The University of California would conduct a study of the effects of marijuana on motor skills, and new standards would be set for manufacturing medical cannabis products under legislation sent Wednesday by state lawmakers to the governor. Read more »
Medical cannabis extraction bill clears CA Senate Committee
A bill to establish new best practices for manufacturers to legally process medical cannabis extracts cleared the Business, Professions & Economic Development Committee of the California legislature with bi-partisan support. Read more »
Study: Medical marijuana changes how employees use sick time
“Fact #1: Legalizing marijuana is bad for the workplace.” That’s the stark warning from the Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace, a nonprofit that works to combat drug use among American employees. Read more »
Medical marijuana program needs revisions, state report says
Two years after the state’s medical marijuana program was signed into law, the Department of Health has called for program revisions that include doubling the number of dispensaries and allowing nurse practitioners to certify patients, and is still considering a home delivery service. Read more »