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Guidelines for New Medical Marijuana Establishments in Nevada

July 2, 2013 at 4:56 pm / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana

Medical Marijuana Establishments Medical Marijuana occupied substantial time and energy during the 77th Legislature in the form of Senate Bill 374. Governor Brian Sandoval signed SB 374 on June 12, 2013, and with the stroke of a pen created the framework for some new and unique business establishments in Nevada. Beginning New Years Day 2014, companies may begin servicing patients who are legally authorized to consume marijuana for medicinal purposes in treating health ailments. SB 374 authorizes medical marijuana dispensaries, [...]

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“Empire’s End” by Dozer [VIDEO]

July 1, 2013 at 5:52 pm / Cannabis Events, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Music

Dozer Biography …and so the story begins. Christmas Day 1995, the first gig by four youngsters calling themselves Dozer. It took place at an illegal club down in a dark basement in their hometown Borlänge, the industrial town who’s only achievement is having the highest crime rate in Sweden. It was my first meeting with the band. I remember they played some Kyuss and Monster Magnet songs and a handful of their own songs. People intoxicated by their home-made vodka [...]

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US Conference of Mayors Demand Feds Respect State’s Marijuana Laws

July 1, 2013 at 12:47 pm / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana

The US Conference of Mayors unanimously approved a resolution this morning that calls on the federal government to respect local marijuana laws. Resolution No. 32 “reaffirms the USCM’s support of fair and effective criminal justice and drug policies, states that federal laws, including the Controlled Substance Act, should be amended to explicitly allow states to set their own marijuana policies without federal interference; and that until such time as federal law is changed, The United States Conference of Mayors urges [...]

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California Supreme Court Rules Cops Need Warrant to Open Pkgs Smelling of Marijuana

June 29, 2013 at 4:25 pm / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana

SAN FRANCISCO — Police need a warrant to open a package in the mail that reeks of marijuana, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday, rejecting a prosecutor’s arguments that a search was warranted under a novel “plain smell” test. In a ruling written by Justice Goodwin Liu, the state high court dismissed arguments by Santa Barbara County prosecutors that contraband could be searched under a theory that would extend the “plain sight” test to “plain smell.” Police are generally [...]

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New Study Shows Medical Marijuana May Act as a Vaccine Against Brain Damage

June 28, 2013 at 11:38 am / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Medical Marijuana

Marijuana continues to be a paradox as it makes its way from illicit drug to wonder medicine being used to treat a number of symptoms and disorders more safely than traditional pharmaceuticals. In the latest news, cannabis, which has been associated with long-term cognitive deficits in chronic users, is now being tested as a treatment to preserve brain function after traumatic injury. Amidst the many “it-damages-your-brain” studies, some reports have shown that cannabis has neuroprotective effects. Studies have suggested that [...]

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Feds and LAPD Training to Raid California Dispensaries

June 26, 2013 at 3:54 pm / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana

Californians legalized cannabis for medical use in 1996, but that doesn’t mean California’s cops and their federal patrons just decided to respect state law. Quite the opposite; the 18-month-long crackdown on medical cannabis outlets in California has been a joint effort, with local marijuana foes doing most of the work of their Washington, D.C. funders. Finding loopholes in Prop 215, SB 420, and numerous court cases spelling out medical cannabis patients’ rights isn’t easy. To that end, the feds and [...]

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WeedFinder Announces Casual from Heiroglyphics and Other Guests Performing at SF Cannabis Cup

June 20, 2013 at 1:28 pm / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Music

On 4/20 WeedFinder.com made its debut at the first-ever U.S. Cannabis Cup in Denver, Colorado. This weekend, WeedFinder.com promises to continue diligently carrying the torch to light the path for weed seekers everywhere, this time unveiling in the Bay Area. With gracious hosts, High Times Magazine, already bringing in hip-hop legends from the Wu-Tang Clan: GZA, Raekwon and Ghostface, WeedFinder.com decided to add a few appetizers to the main course. Both, Saturday and Sunday, infamous Texas-turntablist, DJ Joe Vega will [...]

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World’s Largest Marijuana Locator Unveiling at SF Cannabis Cup

June 16, 2013 at 1:46 pm / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Music

Approximately one and a half years ago, ground was broken on a new website that promises to be an essential tool for harnessing and enhancing the rapid growth in the burgeoning global marijuana industry. WeedFinder.com is a well-oiled machine, ingeniously engineered with easy access to information at no cost to users. WeedFinder.com is now entering the ring to answer the information-sharing problems hampering efficient cannabis commerce. The recently soft-launched (beta) site puts members of this niche-community in direct contact instantly, [...]

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Nevada Officially Regulates Medical Marijuana Collectives

June 14, 2013 at 4:12 pm / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Medical Marijuana

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — After 13 years of waiting, medical marijuana patients in Nevada will soon have a legal way to obtain the drug without growing it themselves. Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval signed SB374 into law Wednesday. The measure establishes the framework to make pot available to medical marijuana card holders, imposing fees and requirements for growers, processors and dispensaries of pot. It also contains provisions to continue to allow home-growing until 2016. Nevadans voted to legalize medical marijuana [...]

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