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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. Raybon , involves five inmates in a California state prison who were convicted on felony charges after being found with marijuana in their cells. 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. 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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What Are the Odds U.S. Senate Will Legalize Pot at the Federal Level?

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A poll conducted last year by the Pew Research Center reveals 6 in 10 Americans favor legalizing pot for both medicinal and recreational use. Marijuana is Legal in Many States – Why Does Federal Legalization Matter? . California was the first to legalize medical marijuana in 1996 and recreational use in 2016).

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Californian Lawmakers End Pot Smoking in Moving Vehicles

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Before the passing to Assembly Bill 1810 , it was illegal for drivers and passengers to smoke or vape marijuana within vehicles travelling on state highways. But the state law did extend exemptions for taxi, bus and limousine passengers. Therefore, this law change in no surprise. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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Marijuana Legislation Wins in Congress, Now Onto the Senate

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Currently, the recreational use and sale of marijuana is legal in California, along with 10 other states, and Washington D.C. But federal law continues to classify cannabis as a Schedule 1 narcotic. Supporters for marijuana law reform are praising the legislation. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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Trump’s New U.S. Attorney General Pick Says He Won’t Pursue Pot Crackdown

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Those fears were confirmed when Sessions formally rolled back the Cole Memo, a federal directive under the Obama administration not to pursue criminal actions or civil forfeiture against marijuana businesses that were abiding state law. As it now stands, 10 states (including California) plus Washington D.C.

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New California Cannabis Shop Hopefuls Face Barriers to Entry

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This year was the first in which Californians could freely grow, sell, buy and use marijuana purely for purposes of recreation without the constant threat of criminal law enforcement intervention. However, almost nowhere in the Golden State can new marijuana business owners say it’s been an easy road.