Baron23
Well-Known Member
Done. Quite easy. Everybody should do this.
Cannabis News
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MinnBobber
Well-Known Member
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I think it worked this time??
I've given to NORML in the past but our MN NORML seems rather "removed".
I went to all of our Health Dept public input mtgs on our MMJ law and even
emailed NORML to make sure they knew about them and never saw/heard them
attending
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
Thanks, @CarolKing Done.
Baron23
Well-Known Member
Virginia Republican introduces bill to end federal marijuana prohibition
A freshman Republican representative from Virginia introduced legislation this week that would end the federal prohibition on marijuana use and allow states to fully set their own course on marijuana policy.
The bill seeks to remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act and resolve the existing conflict between federal and state laws over medical or recreational use of the drug. It would not legalize the sale and use of marijuana in all 50 states — it would simply allow states to make their own decisions on marijuana policy without the threat of federal interference.
“Virginia is more than capable of handling its own marijuana policy, as are states such as Colorado or California,” Rep. Thomas Garrett (R) said in a statement. Currently neither the recreational or medical uses of marijuana are allowed in Virginia.
The bill does specify that transporting marijuana into states where it is not legal would remain a federal crime. (cont).
U.S. marijuana jobs set to outpace manufacturing
DENVER - The White House hinted, last week, that it may crack down on states that have legalized recreational marijuana.
Marijuana industry experts hope a new jobs prediction report might take the target off of the legal pot business.
According to a report from Frontier Data, marijuana-related jobs are set to outpace manufacturing jobs in the United States by 2020.
The report estimates over the next three years, legalized marijuana will create 300,000 jobs.
Colorado was the first state to legalize recreational marijuana in the United States, and the booming business there has created 20,000 jobs as well as providing a boost to ancillary businesses.
"With the new industry comes all the support services, which is why there is such a huge multiplier effect every time a new cannabis market opens," said Kristi Kelly, executive director of the Marijuana Industry Group.
That job growth prediction is based on just the 28 states that currently have marijuana legalized in some form, and not states which may legalize in the coming years.
Colorado Pot Club Measure Clears 1st Hurdle
BY KRISTEN WYATT
ASSOCIATED PRESS
DENVER (AP) — Colorado is moving ahead with a first-in-the-nation attempt to allow marijuana clubs.
But the measure that passed a Republican state Senate committee Wednesday evening doesn’t go as far as some marijuana activists hoped.
The bill would allow on-site marijuana consumption at private clubs in willing jurisdictions. And those clubs may allow indoor pot smoking, despite health concerns about indoor smoking.
But the bill is far from allowing a statewide network of pot clubs. For one, it would allow any jurisdiction to ban them, same as they can currently prohibit retail pot sales.
Also, the bill does not permit pot clubs to serve alcohol nor food. (cont)
A freshman Republican representative from Virginia introduced legislation this week that would end the federal prohibition on marijuana use and allow states to fully set their own course on marijuana policy.
The bill seeks to remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act and resolve the existing conflict between federal and state laws over medical or recreational use of the drug. It would not legalize the sale and use of marijuana in all 50 states — it would simply allow states to make their own decisions on marijuana policy without the threat of federal interference.
“Virginia is more than capable of handling its own marijuana policy, as are states such as Colorado or California,” Rep. Thomas Garrett (R) said in a statement. Currently neither the recreational or medical uses of marijuana are allowed in Virginia.
The bill does specify that transporting marijuana into states where it is not legal would remain a federal crime. (cont).
U.S. marijuana jobs set to outpace manufacturing
DENVER - The White House hinted, last week, that it may crack down on states that have legalized recreational marijuana.
Marijuana industry experts hope a new jobs prediction report might take the target off of the legal pot business.
According to a report from Frontier Data, marijuana-related jobs are set to outpace manufacturing jobs in the United States by 2020.
The report estimates over the next three years, legalized marijuana will create 300,000 jobs.
Colorado was the first state to legalize recreational marijuana in the United States, and the booming business there has created 20,000 jobs as well as providing a boost to ancillary businesses.
"With the new industry comes all the support services, which is why there is such a huge multiplier effect every time a new cannabis market opens," said Kristi Kelly, executive director of the Marijuana Industry Group.
That job growth prediction is based on just the 28 states that currently have marijuana legalized in some form, and not states which may legalize in the coming years.
Colorado Pot Club Measure Clears 1st Hurdle
BY KRISTEN WYATT
ASSOCIATED PRESS
DENVER (AP) — Colorado is moving ahead with a first-in-the-nation attempt to allow marijuana clubs.
But the measure that passed a Republican state Senate committee Wednesday evening doesn’t go as far as some marijuana activists hoped.
The bill would allow on-site marijuana consumption at private clubs in willing jurisdictions. And those clubs may allow indoor pot smoking, despite health concerns about indoor smoking.
But the bill is far from allowing a statewide network of pot clubs. For one, it would allow any jurisdiction to ban them, same as they can currently prohibit retail pot sales.
Also, the bill does not permit pot clubs to serve alcohol nor food. (cont)
BD9
Well-Known Member
Good news despite the prohibitionist AG session's attempt to override states rights.
Nevada pushes forward with recreational pot program despite possible federal crackdown
http://wsbt.com/news/nation-world/n...ot-program-despite-possible-federal-crackdown
LAS VEGAS (KSNV News3LV) — Gov. Brian Sandoval is instructing Nevada state leaders to push forward with its voter-approved marijuana program, despite the possibility of a federal crackdown on recreational marijuana.
July 1 is the deadline for getting recreational pot sales going.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said in a briefing last week to “expect a harder line from this administration against recreational marijuana.”
Task force members remain undeterred about possible resistance from the Trump administration.
“That may affect this program down the road but because some comments have been made, that doesn’t mean we can stop what we’re doing. We need to move forward with this program,” said Ritter.
Nevada pushes forward with recreational pot program despite possible federal crackdown
http://wsbt.com/news/nation-world/n...ot-program-despite-possible-federal-crackdown
LAS VEGAS (KSNV News3LV) — Gov. Brian Sandoval is instructing Nevada state leaders to push forward with its voter-approved marijuana program, despite the possibility of a federal crackdown on recreational marijuana.
July 1 is the deadline for getting recreational pot sales going.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said in a briefing last week to “expect a harder line from this administration against recreational marijuana.”
Task force members remain undeterred about possible resistance from the Trump administration.
“That may affect this program down the road but because some comments have been made, that doesn’t mean we can stop what we’re doing. We need to move forward with this program,” said Ritter.
mitchgo61
I go where the thrills are
Too late. Maine already passed a "social club" bill. It's part of our rec law. (Though I guess CO, if it passes, could implement them before us...ours won't be rolled out, no pun, until next Feb.)
This is also happening here and in Mass. Makes sense....I don't think anyone really believes the feds will be effective in stopping this, it's not clear (yet) that they will try (Sessions still has to keep his job and stay out of jail, prime directives one and two) and you might as well put the framework in place when the inevitable (or very likely) occurs.
Baron23
Well-Known Member
Yeah...I agree....threatening verbiage and rhetoric aside, Sessions will find quite a few state government in his face, and in court, if he tries to shut down electorate passed law and constitutional amendments.
But we will see.
Pot festival in Nevada goes forward despite fears of federal crackdown
The dry dusty air may have contributed to reddening some eyes, but it was by no means the only culprit. The federal government may have said no marijuana was allowed at the Cannabis Cup, but the directive seemed to have the effect of gravel trying to stop water.
Like water, pot found a way.
The dry dusty air may have contributed to reddening some eyes, but it was by no means the only culprit. The federal government may have said no marijuana was allowed at the Cannabis Cup, but the directive seemed to have the effect of gravel trying to stop water.
Like water, pot found a way.
HighSeasSailor
Well-Known Member
Israel Open to Cannabis Decriminalization
A little strange, isn't it, that Israel is often more progressive on this issue than Sweden? Then again, if anywhere on earth needs more MMJ...
A little strange, isn't it, that Israel is often more progressive on this issue than Sweden? Then again, if anywhere on earth needs more MMJ...
howie105
Well-Known Member
This is why I am not in love with the current state of affairs as it pertains to legal MJ, Why in the world do I want to support a situation where folks are at the mercy of a bunch of bureaucrats in order to light up. Think I like the idea of going to an event and ignoring the police as much as possible and not have to deal with functionaries.
grokit
well-worn member
It's a done deal 
Israel Officially Decriminalizes Marijuana Use
First-time offenders will face $270 fine if caught using marijuana in a public place, but criminal charges will only be brought if person re-offends four times.
The cabinet approved on Sunday the decriminalized use of marijuana in Israel.
According to the proposal formulated by the Public Security and Justice ministries, any first-time offender caught using marijuana in public would receive a fine rather than face criminal action.
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan, who led the reform, said that "the government's approval is an important step on the way to implement the new policy, which will emphasize public information and treatment instead of criminal enforcement."
Israel Officially Decriminalizes Marijuana Use
First-time offenders will face $270 fine if caught using marijuana in a public place, but criminal charges will only be brought if person re-offends four times.
The cabinet approved on Sunday the decriminalized use of marijuana in Israel.
According to the proposal formulated by the Public Security and Justice ministries, any first-time offender caught using marijuana in public would receive a fine rather than face criminal action.
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan, who led the reform, said that "the government's approval is an important step on the way to implement the new policy, which will emphasize public information and treatment instead of criminal enforcement."
CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
MARCH 6, 2017 3:25 PM
Colorado mulls marijuana crackdown, ending co-op growing
BY KRISTEN WYATT Associated Press
DENVER
Colorado may ban collective marijuana growing under a bill that calls some patient-owned marijuana grows a "public nuisance."
Read more here: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/pol...-politics/article136665203.html#storylink=cpy
Colorado mulls marijuana crackdown, ending co-op growing
BY KRISTEN WYATT Associated Press
DENVER
Colorado may ban collective marijuana growing under a bill that calls some patient-owned marijuana grows a "public nuisance."
Read more here: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/pol...-politics/article136665203.html#storylink=cpy
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damm
Well-Known Member
Washington State's House Committee on Commerce and Gaming approved legislation to allow marijuana delivery. The bill will soon be heard by other committees.
howie105
Well-Known Member
""Colorado currently allows medical pot patients to grow up to 99 plants, far beyond other marijuana states, and it also allows recreational users to group their allotted six plants into massive co-ops, entire greenhouses of pot that aren't tracked or taxed. The bill would make it a felony to have too many marijuana plants at a single residential property" .....What the state allows is also what the state can take away. Hiding behind the excuse of not drawing the ire of the fed is also at best, disingenuous. At this point the state is supposed to carry out and protect the will of the people. This is why you don't want functionaries having their fingers in your pot pie.
Baron23
Well-Known Member
Florida Medical Marijuana Bill Would Outlaw Smokable and Edible Cannabis
Florida's United for Care campaign spent two full election cycles — 2014 and 2016 — drafting, fighting, and pushing Floridians to legalize medicinal cannabis for demonstrably sick people. Last year, 72 percent of Floridians voted to amend the state constitution to legalize medical weed for people with diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's. Now it's up to the Florida Legislature to adopt medical marijuana rules.
Yesterday, Fort Myers Rep. Ray Rodrigues finally unveiled the first medical weed regulations — and they would ban people from smoking marijuana or using edibles. Patients would also be prohibited from vaporizing weed if they aren't terminally ill.
In fact, Rodrigues' bill is more restrictive than the laws that existed before Florida overwhelmingly voted to legalize medical weed.
"It goes further than the current statute in terms of restricting medical marijuana," says Ben Pollara, United for Care's campaign director. "There was unanimous agreement that the new amendment would expand use."
Rodrigues' bill, which he introduced Tuesday, defines the "medical use" of cannabis as "the acquisition, possession, use, delivery, transfer, or administration of marijuana authorized by a physician certification."
Florida's United for Care campaign spent two full election cycles — 2014 and 2016 — drafting, fighting, and pushing Floridians to legalize medicinal cannabis for demonstrably sick people. Last year, 72 percent of Floridians voted to amend the state constitution to legalize medical weed for people with diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's. Now it's up to the Florida Legislature to adopt medical marijuana rules.
Yesterday, Fort Myers Rep. Ray Rodrigues finally unveiled the first medical weed regulations — and they would ban people from smoking marijuana or using edibles. Patients would also be prohibited from vaporizing weed if they aren't terminally ill.
In fact, Rodrigues' bill is more restrictive than the laws that existed before Florida overwhelmingly voted to legalize medical weed.
"It goes further than the current statute in terms of restricting medical marijuana," says Ben Pollara, United for Care's campaign director. "There was unanimous agreement that the new amendment would expand use."
Rodrigues' bill, which he introduced Tuesday, defines the "medical use" of cannabis as "the acquisition, possession, use, delivery, transfer, or administration of marijuana authorized by a physician certification."
Before last year's legalization vote, the state had already allowed low-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis derivatives for terminally ill people under what was known as the "Compassionate Use" law. Under the old system, doctors could register on a state database and administer low-THC, high-cannabidiol medicines such as the "Charlotte's Web" hemp extract.
The rest of Rodrigues' 61-page bill effectively treats medical marijuana patients like they're registering to ingest uranium. Lawmakers included rules mandating that a medical cannabis patient submit his or her state driver's license and a second form of ID to obtain approved for medicinal weed. Patients can have their medical-pot licenses suspended if they're charged (not convicted) of any drug offense; the state can also revoke pot licenses once a patient is deemed to be "cured."
People who want to administer drugs to people who can't take them themselves (such as children or the elderly) must undergo background checks and training courses. Both patients and caregivers will be issued photo ID cards. Patients will be barred from buying more than a 90-day supply of cannabis.
The bill also mandates an "education campaign" to publicize the "short-term and long-term health effects of cannabis and marijuana use, particularly on minors and young adults," the "legal requirements for licit use and possession of marijuana in this state," and the "safe use of marijuana." The bill also sets up an impaired-driving education campaign.
"I don't know how malleable the bill is right now, but it can be amended," Pollara says. "It's a disappointing place to start, but I'd rather it be disappointing to start than disappointing to finish."
As always, if you want opiate painkillers in Florida, no such registration process for patients or caregivers is required. And unlike weed, those pills can kill you.
Sorry for the wall of text but I thought this should be published in full. In case after case, after the citizenship has exercised their democratic franchise and voted, in some manner or form, for MJ legalization, then the professional political class sets out to ignore the mandate they were given and instead attempt to impose their elitist views ("do what I say for your own good").
IMO, each and ever one of them should be voted out of office asap (only because we aren't allowed to tar and feather anyone anymore) and be made to actually do something productive to earn their living.
Florida's United for Care campaign spent two full election cycles — 2014 and 2016 — drafting, fighting, and pushing Floridians to legalize medicinal cannabis for demonstrably sick people. Last year, 72 percent of Floridians voted to amend the state constitution to legalize medical weed for people with diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's. Now it's up to the Florida Legislature to adopt medical marijuana rules.
Yesterday, Fort Myers Rep. Ray Rodrigues finally unveiled the first medical weed regulations — and they would ban people from smoking marijuana or using edibles. Patients would also be prohibited from vaporizing weed if they aren't terminally ill.
In fact, Rodrigues' bill is more restrictive than the laws that existed before Florida overwhelmingly voted to legalize medical weed.
"It goes further than the current statute in terms of restricting medical marijuana," says Ben Pollara, United for Care's campaign director. "There was unanimous agreement that the new amendment would expand use."
Rodrigues' bill, which he introduced Tuesday, defines the "medical use" of cannabis as "the acquisition, possession, use, delivery, transfer, or administration of marijuana authorized by a physician certification."
Florida's United for Care campaign spent two full election cycles — 2014 and 2016 — drafting, fighting, and pushing Floridians to legalize medicinal cannabis for demonstrably sick people. Last year, 72 percent of Floridians voted to amend the state constitution to legalize medical weed for people with diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's. Now it's up to the Florida Legislature to adopt medical marijuana rules.
Yesterday, Fort Myers Rep. Ray Rodrigues finally unveiled the first medical weed regulations — and they would ban people from smoking marijuana or using edibles. Patients would also be prohibited from vaporizing weed if they aren't terminally ill.
In fact, Rodrigues' bill is more restrictive than the laws that existed before Florida overwhelmingly voted to legalize medical weed.
"It goes further than the current statute in terms of restricting medical marijuana," says Ben Pollara, United for Care's campaign director. "There was unanimous agreement that the new amendment would expand use."
Rodrigues' bill, which he introduced Tuesday, defines the "medical use" of cannabis as "the acquisition, possession, use, delivery, transfer, or administration of marijuana authorized by a physician certification."
Before last year's legalization vote, the state had already allowed low-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis derivatives for terminally ill people under what was known as the "Compassionate Use" law. Under the old system, doctors could register on a state database and administer low-THC, high-cannabidiol medicines such as the "Charlotte's Web" hemp extract.
The rest of Rodrigues' 61-page bill effectively treats medical marijuana patients like they're registering to ingest uranium. Lawmakers included rules mandating that a medical cannabis patient submit his or her state driver's license and a second form of ID to obtain approved for medicinal weed. Patients can have their medical-pot licenses suspended if they're charged (not convicted) of any drug offense; the state can also revoke pot licenses once a patient is deemed to be "cured."
People who want to administer drugs to people who can't take them themselves (such as children or the elderly) must undergo background checks and training courses. Both patients and caregivers will be issued photo ID cards. Patients will be barred from buying more than a 90-day supply of cannabis.
The bill also mandates an "education campaign" to publicize the "short-term and long-term health effects of cannabis and marijuana use, particularly on minors and young adults," the "legal requirements for licit use and possession of marijuana in this state," and the "safe use of marijuana." The bill also sets up an impaired-driving education campaign.
"I don't know how malleable the bill is right now, but it can be amended," Pollara says. "It's a disappointing place to start, but I'd rather it be disappointing to start than disappointing to finish."
As always, if you want opiate painkillers in Florida, no such registration process for patients or caregivers is required. And unlike weed, those pills can kill you.
Sorry for the wall of text but I thought this should be published in full. In case after case, after the citizenship has exercised their democratic franchise and voted, in some manner or form, for MJ legalization, then the professional political class sets out to ignore the mandate they were given and instead attempt to impose their elitist views ("do what I say for your own good").
IMO, each and ever one of them should be voted out of office asap (only because we aren't allowed to tar and feather anyone anymore) and be made to actually do something productive to earn their living.
howie105
Well-Known Member
After looking at medical pot in a few states including my own its obvious that there are two big paths that many states are taking. As a move forward or as a stop and stall point, this is what happens when one depends on the state to tell them what to do about marijuana. So screw that, do what you need to do about your own health and comfort.
C No Ego
Well-Known Member
medical cannabis is going up against the biggest monopoly- the medical institute... you can tell by how the medical institute quietly patents the compounds produced from cannabis plants... while paying to block legalization of the living plant from the same people who will be buying their synthetic versions...
making claims of medical from a plant is where it all went wrong even though the claims are true no one has a big enough pocketbook to pay to prove it to be so.. we are waiting for them to do something when plants are not even considered to be medicine...
His_Highness
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
Watching and listening to all of the debate/discussion on prescription drugs and one phrase is uttered damn near every time.
"It's not likely that anyone will be successful in regulating the pharmaceutical industry because they have one of the strongest lobbyist groups there is." Many pundits expect this is the one area that will truly test Trump.
If trying to stop them from price gouging much needed meds is so hard it's amazing that legalizing cannabis has made it this far. Cannabis will eliminate so much of their revenue for everything from pain to nausea that they would do just about anything to stop it.
If the lobbyist controls the politician then we either eliminate the lobbyist or eliminate the politician being controlled. Sorry to say but I think we need to do both and neither seems to be standing near the 'easy' button.
"It's not likely that anyone will be successful in regulating the pharmaceutical industry because they have one of the strongest lobbyist groups there is." Many pundits expect this is the one area that will truly test Trump.
If trying to stop them from price gouging much needed meds is so hard it's amazing that legalizing cannabis has made it this far. Cannabis will eliminate so much of their revenue for everything from pain to nausea that they would do just about anything to stop it.
If the lobbyist controls the politician then we either eliminate the lobbyist or eliminate the politician being controlled. Sorry to say but I think we need to do both and neither seems to be standing near the 'easy' button.
CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
Folks in Florida you need to be emailing and calling your lawmakers to make sure they don't disallow edibles for patients. That's crazy!! The smoking I can understand but there needs to be something in the bill regarding the use of edibles.
Some states are trying to put a cap on THC levels. We got to keep on top of things regarding lawmakers trying to pull a fast one when nobody's looking.
Some states are trying to put a cap on THC levels. We got to keep on top of things regarding lawmakers trying to pull a fast one when nobody's looking.
MinnBobber
Well-Known Member
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I submitted my strong written opinion in FL to not restrict the use of MMJ BUT rather to expand/make it more accessible . I could not attend the public mtgs.
This is all too common, when the voters speak, the politicians stall/modify/restrict if their own views OR their own big pharma lined $$ pockets influence them to stop the green wave any way they can
It truly sucks
Baron23
Well-Known Member
Florida, my friend. This is Florida....this is the Fla Speaker of the House, I believe. This was not a straight line lead for your next Trump bash.
Come on....
CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
Senate Panel Defeats Tennessee Pot Decriminalization Bill
The Associated Press
Updated 3:07PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A bill seeking to reduce the penalty for possessing small amounts of marijuana in Tennessee has been extinguished in a state Senate committee.
The Judiciary Committee voted 6-3 on Tuesday against the measure sponsored by Sen. Jeff Yarbro. The bill would have made possession of less than one-eighth of an ounce of marijuana a Class C misdemeanor punishably by a fine of no more than $50.
Pot possession is currently a Class A misdemeanor that can be punished with up to nearly a year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.
The legislation was filed by Yarbro and Rep. Harold Love, a fellow Nashville Democrat, in response to a Republican bill to repeal any city ordinances to reduce the penalty for people who possess small amounts of marijuana.
I can't believe this BS is still going on. Be careful what your lawmakers are doing. Keep on your toes folks. Do we have any FCers from Tennessee? Really, a year in jail?
CK
The Associated Press
Updated 3:07PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A bill seeking to reduce the penalty for possessing small amounts of marijuana in Tennessee has been extinguished in a state Senate committee.
The Judiciary Committee voted 6-3 on Tuesday against the measure sponsored by Sen. Jeff Yarbro. The bill would have made possession of less than one-eighth of an ounce of marijuana a Class C misdemeanor punishably by a fine of no more than $50.
Pot possession is currently a Class A misdemeanor that can be punished with up to nearly a year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.
The legislation was filed by Yarbro and Rep. Harold Love, a fellow Nashville Democrat, in response to a Republican bill to repeal any city ordinances to reduce the penalty for people who possess small amounts of marijuana.
I can't believe this BS is still going on. Be careful what your lawmakers are doing. Keep on your toes folks. Do we have any FCers from Tennessee? Really, a year in jail?
CK
howie105
Well-Known Member
Hoping that people who have spent years opposing pot are going to wakeup and give us a fair break may not always work too well. Ignorer the clowns, refuse to play their rigged game and tend to your own needs.