When it comes to marijuana concentrates and drug paraphernalia, what constitutes drug paraphernalia? Paraphernalia is defined as equipment necessary to conduct a particular activity. In the case of concentrates, the term will typically be used by a prosecutor to mean items … [Read more...]
New Attempt to Regulate California Medical Marijuana Industry
May 25, 2013 By
A bill to further reform / regulate the California medical marijuana industry, AB 473 introduced by Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, D-San Francisco has been approved by the Assembly Public Safety Commission and now moves on to hearings in the Assembly Appropriations Committee before … [Read more...]
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Ruling by California Supreme Court
May 8, 2013 By
Medical marijuana dispensaries may be on the California endangered list according to this Los Angeles Times article “The California Supreme Court gave local governments the power Monday to zone medical marijuana dispensaries out of existence, a decision that upholds bans in about … [Read more...]
Success of WA and CO marijuana referendums leave law enforcement contemplating driving safety
February 14, 2013 By
The elections of last November yielded little overall change to the federal government. However, the success of marijuana referendums in Colorado and Washington did make significant changes to their states’ laws on marijuana, legalizing the drug in certain quantities. These … [Read more...]
Taxing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries out of Business
August 6, 2012 By
The Federal Government's Latest Weapon in the War on Medical Marijuana Although medical cannabis for use by seriously ill patients has been legal in California for more than 15 years, marijuana is not legal for any use under federal law. In an effort to curb the proliferation of … [Read more...]
Medical Marijuana Use While on Vacation in California
June 29, 2012 By
Q: Medical Marijuana use while on vacation in California? I have a valid California medical marijuana recommendation because I have cancer and am going through chemotherapy. I would like to take my kids camping this summer. Can I use my medicine at a campsite? A: Although … [Read more...]
California Medical Marijuana – What if I’m On Probation?
April 30, 2012 By
Q: I have a serious medical condition, and my physician has recommended the use of medical marijuana to treat. But I’m on probation for a past offense, and my probation terms say I can’t have any drugs or alcohol in my system. Should I ask probation if they can make an … [Read more...]
California Medical Marijuana – Landlord Tenant Issues
April 21, 2012 By
Q: I am in charge of a collective, and I grow on behalf of other patients in the collective. I have plants at my own residence, but my landlord just told me that growing the plants somehow violates my lease agreement. He claims doing it is “illegal”, so I can’t be doing on the … [Read more...]
California Medical Marijuana Program ID Card
January 30, 2012 By
Q: What is the Best Protection A: Under California law, all patients must possess a physician’s recommendation for medical marijuana. Under the California Medical Marijuana Plan (MMP), however, a patient may also apply to their local county Department of Public Health for a … [Read more...]
California Medical Marijuana – Return of Property
January 24, 2012 By
Q: I was arrested for marijuana possession. Since I have a physicians California medical marijuana recommendation, I was able to get the charges dismissed, but the police are still holding my marijuana. Do they have the right to keep it, even though my case was dismissed? Is … [Read more...]
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