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Bill C-10, the "Safer Streets and Communities Act" calls for mandatory minimum sentences for growing as few as 6 marijuana plants! This bill, also known as the
Medical marijuana laws must give patients access to effective medicine and increase the body of research on marijuana's medicinal uses.
Jared Polis of Boulder to clarify the current policy of federal law enforcement regarding medical marijuana. Under Colorado's Amendment 20
January 24, 2012 - The California legislature will soon be voting on two marijuana reform bills that seem to be more popular with the public than with the
This is somewhat very nice news to all medical cannabis patients; lawmakers have introduced legislation in Congress that seeks to end the
Nicholas Scutari, a prime sponsor of the legislation, said that it's been known for years that medical marijuana programs go against federal law.
There have been two main political players advocating to reform federal marijuana laws. The Marijuana Policy Project and National
Ron Paul will unveil legislation aimed at legalizing marijuana. Mr. Frank and Mr. Paul will “bi-partisan legislation tomorrow ending the federal
America's first marijuana law was enacted at Jamestown Colony, Virginia in 1619 . It was a law “ordering” all farmers to grow Indian hempseed. There were
Jon Corzine signed New Jersey's first medical marijuana law on January 18, 2010. Once implemented, the law would allow individuals
Would passing legislation to legalize marijuana reduce its consumption? Topic: Health Debates. 21 Contributors in this discussion. Yes. 14% of users
Kansas' medical-marijuana community is taking its semi-regular shot at legalizing medical pot. As usual, it's a bit of a Hail Mary.Lawmakers on
The Illinois House defeated attempts Thursday to let people carry concealed weapons and use marijuana for medical purposes following
Our results suggest that the passage of a medical marijuana law is associated with an almost 5 percent reduction in the total suicide rate, an 11
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA REINSTATES LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE MARIJUANA LAWS. OTTAWA, February 12, 2004 - The Minister of
“While I applaud the efforts of the federal government, it is important to enact a statewide law restricting the sale of synthetic marijuana to make
Reporting from Sacramento -- Fifteen years after California voters legalized medical marijuana, state lawmakers are still struggling with how to
"I have heard no discussion of it in Naperville and I do not personally support changing the existing laws governing marijuana use," Naperville
The Iowa Legislature passed a law recognizing marijuana as a medicine in 1979 and that law is now found in Iowa Code Chapter 124.206(7)(a)(2006).
After the House Minority Leader shifted his support, a bill that would legalize medical marijuana for patients with chronic pain has a stronger
Members of Congress will bring forth a bill today that supporters say is the first ever introduced to end federal law s blanket prohibition of
(Relates to standardizing penalties associated with marijuana possession). Position: Support. This bill removes a provision from the penal code
Marijuana law reform legislation is pending in over a dozen states, and progressive measures have been pre-filed in many more. Below is this
Legislation introduced this summer has some Michigan residents worried that lawmakers' attempt to clear up confusion would limit medical
24. 39-4702. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. (1) Modern medical research has dis-. 25 covered a beneficial use for marijuana in treating or alleviating the pain. 26
SB 573 - The Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Oklahoma. In 2011, major progress was made to legalize medical marijuana in Oklahoma at the State Capitol
During his run for the presidency, Obama instilled hope in medical marijuana supporters by pledging to respect state laws on the matter. Over the past eight
The Obama Administration should not be focusing their attention on medical marijuana given our financial crises.
JURIST - Paper Chase: New Jersey legislature approves medical marijuana bill.
Indiana has begun studying the state's marijuana law for possible changes.
Businesses that dispense medical marijuana may soon be entitled to the same deductions as other types of small businesses with the new
U.S. Rep. Jared Polis plans to be a co-sponsor on legislation Thursday to allow states to legalize marijuana without federal interference.
Washington Governor Chris Gregoire says she wants all the states that allow medical marijuana to ask the federal government to reclassify the
Lawmakers supporting the changes argue that the legislation is not an attempt to end the supply of marijuana to current
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Rep. Ron Paul (R-Tex.) said they will introduce a bill on Thursday to let
The first group of states to have marijuana laws in that part of the century were Rocky Mountain and southwestern states. By that, I mean Texas, New Mexico,
The bill, introduced by Reps. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and Ron Paul, R-Texas, would allow states to legalize, regulate, tax and control marijuana
Information about marijuana-related legislation, including MPP's model state medical marijuana bill, helpful studies and reports, a description of how laws are
The new law decriminalizes possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana for personal use. It is important for all adults who work with youth to emphasize
Strange bedfellows in the world of medical marijuana now that the dispensary business might start to unravel in
Please note that the information on cannabis and the law given on this The possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana, 20 grams of hash (the resin from the
Attorney General Bill Schuette announced a legislative package Wednesday that he says will fix loopholes in the Michigan Medical Marijuana
It has absolutely no change of becoming law, but it is an interesting idea: A group of House members led by Reps. Ron Paul (R-Texas) and
Representatives Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Ron Paul (R-Texas) introduced a bill Thursday that would end federal prohibition of marijuana
What's Going on with the PA Medical Marijuana Bill? » PhillyNow: A blog about Philadelphia news, politics and culture published by
At a campaign stop in Concord, N.H. on Thursday, GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum spent more than an hour sparring with college
Welcome to Tulsa NORML's local chapter. We will be working in the greater Tulsa area to lessen penalties and save Tulsa taxpayers' money by allowing the
“Proposed Legislation Requires Accommodation Of Medical Marijuana”. by Walter Olson on March 25, 2011. First was the ban, then came the legalization, and
Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (R-Monmouth) said Friday she will introduce legislation that would make it illegal to grow medical
The Marijuana Policy Project's 2011 edition of its state-by-state report on medical marijuana laws in the U.S..
Jeanne Kohl-Welles' (D-36, Seattle) controversial legislation to regulate the production and distribution of medical marijuana. The 27-21 vote,
GOP Introduces Legislation To Imprison You For Smoking Legal Marijuana Overseas. October 9, 2011. By Stephen D. Foster Jr.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MONTANA MARIJUANA ACT AND REVISING LAWS RELATING TO THE USE OF MARIJUANA; CREATING A
Barney Frank of Massachusetts are joining forces to introduce a bill that would end the federal government's crackdown on marijuana. Despite
Assemblyman Tom Ammiano has introduced legislation to keep Californians convicted of illegal marijuana cultivation out of state prison.
The new ruling means that proposed federal legislation to decriminalize possession of a small amount of marijuana would actually "recriminalize" it, defence
K.L. Brown's sister succumbed to breast cancer 25 years ago, she used medicinal marijuana to ease her suffering. Brown now wants legislation
Montana's medical marijuana law may soon become the worst in the nation. The Montana Cannabis Industry Association has taken the lead in the fight, please
Ron Paul (R-TX) and Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced a bipartisan bill today that would remove the federal prohibition on marijuana. The bill
To see other NDP statements relating to drug policy, click here and look under the title "Modernizing Marijuana Laws." February 12, 2004:
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Delaware has taken one more step toward legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes. However, the medical marijuana legislation
Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) will introduce legislation on Thursday to end the federal ban on marijuana and let
Members of the House on Thursday introduced legislation that would scale back federal authority over marijuana, and reduce sentences
New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine signs a bill for legalizing medical marijuana.
The legislation authored by Frank and Paul would allow each state to propose and enforce its own marijuana laws without federal interference.
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(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no physician in this state shall be punished, or denied any right or privilege, for having recommended marijuana
State Medical Marijuana Bill Goes Live (Updated) » PhillyNow: A blog about Philadelphia news, politics and culture published by Philadelphia
For most of human history, marijuana has been completely legal. It's not a recently discovered plant, nor is illegality a long-standing law. Marijuana has been
Today, a bi-partisan group of representatives introduced the first federal bill since 1937 aimed at ending marijuana prohibition. To coincide with
Email this pageIndoor Marijuana Grow Operations. The Law Enforcement and Forfeited Property Management Statute Law Amendment Act,
The government spends roughly $14 billion per year on prohibition.
Ellen Story, D-Amherst, responding to the 69 percent of the voters in her district who instructed her to vote “in favor of legislation that would
SB 1003 was proposed in the 2011-2012 Pennsylvania legislative session regarding medicinal marijuana. The bill, also known as "The
Sen. Steve Murphy, DFL-Winona, has been the chief backer of a bill to allow medical marijuana for seriously ill patients, but he's not sure
While it may not be traded on Wall Street any time soon, marijuana has become a booming cash crop. CNBC's Trish Regan goes behind the scenes to explore
That's right, lawmakers in the House are now planning to introduce a bill that would defeat federal prohibition on marijuana. What would this do
The History of Anti-Marijuana Sentiment in Federal Law and How Harry Anslinger's . since the first federal marijuana legislation was passed in 1937.5
Health Canada facts about the medical use of marihuana with links to legislation, patient and health professional information, advisory
If state or local law enforcement confiscates the medical weed in the event of an arrest, the resolution calls for the cannabis to be kept safe and
Canada's Justice Minister Martin Cauchon says that Canadian laws relating to marijuana could do with "modernization." Although the Justice Minister doesn't
Hearst had always supported any kind of prohibition, and now he wanted cannabis included in every anti-narcotics bill. Never mind that cannabis wasn't a
California's Medical Marijuana Law Conflict between State and Federal Law Federal Marijuana Law Other Applicable Laws Becoming a Legal Patient Becoming
This just in from the golden state: California marijuana possession is reduced to an infraction. In a bill signed into effect by Governor Arnold
Reps. Ron Paul, Barney Frank introduce bill to legalize marijuana.
Gov. Bill Ritter signed into law today two bills regulating and legitimizing the state s medical-marijuana industry.
Montana has allowed medical marijuana since 2004. Today, the Senate joined the House in passing a reform bill. It now heads to the Governor
A Virginia lawmaker's proposal to study the possibility of selling marijuana through state-run liquor stores has gone up in smoke.
The law didn't change, only the morality… That's why you get to go to jail and I don't. He again emphasized his firm stance on weed in 1996:
Book Description: The cannabis sativa plant, more commonly known as marijuana, has been used medicinally for millenia and continues to play a significant
19 states and DC considered legislation or ballot measures to legalize medical marijuana in 2010. Two states (Arizona and New Jersey) and
"This [bill] would change that." In addition to the seven other states that already have decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana,
State Medical Marijuana Laws: Understanding the Laws and their Limitations. Rosalie Since the l970s, numerous states have had medical marijuana laws.
(Marijuana is the mixture of dried, shredded flowers and leaves that comes from the hemp plant.) In 1619 the Virginia Assembly passed legislation requiring
Medical marijuana patients in Florida may be one step closer to lighting up legally thanks to a state senator.
Michigan Marijuana Laws state that the substance can be used to aide in symptoms of certain disabilities or diseases. However, the United
For the second consecutive year, medical marijuana legislation has been filed in the Florida legislature. In fact, when state Sen. Larcenia
State Medical Marijuana Laws. Updated August 2011. In 1996, California voters passed Proposition 215, making the Golden State the first in the union to allow
A bill pending in the state legislature could make Massachusetts the 17th state in the country to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes.
The Raymond P. Shafer Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, has been re -introduced as Senate Bill 1003 and House Bill 1653! SB1003 was assigned to
The medical marijuana bill in Pennsylvania has a new name: The Governor Raymond P. Shafer Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act.
"Legislators are still nervous about seeming weak in the war on drugs," said Bolkcom, who introduced medical-marijuana legislation in the last
As of January 1, 2011, possession of one ounce (28.5 gms) or less of marijuana is an infraction, punishable by a maximum $100 fine (plus fees) with no criminal
-Specifies that the draft proposed rules undermine the Legislature's intent to provide a viable medical marijuana program by introducing an "arbitrary maximum
New York Senate Bill 2774, proposed legislation to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes, is pending in the Health Committee.
In 2003 and 2004, the Government of Canada introduced versions of a bill that would “decriminalize” minor marijuana-related offences.(1) This
Ron Paul (R-TX) will introduce "bi-partisan legislation tomorrow ending the federal war on marijuana and letting states legalize, regulate, tax,
Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire vetoed key pieces of a medical marijuana law, saying she doesn't want to put state employees at
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Marijuana Legislation in Texas. There are currently two Bills regarding cannabis in the Texas Legislature. The same two Bills have been introduced in the past,
Medical marijuana advocates have been trying to pass a bill to allow But many of the advocates who supported the vetoed marijuana bill
Wisconsin Lawmakers eye medical marijuana legislation Backers say measure would help ease pain of health ailments February 27,
Gray is part of a growing national movement to rethink pot laws. From California, where lawmakers may outright legalize marijuana, to New
Marijuana should be regulated by the state, not the federal government, says Ron Paul.
Maine has allowed prescribing, and limited possession, of medical marijuana since 1999 but the law lacked any distribution mechanism and questions arose of
New bill poses another attempt for a cannabis-friendly Kansas.
The U.S. attorney for Colorado warned state lawmakers Tuesday that pending legislation adjusting rules for medical marijuana would conflict
To date, 16 states have passed medical marijuana laws, yet very little is Medical marijuana laws (hereafter MMLs) remove state-level penalties for using,
The Kansas Cannabis Compassionate Care Act, a bill that would have made marijuana use legal for people with certain debilitating medical
K.L. Brown's sister succumbed to breast cancer 25 years ago she used medicinal marijuana to ease her suffering. Brown now wants legislation
New medical marijuana laws take effect today in Washington State, after much debate and revision by the state government. While the new
The change brought Maine's law in line with the current laws in Rhode Island, Vermont, and most of the other medical marijuana states with a
According to the Jersey legislation, marijuana can only be distributed at the doctor's recommendation, and only to patients with one of five
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He's an 18-year-old the law defines as a man. He comes from a solid middle- class family. He's.
Warning Arizona college students, if you suffer from an illness and are prescribed medical marijuana, you may no longer have the right to
The law requires medical marijuana shops to obtain business licenses, abide by building codes and follow public-health regulations.
The voter-approved medical marijuana system doesn't go far enough for one Republican lawmaker. Under a bill introduced by Representative
The State's medical marijuana dispensaries are reacting to news about the Governor refusing to sign legislation which would bring the drug
Massachusetts marijuana law changed in 2008 when the state decriminalized the possession of one ounce or less and instead classified it as a
Supporters of medical marijuana in Illinois got a big boost recently when House Minority Leader Tom Cross came over to their side.
PORTLAND — Imagine walking into a neighborhood store to buy beer, wine, liquor and cigarettes. But on your way home you make one more
That butts federal law up against referendums in states like Michigan allowing medical marijuana, and medical marijuana dispensaries and
Despite hundreds of letters urging California lawmakers to support legislation to improve California's marijuana policies, two bills that would
An essay or paper on Legislation of Marijuana Use. The purpose of this study was to examine the trends in public opinion toward the issue of the legalization of
Medical Marijuana Legislation Update. The Washington Legislature is currently considering two bills relating to medical marijuana or cannabis.
The Canadian Government have moved to update marijuana legislation. Bill C- 17 was introduced in November, 2004. Fraser Institute - Public
A bill in the U.S. Congress: To provide for the rescheduling of marijuana and for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the
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West Chester, PA (PRWEB) July 21, 2011 Legislation known as Senate Bill 1003 (SB 1003) was proposed to Pennsylvania's 195th Legislative
Superior and appellate courts in Ontario have repeatedly declared Canada's marijuana laws to be of no force and effect. However, challenges to marijuana laws
Attorney General Bill Schuette says the law has turned the state into a "pot free- for-all."
The Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act took effect immediately upon passage on January 3, 2006. The law removes state-level
RALEIGH — A local state lawmaker introduced a bill this week that would make it legal to grow and use marijuana for medical purposes. Rep.
Reps. Ron Paul, R-Texas, and Barney Frank, D-Mass., say they will introduce a bill to curb the government's role in marijuana law enforcement.
In most towns, here's what happens if an officer finds a small joint in your pocket: You will be arrested. The officer will drive you back to the
Congressmen Ron Paul, Barney Frank, others, will propose legislation to allow states to decide marijuana policy Read more by Joshua
The grass is greener in the Garden State - and a whole lot cheaper, too.New Jersey's medical marijuana law is a looming cloud for New York
Working To Reform Marijuana Laws Support The Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act. View the proposed bill, view your elected representatives position, and
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The bills are offered as an update of the state's marijuana laws that proponents say will save money and bring Connecticut into line with 15
Recognising that marijuana and hashish consumption cause very little social or personal harm, Holland's laws were changed to differentiate relatively benign
Législation vis à vis de la possession de cannabis. Cette page présente un aperçu des législations sur le cannabis et marijuana.
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By Loretta Nall The Michael Phillips Compassionate Care Act, or HB 25, has been filed by state Rep. Patricia Todd, D-Birmingham, for the
Medical marijuana laws present problems for employers. Luke Vezey, a Colorado Springs man with a medical marijuana card state law requires to light up
Legislation sponsored by Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) that would ban the sale of synthetic marijuana products throughout New
Ch. 69.51A RCW - Medical Marijuana; Legislative Information on SB 5073, Washington
The synthetic marijuana that federal authorities banned months ago is back, being sold legally in a different form in shops and on the Internet.
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But back to the micro-segment covered by this bill. Marijuana has therapeutic value. This is now an established medical fact. It's generally
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Law School hosts marijuana reform symposium. Former Mich. Attorney General Mike Cox was keynote speaker. By DAMON FLEMINGS | The
Union asks Gregoire to veto medical marijuana bill.
States with Pending Legislation/Ballot Measures to Legalize Medical Marijuana. Thirteen states have presented bills for legalizing medical marijuana in their
Anticipating both a November 2012 ballot initiative and state legislation to legalize medicinal marijuana, social services agencies in Coeur
Marijuana and paraphernalia seized by state or local law enforcement officials from a patient or primary care-giver in connection with the claimed medical use of
In the past two years, Landwehr said, Finney never spoke with her about the marijuana legislation. It is typical for legislators to open a dialogue
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Michigan's former attorney general Mike Cox said that the state needs to clarify medical marijuana laws - but he also thinks the process needs
Find an attorney for Marijuana, pot, weed, cannabis crimes in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, including misdemeanor offenses, possession of less
This blog covers Alabama politics, drug policy reform with emphasis on marijuana laws, medical marijuana, prison reform, voting rights, equal
Medical marijuana legislation was introduced in the Idaho House today, where Rep. Tom Trail, R-Moscow, introduced HB 370 as a personal
Legislation that would essentially ban the sale of “synthetic marijuana” has cleared the U.S. House. The measure, cosponsored by Iowa
This bill to reform Canadian marijuana laws was introduced several times by Liberal governments in Canada, but never passed. The Conservative government
This is not what Washington voters had in mind in 1998 when they overwhelmingly called for compassionate medical marijuana laws.
"As this polling demonstrates, the public is clearly aware that marijuana prohibition is failed policy and they are ready for change," said MPP legislative analyst
Although the use or possession of non-medical marijuana is still illegal in the state of Connecticut, recent legislation has decriminalized the
Medical Marijuana Card, Medical Card, Medical Weed Card in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland,
First and foremost: Marijuana, for any use, is illegal under federal law. Even if you live in a state that has enacted legislation or passed a ballot initiative that
hey tard, they spell it that way on the bill. besides they are taking out tetrahydracanabinol, THC… so you can smoke what ever marijuana huana
Other states followed with marijuana laws including: Wyoming (1915); Texas ( 1919); Iowa (1923); Nevada (1923); Oregon (1923); Washington (1923); Arkansas
NORML is a nonprofit lobbying organization working to legalize marijuana, stop arrests of smokers, provide educational research, and legal information on
Thirteen states have already decriminalized marijuana possession, but a Rhode Island bill failed to pass the General Assembly when it was first
Legislation To End Federal Marijuana Ban To Be Introduced In Congress Marijuana Bill In Congress: Barney Frank, Ron Paul Legislation
WA'S current marijuana laws are about to go up in smoke - thanks to Premier Colin Barnett.
The first Congressional marijuana legalization bill is now in Congress -- please support it! H.R. 2306, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition
If Assembly Bill 554 is voted into law, Wisconsin would be the 15th state to legalized medical marijuana. Area residents who support the bill,
Senator Mark Grisanti (R-Buffalo) and Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries (D, WFP - Brooklyn) introduced legislation to fix the existing marijuana
A new year, a new marijuana bill in California. Sen. Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) introduced a new bill last week that would make it illegal for
Illinois lawmakers find themselves at the front of the legalization of marijuana movement this year because newly proposed legislation would
A bill making possession of small amounts of pot just a $150 fine heads to the Conn. governor's desk, expected to become law.
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Medical marijuana pending legislation, bills, and ballot measures in 2011.
Governor Christie won't implement the state's medical marijuana law until the federal government assures him they won't prosecute anyone for
"Let me make it clear - we are not legalizing the use of marijuana. In modifying this law, we are recognizing that the punishment should fit the
Jerome Delvin, R-Richland, who provided me with a draft copy of new legislation dealing with medical marijuana production and a registry for
It would seem natural, given America's many current, profound problems that need to be resolved to avoid its total destruction, that more people
Medical-marijuana laws have been blazing a trail across the U.S. since California's passage of Proposition 215 in 1996. This year, the
Rep. Barney Frank is co-sponsoring the first-of-its-kind legislation, which would permit states to legalize the drug.
Currently, America's marijuana laws are essentially an exponentially larger version of the St. Olaf alcohol policy. Both are overbearing
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We are very pleased to announce that there are currently two campaigns to put a medical marijuana bill before Ohio voters in November 2012.
Cops Say the War on Marijuana Has Failed, Let States End Prohibition WASHINGTON, DC -- The first-ever Congressional bill to let states
Declan O'Scanlon will propose legislation that would prohibit towns and counties from interfering with the development of medical marijuana
I write to you today to ask that you support medical marijuana legislation that provides protection from state penalties for seriously ill patients who use marijuana
use of marijuana for medicinal purposes' and its applicability to Federal firearms laws. The purpose of this open letter is to provide guidance on
For nearly a decade, advocates of expanded use of medical marijuana have been spurned by the Texas Legislature — but giving up isn't how
A new bipartisan bill would remove marijuana from the company of heroin and cocaine in federal regulations, leaving it to the states to legalize
At 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, supporters of legalized marijuana in Maine will crowd into a hearing room in Augusta to support a Portland
Perspective from The New England Journal of Medicine — Medical Marijuana and the Law.
Chris Gregoire today gave a thumbs-up to the new medical-marijuana proposal developing in the Senate, the offspring of the legislation she
A bill to permit Missouri citizens with valid medical prescriptions to benefit from the use of marijuana without fear of criminal prosecution has
A judge has ruled that Montana's medical marijuana law doesn't shield providers of the drug from federal prosecution, delivering a new blow to
The 2011-2012 session of Congress marks a new era in marijuana policy at the federal level. For the first time ever, a bill to end federal marijuana prohibition
Canada's marijuana law and the debate over decriminalization. Lisa Khoo, CBC News Online | May 2001 | Updated Nov. 25, 2004. Ever since marijuana was
Ron Paul and others will introduce a bill that would give states the rights to deal with marijuana the way they best see fit.
Regardless of any state or city having passed laws allowing medical or medicinal marijuana or has otherwise decriminalized possession of marijuana.
A bill in the U.S. Congress: To limit the application of Federal laws to the distribution and consumption of marihuana, and for other purposes.
The measure, expected to be signed by the governor by next Tuesday, would make the state the region's first to legalize medical marijuana.
It must have taken some doing, but advocates of “medical” marijuana have come up with a bill that would actually invite more abuse of the drug
Rep. Ron Paul and Rep. Barney Frank's bill to end federal marijuana prohibition and let states decide is the most recent attack on the U.S. war
Assembly Bill Would Let Cops Focus on Violent Crimes.
The latest updates on the status of the federal bill HR 2306. Recent Developments. Support Federal Legislation To End Marijuana Prohibition. Lawmakers for
The Assembly approved the "Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana" bill 48-14; the Senate passed it 25-13. Gov. Jon Corzine has said he
How many Democrats do we need to elect to Congress before such commonsense laws are passed to rein in some of the excesses of past
The Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act (JRMMA) (Senate Bill 371) provides that the Wisconsin Legislature enact legislation allowing residents with debilitating
Advocates who want to take California's medical marijuana law to the next level so it can be fully legalized and taxed are putting the political
Synopsis: This legislation is based on the Marijuana Policy Project's model medical marijuana legislation. The Bill creates an exception to a
The first bill ever introduced in Congress to end federal marijuana prohibition is coming on Thursday, June 23. Historic, bipartisan legislation
Q: How many states have enacted medical marijuana laws since 1996? A: Fifteen states and the District of Columbia — Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado,
Proposed federal legislation would treat marijuana like tobacco and alcohol. By Jefferson Fish, Ph.D.
How is the Illinois marijuana law different from the one in the state of Colorado? Are patients who need it for medical use required certification
The bill is designed to raise revenue for the state, but it also regulating and taxing marijuana is simply common sense.
New York is part of the growing number of states that have decriminalized possession of marijuana in small amounts. Under the New York marijuana laws, 25g
Brian Schweitzer of Montana, a Democrat, vetoed a bill that would have repealed the state's voter-approved medical marijuana law. Even so, Mr. Schweitzer
Allen St. Pierre, head of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, says the Mexican law is part of changing global attitudes
Here is an excerpt from a Marijuana Policy Project email alert: “With the passage of this bill, the General Assembly has let seriously ill patients
If you read The 420 Times or follow cannabis news in general, then you know the marijuana law reform movement has rarely seen a two-week
As other states decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, don't look for Pennsylvania to ease pot laws any time soon.
New Legislation Would Let States Decide on Marijuana Legalization. Friday 24 June 2011. by: Mike Ludwig, Truthout | Report. (Photo: Luigi Anzivino / Flickr)
TRENTON, N.J. - The Legislature approved a bill yesterday that would make New Jersey the 14th state to allow chronically ill patients access to
Results 1 - 50 The article reports on the approved bill known as Compasionate Use Medical Marijuana Act by the New Jersey State Legislature legalizing the use
The first-ever Congressional bill to let states legalize marijuana is a bipartisan effort, and the group of police and judges who make up LEAP,
Medical marijuana is used as a form of herbal therapy which is recommended for chronic pain or nausea. Also knows as medicinal cannabis,
The law enforcement community's views were in sharp contrast to the patients and medical marijuana activists who also testified before the
Senate Bill 129 would not change current law, which prohibits employees from using medical marijuana at the workplace. According to Senator
Federal Way enacts moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries | Legislature approves licensing bill. By CASEY J. OLSON Federal Way
But a medical marijuana bill was introduced only a year ago in the state House and Senate, and the Democratic and Republican candidates for
Legislation would prevent discrimination, continue to guard against impairment at the workplace.
Mark Pocan, D-Madison, will announce Wednesday his intention to reintroduce a bill that would make medical marijuana legal in Wisconsin.
Today the Connecticut House of Representatives passed SB 1014, a bill to make possession of less than 14 grams of marijuana a non-criminal
Douglas Hiatt says attorneys like him have a nickname for SB 5073, the gutted shell of a medical-marijuana reform bill
The first, backed by Sharfstein and the group's medical and law enforcement officials, would treat medical marijuana as an investigational drug.
The state's medical marijuana law is often described as ambiguous and poorly crafted.
California has first-in-the-nation status for legalizing medical marijuana (Prop 215 ) in 1996 They also have one of the most lenient decriminalization laws in the
Ron Paul (R-TX) will introduce bi-partisan legislation tomorrow, June 23, ending the federal war on marijuana and letting states legalize,
If Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO), Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI), Anheuser- Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD), and Molson Coors Brewing
Research conducted at UAB and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that light to moderate smoking of
Proposals have been made in the past in Kansas for medical marijuana, but they have never gotten anywhere in the legislative process.
Attorneys Representiing Dispensaries & Businesses in the Arizona Medical Marijuana Industry.
Notable Legislative Action. US House of Representatives: H.R. 5843 ("To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use") is a
Anti-drugs laws will see restrictions placed on who can use the shops, who are allowed to possess 5g of marijuana, could sell to tourists at
Marijuana Law Reform. Arrests for possession of small amounts of marijuana constitute one of the most common drug-related points of entry into the criminal
The House is doing what it can to protect the medical marijuana dispensaries with a bill that has been proposed to allow the marijuana industry
Of course, it's not just a free for all in these legal marijuana states. There are plenty of laws governing marijuana doctors and how patients can access and use
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Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer has announced he will allow SB 423 to become law without his signature. Schweitzer earlier vetoed a bill
The cultivation, possession, use and supply of cannabis is illegal throughout Australia as is its importation. Some states have moved towards
An Alabama legislator is going forward with his bill that would legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes, and he expects to pre-file the
Drug testing in the workplace has always been controversial among employment lawyers. Throughout recent history, the United States - Other
The bill would additionally prohibit state and local law officials from enforcing federal marijuana laws. As for Step Two -- profit -- Ammiano's bill
Last month, Michigan Republics introduced legislation that would clarify the state's medical marijuana law of 2008, tightening requirements
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Rework the vetoed medical-marijuana law. Gov. Chris Gregoire bailed out on Washington citizens using medical marijuana to relieve the pain
Sen. Kohl-Welles introduces medical marijuana reform legislation.
In a joint 106-page petition to the DEA, they said states that have passed medical marijuana laws need to be able to regulate its distribution without fear of
Here's one of the strangest pairings of late in Congress: Ron Paul and Barney Frank are teaming up today on legislation to legalize marijuana.
A group representing law enforcement officials across Delaware declared its opposition last week to legislation currently before the state
It's still the law. Cannabis (marijuana) was listed in medical texts to treat over 100 different health conditions, prior to its ban in 1937 over the objections of the
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