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San Francisco Commission Supports Farther Than Proposed Distance Between Cannabis Shops and Schools

The 1,000-foot buffer has caused medical cannabis dispensaries to cluster in certain areas of the city called green zones.

Vacaville, Calif., Eyes Extension of Ban on Outdoor Marijuana Grows, Delivery of Drug

Extending the moratorium goes before city council members Oct. 24.

Petition to Repeal Lansing Medical Marijuana Ordinance Fails to Get Enough Signatures

The ordinance caps the number of permitted dispensaries in the city at 25 and requires operation licenses for all establishments.

New Zealand Prime Minister Considering Legalization

The newly-elected prime minister has said she wants a national discussion on legalizing cannabis.

Jamaica's Cannabis Licensing Authority Issues First Two Licenses

The licenses were awarded to Epican, a Tier 1 cultivator, and Everyting Oily, a Tier 1 processor.

Berea, Ohio, City Council Enacts Six-Month Medical Marijuana Moratorium

The moratorium prohibits business owners from growing and/or establishing dispensaries in the city.

Canadian Scientists Claim First Science Paper on Marijuana Cultivation

"Growing marijuana has been illegal for so many years that there has been hardly any scientific research up until this point," said researcher Youbin Zheng.

Three More California Cities Temporarily Ban Commercial Cannabis

The South Bay cities have decided against allowing commercial cannabis when it becomes legal statewide in January, but only temporarily so they can maintain local control.

Jeff Sessions Says it Would be 'Healthy' to Have 'More Competition' Among Medical Marijuana Growers for Research

The U.S. Attorney General wants to expand the supply of medical cannabis grown for research, but is wary of expanding the program too much.

License Renewal Clinic Coming to Southern Oregon

The OLCC is to provide help with the licensing renewal process.

Kentucky Hemp Program Now Taking Applications for 2018

The Kentucky Dept. of Agriculture also seeks public input on draft administrative regulations.

Giant Mall Operator Attempts to Prevent Northeast Philly Marijuana Dispensary From Opening

PharmaCann LLC bought a site at the periphery of the Philadelphia Mills property earlier this year with the intention of opening a cannabis oil outlet there.

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