California Residents May Soon Be Able To Have Marijuana Delivered To Them Regardless Of Cities’ Rules
The rules were proposed by state regulators in a long-awaited draft of permanent regulations for California’s cannabis industry.
The Mercury News:
Cannabis Delivery, Edibles And Ads Could Change Under New, Permanent California Regulations
Cannabis retailers soon may be able to deliver marijuana anywhere in California, no matter what city or county rules say. Also, it’s likely that medical marijuana patients will be allowed to buy edibles infused with cannabis more potent than currently permitted under state law. (Staggs, 7/14)
In other news on marijuana —
Ventura County Star:
First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Operator Selected In Thousand Oaks
At the conclusion of a rigorous, months-long evaluation process, Legendary Organics has been selected by the Thousand Oaks City Council to operate the city’s first medical marijuana dispensary. Thousand Oaks-based Legendary, one of three finalists, got the nod over the other two, DBO Investments and Leaf Dispensary, in a 4-1 vote Tuesday night. Dissenting council member Rob McCoy favored Leaf. (Harris, 7/14)
Orange County Register:
Israeli Marijuana Researchers To Open First U.S. Clinic In Laguna Woods
Israel-based NiaMedic is promising to offer conventional medical care alongside what company leaders describe as research-backed cannabis treatment aimed at seniors. The focus will be on the use of cannabis to handle pain management, physical rehabilitation, insomnia and other conditions linked to aging. (Staggs, 7/13)
The Bakersfield Californian:
Kern Public Health’s Lab Gets High-Tech Upgrade
There’s a new room in the Kern County Public Health building known as the “Ebola Room.”Only certain employees have access to the room. To get in, you must pass through two sets of doors, neither of which can be open at the same time. The ceiling and floor of the room are completely sealed. It’s clear the room is designed to keep anything that might find its way inside from getting out.“It allows us to be prepared for what is the unknown,” said Kern Public Health Director Matt Constantine. (Morgen, 7/15)