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California Supreme Court: Cannabis Law Not Applicable to Prison Inmates

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Inmates in prison are not allowed to possess recreational marijuana while incarcerated, according to a new ruling by the California Supreme Court. In a split 5-2 ruling, the high court held that Prop 64, which legalized recreational marijuana in California, was not applicable to prison inmates. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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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. As it stands, 36 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational uses. Recreational use was approved by voters in 2016. Call us at 714-937-2050. 311 , Approved Sept.

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Costa Rica: Will He Won’t He? President Alvarado Sitting On Cannabis Bill

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Medical marijuana provisions in the bill would also bring hope to patients whose suffering could be relieved by legal, prescription marijuana products, Volio Pacheco said. The law would limit marijuana to medicinal and therapeutic use, and does not legalize adult-use (recreational) marijuana. President’s term ending.

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California Medical Cannabis Now Allowed in Public Schools

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Among the guidelines that must be met: The student must be a qualified patient with a written, valid recommendation for medical cannabis by a physician. The Los Angeles CANNABIS LAW Group represents growers, dispensaries, ancillary companies, patients, doctors and those facing marijuana charges. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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Californian Lawmakers End Pot Smoking in Moving Vehicles

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As marijuana has quickly become a party drug of choice since its legalization in California in 2016, recreational pot users will likely be most impacted by this change. The Los Angeles CANNABIS LAW Group represents growers, dispensaries, ancillary companies, patients, doctors and those facing marijuana charges. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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Is the Nation’s Vaping Crisis Hurting California’s Cannabis Market?

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The Californian cannabis industry watched with the nation, as 47 patients across 25 states lost their lives to possible ­­vaping associated pulmonary illness this summer. The Los Angeles CANNABIS LAW Group represents growers, dispensaries, ancillary companies, patients and those facing criminal marijuana charges.

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25 Cities Sue California to Block Unfettered Marijuana Delivery

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64 , the legislation that opened the door to legalized recreational marijuana in California. Approximately 80 percent of the state’s 482 cities have barred cannabis retailers from either setting up shop or selling the drug for recreational purposes. However, not all plaintiff cities have prohibited recreational sales.