Medical Marijuana Legislation making its way through several states. These states are becoming more lenient in allowing seriously ill patients to obtain medical marijuana. One example of a state in the process of making a legal decision to allow medical marijuana for patients … [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...]
Medical Marijuana and Child Custody Issues
January 13, 2012 By
Q: I have been married for several years, and unfortunately am now going through a divorce with my spouse. We have children, and I think we’re going to be able to work out our issues with visitation and custody. But I also smoke medical marijuana for a health condition I have. … [Read more...]
Interplay of California State, County, and City Laws
November 8, 2011 By
Q: I belong to a Northern California collective, and I grow medical marijuana plants for the benefit of other patient members of the collective, but I can’t figure out which laws I have to comply with. State law seems to say something different than my local county and city … [Read more...]
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