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Clay commission moves toward potential medical marijuana moratorium

Clay commission moves toward potential medical marijuana moratorium

Green Cove Springs | The Clay County Commission, following the lead of Orange Park and Green Cove Springs city officials, is moving toward imposing a proposed temporary moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries and treatment centers that might want to open in unincorporated areas of Clay County should voters statewide pass Amendment 2 in the Nov. 8 general election.If approved, Amendment 2 would expand the medical use of marijuana statewide for people with debilitating medical conditions.The state amendment also would authorize licensed businesses in Florida to acquire, produce and distribute marijuana for medical purposes.


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After the election, marijuana could be legal for recreational or medical use in 29 states

After the election, marijuana could be legal for recreational or medical use in 29 states

Marijuana could be legal for medical or recreational use in 29 U.S. states after the November election.The issue will be put to voters in nine states, with legalization backers enjoying well-funded campaigns and polls showing a high likelihood that they will prevail in the most populous states.Currently, marijuana is allowed for medical use in 26 states.


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Md. medical marijuana applicant sues over lack of diversity

Md. medical marijuana applicant sues over lack of diversity

By The Associated PressBALTIMORE (AP) — An applicant for a license to grow medical marijuana in Maryland has sued a state commission for allegedly failing to consider racial diversity when the panel named the top 15 finalists.Court documents show Alternative Medicine Maryland filed the suit Monday in Baltimore Circuit Court.The lawsuit seeks to stop the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission from awarding licenses.


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Maryland medical marijuana regulators sued for not considering racial diversity of license winners

Maryland medical marijuana regulators sued for not considering racial diversity of license winners

A third losing applicant for a coveted medical marijuana license has sued the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, this one arguing the regulators illegally ignored racial diversity when selecting applicants.A lawsuit filed Monday by Alternative Medicine Maryland in Baltimore Circuit Court asks a judge to prevent the issuance of any final licenses and start the process anew.The company, led by New York-based doctor Greg Daniels, also alleges regulators unconstitutionally favored in-state companies and failed to make sure winning bidders would have the money to execute their plans.