JENKS v. STATE 582 So.2d 676 District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District. Kenneth L. JENKS and Barbara J. Jenks, Appellants, v. State of Florida, Appellee. No. 90-2462. June 13, 1991. Defendants were convicted in the Circuit Court, Bay County, Clinton Foster, J., of cultivating cannabis and possession of …
Cannabis is likely to become an annual billion-dollar legal industry in the state of Colorado by next year after officials suggested greater volumes of the drug are being sold than anticipated. Colorado was the first state in the US to licence and tax sales of the drug for recreational use, …
A local pharmacist who wants to open two medical marijuana dispensaries in Brevard County plans to give county commissioners a lesson in the pot industry. Eric Luzar, a resident of Satellite Beach, asked for a spot on Tuesday’s County Commission agenda to discuss medical marijuana dispensary zoning and regulation. Luzar …
By Bill Cotterell TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 16 (Reuters) – Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a law on Monday allowing for the limited use of a special strain of marijuana to treat epileptic seizures and other diseases. State lawmakers passed the measure this spring with bipartisan support after impassioned appeals from …
As Washington state prepares to issue the first licenses for marijuana retail stores, Gov. Jay Inslee and other state leaders on Tuesday announced a coordinated campaign to make sure pot stays out of the hands of minors once products start hitting store shelves next month. “Those who have led the …
The GOP-controlled House voted recently in favor of blocking the federal government from interfering with states that permit the use of medical marijuana. The somewhat surprising 219-189 vote came as the House debated a bill funding the Justice Department’s budget. This is the first time the U.S. Congress has voted to …
ALBANY—The State Legislature voted last week to legalize medical marijuana, making New York the 23rd state, along with the District of Columbia, to allow use of the drug for medical purposes. Each state has unique restrictions on the drug, which remains illegal under federal law, and New York’s program is …
WTVM.com reports on senate candidate’s thoughts on medical marijuana. In our special Your Voice, Your Vote, News Leader 9′s Roslyn Giles talked to four of the hopefuls. We asked the question: “What are your thoughts on using marijuana for medicinal purposes in the state of Georgia? Candidate Derrick Grayson’s response: …
A medical marijuana proposal in Pennsylvania may make it to lawmakers by the start of summer, according to the head of the state Senate Law and Justice Committee. Sen. Chuck McIlhinney, a Republican from Bucks County, says the committee will likely vote on a medical marijuana proposal before the Senate …
The cannabis industry is growing exponentially. It’s truly an exciting time for anyone that is currently involved in the cannabis industry. With numerous states fighting to legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis, the potential for continued growth is substantial. If you are already a part of the cannabis industry, congratulations. You …