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May 22, 2016

Bernie Sanders Endorses California Marijuana Legalization Initiative Bernie Sanders Endorses California Marijuana Legalization Initiative Bernie Sanders Endorses California Marijuana Legalization Initiative

Photo by Gage Skidmore The United States most progressive candidate for President of the United States endorsed the leading marijuana legalization effort in California, the Adult ...

Photo by Gage Skidmore The United States most progressive candidate for President of the United States endorsed the leading marijuana legalization effort in Ca ...

Op-ed: California cities shouldn’t hide from legal marijuana

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May 23, 2016

Op-ed: California cities shouldn’t hide from legal marijuana Op-ed: California cities shouldn’t hide from legal marijuana Op-ed: California cities shouldn’t hide from legal marijuana

By Orange County Register Editorial Board SANTA ANA, Calif. Orange County cities need to get their acts together on medical marijuana and the potential legalization of recreational pot. So far, only Sant ...

By Orange County Register Editorial Board SANTA ANA, Calif. Orange County cities need to get their acts together on medical marijuana and the potential legalization of recreational po ...

Los Angeles Cannabis Task Force Responds To City Council’s Attempts To Fix Proposition D

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May 25, 2016

Los Angeles Cannabis Task Force Responds To City Council’s Attempts To Fix Proposition D Los Angeles Cannabis Task Force Responds To City Council’s Attempts...Los Angeles Cannabis Task Force Responds To City Council’s Attempts To Fix Proposition D

The Los Angeles Cannabis Task Force issued a statement today responding to last weeks news that Los Angeles City Council president Herb Wesson had directed city staff to explore a ballot measure that woul ...

The Los Angeles Cannabis Task Force issued a statement today responding to last weeks news that Los Angeles City Council president Herb Wesson had directed city staff to explore a ball ...

Power Plant Fitness, The World’s First Cannabis Gym, Is Coming To California

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May 26, 2016

Power Plant Fitness, The World’s First Cannabis Gym, Is Coming To California Power Plant Fitness, The World’s First Cannabis Gym, Is Coming To C...Power Plant Fitness, The World’s First Cannabis Gym, Is Coming To California

In an era of health and fitness, as well as a national cannabis boom, The 420 Games has become the latest it event series. The athletic themed marijuana events have taken root and quickly become a nationa ...

In an era of health and fitness, as well as a national cannabis boom, The 420 Games has become the latest it event series. The athletic themed marijuana events have taken root and quic ...

California Gym Allows Members to Toke While They Train

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May 26, 2016

California Gym Allows Members to Toke While They Train California Gym Allows Members to Toke While They Train California Gym Allows Members to Toke While They Train

Lace up your sneakers and get ready for the first and, so far, only, weed-friendly gym to open soon in San Francisco. Power Plant Fitness will allow edibles and vaping on-site to start with and eventu ...

Lace up your sneakers and get ready for the first and, so far, only, weed-friendly gym to open soon in San Francisco. Power Plant Fitness will allow edibles and vaping on-site to s ...

Public Policy Institute Of California Finds 60% Support For Marijuana Legalization

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May 30, 2016

Public Policy Institute Of California Finds 60% Support For Marijuana Legalization Public Policy Institute Of California Finds 60% Support For Marijua...Public Policy Institute Of California Finds 60% Support For Marijuana Legalization

The campaign behind Californias Adult Use of Marijuana Act has turned in more than 600,000 signatures to get the initiative on the ballot.365,880 of those signatures need to be valid for that to happen. T ...

The campaign behind Californias Adult Use of Marijuana Act has turned in more than 600,000 signatures to get the initiative on the ballot.365,880 of those signatures need to be valid f ...

The Future of MMJ in Los Angeles: Q&A With L.A. Cannabis Task Force Chair Ariel Clark

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May 30, 2016

The Future of MMJ in Los Angeles: Q&A With L.A. Cannabis Task Force Chair Ariel Clark The Future of MMJ in Los Angeles: Q&A With L.A. Cannabis Task Force...The Future of MMJ in Los Angeles: Q&A With L.A. Cannabis Task Force Chair Ariel Clark

By John Schroyer The city of Los Angeles is a regulatory mess when it comes to medical marijuana. Since the passage of the statewide Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (MMRSA) last September, hu ...

By John Schroyer The city of Los Angeles is a regulatory mess when it comes to medical marijuana. Since the passage of the statewide Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (MMRSA ...

Harmful Medical Marijuana Tax Bills Advance In California

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May 31, 2016

Harmful Medical Marijuana Tax Bills Advance In California Harmful Medical Marijuana Tax Bills Advance In California Harmful Medical Marijuana Tax Bills Advance In California

(via dailyfinance.com) Marijuana taxes are a two edged sword. On one hand, the tax revenues that the marijuana industry generates (or can generate) are very popular with the public and elected officials ...

(via dailyfinance.com) Marijuana taxes are a two edged sword. On one hand, the tax revenues that the marijuana industry generates (or can generate) are very popular with the public a ...

$California: Marijuana Infraction Enforcement Nearly 4 Times As Severe For Blacks$

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May 31, 2016

California: Marijuana Infraction Enforcement Nearly 4 Times As Severe For Blacks California: Marijuana Infraction Enforcement Nearly 4 Times As Seve...California: Marijuana Infraction Enforcement Nearly 4 Times As Severe For Blacks

New data analyses conducted by the Drug Policy Alliance and ACLU of California find that racial disparities in marijuana policing have persisted, following the reduction of low-level marijuana possession ...

New data analyses conducted by the Drug Policy Alliance and ACLU of California find that racial disparities in marijuana policing have persisted, following the reduction of low-level m ...

California marijuana legalization is on track, but still not a sure thing

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June 01, 2016

California marijuana legalization is on track, but still not a sure thing California marijuana legalization is on track, but still not a sure...California marijuana legalization is on track, but still not a sure thing

By Brooke Edwards Staggs, The Orange County Register SANTA ANA, Calif. The signatures are still being tallied and verified, but the California marijuana legalization initiative is on track to easily qua ...

By Brooke Edwards Staggs, The Orange County Register SANTA ANA, Calif. The signatures are still being tallied and verified, but the California marijuana legalization initiative is on ...

California: SB 987 Would Impose A 15% Medical Marijuana Tax

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June 03, 2016

California: SB 987 Would Impose A 15% Medical Marijuana Tax California: SB 987 Would Impose A 15% Medical Marijuana Tax California: SB 987 Would Impose A 15% Medical Marijuana Tax

A funny thing occurs in the world of politics when it comes to marijuana taxes. The word tax is a trigger word in politics, and is not a popular thing, which is why politicians try to avoid using the word ...

A funny thing occurs in the world of politics when it comes to marijuana taxes. The word tax is a trigger word in politics, and is not a popular thing, which is why politicians try to ...

The California Cannabis Countdown: Calaveras County

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June 06, 2016

The California Cannabis Countdown: Calaveras County The California Cannabis Countdown: Calaveras County The California Cannabis Countdown: Calaveras County

Until recently, the Wild West of U.S. cannabis lacked robust statewide regulations which left California cannabis companies subject to unclear rules and risk of federal shutdowns. The Medical Marijuana Re ...

Until recently, the Wild West of U.S. cannabis lacked robust statewide regulations which left California cannabis companies subject to unclear rules and risk of federal shutdowns. The ...

California Could Soon See A Huge Tax Increase on Medical Marijuana

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June 05, 2016

California Could Soon See A Huge Tax Increase on Medical Marijuana California Could Soon See A Huge Tax Increase on Medical Marijuana California Could Soon See A Huge Tax Increase on Medical Marijuana

More taxes may be soon be imposed on medical marijuana in California under two separate proposals that were approved by lawmakers last week, one in the Senate and one in the Assembly. Both bills will now ...

More taxes may be soon be imposed on medical marijuana in California under two separate proposals that were approved by lawmakers last week, one in the Senate and one in the Assembly. ...

How much will California medical marijuana growers have to pay in taxes?

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June 06, 2016

How much will California medical marijuana growers have to pay in taxes?How much will California medical marijuana growers have to pay in t...How much will California medical marijuana growers have to pay in taxes?

By The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Lawmakers are moving to levy taxes on California medical marijuana growers after hammering out pot regulations l ...

By The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Lawmakers are moving to levy taxes on California medical marijuana growers after hammering o ...

Testing the Outer Limits of 280E: Californians Helping to Alleviate Medical Problems v. Commissioner

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June 08, 2016

Testing the Outer Limits of 280E: Californians Helping to Alleviate Medical Problems v....Testing the Outer Limits of 280E: Californians Helping to Alleviate...Testing the Outer Limits of 280E: Californians Helping to Alleviate Medical Problems v. Commissioner

Starting in 1996, Californians Helping to Alleviate Medical Problems (CHAMP) operated a caregiving facility in San Francisco for people with debilitating illnesses. Approximately 47% of itsmembers suffere ...

Starting in 1996, Californians Helping to Alleviate Medical Problems (CHAMP) operated a caregiving facility in San Francisco for people with debilitating illnesses. Approximately 47% o ...

Major Raid Rocks California Medical Marijuana

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June 14, 2016

Major Raid Rocks California Medical Marijuana Major Raid Rocks California Medical Marijuana Major Raid Rocks California Medical Marijuana

Local law enforcement raided one of Californias leading medical cannabis extract providers in Santa Rosa today. Properties held by AbsoluteXtracts and Care By Design were raided in Santa Rosa today by l ...

Local law enforcement raided one of Californias leading medical cannabis extract providers in Santa Rosa today. Properties held by AbsoluteXtracts and Care By Design were raided in S ...

Three Cannabis Services You Can Only Get in California

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June 15, 2016

Three Cannabis Services You Can Only Get in California Three Cannabis Services You Can Only Get in California Three Cannabis Services You Can Only Get in California

In order to indulge in weed like a California native, you need to indulge in the states unique cannabis services. Ranging from doorstep deliveries to weed-themed events, below are three noteworthy marijua ...

In order to indulge in weed like a California native, you need to indulge in the states unique cannabis services. Ranging from doorstep deliveries to weed-themed events, below are thre ...

Leading California Medical Marijuana Oil Maker Busted

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June 17, 2016

Leading California Medical Marijuana Oil Maker Busted Leading California Medical Marijuana Oil Maker Busted Leading California Medical Marijuana Oil Maker Busted

(via Wikipedia.com) By Phillip Smith Police, including DEA agents, raided five properties associated with a well-known medical marijuana products manufacturer in Northern Californias Sonoma County Wedne ...

(via Wikipedia.com) By Phillip Smith Police, including DEA agents, raided five properties associated with a well-known medical marijuana products manufacturer in Northern Californias ...

Cannabis Industry Squashes Police Raid in California

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June 19, 2016

Cannabis Industry Squashes Police Raid in California Cannabis Industry Squashes Police Raid in California Cannabis Industry Squashes Police Raid in California

Phoot by Care By Design via Facebook Californias newly regulated medical cannabis industry is done with running and hiding from police and has started fighting back. Activists are ...

Phoot by Care By Design via Facebook Californias newly regulated medical cannabis industry is done with running and hiding from police and has started fighting ...

The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Berkeley

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June 22, 2016

The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Berkeley The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Berkeley The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Berkeley

Until recently, the Wild West of U.S. cannabis lacked robust statewide regulations which left California cannabis companies subject to unclear rules and risk of federal shutdowns. The ...

The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Sacramento

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June 29, 2016

The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Sacramento The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Sacramento The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Sacramento

Until recently, the Wild West of U.S. cannabis lacked robust statewide regulations which left California cannabis companies subject to unclear rules and risk of federal shutdowns. The ...

On the ballot: California to vote on legal marijuana

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June 28, 2016

On the ballot: California to vote on legal marijuana On the ballot: California to vote on legal marijuana On the ballot: California to vote on legal marijuana

By Jonathan J. Cooper, The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. California voters will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana after Secret ...

By Jonathan J. Cooper, The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. California voters will decide whether to legalize recreational ma ...

Adult Use Legalization Measure Qualifies For California Ballot

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June 29, 2016

Adult Use Legalization Measure Qualifies For California Ballot Adult Use Legalization Measure Qualifies For California Ballot Adult Use Legalization Measure Qualifies For California Ballot

California voters will decide this November on a statewide initiative to legalize and regulate the adult use and sale of cannabis. The Secretary of States office confirmedTuesdaythat proponents of the mea ...

California voters will decide this November on a statewide initiative to legalize and regulate the adult use and sale of cannabis. The Secretary of States office confirmedTuesdaythat p ...

California Legalization: 10 Things To Know

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July 04, 2016

California Legalization: 10 Things To Know California Legalization: 10 Things To Know California Legalization: 10 Things To Know

On November 8, voters registered in California will get a chance to end cannabis prohibition. Heres the 10 Things You Need to Know: 1) Only registered voters in California can end cannabis prohibition. ...

On November 8, voters registered in California will get a chance to end cannabis prohibition. Heres the 10 Things You Need to Know: 1) Only registered voters in California can end ca ...

Inside A California Museum's One-Of-A-Kind Cannabis Exhibit

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July 04, 2016

Inside A California Museum's One-Of-A-Kind Cannabis Exhibit Inside A California Museum's One-Of-A-Kind Cannabis Exhibit Inside A California Museum's One-Of-A-Kind Cannabis Exhibit

It's known as Mary Jane, ganja, chronic and even the sticky icky and has been featured in countless movies, including one that warned of its dangers, "Reefer Madness." Now, marijuana is the subject o ...

It's known as Mary Jane, ganja, chronic and even the sticky icky and has been featured in countless movies, including one that warned of its dangers, "Reefer Madness." Now, mariju ...

The California Cannabis Countdown: Sonoma County

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July 06, 2016

The California Cannabis Countdown: Sonoma County The California Cannabis Countdown: Sonoma County The California Cannabis Countdown: Sonoma County

Until recently, the Wild West of U.S. cannabis lacked robust statewide regulations which left California cannabis companies subject to unclear rules and risk of federal shutdowns. The ...

Two financial backers shell out $2 million for California legalization campaign

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July 11, 2016

Two financial backers shell out $2 million for California legalization campaign Two financial backers shell out $2 million for California legalizat...Two financial backers shell out $2 million for California legalization campaign

By Brooke Edwards Staggs, The Orange County Register SANTA ANA, Calif. With four months to go before the election, an initiative campaign to legalize marijuana for adults in California has a $5.5 millio ...

By Brooke Edwards Staggs, The Orange County Register SANTA ANA, Calif. With four months to go before the election, an initiative campaign to legalize marijuana for adults in Californ ...

California Cannabis Distribution: Yea, Nay, or Wait for AUMA

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July 13, 2016

California Cannabis Distribution: Yea, Nay, or Wait for AUMA California Cannabis Distribution: Yea, Nay, or Wait for AUMA California Cannabis Distribution: Yea, Nay, or Wait for AUMA

Its been a few months since we wrote about the California distribution model under the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (MMRSA), and since then the debate has showed no signs of slowing down. S ...

Its been a few months since we wrote about the California distribution model under the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (MMRSA), and since then the debate has showed no sign ...

Lucky No. 64: First came Amendment 64, now California will vote on Prop. 64

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July 13, 2016

Lucky No. 64: First came Amendment 64, now California will vote on Prop. 64 Lucky No. 64: First came Amendment 64, now California will vote on ...Lucky No. 64: First came Amendment 64, now California will vote on Prop. 64

By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Cannabis legalization proponents might need to start adding 64 to their Mega Millions picks. With the passage of Amendment 64 in 2012, Colorado became the first stat ...

By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Cannabis legalization proponents might need to start adding 64 to their Mega Millions picks. With the passage of Amendment 64 in 2012, Colorado b ...

Week in Review: Banking Scare, Marijuana Ballot Roundup & Water Rules in California

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July 14, 2016

Week in Review: Banking Scare, Marijuana Ballot Roundup & Water Rules in California Week in Review: Banking Scare, Marijuana Ballot Roundup & Water Rul...Week in Review: Banking Scare, Marijuana Ballot Roundup & Water Rules in California

By Omar Sacirbey and John Schroyer An Illinois bank sparks fresh concerns about cannabis and financial institutions, the number of states with certified pro-marijuana ballot measures hits an all-time hig ...

By Omar Sacirbey and John Schroyer An Illinois bank sparks fresh concerns about cannabis and financial institutions, the number of states with certified pro-marijuana ballot measures ...

LEARN MORE ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN YOUR STATE

AllBud State FAQs

Medical marijuana programs can vary from state to state. From the process to how to become a qualified patient to how to acquire medical marijuana is never the exact same in each state. We have compiled some of the most common Frequently Asked Questions on a state by state basis. Select from the drop down above for your state.

Interesting State Facts:

Massachusetts requires dispensaries to also sell vaporizers
Nevada allows out of state cardholders to purchase medical marijuana
The possession limit in Oregon is 24 ounces of useable marijuana
Many states require patients to designate a single dispensary for their medication needs

Learn about the specific medical symptoms or conditions marijuana may provide relief