Month: November 2016 (Page 21)

County takes cautious approach to cannabis policiesHalf Moon Bay ReviewRepresentatives from the county Health Department, Sheriff's Office, Planning Department, county counsel, and Agriculture Department have met three times thus far to explore the new laws' impacts on their jurisdictions. At the Board of Supervisors' Dec. Read More: County takes cautiousContinue Reading

Niagarathisweek.comMillion-dollar marijuana grow-op busted in St. CatharinesNiagarathisweek.comST. CATHARINES – An investigation into a suspected marijuana grow operation in south St. Catharines led to the seizure of more than a million dollars worth of the drug. In November, the Niagara Regional Police guns, gangs and grows unit began …NRP says $1.25 MContinue Reading

Manchester Evening NewsLarge cannabis farm discovered in Stockport after 'tampered with electrics' cause fierce blazeManchester Evening NewsA house has been badly damaged in a blaze after electrics were tampered with to cultivate a suspected cannabis farm in Stockport . Firefighters were called to a home on Blackberry Lane, Brinnington ,Continue Reading

Medical marijuana looks like cash crop to Miami's entrepreneursMiami Herald“Cannabis is growing more mainstream by the day. This is a viable, vibrant industry, and we are seeing more and more sophisticated financial executives entering this space,” said Chris Ganan, chief strategy officer of MedMen, a Los Angeles-based …and more » ReadContinue Reading

Coastal city eyes pot farming: Half Moon Bay council opts for public outreach on marijuana rules after Proposition 64San Mateo Daily Journal“So it makes sense to review our current strict prohibitions against recreational and medical cannabis in this context.” Much of San Mateo County's agricultural lands are nestled along theContinue Reading

CBS LocalProposition 64: Legal Recreational Marijuana Raises Concerns For …CBS LocalSACRAMENTO (CBS13) — One of the many provisions of Proposition 64, which legalizes recreational marijuana use among other things, is the ability to grow …and more » Read More: Proposition 64: Legal Recreational Marijuana Raises Concerns For … – CBS LocalContinue Reading

CBS LocalProposition 64: Legal Recreational Marijuana Raises Concerns For Medical Pot GrowsCBS LocalSACRAMENTO (CBS13) — One of the many provisions of Proposition 64, which legalizes recreational marijuana use among other things, is the ability to grow the plant in your home. It's a part of the law that has someContinue Reading

LivemintMarijuana could help alcoholics, drug addicts to kick their habits: StudyLivemintIt was also found that moderate use of marijuana is far less harmful than tobacco or alcohol consumption. In the vast majority of countries marijuana sale and consumption is illegal. Uruguay and several states in the US have legalized theContinue Reading

Novato restricts recreational marijuana cultivationMarin Independent JournalBuying time while it considers how to regulate recreational marijuana, Novato became the first city in Marin this week to temporarily halt outdoor cultivation and restrict indoor growing. The City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously, with Councilman … Read More: Novato restricts recreational marijuanaContinue Reading

Recreational marijuana passesThe AdvocateThe passing of Proposition 64, which legalizes marijuana in California effective immediately, means adults 21 years and older can now grow, possess and use but will have to wait until 2018 before they can purchase marijuana at a certified dispensary …and more » Read More: Recreational marijuana passesContinue Reading