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The Miami Herald announced a new poll on Monday that showed 7 in 10 Florida voters support a state constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana, while only 2 in 10 opposed completely. According to the poll, conducted by a group making an effort to put a medical marijuana measure on the 2014 ballot, the support is enough to possibly affect the governor’s race. New Florida Cannabis Bill Named After Cathy Jordan The article mentioned that Florida Sen. Jeff Clemens (D-Lake Worth) is planning to introduce his “Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act,” that would legalize the use of medical …

The NCIA is holding their Northeastern CannaBusiness Symposium & Networking Reception on Saturday, March 16th in Boston, Massachusetts. The event will be held at the Courtyard Downtown Boston Hotel from 12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m. with a reception afterwards lasting until 8:00 p.m. The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) works to defend and advance the interests of cannabis-related businesses on a national stage. They are comprised of legitimate cannabis businesses and organizations, and are the only national trade association for cannabis professionals. NCIA works to develop national standards and best practices for the …

Rhode Island lawmakers will hear testimony on numerous marijuana bills this Wednesday, February 27 in the State House. The ‘Marijuana Regulation, Control and Taxation Act’, or House Bill 5274, was introduced earlier this month by State Rep. Edith Ajello (D-Providence) to legalize, regulate and tax cannabis sales for adults 21 and over. If the bill passes, it would remove penalties for the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis, and allow for up to three mature plants in an enclosed, locked space. The bill aims to reduce the presene of cannabis in the black market by …

Nevada Senators have agreed it is time to change existing laws regarding how qualified patients acquire their medical marijuana. The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing lasted nearly three hours today, in which the members agreed that it is nearly impossible to obtain marijuana under current stipulations of the law. The existing MMJ law requires a qualified cardholder to grow his or her cannabis and does not allow for the existence of dispensaries. Legislator Seeks Help To Fix Current Legislation Bearing in mind Nevada isn’t the most ideal location for growing cannabis, many patients are simply unable to provide for themselves and …

Earlier this month, lawmakers introduced a marijuana tax and regulation bill as well as a bill to legalize the production of industrial hemp. Yesterday, the same group of co-sponsors introduced their second round of legislation: Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-CO) introduced his House Resolution 689 bill, the “States’ Medical Marijuana Protection Act.” Rep. Sam Farr (D-CA) introduced his House Resolution 710, the “Truth in Trials Act.” Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and three of his co-sponsors filed the “Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2013.” Blumenauer’s States’ Medical Marijuana Protection Act …

The committee killed a bill on Feb. 20 that would legalize medical marijuana for suffering patients in North Carolina in an effort to stop the influx of phone calls and emails from citizens on the issue. “We did it to be done with it, so people could move on for the session,” responded Rep. Paul “Skip” Stam (R) of Wake, NC. He claims that lawmakers were being “harassed” with phone calls and emails about medical marijuana. You see… typically when members of committee’s know that a bill won’t pass (or don’t want it to be passed), it will sit in …

Michigan’s long awaited medical marijuana Provisioning Center Regulation Act (PCA) has been introduced to the House. Michigan’s dispensary owners have feared for their lives this past month in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that deemed them criminals. Fortunately for them, a group of bipartisan lawmakers finally met yesterday to advance HB 4271 – The Medical Marijuana Provisioning Center Regulation Act (PCA) into the state House of Representatives to legalize their existence. State Rep. Mike Callton (R) is sponsoring the bill that would leave the decision to allow for medical marijuana dispensaries up to local officials …

Members of the marijuana task force made a decision on February 19 that will allow those touring Colorado to shop in retail marijuana stores and outlets. Ever since Colorado passed their Amendment 64, pot enthusiasts from around the world have been waiting eagerly for a ruling on what the law would mean for them. The amendment legalized the distribution, possession, and use of small amounts of cannabis for recreational purposes. However, the law did not outline exactly how the state would deal with citizens attempting to suffice their Amsterdam craving with a trip to the ‘Mile High …

Arizona’s court of Appeals ruled on Feb. 14 that drivers found to have traces of THC (active or inactive) are subject to prosecution for “driving under the influence of marijuana.” It all started three years back in December of 2010 when Hrach Shilgevorkyan was involved in a routine traffic stop in Maricopa County. He was pulled over for speeding and unsafe lane usage, and the officer noticed he had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and a flushed face. He admitted to smoking weed but did not specify when that occurred. When the deputy brought Shilgevorkyan downtown for processing, he agreed to …