Washington Backs Down on Dispensary Ban
Attempts by Washington State's legislature to to phase out the medical marijuana industry have failed. Bills passed by the Senate and House were never resolved as they adjourned until next year on Thursday.
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January Tax Haul in Colorado Less Than Projected
The $2 million collected in taxes from $14 million of retail marijuana sales in Colorado in January is significantly below the state's expectations.
Washington Legislature Votes to Phase Out Dispensaries
Washington's Senate has joined the House in support of a bill that would ban medical cannabis dispensaries. The Northwest state legalized marijuana in 2012.
Dr. J's Edibles Lacking in THC
One of Colorado's leading marijuana-candy makers, Dr. J's Hash Infusion, is being accused of selling inferior products. Testing shows their chocolate bars contain less than one milligram of THC.
UN Unhappy with U.S., Uruguay
The International Narcotics Control Board is "concerned" about the spread of marijuana legalization in the United States and Uruguay. The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961 was meant to prevent such developments.