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...]
Unmanned Surveillance Predator Drones
November 7, 2012 By
HUNGER GAMES TACTICS: DOMESTIC PREDATOR DRONES ENDING PRIVACY IN AMERICA Soon, we may all need the hunting and battle skills of Katniss Everdeen as we navigate through our private lives right here in the United States of America where, increasingly, unmanned surveillance … [Read more...]
California Medical Marijuana Compassionate Use Act is Again Under Attack
October 1, 2012 By
It appears that the California Medical Marijuana Compassionate Use Act is again under attack. In Los Angeles this week, as reported by the Huffington Post, “The U.S. attorney's office sued three property owners that house pot collectives and sent warning letters to 68 others as … [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...]
Obtaining a Medical Marijuana recommendation in California
July 7, 2012 By
Q: I have chronic pain and would like to purchase medical marijuana from a dispensary. How do I go about obtaining a medical marijuana recommendation in California that is legal? A: More and more people are seeking medical marijuana as an alternative way to alleviate chronic … [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...]
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