{"id":974,"date":"2012-06-15T07:31:56","date_gmt":"2012-06-15T07:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/?p=17604"},"modified":"2012-06-15T07:31:56","modified_gmt":"2012-06-15T07:31:56","slug":"medical-marijuana-industry-news-june-15-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/medical-marijuana-industry-news-june-15-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Marijuana Industry News June 15, 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-june-15-2012\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"256\" height=\"192\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/lincoln-chafee1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"lincoln chafee\" title=\"lincoln chafee\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-17606\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/medical-marijuana-industry-news-june-15-2012\/attachment\/lincoln-chafee-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-17606\" title=\"lincoln chafee\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/lincoln-chafee1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Rhode Island Governor Signs Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana Possession\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rhode Island will follow the momentum for reform that is taking that is going on northeast.\u00a0 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has already proposed eliminating unintended marijuana arrests in New York\u2019s controversial<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyclu.org\/issues\/racial-justice\/stop-and-frisk-practices\" target=\"_blank\"> \u201cStop and Frisk\u201d <\/a>program.\u00a0 That debate is sure to heated as Albany lawmakers are known for partisan politics.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chafeeforgovernor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Governor Lincoln Chafee<\/a> is a step ahead of New York as he has just signed a bill that will decriminalize marijuana possession of less than one ounce.\u00a0 Previously that amount would have resulted in a misdemeanor with possible jail time and a $500 fine.\u00a0 Under the new law the penalty will be a civil citation and a $150 fine.\u00a0 Minors would be required to complete a drug awareness program and community service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.boston.com\/news\/local\/rhode_island\/articles\/2012\/06\/13\/ri_gov_signs_bill_decriminalizing_marijuana\/\" target=\"_blank\">For more on this story click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical Marijuana Bill Passes New York State Assembly but tough Road Ahead\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As mentioned above New York lawmakers will consider the Governor\u2019s proposal to eliminate or amend the plain sight provision in the \u201cStop and Frisk\u201d program which has become a loophole for law enforcement officials to arrest New Yorkers on serious marijuana charges.\u00a0 In another development coming out of the Empire State legislators in the state\u2019s assembly have passed a bill that would see New York join the growing number of states that permit medical marijuana.\u00a0 However the bill appears to have a tough legislative road ahead of it.\u00a0 Multiple medical marijuana bills have failed in New York state in the past.\u00a0 The momentum seems to be gaining as more state lawmakers are joining the 80% of residents who feel a physician should have the right to prescribe medical marijuana.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chafeeforgovernor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Governor Cuomo<\/a> has indicated that he would likely not sign the bill.\u00a0 There is hope for the future for New York patients as the governor has amended his view considerably since his 2010 campaign.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.villagevoice.com\/runninscared\/2012\/06\/medical_marijua_10.php\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.villagevoice.com\/runninscared\/2012\/06\/medical_marijua_10.php\" target=\"_blank\">For more on this story click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Imperial Beach Residents may get chance to Repeal Ban on Dispensaries\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Imperial Beach residents may get a chance to change what is considered the most restrictive marijuana laws in San Diego County.\u00a0 Even those with medical licenses are not permitted to keep any cannabis plants.\u00a0 There is a petition being circulated in Imperial Beach and so far the response has been very supportive of repealing the ban.\u00a0 Over 15% of registered voters have signed the petition.\u00a0 Eugene Davidovich of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.safeaccessnow.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Americans for Safe Access<\/a> (ASA) said \u201cStrong regulations like the ones we\u2019re proposing would keep medical cannabis away from children and schools, and create a safe means for those who are qualified, to have safe, reliable, local access to that medicine.\u201d\u00a0 He also went on to say . \u201cAt the same time, we\u2019re taking into strong consideration the concerns of the neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.utsandiego.com\/news\/2012\/jun\/14\/tp-marijuana-initiative-appears-headed-to-ballot\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.utsandiego.com\/news\/2012\/jun\/14\/tp-marijuana-initiative-appears-headed-to-ballot\/\" target=\"_blank\">For more click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marijuana.net Will be Attending the 2012 Hempcon in San Jose\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For those who plan on being in the San Jose area we encourage you to check out<a href=\"www.marijuana.net\" target=\"_blank\"> Marijuana.net <\/a>at Hempcon this weekend.\u00a0 As always, we will be providing education on patient issues, new legal developments, and the future of cannabis in the United States and rest of the world.\u00a0 We will even have our staff on hand who can provide advice on what strains are appropriate for individual.\u00a0 The one on one session will result in a recommendation based on several criteria including ailments to be treated and desired effects.\u00a0 We will also be continuing our popular vaporizer raffle which has been a success as many previous events.\u00a0 Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hempcon.com\/hempcon-2011-dates-and-information\/2012-san-jose-exhibitor-list\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for event details<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"256\" height=\"192\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/lincoln-chafee1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"lincoln chafee\" title=\"lincoln chafee\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-17606\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/medical-marijuana-industry-news-june-15-2012\/attachment\/lincoln-chafee-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-17606\" title=\"lincoln chafee\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/lincoln-chafee1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Rhode Island Governor Signs Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana Possession\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rhode Island will follow the momentum for reform that is taking that is going on northeast.\u00a0 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has already proposed eliminating unintended marijuana arrests in New York\u2019s controversial<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyclu.org\/issues\/racial-justice\/stop-and-frisk-practices\" target=\"_blank\"> \u201cStop and Frisk\u201d <\/a>program.\u00a0 That debate is sure to heated as Albany lawmakers are known for partisan politics.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chafeeforgovernor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Governor Lincoln Chafee<\/a> is a step ahead of New York as he has just signed a bill that will decriminalize marijuana possession of less than one ounce.\u00a0 Previously that amount would have resulted in a misdemeanor with possible jail time and a $500 fine.\u00a0 Under the new law the penalty will be a civil citation and a $150 fine.\u00a0 Minors would be required to complete a drug awareness program and community service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.boston.com\/news\/local\/rhode_island\/articles\/2012\/06\/13\/ri_gov_signs_bill_decriminalizing_marijuana\/\" target=\"_blank\">For more on this story click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical Marijuana Bill Passes New York State Assembly but tough Road Ahead\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As mentioned above New York lawmakers will consider the Governor\u2019s proposal to eliminate or amend the plain sight provision in the \u201cStop and Frisk\u201d program which has become a loophole for law enforcement officials to arrest New Yorkers on serious marijuana charges.\u00a0 In another development coming out of the Empire State legislators in the state\u2019s assembly have passed a bill that would see New York join the growing number of states that permit medical marijuana.\u00a0 However the bill appears to have a tough legislative road ahead of it.\u00a0 Multiple medical marijuana bills have failed in New York state in the past.\u00a0 The momentum seems to be gaining as more state lawmakers are joining the 80% of residents who feel a physician should have the right to prescribe medical marijuana.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chafeeforgovernor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Governor Cuomo<\/a> has indicated that he would likely not sign the bill.\u00a0 There is hope for the future for New York patients as the governor has amended his view considerably since his 2010 campaign.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.villagevoice.com\/runninscared\/2012\/06\/medical_marijua_10.php\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.villagevoice.com\/runninscared\/2012\/06\/medical_marijua_10.php\" target=\"_blank\">For more on this story click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Imperial Beach Residents may get chance to Repeal Ban on Dispensaries\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Imperial Beach residents may get a chance to change what is considered the most restrictive marijuana laws in San Diego County.\u00a0 Even those with medical licenses are not permitted to keep any cannabis plants.\u00a0 There is a petition being circulated in Imperial Beach and so far the response has been very supportive of repealing the ban.\u00a0 Over 15% of registered voters have signed the petition.\u00a0 Eugene Davidovich of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.safeaccessnow.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Americans for Safe Access<\/a> (ASA) said \u201cStrong regulations like the ones we\u2019re proposing would keep medical cannabis away from children and schools, and create a safe means for those who are qualified, to have safe, reliable, local access to that medicine.\u201d\u00a0 He also went on to say . \u201cAt the same time, we\u2019re taking into strong consideration the concerns of the neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.utsandiego.com\/news\/2012\/jun\/14\/tp-marijuana-initiative-appears-headed-to-ballot\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.utsandiego.com\/news\/2012\/jun\/14\/tp-marijuana-initiative-appears-headed-to-ballot\/\" target=\"_blank\">For more click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marijuana.net Will be Attending the 2012 Hempcon in San Jose\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For those who plan on being in the San Jose area we encourage you to check out<a href=\"www.marijuana.net\" target=\"_blank\"> Marijuana.net <\/a>at Hempcon this weekend.\u00a0 As always, we will be providing education on patient issues, new legal developments, and the future of cannabis in the United States and rest of the world.\u00a0 We will even have our staff on hand who can provide advice on what strains are appropriate for individual.\u00a0 The one on one session will result in a recommendation based on several criteria including ailments to be treated and desired effects.\u00a0 We will also be continuing our popular vaporizer raffle which has been a success as many previous events.\u00a0 Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hempcon.com\/hempcon-2011-dates-and-information\/2012-san-jose-exhibitor-list\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for event details<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[165,52,119,892,391,893,867,894,56,9,50,51,70,717,707,838,394,1,3,61],"tags":[2743,2632,2697,3463,2969,3464,3440,3465,2636,2630,2631,5,3290,3280,3411,2972,6],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/974"}],"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=974"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/974\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}