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California Supreme Court: Cannabis Law Not Applicable to Prison Inmates

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

.” Had the public intended to alter the laws and policies regarding possession of cannabis in prison settings, they would have stated so explicitly, the court ruled. Further, it would make no sense that voters would wish to continue to criminalize the consumption of cannabis in prison, yet allow inmates to legally posses it.

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Medical Cannabis Now Legal in California Health Care Facilities

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California hospital facilities will be allowed to use medical cannabis for terminally ill patients. Gavin Newsom signed into law the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act, or Ryan’s Law – remarkable for the fact that he vetoed a similar measure in 2019 due to conflict with federal law.

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Where Does California’s $635M in Marijuana Tax Money Go?

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

And tax dollars collected from the cannabis industry are already showing great impact across a variety of sectors. Since its passing in 2016, Prop 64 has earmarked its entire cannabis industry tax revenue, minus regulatory costs, to supporting public health, repairing the environment, and bettering public safety.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

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Legislation is pending, House Bill 2049, that would expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis. The measure would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder as well as opioid use disorder. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access.

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California Cannabis Growers at Pains as License Renewals Drag

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Currently, all 9,464 state issued temporary cannabis cultivation licenses, have expired. Meant to be replacing those, for businesses continuing to meet the required regulations, are either provisional or permanent annual cannabis business licenses. California marijuana farmers are facing a crisis.

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Chinese-Funded Covert Cannabis Cultivation Leads to Three Los Angeles Marijuana Arrests

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Investigators allege the men were wired millions of dollars from China in order to buy homes that would be used in illegal cannabis grow operations. The Los Angeles CANNABIS LAW Group represents growers, dispensaries, collectives, patients and those facing marijuana charges. Call us at 714-937-2050. As our L.A.

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Constitutionality of Cannabis: Federal Lawsuit Against DEA, DOJ Proceeds

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include a 12-year-old epilepsy patient, an 8-year-old Leigh’s syndrome patient, an Iraq war veteran and sufferer of post-traumatic stress disorder, a former NFL player who heads a hemp company hawking sports performance products and a non-profit that helps minorities get ahead in the legal cannabis market.

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