Month: November 2016 (Page 40)

Union DemocratVoters turn down Calaveras cannabis lawUnion DemocratThe measure would have completely regulated the cannabis industry in Calaveras County. Proposed by two citizens of Murphys who do not cultivate marijuana, its intentions were to organize land use and protect neighbors from the “annoyances” associated …Calaveras County: Voters Reject Measure Regulating Marijuana,Continue Reading

Bangor Daily NewsMaine voters narrowly endorse legal marijuanaBangor Daily NewsThe state will then develop rules to regulate retail sales of marijuana, taxed at 10 percent. The law takes effect 30 days after Gov. Paul LePage certifies the election results. The retail industry will be regulated by the legalization-opposing … ReadContinue Reading

The RepublicThe Latest: Voters OK lawmakers' access to aid fundThe RepublicTom Angell of Marijuana Majority says North Dakota approved the law with an effort that was “largely off the radar” and showed that any state could be next to change its laws. The measure was opposed by the North DakotaContinue Reading

Washington PostLegal marijuana poised to grow as states vote to raise minimum wage, tooWashington PostVoters in California, Massachusetts and Maine approved the recreational use of marijuana Tuesday, and people in four states, including Florida, will soon be able to use the drug for medical reasons. Out of nine states consideringContinue Reading

Recreational marijuana use OK'd by Nevada voters – Las Vegas Sun …Las Vegas SunNevadans voted Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana for adults ages 21 and over. The passing of Question 2, which was called at 10:03 p.m. by the …and more » Read More: Recreational marijuana use OK'd by Nevada voters –Continue Reading

Recreational marijuana use OK'd by Nevada votersLas Vegas SunUnder the law, recreational users will also be allowed to buy marijuana paraphernalia such as bongs and glass pipes. Those living outside a 25-mile radius of the closest Nevada marijuana dispensary will be permitted to cultivate up to six marijuana …and more »Continue Reading

East Bay TimesAntioch bans outdoor marijuana grows as Prop….East Bay TimesAntioch councilmembers unanimously agreed Tuesday to an urgency ordinance that places a moratorium on growing marijuana outdoors as well as on commercial uses if Proposition 64 passes. The proposition would take effect immediately; the City …and more » Read More: Antioch bansContinue Reading

East Bay TimesAntioch: Council OK's temporary ban on growing marijuana outdoorsEast Bay TimesAntioch's city council OK'd a temporary ban on outdoor marijuana cultivation in anticipation of California voters legalizing recreational use of the drug.San Diego preparing to allow recreational pot shops – The San …The San Diego Union-Tribuneall 2 newsContinue Reading

AlterNetLive updates: Calif., Mass. voters approve recreational marijuanaCBS NewsMaine would allow people 21 years of age or older to possess up to 2 1/2 ounces of marijuana and cultivate up to six pot plants in their homes. Massachusetts would allow an individual 21 or older to possess 1 ounce ofContinue Reading

Pro-pot question wins in MassachusettsThe Daily News of NewburyportMaine would allow people 21 years of age or older to possess up to 2 1/2 ounces of marijuana and cultivate up to six pot plants in their homes. Massachusetts would allow an individual 21 or older to possess 1 ounce ofContinue Reading