Articles Posted in California marijuana legalization

In the state of California, when medical marijuana was first legalized, provisions were entered in the state code that allowed for the safe distribution and purchase of medical marijuana by anyone with a valid doctor’s recommendation but left it up to local government as to whether cultivation, delivery or dispensaries would be allowed in their…

In the 1990s, when California residents began talking about the legalization of medical marijuana in the state, it was a much more controversial issue than it is today. While there is still opposition from many politicians and special interest groups today, it is nothing like it was then. After California passed medical marijuana legalization legislation,…

The ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana has not passed yet in California, but investors are counting on voters to make the right choice. Legalization for recreational use is considered all-but-inevitable, with pollsters suggesting an that an initiative on the ballot could pass with an estimated 55 percent of the vote. LA Times reports investors…

In California, growers are eagerly awaiting details on the new regulatory scheme which is aimed at bringing the marijuana industry out of the legal shadows. The regulatory scheme is estimated to have a cost of approximately $50 million, and it must be entirely funded by the industry. Press Democrat reports growers are concerned high fees…

The failed Ohio ballot initiative provided some guidance on what not to do as different groups move forward to get their own initiatives on the California ballot for the legalization of recreational marijuana. The Chronicle summarized five take-aways that those drafting ballots should consider in order to maximize the chances they will successfully be able…

With myriad competing proposals for marijuana legalization ballot initiatives in California, one more player entering the game may not seem like good news. However, this time the person putting forth a proposal is Sean Parker. Parker disrupted the music industry with the invention of Napster, and is a major player in the technology industry. He…

In 2016, it is likely that a recreational marijuana measure will be on the ballot in California. With 55 percent of Californians supporting full-scale legalization of marijuana, the legalization measure is likely to pass if it comes up for a vote. In light of the fact legalization looks likely in a short time, Lieutenant Governor…

Everybody loves a bargain. In order to help spur the local economy and help families in need of some extra savings to make ends meets, states across the country will announce one weekend or even a single day where there will be no sales tax on a majority of items. There are of course more…

California lawmakers are looking at a variety of different options for how to regulate medical marijuana on a state level. Since 1996, when medical marijuana was first allowed in the state, counties and cities have regulated it as they deemed appropriate for their respective municipal areas. According to a recent article from the Sacramento Bee,…

For years, marijuana has been classified by the federal government as a Schedule I narcotic. That has put it in the same class with heroin and other dangerous drugs that have no medicinal benefit and are highly addictive. This classification was a big part of the reason state and federal authorities came down so hard…