Assembly Approves Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill
On Thursday, the Assembly voted 41-28 to approve a bill (AB 2312), by Assembly member Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco), that would establish a state enforcement agency to oversee the medical marijuana industry and license dispensaries. It is unclear whether the Senate will pass the measure.
- "California Assembly Passes Pot Regulation Bill; Senate Approval Doubtful" (Hecht, Sacramento Bee, 6/1).
- "Cannabis Commission Gets California Assembly's OK" (Lagos/Buchanan, San Francisco Chronicle, 6/1).