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March 27, 2018

California’s “largest marijuana business landlord” sues city over regulations California’s “largest marijuana business landlord” sues city over r...California’s “largest marijuana business landlord” sues city over regulations

LOS ANGELES (AP) A woman who owns a business that claims to be Californias largest landlord of marijuana businesses sued the city of San Bernardino to overturn its pot regulation ordinance that could bar ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) A woman who owns a business that claims to be Californias largest landlord of marijuana businesses sued the city of San Bernardino to overturn its pot regulation ordin ...

Remember that company developing a marijuana resort in California? They’re selling the town to an oil company.

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March 27, 2018

Remember that company developing a marijuana resort in California? They’re selling the ...Remember that company developing a marijuana resort in California? ...Remember that company developing a marijuana resort in California? They’re selling the town to an oil company.

LOS ANGELES Could plans to turn an old California ghost town into a marijuana mecca be going up in smoke? Cannabis technology company American Green, which bought Nipton for $5 million last year, has sol ...

LOS ANGELES Could plans to turn an old California ghost town into a marijuana mecca be going up in smoke? Cannabis technology company American Green, which bought Nipton for $5 millio ...

Plans for California marijuana resort “on the back burner” after town sold to oil company

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March 28, 2018

Plans for California marijuana resort “on the back burner” after town sold to oil company Plans for California marijuana resort “on the back burner” after to...Plans for California marijuana resort “on the back burner” after town sold to oil company

LOS ANGELES Niptons new swimming hole is under construction, booze is returning to the restaurant and lottery tickets are being sold again at the ghost towns general store. But it likely will be some tim ...

LOS ANGELES Niptons new swimming hole is under construction, booze is returning to the restaurant and lottery tickets are being sold again at the ghost towns general store. But it lik ...

Teen Marijuana Use in California Declines Sharply Post-Legalization

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August 22, 2018

Teen Marijuana Use in California Declines Sharply Post-Legalization Teen Marijuana Use in California Declines Sharply Post-Legalization Teen Marijuana Use in California Declines Sharply Post-Legalization

NORML | August 22, 2018 Marijuana use by adolescents continues to decline in California, according to statewidedataprovided by the California Healthy Kids Survey, a biennial survey funded by the Departm ...

NORML | August 22, 2018 Marijuana use by adolescents continues to decline in California, according to statewidedataprovided by the California Healthy Kids Survey, a biennial survey f ...

Teen Marijuana Use Declines in Post-Legalization California

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August 27, 2018

Teen Marijuana Use Declines in Post-Legalization California Teen Marijuana Use Declines in Post-Legalization California Teen Marijuana Use Declines in Post-Legalization California

NORML | August 27, 2018 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Marijuana use by adolescents continues to decline in California, according to statewide data provided by the California Healthy Kids Survey, a biennial survey ...

NORML | August 27, 2018 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Marijuana use by adolescents continues to decline in California, according to statewide data provided by the California Healthy Kids Survey ...

California's Illegal Weed Industry Is Doing Better Than Ever

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September 05, 2018

California's Illegal Weed Industry Is Doing Better Than Ever California's Illegal Weed Industry Is Doing Better Than Ever California's Illegal Weed Industry Is Doing Better Than Ever

It was 2004 when William P. first got into the weed game. He was 18 years old and spent much of his life on the road, traveling between Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Diego to deliver chocolate edibles an ...

It was 2004 when William P. first got into the weed game. He was 18 years old and spent much of his life on the road, traveling between Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Diego to deliver ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Officers in notorious video of California pot shop raid are off police force

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July 18, 2016

Officers in notorious video of California pot shop raid are off police force Officers in notorious video of California pot shop raid are off pol...Officers in notorious video of California pot shop raid are off police force

By Alma Fausto, The Orange County Register SANTA ANA, Calif. Three Santa Ana Police Department officers caught eating snacks during a raid on a marijuana dispensary with two of them making fun of a disa ...

By Alma Fausto, The Orange County Register SANTA ANA, Calif. Three Santa Ana Police Department officers caught eating snacks during a raid on a marijuana dispensary with two of them ...

Fearing Proposition 64: What happens to medical pot if recreational is legalized in California?

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July 18, 2016

Fearing Proposition 64: What happens to medical pot if recreational is legalized in Cal...Fearing Proposition 64: What happens to medical pot if recreational...Fearing Proposition 64: What happens to medical pot if recreational is legalized in California?

By Brooke Edwards Staggs, The Orange County Register SANTA ANA, Calif. As she battles symptoms of lupus and depression, Alexandra Rice says she depends on easy access to medical marijuana to control wid ...

By Brooke Edwards Staggs, The Orange County Register SANTA ANA, Calif. As she battles symptoms of lupus and depression, Alexandra Rice says she depends on easy access to medical mari ...

Brace yourselves: Large-scale commercial grows are coming to California’s Emerald Triangle

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July 19, 2016

Brace yourselves: Large-scale commercial grows are coming to California’s Emerald Triangle Brace yourselves: Large-scale commercial grows are coming to Califo...Brace yourselves: Large-scale commercial grows are coming to California’s Emerald Triangle

By Will Houston, Eureka Times-Standard EUREKA, Calif. This summer, Humboldt County has shown that its commercial medical marijuana market is ready to open to operations large and small if they can play ...

By Will Houston, Eureka Times-Standard EUREKA, Calif. This summer, Humboldt County has shown that its commercial medical marijuana market is ready to open to operations large and sma ...

The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Desert Hot Springs

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July 20, 2016

The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Desert Hot Springs The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Desert Hot Springs The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Desert Hot Springs

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 Great Eight California Marijuana Industry Pitfalls

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July 21, 2016

The Great Eight California Marijuana Industry Pitfalls The Great Eight California Marijuana Industry Pitfalls The Great Eight California Marijuana Industry Pitfalls

California cannabis laws. Change is coming. Implementation of the MMRSA and the impending vote on the AUMA, are causing big changes to Californias cannabis industry and creating all sorts of new regulator ...

California cannabis laws. Change is coming. Implementation of the MMRSA and the impending vote on the AUMA, are causing big changes to Californias cannabis industry and creating all so ...

Will California Marijuana Legalization Make Cannabis Prices Too LOW?

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July 22, 2016

Will California Marijuana Legalization Make Cannabis Prices Too LOW?Will California Marijuana Legalization Make Cannabis Prices Too LOW?Will California Marijuana Legalization Make Cannabis Prices Too LOW?

The last couple of weeks have beengood for cannabis. First, the Salk Institute released some promising data on the effect cannabinoids have on combatting Alzheimers plaque. Then, Californias Secretary of ...

The last couple of weeks have beengood for cannabis. First, the Salk Institute released some promising data on the effect cannabinoids have on combatting Alzheimers plaque. Then, Calif ...

The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Los Angeles

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July 27, 2016

The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Los Angeles The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Los Angeles The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Los Angeles

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 Cannabis Countdown: San Francisco

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July 24, 2017

California Cannabis Countdown: San Francisco California Cannabis Countdown: San Francisco California Cannabis Countdown: San Francisco

California has 58 counties and 482 incorporated cities across the state, each with the option to create its own rules or ban marijuana altogether. In this California Cannabis Countdown series, we plan to ...

California has 58 counties and 482 incorporated cities across the state, each with the option to create its own rules or ban marijuana altogether. In this California Cannabis Countdown ...

California sheriff raids more than 20 marijuana gardens on tribal land

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July 27, 2017

California sheriff raids more than 20 marijuana gardens on tribal land California sheriff raids more than 20 marijuana gardens on tribal land California sheriff raids more than 20 marijuana gardens on tribal land

By Ashley Tressel, The Cannifornian The County of Mendocino Marijuana Eradication Team led a raid on about 25 marijuana gardens on Sherwood Valley tribal land in Willits on Tuesday, assisted by the feder ...

By Ashley Tressel, The Cannifornian The County of Mendocino Marijuana Eradication Team led a raid on about 25 marijuana gardens on Sherwood Valley tribal land in Willits on Tuesday, a ...

Out of time: California moves to “emergency” rules to keep recreational weed sales on track

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July 28, 2017

Out of time: California moves to “emergency” rules to keep recreational weed sales on t...Out of time: California moves to “emergency” rules to keep recreati...Out of time: California moves to “emergency” rules to keep recreational weed sales on track

By Brooke Edwards Staggs, The Cannifornian Three state agencies spent more than a year drafting 211 pages of regulations for Californias medical marijuana market. And theyve collected thousands of public ...

By Brooke Edwards Staggs, The Cannifornian Three state agencies spent more than a year drafting 211 pages of regulations for Californias medical marijuana market. And theyve collected ...

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