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US: California Governor Endorses Law that Regulates Medical Cannabis
iSchoolGuide Sunday 11 Oct 2015 California governor Jerry Brown signed into law on Friday the state's official set of regulations for medical cannabis 20 years after it legalized the use of pot for therapeutic purposes. The 70-page Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act exhausted details on the prevention unauthorized cultivation, the existence of marijuana black market, and the cease and decease protocols for the violators. Like Us on Facebook Brown's proposal was pushed by a number of civilian rights group advocating for the passage of law enabling the recreational use of marijuana just a couple of months before the 2016 poll, MSNBC reported. California first allowed the use of medical pot in 1996. Unlike Brown, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newson said the law could have had included the legalization of recreational marijuana, which would aid authorities into efficient monitoring and regulation of cannabis. "Given the history and complexity of California's market, achieving the people's will and responsibly regulating marijuana will be a process that unfolds over many years, requiring sustained attention to implementation," explained Newson. Based on the provisions of the law, the state allows individuals and companies to obtain at least one of the 17 different licenses in cultivating and managing marijuana. An applicant can only apply for a limited number of licenses. Further, the state also reserves the right to ban or charge taxes for marijuana growers or businesses selling medical cannabis. Despite its promises, the American Medical Marijuana Association said the 10 by 10 feet limit for marijuana growers violates the 1996 legislation. Licenses will be distributed starting 2018, but Brown said "state agencies will begin working immediately with experts and stakeholders on crafting clear guidelines, so local government, law enforcement, businesses, patients and health providers can prepare and adapt to the new regulated system," according to Los Angeles Times. The state intends to allocate $10 million for the initiative. Spokesman Russ Heimerich from the Department of Consumer Affairs added that the issuing of licenses for medical cannabis will probably take longer. http://www.ischoolguide.com/articles/29023/20151011/california-medical-cannabis-law.htm
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