Washington Dispensary In Trouble for Selling Cannabis Beer to Minor
The store had been carrying the liquid drink that was labeled “Cannabis Enriched” that they sold to the minor informant, but the store does not have a license to sell beer.
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Washington Dispensary In Trouble for Selling Cannabis Beer to Minor
The store had been carrying the liquid drink that was labeled “Cannabis Enriched” that they sold to the minor informant, but the store does not have a license to sell beer.
Three Years Each for British Couple Supporting Kenyan Village
A British couple in their sixties have received a three year prison sentence each for growing marijuana in their backyard.
Veterans Group in MI Sues the State in Frustrations over trying to add PTSD to Program
A US Navy Veteran from Michigan is suing the state for not complying with the states 2008 medical marijuana act.
Former Medical Marijuana Business Patners Testify Against Another in Federal Court
This week, Tom Daubert, and Chris Lindsey both testified for the prosecution against Chris Williams, one of the only defendants so far out of almost two dozens that refused a plea deal in Montana medical marijuana prosecutions.
Rihanna Pays Tribute to Marijuana, Chris Brown in Trouble Again Over Marijuana
R&B artist Chris Brown has failed a random drug test while serving probation. Brown is serving a five year probation sentence stemming from an incident where he assaulted his then girlfriend, R&B artist, Rihanna on Grammy night in 2009.
City Council in Springfield Shuts Down Citizen Decrim Efforts
The Springfield (MO) City council voted to overturn the citizen initiative in a meeting last night. Supporters gathered more than 5,000 signatures of support in just over one month.
Marijuana legalizers debate Washington’s I-502 at Cannabis Cup
All four panelists were well informed about the issue and passionate about their side. The crowd seemed to lean more toward the No on I-502 comments, something that seems surreal at a festival that enjoys a legalized type atmosphere and a community that has been using the word “legalize” like a battle cry, a greeting and a hashtag.
MI City Attorney Asks City Commissioners to Pass Decriminalization Ordinance
Kalamazoo Michigan’s city attorney has asked the city commissioners to pass an ordinance to decriminalize marijuana possession in the city.
Arkansas Supreme Court Rejects Oral Arguments Against Medical Marijuana Initiative
A conservative coalition of groups in Arkansas have lost their bid with the Arkansas Supreme Court to deliver oral arguments against the ballot measure seeking to legalize medical marijuana in the state.
Square Grouper Find Gets Florida Man in Hot Water
This morning, several bricks of soggy marijuana washed up on a Florida beach. Witnesses watched an early morning beach comber pick up one of the bricks, and then watched him leave the beach area very quickly on foot.
Montana Supreme Court Rules that Legislators had the Right to Gut Medical Marijuana Law
The Montana State Supreme Court has ruled that a ban on medical marijuana sales in the state does not violate the constitutional rights of registered users or providers.
Pepperdine University Denies Student Internship at Marijuana Policy Project
A student at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California has been denied an internship for the Marijuana Policy Project. Victoria Stanzione is a political science major at the Christian University and was seeking that internship with the national non-profit group dedicated to reforming marijuana laws.
Conservative Judge Calls Current Criminal Drug Laws Absurd
A known conservative US Court of Appeals judge has said that he supports scaling back the strict federal prohibitions on marijuana during a college lecture last week.
Daily Cannabis Chronicle – Friday, August 10, 2012
NAACP endorses Oregon’s Measure 80 Marijuana Legalization
Arizona officials still say they’ll target dispensaries for breaking federal law
Uruguay submits bill for marijuana legalization
Daily Cannabis Chronicle – Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Ten Colorado dispensaries face federal threat letters
Arizona compassion club victims of home invasion-style robbery
Colorado deadline for other legalization initiatives passes
Daily Cannabis Chronicle – Tuesday, August 7, 2012
North Dakota gets 20,000 signatures for putting medical marijuana on the ballot
Chicago issues 11 tickets for pot on first day of new policy
Naturopaths issuing medical marijuana recommendations at Seattle Hempfest face charges
87-year-old busted for growing hundreds of plants in Colorado
Daily Cannabis Chronicle – Friday, August 3, 2012
Rep. Barbara Lee introduces bill to protect landlords of medical marijuana tenants from federal prosecution
Obama campaign is using Chinese hemp in a campaign item
Myanmar set to sentence 92 Thai nationals to terms in a brutal prison over alleged cannabis grows
Lebanese cannabis farmers continue their fight to protect their crops
Daily Cannabis Chronicle – Thursday, August 2, 2012
Springfield, Missouri, activists qualify marijuana decriminalization for the city’s November ballot
Police say left-handed man searched twice and handcuffed behind his back shot himself in back of squad car with a .38 revolver they missed after they’d busted him for possession of $10 worth of marijuana and an outstanding warrant
Imperial Beach City Council allows marijuana ordinance to go before the voters
Arizona Health Services to decide on new qualifying conditions for medical marijuana
Daily Cannabis Chronicle – Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Two legendary San Francisco dispensaries close down after threat letters
Ohio drug kingpin pleads guilty in court
Judge overturns restrictive medical marijuana ordinance in Michigan
Daily Cannabis Chronicle – Tuesday, July 31, 2012
DC Federal Court of Appeals agrees to hear ASA marijuana rescheduling case
Three central Washington dispensaries close after threatening federal letters
Detroit Lions Nick Fairley missing court date for training camp
Texas man’s business devastated by secret DEA undercover sting
