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Arizona Marijuana Dispensaries Selected Amid Controversy, Advised to Proceed With Caution

Arizona took a huge step forward on the medical marijuana front yesterday, selecting 97 dispensary finalists in a lottery complete with ping pong balls bearing numbers associated with applicants. The…

News August 8
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Tax Court Ruling to Have Major Impact on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Nationwide

Medical cannabis dispensaries will face increased scrutiny by the IRS and could be forced to pay tens of thousands – or even millions – of dollars in back taxes in…

News August 7
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Watch the Arizona Medical Cannabis Dispensary Lottery Live This Morning Via Online Feed

It's a big day for the emerging medical marijuana industry in Arizona. Officials will conduct a lottery this morning to choose a dispensary for each of the Community Health Analysis…

News August 7
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Weekly Wrapup: More Casualties in Cannabis Crackdown + Controversial Colorado MMJ Report

Over the past few months, it’s become abundantly clear that no one is safe in the medical marijuana industry, especially if you’re located in California. Have a great reputation in…

News August 6
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Bill Would Stem Fed-Forced Evictions of Compliant Medical Cannabis Companies in MMJ States

The biggest worry for many marijuana dispensary owners and growers these days isn’t tied to financing, the competition or even a raid by federal agents. It’s about what their landlords…

News August 3
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Report: Colorado Medical Marijuana Regs Fail to Prevent ‘Diversion’ of Cannabis into Wrong Hands

Marijuana grown for medical purposes in Colorado is making its way to other states and into the hands of people without cards at an alarming rate, reflecting ineffective regulations and…

News August 2
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Tacoma Dispensaries Deemed a Public Nuisance, But Fate of City’s 35 MMJ Centers Unclear

At first glance, the ordinance passed by officials in Tacoma, Washington, yesterday seems pretty cut-and-dry: Medical marijuana dispensaries are now considered a public nuisance and must close shop in the…

News August 1
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Key Question in Wake of Los Angeles Dispensary Ban: How Will City Enforce New Law?

After backing a proposal to rid Los Angeles of storefront dispensaries, local officials must now figure out exactly how to enforce the controversial ordinance. It could prove to be a…

News July 31
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Unexpected Ally for MMJ? Governor Rejects Request to Halt Arizona Medical Marijuana Program

My how the times have changed. Last summer, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer launched an assault on the state’s budding medical marijuana industry, putting the dispensary licensing program on hold and…

News July 31
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