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Study: LA pot clinics shut down, crime went up
Report says crime increased near closed marijuana dispensaries, challenging claims that the storefronts are magnets for crimewww.cbsnews.com
5 Tips For Choosing A Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Choosing medical cannabis is a big decision, and one you probably took a long time to make. Now that you’re here, and whether or not you were previously a cannabis user, there are a few things you should know about dispensaries to ensure you get what y…
California Here I Come: San Diego Repeals Restrictive Medical Marijuana Ordinance
San Diego City Council repealed an ordinance that would have forced almost all currently operating medical marijuana dispensaries in the city to close their doors. If the ordinance had taken effect, only a couple of collectives would have been allowed …
San Diego’s Marijuana Dispensary Ban Blocked!
Good news! San Diego’s land use ordinance that activists say amounted to a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries has been effectively blocked, according to the group Citizens for Patients’ Rights (CPR).www.tokeofthetown.com
Crackdown: Kent, Washington Raids Cannabis Dispensaries – Toke of the Town
Posted by admin in World News on July 8, 2011
The repercussions of Washington Governor Christine Gregoire’s failure of leadership — when she vetoed most of a bill that would have legalized medical marijuana dispensaries in the state — continue to reverberate. Police in Kent, Washington served se…
Pot shops outnumber coffee shops in Denver
There are now more medical marijuana dispensaries in Denver than there are Starbucks. Many offer a free joint to new customers, allowing them to sample exotic strains like Jah Kush, Golden Goat and Romulan Cotton Candy.www.thedaily.com
Does ‘The Cough’ Really Mean The Weed Your Smoking Is Good?
A professional pot taster who works quality assurance for marijuana dispensaries gives us the skinny on whether “the cough” is an indication that a certain strain of marijuana is of superior quality.www.tokeofthetown.com
Marijuana Buffer Zone Law Passes California State Senate
Looks like the effort to ban marijuana dispensaries from operating within 600 feet of a residence in California is gaining legs.blogs.ocweekly.com
U.S. Attorney General Says Feds Will ‘Work With’ States On Medical Marijuana
Posted by admin in World News on June 6, 2011
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said on Thursday that the Justice Department will work with governors and other state officials to reach a “satisfactory resolution” to the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries in states with medicinal canna…
Cannabinophobia: The Timing Makes You Wonder, Hmmm…
How do big pharmaceutical companies get into the Pot Biz while legitimate medical marijuana dispensaries are being closed and under harassment? Is the answer…. Money?www.tokeofthetown.com
Activists Offer "Raid Training" for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Two pro-pot activist groups are now offering “raid training” seminars to teach dispensary operators how to respond when the narcs eventually come knocking.blogs.seattleweekly.com
Obama Promised to Leave Medical Marijuana Growers and Dispensaries Alone. He Lied.
The President said medical marijuana dispensaries and growers wouldn’t be prosecuted if they followed state law. Raids by feds in Los Angeles and Montana prove that he lied.www.sfweekly.com
California Medical Marijuana Dispensary Taking IRS To Court
Posted by admin in World News on March 22, 2011
The IRS is thought to have begun audits on at least 12 medical marijuana dispensaries in California, under the decision that past business deductions are invalid because of a clause in the federal tax code prohibiting businesses that traffic in Schedul…
Coca-Cola says it won’t put Coke machines in dispensaries, then backtracks
Does Coca-Cola have a corporate policy against putting Coke machines in medical marijuana dispensaries?blogs.westword.com
Feds Threaten Marijuana Dispensaries Nationwide
In a little-publicized memo, the U.S. federal government has indicated that the gloves are off regarding medical marijuana dispensaries, regardless of state laws.www.tokeofthetown.com
DEA Raids Otherwise Legal West Hollywood Pot Shops, Won’t Say Why
The DEA’s stealthy raids of two medical marijuana dispensaries in West Hollywood this week had folks really scratching their heads. Why? Well, unlike in the city of L.A., Weho officials appear to tightly control and regulate their dispensaries.blogs.la…
Measure M is For Marijuana Sales Tax in L.A
Strange times when pot shops that want to be fully legitimized in the city of L.A. don’t want to be taxed. But so be it. The biggest spokesman for L.A.’s medical marijuana dispensaries, Don Duncan, says no to City Hall’s proposed Measure M, which is on…
Company Offers Training To AZ Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Gus Escamilla, the founder and CEO of Greenway University in Denver, plans to offer fledgling Arizona dispensaries an education in the business of medicinal cannabis.www.tokeofthetown.com
Chuck Norris Weed Will Kick Your Ass And Make You Like It
Chuck Norris can put you in a world of pain. But the new “Chuck Norris” pot strain can probably relieve it. L.A. dispensaries are featuring a new strain of medical marijuana — and the star isn’t thrilled. “Chuck Norris’ Black & Blue Dream” is rumored …
Marijuana Measures Defeated In Cali, Oregon, South Dakota
It was a harsh day for marijuana supporters across the West. Voters in California said no thanks to Prop 19, which would have legalized, taxed and regulated marijuana. Meanwhile Oregon voters said no to dispensaries and South Dakotans, for the second t…
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