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California Supreme Court: Cannabis Law Not Applicable to Prison Inmates

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Inmates in prison are not allowed to possess recreational marijuana while incarcerated, according to a new ruling by the California Supreme Court. Raybon , involves five inmates in a California state prison who were convicted on felony charges after being found with marijuana in their cells. marijuana lawyers can help.

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

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

The state of California has now permitted the legal use of marijuana for two years. Marijuana Tax Revenue Expenditures in California (Fiscal Year 2019-2020). One program idea currently under consideration could see legal marijuana tax revenue used to employ released prisoners to help deter juvenile offenders. Legal Implications.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

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This week, members of the Morgantown, West Virginia city council approved an ordinance to allow police to issue $15 fines to those caught with up to 15 grams of marijuana instead of making an arrest. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. AL resident?

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Confer With a Cannabis Lawyer: Capitalizing on the Los Angeles Marijuana Tourism Market

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Marijuana first became legal for recreation among adult users in January 2018. With that, Los Angeles marijuana tourism is taken off, with several ancillary businesses cropping up specifically catering to those who are here for the cannabis. Attorneys at our firm have been practicing marijuana law in this state for more than a decade.

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California Medical Cannabis Now Allowed in Public Schools

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

As of this month, parents and guardians are allowed under California law to administer medical marijuana products to K-12 public school students. Eight other states (Colorado, Washington, New Mexico, Illinois, Florida, Delaware, New Jersey and Maine) also allow medical marijuana to be administered to children on campus.

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25 Cities Sue California to Block Unfettered Marijuana Delivery

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Los Angeles marijuana delivery business attorneys are paying close attention to this litigation, wherein plaintiff cities argue that by allowing home deliveries in cities where it is restricted, the state is breaking key provisions of Prop. 64 , the legislation that opened the door to legalized recreational marijuana in California.

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California Employers Ease Zero Tolerance on Cannabis

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

California employers long have long availed themselves of their right – as affirmed by the state’s high court – to carry out zero tolerance policies against workers who use drugs – even if that drug use takes place off-the-job. The History of Employer Zero Tolerance Policies. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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