{"id":634,"date":"2012-08-31T07:48:07","date_gmt":"2012-08-31T07:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/?p=19773"},"modified":"2012-08-31T07:48:07","modified_gmt":"2012-08-31T07:48:07","slug":"medical-marijuana-industry-news-august-31-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/medical-marijuana-industry-news-august-31-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Marijuana Industry News August 31, 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-august-31-2012\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/marijuana-patients1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"marijuana patients\" title=\"marijuana patients\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-19774\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/medical-marijuana-industry-news-august-31-2012\/attachment\/marijuana-patients-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-19774\" title=\"marijuana patients\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/marijuana-patients1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Los Angeles Ban On Dispensaries Appears to be Put on Hold\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The controversial decision to ban medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles was met with resistance from activists.\u00a0 Many patients have been anxious about how exactly they were going to safely access medication and if they would have to turn to traditional illegal methods of obtaining it.\u00a0 The Los Angeles City Council, especially <a href=\"http:\/\/cd14.lacity.org\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Councilman Huizar<\/a> have seemed especially determined to end dispensaries even as the legalities mount against their actions.\u00a0 It appears that<a href=\"http:\/\/reason.com\/blog\/2012\/07\/25\/las-illegal-ban-on-medical-marijuana-dis\" target=\"_blank\"> court decisions<\/a> have invalidated the right for municipalities to ban dispensaries.\u00a0 While that did little to stop the city from threatening a closure which was set to take effect in days, apparently the ballot initiative from<a href=\"http:\/\/safeaccessnow.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Americans for Safe Access<\/a> did succeed.\u00a0 Organizers submitted slightly over 49,000 votes with only 27,425 needed.\u00a0 The signatures will be examined and validated which typically takes at least a few days.\u00a0 If the signatures are approved then the Los Angeles City Council will have 30 days to either overturn the ban or put it a vote by residents.\u00a0 Councilman Huizar still seemed determined to wipe any perceived egg off his face.\u00a0 He said the city could still close shops that were in violation of state law and operating at a profit.\u00a0 Of course marijuana.net searched extensively and could not find where ASA, or other organizers said any different.\u00a0 \u00a0However, eliminating all 700+ dispensaries, many of which are not making a profit is an altogether different story and may have been an overreach on the part of the City Council.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.latimes.com\/news\/local\/la-me-pot-shop-referendum-20120830,0,2874432.story\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.latimes.com\/news\/local\/la-me-pot-shop-referendum-20120830,0,2874432.story\" target=\"_blank\">For more on this click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marijuana Decriminalization May Come to Springfield Missouri\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many activists in Springfield Missouri have been seeking a new approach toward marijuana laws.\u00a0 The goup <a href=\"http:\/\/show-mecannabis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Show Me Cannabis Regulation<\/a> was successful in collecting enough signatures to get a ballot initiative to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana to the ballots.\u00a0 The group was successful in collecting the required signatures.\u00a0 As the case is in most areas, lawmakers can approve a ballot initiative or reject the issue and send it for residents to vote on.\u00a0 While the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.springfieldmo.gov\/citycouncil\/\" target=\"_blank\"> City Council of Springfield<\/a> voted 6-3 to approve the decriminalization effort, lawmakers now have 30 days to amend the bill.\u00a0 The move appears to be a shrewd move aimed at keeping the issue away from a public vote.\u00a0 As stated already, if the vote failed then voters would get a chance to approve the measure.\u00a0 Now it seems several of the \u201cyes\u201d votes by the city council were simply to keep the issue in house.\u00a0 Now they have 30 days to change and basically strip away the decriminalization law.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.springfieldmo.gov\/citycouncil\/zone1.html\" target=\"_blank\"> Councilman Jeff Seifried<\/a> said of that he supported passing the legislation \u201cthen gutting, the entire ordinance.\u201d\u00a0 Unless our interpretation of this comment is incorrect, it sounds as if <a href=\"http:\/\/www.springfieldmo.gov\/citycouncil\/generalD.html\" target=\"_blank\">Councilman Tommy Bieker<\/a> has similar plans.\u00a0 He said \u201cI will be voting in support with the intent of turning around and working out the amendment.\u201d\u00a0 Many residents may grow resentful that the City Council would take drastic measures to avoid having the people of Springfield ultimately decide the fate of the law.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/i\/society\/drug-law\/springfield-city-council-passes-marijuana-decriminalization-initiative-may-be\" target=\"_blank\">For more on this story click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>President Obama Participates in Reddit AMA Though Some were not Pleased\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As we close in on the 2012 presidential election, the candidates will try to utilize every way to connect with the people.\u00a0 We are in the middle of the convention season as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mittromney.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mitt Romney <\/a>concluded the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gopconvention2012.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Republican National Convention<\/a> by making his speech and officially accepting the nomination.\u00a0 On Tuesday the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.demconvention.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Democratic National Convention<\/a> will get under way.\u00a0 In the midst of high profile coverage it may be a surprise that the President decided to pursue a very new way of connecting with voters. \u00a0On Wednesday President Obama participated in a<a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Reddit<\/a> AMA (Ask Me Anything) where he encouraged voters to submit questions.\u00a0 The president has also taken part in other online forums aimed at connecting with voters.\u00a0 While we cannot say they have not been effective, he has dodged the issue of marijuana reform and the war on drugs now several times.\u00a0 Yesterday many were upset that the president seemingly ignored the growing calls for marijuana reform.\u00a0 However, we at <a href=\"www.marijuana.net\" target=\"_blank\">marijuana.net<\/a> would like to applaud him for taking part, even if his answers were not ideal.\u00a0 The president seems to be more in tune with the growing online culture than other current and previous candidates.\u00a0 While he may be avoiding the conversation to some extent, it is a unique situation that a president would directly converse with voters.\u00a0 However, in the future a free pass may not be granted if he partakes in another online forum encouraging \u00a0questions on everything but simply handpicking his answers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2012\/08\/30\/obama-reddit-ask-me-anything_n_1843568.html?utm_hp_ref=politics\" target=\"_blank\">For more on this story click here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/marijuana-patients1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"marijuana patients\" title=\"marijuana patients\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-19774\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/medical-marijuana-industry-news-august-31-2012\/attachment\/marijuana-patients-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-19774\" title=\"marijuana patients\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/marijuana-patients1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Los Angeles Ban On Dispensaries Appears to be Put on Hold\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The controversial decision to ban medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles was met with resistance from activists.\u00a0 Many patients have been anxious about how exactly they were going to safely access medication and if they would have to turn to traditional illegal methods of obtaining it.\u00a0 The Los Angeles City Council, especially <a href=\"http:\/\/cd14.lacity.org\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Councilman Huizar<\/a> have seemed especially determined to end dispensaries even as the legalities mount against their actions.\u00a0 It appears that<a href=\"http:\/\/reason.com\/blog\/2012\/07\/25\/las-illegal-ban-on-medical-marijuana-dis\" target=\"_blank\"> court decisions<\/a> have invalidated the right for municipalities to ban dispensaries.\u00a0 While that did little to stop the city from threatening a closure which was set to take effect in days, apparently the ballot initiative from<a href=\"http:\/\/safeaccessnow.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Americans for Safe Access<\/a> did succeed.\u00a0 Organizers submitted slightly over 49,000 votes with only 27,425 needed.\u00a0 The signatures will be examined and validated which typically takes at least a few days.\u00a0 If the signatures are approved then the Los Angeles City Council will have 30 days to either overturn the ban or put it a vote by residents.\u00a0 Councilman Huizar still seemed determined to wipe any perceived egg off his face.\u00a0 He said the city could still close shops that were in violation of state law and operating at a profit.\u00a0 Of course marijuana.net searched extensively and could not find where ASA, or other organizers said any different.\u00a0 \u00a0However, eliminating all 700+ dispensaries, many of which are not making a profit is an altogether different story and may have been an overreach on the part of the City Council.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.latimes.com\/news\/local\/la-me-pot-shop-referendum-20120830,0,2874432.story\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.latimes.com\/news\/local\/la-me-pot-shop-referendum-20120830,0,2874432.story\" target=\"_blank\">For more on this click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marijuana Decriminalization May Come to Springfield Missouri\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many activists in Springfield Missouri have been seeking a new approach toward marijuana laws.\u00a0 The goup <a href=\"http:\/\/show-mecannabis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Show Me Cannabis Regulation<\/a> was successful in collecting enough signatures to get a ballot initiative to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana to the ballots.\u00a0 The group was successful in collecting the required signatures.\u00a0 As the case is in most areas, lawmakers can approve a ballot initiative or reject the issue and send it for residents to vote on.\u00a0 While the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.springfieldmo.gov\/citycouncil\/\" target=\"_blank\"> City Council of Springfield<\/a> voted 6-3 to approve the decriminalization effort, lawmakers now have 30 days to amend the bill.\u00a0 The move appears to be a shrewd move aimed at keeping the issue away from a public vote.\u00a0 As stated already, if the vote failed then voters would get a chance to approve the measure.\u00a0 Now it seems several of the \u201cyes\u201d votes by the city council were simply to keep the issue in house.\u00a0 Now they have 30 days to change and basically strip away the decriminalization law.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.springfieldmo.gov\/citycouncil\/zone1.html\" target=\"_blank\"> Councilman Jeff Seifried<\/a> said of that he supported passing the legislation \u201cthen gutting, the entire ordinance.\u201d\u00a0 Unless our interpretation of this comment is incorrect, it sounds as if <a href=\"http:\/\/www.springfieldmo.gov\/citycouncil\/generalD.html\" target=\"_blank\">Councilman Tommy Bieker<\/a> has similar plans.\u00a0 He said \u201cI will be voting in support with the intent of turning around and working out the amendment.\u201d\u00a0 Many residents may grow resentful that the City Council would take drastic measures to avoid having the people of Springfield ultimately decide the fate of the law.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/i\/society\/drug-law\/springfield-city-council-passes-marijuana-decriminalization-initiative-may-be\" target=\"_blank\">For more on this story click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>President Obama Participates in Reddit AMA Though Some were not Pleased\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As we close in on the 2012 presidential election, the candidates will try to utilize every way to connect with the people.\u00a0 We are in the middle of the convention season as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mittromney.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mitt Romney <\/a>concluded the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gopconvention2012.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Republican National Convention<\/a> by making his speech and officially accepting the nomination.\u00a0 On Tuesday the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.demconvention.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Democratic National Convention<\/a> will get under way.\u00a0 In the midst of high profile coverage it may be a surprise that the President decided to pursue a very new way of connecting with voters. \u00a0On Wednesday President Obama participated in a<a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Reddit<\/a> AMA (Ask Me Anything) where he encouraged voters to submit questions.\u00a0 The president has also taken part in other online forums aimed at connecting with voters.\u00a0 While we cannot say they have not been effective, he has dodged the issue of marijuana reform and the war on drugs now several times.\u00a0 Yesterday many were upset that the president seemingly ignored the growing calls for marijuana reform.\u00a0 However, we at <a href=\"www.marijuana.net\" target=\"_blank\">marijuana.net<\/a> would like to applaud him for taking part, even if his answers were not ideal.\u00a0 The president seems to be more in tune with the growing online culture than other current and previous candidates.\u00a0 While he may be avoiding the conversation to some extent, it is a unique situation that a president would directly converse with voters.\u00a0 However, in the future a free pass may not be granted if he partakes in another online forum encouraging \u00a0questions on everything but simply handpicking his answers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2012\/08\/30\/obama-reddit-ask-me-anything_n_1843568.html?utm_hp_ref=politics\" target=\"_blank\">For more on this story click here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[63,165,189,52,177,423,424,409,377,168,56,9,425,68,51,70,106,426,414,427,428,1,3,61],"tags":[2642,2743,2767,2632,2755,3001,3002,2987,2955,2746,2636,3003,2647,2631,5,2684,3004,2992,3005,3006,6],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/634"}],"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=634"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/634\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}