Jay Smoker

I have been smoking marijuana for almost twenty years and I have no plans to stop anytime soon. My life was turned upside down in 2009 after getting arrested and tossed in jail for being in the wrong state with legal medical marijuana. I got fed up, and I now devote all my time to ending this insanity.I am responsible for the technical side of this project, but try to chip in when I can, either with syndicated articles or original content.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, StumbleUpon, and Digg and feel free to email. any questions or concerns. Peace!

Michigan Nets $8 Million From Medical Marijuana

 Posted by at 3:46 PM on June 14, 2011  Medical Marijuana Policy  1 Response »
Jun 142011
 
Michigan Nets $8 Million From Medical Marijuana

By Dawson Bell Medical marijuana aimed at helping Michiganders with their pain turns out to be a helpful prescription for the state’s challenged budget, as well. In its first two years of operation, state licensing of marijuana patients and their caregivers has turned more than an $8-million profit — generating nearly $9.7 million in revenue against $1.5 million in expenses, according to a new state report. Marijuana fees topped $4.8 million between just Oct. 1, 2010, and March 31. And the growth continues at a rapid pace, said program manager [Continue Reading]

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Sue Arizona For Right To Operate

 Posted by at 2:10 PM on June 14, 2011  Medical Marijuana Policy  1 Response »
Jun 142011
 
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Sue Arizona For Right To Operate

Arizona attorneys have filed a lawsuit seeking to force the Arizona Department of Health Services to begin accepting applications to operate from potential medical marijuana dispensaries, according to AP reports. The Department of Health Services, the mandated agency that regulates the state’s medical marijuana program, was supposed to begin accepting the applications June 1, but refused after state officials sued the federal government for mostly political reasons. Department Director Will Humble says claims he can’t accept applications because of uncertainty about the legality of the program, pointing to the politically [Continue Reading]

Marijuana Advocate Gary Johnson Snubbed In CNN Presidential Debate Tonight

 Posted by at 12:18 PM on June 14, 2011  Ending Marijuana Prohibition  No Responses »
Jun 142011
 
Marijuana Advocate Gary Johnson Snubbed In CNN Presidential Debate Tonight

By Phillip Smith CNN is holding its first televised debate among Republican presidential candidates tonight, but while the cable news network has issued invitations to several non- or yet-to-announce candidates, it is excluding one announced candidate who meets the criteria for inclusion. Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, an avowed and articulate opponent of drug prohibition, was not invited to participate, and his campaign and supporters are crying foul. CNN, along with WMUR-TV and the Manchester Union-Leader, the debate cosponsors, set the bar for an invitation at the candidate having [Continue Reading]

Montel Williams Opens Marijuana Dispensary In Sacramento

 Posted by at 9:21 AM on June 14, 2011  Medical Marijuana Policy  4 Responses »
Jun 142011
 
Montel Williams Opens Marijuana Dispensary In Sacramento

By Steve Elliott of Toke of the Town Former talk show host Montel Williams lent his star power to the grand opening of a high-end medical marijuana dispensary in Sacramento, California, that aims to “set a new standard” for patients who choose to use cannabis. Williams, a daytime TV host for 17 years, said he uses medical marijuana to relieve the pain of multiple sclerosis but has seen the need for more professional distribution of the herb, reports CBS Sacramento. “You see people standing around, sticking their nose into things,” [Continue Reading]

Full Spectrum Labs Marijuana Strains Of The Week 6/13/11

 Posted by at 4:27 PM on June 13, 2011  Strain Review  No Responses »
Jun 132011
 
Full Spectrum Labs Marijuana Strains Of The Week 6/13/11

Here’s the lastest picks from Full Spectrum Labs, an industry leader in marijuana testing. FSL is “a dedicated group of scientists and activists who have committed their time and skills to providing safe meds to the medical marijuana community.” As the nation’s first independent botanical lab, High Times has asked Full Spectrum Labs to be the authority at this year’s Medical Cannabis Cup taking place in Denver, Colorado, the new ground zero for the MMJ industry. We publish the current picks once they are released so stay tuned. Here are [Continue Reading]

Feds Return $14k Seized From Medical Marijuana Dispensary

 Posted by at 1:25 PM on June 13, 2011  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
Jun 132011
 
Feds Return $14k Seized From Medical Marijuana Dispensary

By Steve Elliott of Toke of the Town Federal authorities agreed last week to give back nearly half of the $29,350 in cash seized from a man who represents a man who operates a medical marijuana dispensary in San Marcos, California. The decision to return $14,383 — about 49 percent of the money seized — was part of a settlement that stems from a December incident in which Ron Chang, the man behind the collective, was stopped by federal agents while hauling marijuana on Pala Road, reports Teri Figueroa of [Continue Reading]

Indiana Gov Kills Forfeiture “Reform” Bill

 Posted by at 12:17 PM on June 13, 2011  Ending Marijuana Prohibition  1 Response »
Jun 132011
 
Indiana Gov Kills Forfeiture "Reform" Bill

By Phillip Smith A bill that would have given 90% of the proceeds from seized cash and goods to local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies involved in the case has been vetoed by Gov. Mitch Daniels (R). The remaining 10% would have gone to the Common School Fund. Under the Indiana constitution, all proceeds from seized items must go to the Common School Fund, but county prosecutors and law enforcement agencies have found several means of skirting the law. Some county prosecutors have contracted out asset forfeiture cases to private [Continue Reading]

Canada Allows Vaporizers On Planes And In Airports

 Posted by at 10:42 AM on June 13, 2011  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
Jun 132011
 
Canada Allows Vaporizers On Planes And In Airports

By Mamakind Flying the pot-friendly skies just got a little easier, now that it’s been confirmed that Health Canada-licensed medicinal cannabis consumers are able to legally consume marijuana both in the airports while waiting for their flights and while on the plane during the flight. At the end of May 2011, as a license-holder, I took it upon myself to clear up any ambiguities in regards to where and when I’m able to medicate. Up until this point, we could only speculate as to what exactly the policies were of [Continue Reading]

Medical Marijuana Inc Plans To Petition DEA For Right To Grow Cannabis

 Posted by at 9:17 AM on June 13, 2011  Medical Marijuana Policy  2 Responses »
Jun 132011
 
Medical Marijuana Inc Plans To Petition DEA For Right To Grow Cannabis

Medical Marijuana Inc is pleased to announce completion of a draft for a preliminary petition to the Federal Government to obtain a DEA sanctioned License to cultivate marijuana for medicinal purposes. In the US there are now 15 States which recognize the medicinal benefits of marijuana and cannabis related products (containing THC, the psycho-active ingredient) for various medical uses. Connecticut may soon be the 16th State to approve medical marijuana. The Drug Enforcement Administration told Legalization Nation in an e-mail last week that 5 unnamed companies now hold licenses to [Continue Reading]

Regulators Working With Law Enforcement To Bust Colorado Medical Marijuana Growers

 Posted by at 8:20 PM on June 12, 2011  Medical Marijuana Policy  1 Response »
Jun 122011
 
Regulators Working With Law Enforcement To Bust Colorado Medical Marijuana Growers

Colorado medical marijuana regulators have partnered up with local law enforcement agencies to help cities shut down medical marijuana gardens according to various AP reports. The aim is to prosecute medical marijuana growers who are doing their best to follow a very confusing set of constantly changing policies. Colorado is currently the only state with medical marijuana regulations that allow companies to profit from selling the medicine so strict business licensing requirements are making it easier for law enforcement to find, raid, and prosecute marijuana cultivators. A 2010 law requiring [Continue Reading]

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