Appeals Court Upholds Injunction Against Pot Delivery AppMarch 14, 2016(AP) — A state appeals court has upheld a judge's decision to block a smartphone app that allowed people in Los Angeles to have medical marijuana delivered to them.
Yolo Lifts Ban On Outdoor Medical Pot CultivationMarch 9, 2016 | Steve MilneYolo County is still developing a comprehensive regulatory program for medical marijuana. But in the meantime, the County Board of Supervisors has approved an interim ordinance, lifting the ban on outdoor medical marijuana cultivation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Officials Disagree On Who Will Track Medical Marijuana PlantsFebruary 10, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and an independent tax board are disputing who will track the movement of medical marijuana, under the state’s new regulatory system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentExcise Tax On Medical Marijuana Sales Proposed In CaliforniaFebruary 10, 2016(AP) - A state senator from Northern California has introduced a bill that would impose a 15 percent tax on retail sales of medical marijuana. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Names Lead Medical Marijuana RegulatorFebruary 4, 2016 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has appointed the first-ever head of California’s new medical marijuana regulatory agency.
State GovernmentGovernor Signs Emergency Amendment To Medical Marijuana LawFebruary 4, 2016(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has signed an emergency bill that eliminates an upcoming deadline local governments faced to ban or regulate medical marijuana cultivation.
State GovernmentCapitol Round-Up: Cannabis Fix, First Gas Leak Bill, DiapersJanuary 28, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe state Senate and Assembly sent their first bill to Governor Jerry Brown.
Sacramento City Council Delays Marijuana Cultivation VoteJanuary 26, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council has postponed a vote on a medical marijuana cultivation ordinance. City officials worry that Sacramento may lose control over medical marijuana cultivation rules by delaying the vote.
Marysville City Council Allows Medical Marijuana With LimitsJanuary 20, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe Marysville City Council has voted to allow medical marijuana in the city with limitations.
State GovernmentLawmakers And Advocate Propose Medical Marijuana Law ChangesJanuary 19, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia has just begun developing new statewide rules for medical marijuana, but industry advocates and lawmakers are already pushing for changes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.