Medical Marijuana

Police Seize Children Of Idaho Pot Advocate

Steve Jackson — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:30:35 +0000

An advocate for medical marijuana in Idaho is fighting to have her three children returned to her, after they were taken when marijuana was found in her home.

For Regulators, Marijuana Legalization All About 'Getting Into The Weeds'

Austin Jenkins — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:55:34 +0000

SEATTLE – When Washington voters legalized recreational marijuana last fall, they handed the state’s Liquor Control Board a regulatory nightmare. There’s no manual for how to create a safe and legal market for pot – something that’s never been done before.

State Representative Roger Goodman – speaking after a recent meeting on marijuana legalization – says the giggle factor is gone.

“Initiative 502 largely is about making marijuana boring.

Idaho Bills Would Keep State From Following Neighbors On Pot

Jessica Robinson — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:16:43 +0000

Idaho is now hemmed in by four states where marijuana is legal in some form, and a panel of state lawmakers fears Idaho could be next. A state Senate committee approved a pair of measures against marijuana, including one asking the federal government to crack down on Idaho’s neighbors.

Medical Marijuana Tax Proposed To Address Black Market Concerns

Austin Jenkins — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:07:38 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Three powerful Democrats in the Washington state House are proposing a new 25 percent tax on medical marijuana. The measure introduced Thursday is designed to avoid an underground market for medicinal pot once recreational marijuana is legally sold in stores.

The top three sponsors of the proposed medical marijuana tax are heavy hitters in the Washington legislatures: the chairs of House budget, finance and government accountability committees.

Washington Lawmakers Hear Concerns on 'Gray' Market For Marijuana

Austin Jenkins — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:56:45 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Card-holding medical marijuana patients would get protection from arrest under a proposal in the Washington legislature. But some industry insiders say it doesn’t go far enough. That was their message Monday at a state Senate hearing.

By the end of this year, the production and use of recreational marijuana in Washington will be regulated and taxed. That’s because of voter-approved Initiative 502.

'Grey' Market Concerns Grow As Washington Legalizes Pot

Austin Jenkins — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:36:12 +0000

As Washington moves to legalize marijuana, there are fresh concerns that a parallel market for pot will continue to flourish. It’s not quite a black market. Let’s call it a “grey” market – for medical marijuana. The question now: how will highly taxed and regulated pot compete with largely unregulated medical marijuana?

Green Solution is a medical marijuana dispensary southeast of Tacoma. The first thing you notice is the reflective blackout film on the doors and windows.

Seattle City Attorney Recommends Celebrating New Marijuana Law 'At Home'

Amy Radil — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:13:40 +0000

On Thursday, Dec. 6, it becomes legal in Washington state to possess small amounts of marijuana for recreational use. But until the state sets up a licensing system, there’s no place to legally buy or sell marijuana, except for medical use. Marijuana is still illegal under federal law.

Oregon Politicians Mostly Mum On Marijuana Legalization Measure

Chris Lehman — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:59:00 +0000

Oregon and Washington are contemplating a dramatic shift in drug policy this November. But the initiatives to legalize marijuana are getting little attention from state lawmakers on the campaign trail.

Marijuana Activists Target Oregon Attorney General Candidate

Chris Lehman — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:37:35 +0000

A candidate for Oregon state Attorney General faces an unusual new opposition campaign. Democrat Dwight Holton has become the target of medical marijuana activists. Holton faces retired judge Ellen Rosenblum in the May Democratic primary.