent to 25 medical marijuana dispensaries, citing violations such as proximity to school zones.\u00a0 The coalition would like to see Walsh respect the dispensaries and patients they serve and have sent a formal letter to the attorney\u2019s office.\u00a0 Among the 11 members of the group is the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">United Food and Commercial Workers Union<\/a>, who recently inducted workers from medical marijuana dispensaries from both California and Colorado.\u00a0 It appears the strength of the union may already be paying activists dividends.\u00a0 Additionally, a Denver attorney, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.westword.com\/related\/to\/Rob+Corry\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rob Corry<\/a>, has submitted a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foia.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">Freedom of Information Act<\/a> request to Walsh, requesting all information Walsh has on medical marijuana and exactly how Walsh determined which dispensaries were too close to schools.\u00a0 Corry has also asked to see \u00a0evidence of the \u201cthe outpouring of thanks and appreciation\u201d that Walsh claims to have received since closing dispensaries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/coloradoindependent.com\/117856\/medical-marijuana-coalition-asks-u-s-attorney-walsh-to-back-off\" target=\"_blank\">For more click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mayor of San Francisco Calls Marijuana a Nuisance, Compares it to Liquor Stores and Exotic Clubs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoredlee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mayor Ed Lee <\/a>now considers marijuana dispensaries as \u201cnuisance retail\u201d but finally called marijuana dispensaries \u201clegitimate.\u201d\u00a0 This may put dispensaries under the same legal category as strip clubs, liquor stores and pawn shops.\u00a0 San Francisco has seen a lot of bickering over its medical marijuana dispensaries.\u00a0 San Francisco currently has 22 dispensaries, with the possibility of more opening as additional permits have been granted.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sfweekly.com\/thesnitch\/2012\/04\/mayors_office_medical_marijuan.php\" target=\"_blank\">For more click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>420 Celebrations Gets Ready for Notable Weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0 Even those outside of marijuana culture realize the significance of this day.\u00a0 Many individuals will be attending the exciting events planned for next weekend.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/medcancup.com\/denver\/\" target=\"_blank\">The High Times Medical Marijuana Cannabis Cup<\/a> will be held in Denver next week.\u00a0 Marijuana.net is proud to be one of the sponsors of the event and for those in Colorado, we hope to see you there.\u00a0 Additionally, other events such as <a href=\"http:\/\/overgrowthegovernment.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cOvergrow The Government\u201d<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deepgreenfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Deep Green Fest<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/DC-420-Fest\/180771828692754\" target=\"_blank\">Washington D.C.\u2019s 420 fest<\/a> will be taking place.\u00a0 Those who comment on this article are encouraged to talk about other events that will be taking place next weekend.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical Marijuana may become Reality in Massachusetts <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0 Federal intervention seems to be a concern so politicians seem keen on leaving the issue to the people.\u00a0 In November, it seems likely that the people of Massachusetts will get a chance to vote on whether or not to legalize medical marijuana.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kushmagazine.com\/news\/2565-medical-marijuana-likely-headed-for-massachusetts-november-ballot\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"275\" height=\"184\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/raids.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"raids\" title=\"raids\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-14365\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/medical-marijuana-industry-news-april-13-2012\/attachment\/raids\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-14365\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/raids-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Marijuana Advocacy Groups put Pressure on U.S. Attorney John Walsh to Cease Raids<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Activists are fighting back after federal raids have targeted the core of the marijuana reform movement.\u00a0 Eleven groups have joined together to request that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao\/co\/\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. attorney John Walsh<\/a> back off of the threatening letters he has sent to 25 medical marijuana dispensaries, citing violations such as proximity to school zones.\u00a0 The coalition would like to see Walsh respect the dispensaries and patients they serve and have sent a formal letter to the attorney\u2019s office.\u00a0 Among the 11 members of the group is the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">United Food and Commercial Workers Union<\/a>, who recently inducted workers from medical marijuana dispensaries from both California and Colorado.\u00a0 It appears the strength of the union may already be paying activists dividends.\u00a0 Additionally, a Denver attorney, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.westword.com\/related\/to\/Rob+Corry\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rob Corry<\/a>, has submitted a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foia.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">Freedom of Information Act<\/a> request to Walsh, requesting all information Walsh has on medical marijuana and exactly how Walsh determined which dispensaries were too close to schools.\u00a0 Corry has also asked to see \u00a0evidence of the \u201cthe outpouring of thanks and appreciation\u201d that Walsh claims to have received since closing dispensaries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/coloradoindependent.com\/117856\/medical-marijuana-coalition-asks-u-s-attorney-walsh-to-back-off\" target=\"_blank\">For more click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mayor of San Francisco Calls Marijuana a Nuisance, Compares it to Liquor Stores and Exotic Clubs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoredlee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mayor Ed Lee <\/a>now considers marijuana dispensaries as \u201cnuisance retail\u201d but finally called marijuana dispensaries \u201clegitimate.\u201d\u00a0 This may put dispensaries under the same legal category as strip clubs, liquor stores and pawn shops.\u00a0 San Francisco has seen a lot of bickering over its medical marijuana dispensaries.\u00a0 San Francisco currently has 22 dispensaries, with the possibility of more opening as additional permits have been granted.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sfweekly.com\/thesnitch\/2012\/04\/mayors_office_medical_marijuan.php\" target=\"_blank\">For more click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>420 Celebrations Gets Ready for Notable Weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0 Even those outside of marijuana culture realize the significance of this day.\u00a0 Many individuals will be attending the exciting events planned for next weekend.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/medcancup.com\/denver\/\" target=\"_blank\">The High Times Medical Marijuana Cannabis Cup<\/a> will be held in Denver next week.\u00a0 Marijuana.net is proud to be one of the sponsors of the event and for those in Colorado, we hope to see you there.\u00a0 Additionally, other events such as <a href=\"http:\/\/overgrowthegovernment.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cOvergrow The Government\u201d<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deepgreenfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Deep Green Fest<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/DC-420-Fest\/180771828692754\" target=\"_blank\">Washington D.C.\u2019s 420 fest<\/a> will be taking place.\u00a0 Those who comment on this article are encouraged to talk about other events that will be taking place next weekend.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical Marijuana may become Reality in Massachusetts <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0 Federal intervention seems to be a concern so politicians seem keen on leaving the issue to the people.\u00a0 In November, it seems likely that the people of Massachusetts will get a chance to vote on whether or not to legalize medical marijuana.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kushmagazine.com\/news\/2565-medical-marijuana-likely-headed-for-massachusetts-november-ballot\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[22,52,1270,1271,376,1272,135,528,56,9,51,1273,70,1274,261,1,3,1275,1276,61],"tags":[2623,2632,3840,3841,2954,3842,2713,3102,2636,2631,3843,5,3844,2839,3845,3846,6],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1290"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1290"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1290\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1290"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1290"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}