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Massachusetts Towns Give Up On Marijuana Enforcement
Posted by admin in Political News on August 24, 2010
Some Massachusetts towns have given up enforcing a law that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana, saying the law is written with too many loopholes to be effective. That has led to a patchwork of enforcement across the state, wit…
Proposition 19: Legalize Marijuana in California
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on June 30, 2010
In November 2010, Californians will get to vote “yes” on Proposition 19 to legalize possession, transportation, and cultivation of cannabis for personal use. Prop 19 will also enable counties and cities to regulate and tax cannabis sales and commercial…
Marijuana Legalization On November Ballot In Detroit
Posted by admin in Political News on June 3, 2010
The movement to legalize marijuana in Detroit appears to be ready for a decision by voters in November after petitions were certified by the Detroit Elections Commission. The initiative would legalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for personal use.
SWAT shoots dog while serving search warrant over pot.
Posted by admin in World News on May 5, 2010
The SWAT team is serving the warrant of a SUSPECTED marijuana dealer in Columbia, Missouri and in the process they shoot and kill the family’s pet dog with the family’s young child in the other room. They found a small amount of marijuana and other items for personal use. THIS PROHIBITION MUST END.
The World’s Top Marijuana Travel Destinations (Pics)
Posted by admin in Travel & Places on April 20, 2010
With recreational marijuana use illegal in all US states, Americans are either forced to go through underground sources at home or travel across borders to obtain and use the drug. Some places have significantly decriminalized marijuana or have turned a blind eye to personal use, encouraging travelers from around the globe to visit.
Philadelphia to ease marijuana penalty | Philadelphia Inquir
Posted by admin in Political News on April 5, 2010
The city’s new district attorney and the state Supreme Court are moving to all but decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use in an effort to unclog Philadelphia’s crowded court dockets.
Marijuana Milestone: First Vote in 100 Years to End Marijuan
Posted by admin in Political News on January 14, 2010
Lawmakers on the California Assembly, Committee on Public Safety, voted 4 to 3 today in favor of Assembly Bill 390: The Marijuana Control, Regulation, and Education Act — which seeks to legalize the production, distribution, and personal use of marijuana for adults age 21 and older.
California: Historic Vote On Cannabis Regulation To Take Pla
Posted by admin in Political News on January 5, 2010
On Tuesday, January 12, members of the California Assembly will hold a historic vote on statewide marijuana policy. Members of the Public Safety Committee will decide on Assembly Bill 390, the Marijuana Control, Regulation, and Education Act, which seeks to regulate and control the production, distribution, and personal use of marijuana for adults
Marijuana activists seize the day
Posted by admin in Political News on December 19, 2009
‘PROHIBITION IS CHAOS’Under the latest initiative, simple possession of an ounce (28.5 grams) or less of marijuana, currently a misdemeanor offense punishable by a $100 fine, would be legal for anyone at least 21. It also would be lawful to grow limited amounts in one’s own home for personal use.
Marijuana Legalization on 2010 Ballot in California?
Posted by admin in Political News on December 17, 2009
Advocates of the Regulate, Control, and Tax Cannabis Act say they have gathered more than enough signatures to qualify the initiative for California’s November 2010 ballot. The measure would allow people 21 and older to grow marijuana for personal use and to possess up to an ounce. It would also allow licensed suppliers to grow and sell…
Drug Warriors $pend Tens of Thosands to Attack Man with MS
Posted by admin in World News on December 16, 2009
53% of Americans want Marijuana legalised: In July, Superior Court Judge Robert Reed, who is presiding over the case in Somerville, ruled that Wilson cannot reference his illness or assert personal use as a defense for the alleged crimes. Yet our Government ignores our cries to end this unpopular, unethical, War on Marijuana!
Marijuana-use backers eye 2012 Nev. ballot measure
Posted by admin in Political News on December 10, 2009
Backers of a move to legalize marijuana in Nevada filed paperwork Wednesday creating an advocacy group aimed at qualifying an initiative for the 2012 election. Spokesman Dave Schwartz said the initiative’s description language will be filed in January, and it will seek to tax and regulate marijuana for personal use.
Czech Republic to Decriminalize Personal Marijuana Possessio
Posted by admin in Political News on December 9, 2009
Starting next year, citizens of the Czech Republic will be able to grow up to five marijuana plants and possess “several marijuana cigarettes” for personal use, without fear of criminal prosecution.
Czech Govt Allows 5 Cannabis Plants For Personal Use
Posted by admin in World News on December 8, 2009
The interim Czech government, led by chief statistician-turned-Prime Minister Jan Fischer, Monday took another step towards making casual marijuana smoking a worry-free affair.
CA Could Be First State to Legalize Marijuana Possession – T
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on October 31, 2009
California legislators are holding a hearing today on legalizing and taxing marijuana for personal use. Should they decide against it, voters may still get the final word: three initiatives are expected to garner the necessary amount of signatures to make it to the ballot.
H.R. 2943: Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults
Posted by admin in Political News on October 16, 2009
A bill in the U.S. Congress: To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes.
Video outside MA State House after marjuana legalization
Posted by admin in Political News on October 15, 2009
Videos filmed outside the State House, following the Revenue Committee hearing. With only one speaking against HB 2929, a bill that would tax, regulate commercial use of marijuana and allow tax free cultivation for personal use
Two Initiatives to Legalize Pot Enter Circulation | News10.n
Posted by admin in Political News on September 23, 2009
SACRAMENTO, CA – Backers of two measures legalizing marijuana in California have been approved to begin collecting petition signatures, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.
One initiative would allow people age 21 and older to grow, possess and transport marijuana for personal use. Local government could regulate and tax commercial…
Argentina rules on marijuana use
Posted by admin in World News on August 26, 2009
Argentina’s supreme court rules that it is unconstitutional for the government to punish people for the personal use of marijuana.
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