by Scott E. Huber on October 5, 2016
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Elections, Initiatives, Medical Marijuana, Proposition 215,
On September 26, 2016, the Daily Journal published our article, “What pot legalization would mean for local governments.” The article discusses the issues local government will address if Proposition 64 passes this November (which is expected). This article can be accessed at the following link: What Will Pot Legalization Mean
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Local Government Regulation, Marijuana Legalization, November 2016 Election, Proposition 64,
by Derek P. Cole on January 19, 2015
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Elections, Medical Marijuana,
Efforts to legalize marijuana continued to pick up steam in last November’s elections with voters in Oregon, Alaska, and Washington, D.C., approving legalization measures. Most expect California voters to follow suit in 2016.
Considering this trend, one is tempted to conclude that marijuana is on an unstoppable winning streak at the polls. A closer look reveals this may not be the case.
In November, voters in three rural counties defeated measures intended to repeal or relax local marijuana cultivation standards. All three measures were supported by patient advocates who claimed the ordinances ... Continue Reading
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Election, Initiatives, Marijuana Legalization, Referendums, Rural California,
