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After Colorado and Washington voted to legalized cannabis in their states in late 2012, a slight sense of stoner-jealousy arose in other states across the country. This year (as expected) six more states have introduced legislation to legalize, tax and regulate the adult use of cannabis (for recreational use). NEW HAMPSHIRE The most recent of which was the state of New Hampshire, who recently introduced their House Bill 492 in the interest of the, “efficient use of law enforcement resources, enhancing revenue for public purposes, and individual …

Although High Times is hosting the 1st official U.S. Cannabis Cup in Denver on 4/20, the 26th Cannabis Cup will still be held November 24-28 in Amsterdam. The event will showcase Amsterdam coffee shops best cannabis and hashish, in addition to the best seed stores and hemp products the industry has to offer. You Be The Judge The Cannabis Cup was started in 1987, and continues to attract thousands of cannabis enthusiasts from around the world year after year. Smokers celebrate at 4:20 both in the AM and PM, and the best part about the event is that …

Barcelona is hosting its tenth anniversary Spannabis Hemp and Alternative Technologies Fair on February 15th through the 17th, 2013. Spannabis 2013 is considered Spain’s most important cannabis event of the year and is thought to be the world’s largest hemp fair. Over 20,000 cannabis enthusiasts and a total of 500 companies from across the globe are expected to attend this year’s event being held at the massive Cornella Exhibition Centre. Two hundred booths will be on display at Spannabis 2013. The exhibition center showcasing industry-leading products ranging from industrial hemp goods to the worlds best seeds. Many …

A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 against the rescheduling of Cannabis and officially denied a petition to remove marijuana from a list of substances “with no accepted medical use.” The federal appeals court ruled 2-1 on Tuesday (Jan 22, 2013) that the petitioners had not provided enough evidence to prove that the DEA’s scheduling of marijuana as a Schedule I was, “arbitrary and capricious.” In other words, the court held that marijuana is a dangerous drug that has no accepted medical uses, and has never been studied in a well-controlled study proving medical efficacy. Under the …

The High Times Medical Cannabis Cup is coming back to Los Angeles this year on February 16th & 17th. The two-day expo will feature a patient-only medicating area (18 years and older), seminars on growing, and activism presentations from some of the MVP’s of the cannabis industry. In addition, musical guests The Game and Redman will be performing during the Saturday night VIP concert. The awards ceremony will be held Sunday, and will crown the best Sativa, Indica, Hybrid, Concentrate, and Edible in California. Anyone may attend the event, however only California residents with valid medical marijuana recommendations may …

The 1st annual High Times US Cannabis Cup is set to take place on the stoner holiday, 4/20, in Denver, Colorado this year. Although Denver has hosted a “medical” cup for the last three years, this year’s event won’t be as ‘medical’ because of Amendment 64, which legalized recreational use of marijuana. While last years cup discussions were focused around the upcoming vote to legalize cannabis in the state, this year’s cup will feature a BYO (bring-your-own) bud, Amendment 64-friendly zone where anyone (21 and older) is free to light up. An editor from High Times commented …

San Diego’s Democratic Mayor, Bob Filner, has issued an order to the local authorities and city’s attorneys office to drop all legal efforts aimed at shutting down medical marijuana dispensaries. This is to include the dozen cases that are currently awaiting trial. The mayor plans to establish regulations that will permit marijuana businesses for patients who, “legitimately need it for relief of pain.” The zoning laws will restrict dispensaries from opening near schools, playgrounds, or anywhere that would potentially cause harm to the neighborhoods. Mayor Filner believes that, “in order to be a great city, we must also be a …

Washington DC, 18 States, and Counting… Currently there are eighteen (18) states where medical marijuana is legal, not including the District of Columbia (DC). “2012 was easily the most productive year in the history of marijuana reform. It’s only a matter of time before the rest of the country catches on.” Colorado and Washington have, as you probably know, completely legalized cannabis, and are also included in the number. However, this number does not reflect the states that have decriminalized the drug, which include: Nebraska, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, and New York. With all the …

During my many stays in the beautiful city of Amsterdam, I have visited just about every “coffee shop” there is. I’ve tried so many strains and special brownies that I’ve officially lost count. However, it is safe to say… I am in completely in love with the city of Amsterdam. I have become infatuated with the bustling streets, “frites (fries) mit samurai sauce,” and an occasional whiff of Cheese, White Widow, or the native Dutch Treat seeping …

Medical Marijuana and the Workplace The struggle to balance company policy, employee rights, state law, and federal law has been an unpleasant juggling act for CEO’s ever since the installment of the first medical marijuana programs. While no state has legalized the use of marijuana in the workplace, there are many implicit protection clauses in the measures on medicinal marijuana. The exemptions section of the New Mexico medicinal marijuana measure states that a registered marijuana patient can’t be arrested or subject to “penalty in ANY manner,” for using medicinal marijuana. Whether losing your job is considered a “penalty,” remains subject …