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US CT: Column: Could A New Memo Shut Down Medical Marijuana?
Hartford Advocate, 11 Jul 2011 – Ever hear of the Ogden Memo? Back in 2009, the Department of Justice issued a memo telling the feds how to deal with medical marijuana dispensaries (which conflict with state law).
Read moreUS WA: Everett Police Warn About The Dangers Of 'Bath Salts'
The Herald, 08 Jul 2011 – Everett police are taking a proactive approach to warn about the dangers of synthetics, which mimic hard drugs but can be more toxic. They won’t scent a steamy tub with lavender, but they could cause organ failure and profuse bleeding.
Read moreUS WA: Seattle Moving Toward Rules For Medical-Marijuana Shops
Seattle Times, 11 Jul 2011 – Seattle is taking the first steps toward regulating medical-marijuana dispensaries, putting itself on an increasingly lonely pot-friendly island as other Puget Sound cities move toward outright bans.
Read moreUS CA: Will Marijuana Advocates' Plan Go Up In Smoke?
Hesperia Star, 11 Jul 2011 – Staff Recommends Commission Deny Medical Marijuana Dispensaries’ Proposal If Hesperia Planning Commissioners vote as staff recommends on Thursday, the medical marijuana dispensaries proposal by the West Coast Patients Group could become a distant pipe dream.
Read moreUS AZ: Call To Cut City's Pot Penalties Is Rejected
Arizona Daily Star, 08 Jul 2011 – Organizers of an initiative drive to reduce the penalties for minor marijuana possession showed up at City Hall with seven boxes of petition signatures Thursday, only to have their dreams nipped in the bud.
Read moreUS WA: Castle Rock Turns To Emergency Zoning Rules To Restrict
The Daily News, 11 Jul 2011 – CASTLE ROCK — After learning they couldn’t ban collective medical marijuana gardens — even for six months — City Councilmembers instead restricted where the gardens can be in an emergency vote Monday night.
Read moreUS MI: Proposed Pot Ordinance Burns Out In Farmington Hills
Farmington Observer, 12 Jul 2011 – An ordinance amendment dealing with medical marijuana has been snuffed out by the Farmington Hills City Council after a year of study and debate.
Read moreUS WA: Synthetic Drugs Arrive In Lake Stevens Smoke Shops
Lake Stevens Journal, 12 Jul 2011 – Terms like “bath salts”, K2 and Spice have completely different meanings these days. K2 no longer only refers to a ski and snowboard manufacturer and “bath salts” no longer convey images of a relaxing aroma coming from a warm bath. Today these words imply fake marijuana and fake […]
Read moreUS WA: Marysville Imposes Moratorium On Marijuana Dispensaries
The Marysville Globe, 12 Jul 2011 – MARYSVILLE — Those looking to acquire medicinal marijuana in Marysville have a long wait ahead of them.
Read moreUS CA: Supes Vote 4-1 In Favor Of Dispensary Ban
The Union, 12 Jul 2011 – Dispensaries Cannot Build Anywhere in Nevada County With Tuesday Decision Medical marijuana dispensaries are banned from operating in Nevada County.
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