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Interview on Cannabis Radio

Hear Kimberly Simms interviewed on Cannabis Radio, speaking about the implications of the California Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act.

San Diego Policy Changes Impact Marijuana Dispensaries

An update to the city of San Diego’s land development code will make it just a little bit easier to find a location for a medical marijuana dispensary. For the past few years, the city’s policy was to disqualify proposed dispensaries if they were within 1,000 feet of sensitive uses (parks, schools, churches, childcare centers […]

New Year – New Marijuana Policies

As marijuana legalization continues to gain momentum, policy analysts predict that 2016 will be the biggest and strongest year for our favorite green plant.   Rob Kampia, the co-founder and executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project does an excellent job at outlining the changes in marijuana law can expect to see at the Federal and State Level […]

Congress Reauthorizes State Marijuana Protections

On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, Congress renewed the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment which continues to prohibit the Department of Justice and DEA from interfering with state medical marijuana programs.  The renewal of this spending amendment will continue to thwart the federal government’s efforts in arresting or prosecuting patients and businesses who are complying with their state’s cannabis laws.  The […]

Marijuana Legalization in the 2016 Election

Marijuana legalization will be front and center as we head into the 2016 election cycle.  A large number of states will run legalization initiatives and for the first time, Presidential candidates are being forced to discuss their position on marijuana policy.  Politicians  are finally beginning to embrace ending federal prohibition and the war on drugs. […]

Colorado Cannabis Users File Class-Action

Two Colorado patients file the first class-action lawsuit against a marijuana company over pesticides.  This case highlights the ongoing debate on what pesticides are safe for cultivators to use on their plants.  The lawsuit against LivWell Inc. by Brandan Flores and Brandie Larrabee alleges the company has been using Eagle 20.  Eagle 20 is a […]

California Cannabis Bills

September 11, is the last day for each house to pass bills to regulate the medical cannabis industry before the end of the year.  It is widely believed that AB266 will pass, forever changing California’s medical marijuana industry.