Cannabis Law Group’s Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

Earlier this year, the California Narcotic Officers’ Association left little doubt as to their position on the legalization of marijuana with a training manual entitled, “Marijuana is NOT Medicine.” So perhaps it shouldn’t be surprising that in its most recent quarterly newsletter detailing marijuana case law, it is educating officers on the best ways to…

Those who oppose the legalization of marijuana are often quick to cite all the harm that will be done when more people run out and buy it. According to a recent Washington Post article on the effects of legalization in California, the opposite appears to be the case. The article cites a new report from…

In the ever-changing world of medicinal marijuana legislation, it is important to follow all court decisions closely. The People v. Reece J. Clark, a recent case from the Court of Appeal of the State of California Second Appellate District, involved a defendant who pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and possession of a short-barreled shotgun.…

In Allen v. County of Lake, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California recently issued an order granting plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction prohibiting abatement actions against medical marijuana cultivators. In July of this year, Lake County Ordinance No. 2997 (“ordinance”) took effect. This ordinance regulates medical marijuana cultivation within…

There are smartphone for apps for everything these days. According to a recent article from Tech Crunch, a new startup company in San Francisco has an app for medical marijuana users. The company requires users to upload their California identification card or a valid driver’s license and physician’s recommendation letter. The patient information database is…

According to a recent article from the Orange County Register, the City of Anaheim is using their control of the local water and power supply to literally pull the plug on medical marijuana dispensaries. In a city where medical marijuana dispensaries are illegal, the city has decided to use this more direct approach to get…

Despite growing public support for medical marijuana in California, federal officials are calling for more regulation. According to a recent news article from the LA Times, U.S. Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole stated during an interview that California should strengthen its regulation of the burgeoning cannabis industry. Cole is leaving the Department of Justice…

While there is no question that the country is moving toward legalization of marijuana, there is a question of who is driving the recent trend. Some laws are created at the state level, while local governments enact others. A recent article from Capital Public Radio looks at how the efforts to legalize marijuana in California…

In the ever-changing climate of marijuana legalization and medical marijuana legislation, it is sometimes hard to predict what police will do in any given situation. According to a recent news article from 760 AM KFMB News in San Diego, three defendants were arrested in a marijuana grow bust operation. Authorities have stated that police executed…

Despite more states decriminalizing and legalizing marijuana for medical use and distribution, the fact remains that marijuana is still illegal under federal law. Medical marijuana business owners must be wary of state regulations as well as federal policies to avoid liability. Even when in compliance, these business owners may still risk criminal prosecution. In a…