Calif. Legislature Shelves Bill To Increase Regulations on the Medical Marijuana Industry
On Thursday, California lawmakers put on hold a bill (SB 1262) that would have imposed stricter rules on physicians who prescribe medical marijuana and required medical marijuana retailers to obtain state licenses at a cost of up to $8,000 each. The move came after legislative analysts said it was not clear whether the licensing fees would be enough to pay for a Bureau of Medical marijuana Regulation, which would cost $20 million to set up.
- "California Legislators Shelve State Licensing for Medical Pot Shops" (Mason/McGreevy, Los Angeles Times, 8/14).