Three television stations in San Francisco and Los Angeles have rejected an ad promoting the legalization and taxation of marijuana, set to run on consenting stations and cable networks in the state beginning Wednesday. Two ABC affiliates joined one NBC station in the decision to reject the spots.
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, meanwhile, has called for a debate on legalizing marijuana. "I think it's time for a debate," he said in May. "And I think that we ought to study very carefully what other countries are doing that have legalized marijuana and other drugs, what affect it had on those countries, and are they happy with that decision."
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
"We Want to Pay Our Fair Share"
This MPP Foundation commercial, featuring an actual California marijuana consumer, began airing on cable and broadcast television in much of California on July 8.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Annual Conference for Cannabinoid Research
Over 250 researchers from around the globe will convene next week to attend the 19th Annual Symposium of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS). The three-day conference will take place from July 8 to July 11 at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
Scientific presentations include analyses of the therapeutic use of cannabinoids for the treatment of numerous conditions – including cancer, social anxiety disorder, alcoholism, acne, and stroke.
Registration information and conference agenda is available online at: http://cannabinoidsociety.org/SYMPOSIUM.2009/index.html.
The ICRS is a scientific association with over 400 members, all active researchers in the field of endogenous, plant-derived and synthetic cannabinoids.
Scientific presentations include analyses of the therapeutic use of cannabinoids for the treatment of numerous conditions – including cancer, social anxiety disorder, alcoholism, acne, and stroke.
Registration information and conference agenda is available online at: http://cannabinoidsociety.org/SYMPOSIUM.2009/index.html.
The ICRS is a scientific association with over 400 members, all active researchers in the field of endogenous, plant-derived and synthetic cannabinoids.
SENATE COMMISSION TO STUDY MARIJUANA DECRIMINALIZATION
PROVIDENCE — Weeks after legalizing the sale of marijuana to sick people, lawmakers have voted to explore how much Rhode Island might collect in revenue if it were to make all sales of marijuana legal and impose a "sin tax" of $35 per ounce.
During the General Assembly's aborted rush to adjournment Friday, the Senate approved a resolution — introduced earlier the same day — to create a nine-member special commission to study a swath of issues surrounding marijuana. Among them: "The experience of individuals and families sentenced for violating marijuana laws ... The experience of states and European countries, such as California, Massachusetts and the Netherlands, which have decriminalized the sale and use of marijuana."
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During the General Assembly's aborted rush to adjournment Friday, the Senate approved a resolution — introduced earlier the same day — to create a nine-member special commission to study a swath of issues surrounding marijuana. Among them: "The experience of individuals and families sentenced for violating marijuana laws ... The experience of states and European countries, such as California, Massachusetts and the Netherlands, which have decriminalized the sale and use of marijuana."
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California's pot clubs offer to pay more tax in fiscal crisis
Vendors of "medical marijuana" at legal herbal clinics in Oakland, California are offering to pay increased taxes in a move that many believe could save the state from bankruptcy.
Medical marijuana is big business in California. In Oakland last year "pot clubs" rang up sales of more than $20m (£12m). Currently those clubs pay a minimal tax of $1.20 for every $1,000 of marijuana sold.
However, in a move rare among business owners, the medical marijuana clinics are offering to raise the tax they pay to $18 for every $1,000 of weed sold. The marijuana tax, which voters will be asked to endorse in a ballot this month, would bring in about $400,000 of annual revenue in Oakland alone. If adopted statewide, the taxes could be worth billions.
California's governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, declared a statewide fiscal emergency in California last Wednesday after legislators failed to agree on a budget to address its $24bn deficit. Tax revenues are plunging as the state suffers particularly badly in the global recession, and government offices are closing three days every month to cut costs.
The results of the postal ballot on the marijuana tax in Oakland will be announced on 21 July.
Medical marijuana is big business in California. In Oakland last year "pot clubs" rang up sales of more than $20m (£12m). Currently those clubs pay a minimal tax of $1.20 for every $1,000 of marijuana sold.
However, in a move rare among business owners, the medical marijuana clinics are offering to raise the tax they pay to $18 for every $1,000 of weed sold. The marijuana tax, which voters will be asked to endorse in a ballot this month, would bring in about $400,000 of annual revenue in Oakland alone. If adopted statewide, the taxes could be worth billions.
California's governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, declared a statewide fiscal emergency in California last Wednesday after legislators failed to agree on a budget to address its $24bn deficit. Tax revenues are plunging as the state suffers particularly badly in the global recession, and government offices are closing three days every month to cut costs.
The results of the postal ballot on the marijuana tax in Oakland will be announced on 21 July.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA MOVES MAINSTREAM
As Californians consider legalizing marijuana, the Green Cross in San Francisco is a signal of just how mainstream pot has become. In some ways, the medical marijuana dispensary is just like any other retail business: It takes credit cards; it's reviewed on Yelp; and it promises delivery within an hour - there's even a $10 discount if the pot is late.
"Drivers are clean-cut, professional, and bring your goods in a discreet white paper bag," wrote one Yelp user. "Like ordering a pizza, but, of course, much better," wrote another.
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"Drivers are clean-cut, professional, and bring your goods in a discreet white paper bag," wrote one Yelp user. "Like ordering a pizza, but, of course, much better," wrote another.
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Interview with Bruce Perlowin – CEO of Medical Marijuana, Inc.
Radio interview with Bruce Perlowin – CEO of Medical Marijuana, Inc. – Click on the show of July 3, 2009
http://www.latalkradio.com/420.php
Bruce outlines the basics of the tax remittance card and shares how dispensaries and collectives benefit from the MMI card.
http://www.latalkradio.com/420.php
Bruce outlines the basics of the tax remittance card and shares how dispensaries and collectives benefit from the MMI card.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Medical Marijuana Tax Collection System Attracts New Dispensaries
One of the biggest problems facing the fledgling medical marijuana industry in the US, is making sure Uncle Sam gets his share of the big green pie, and thanks to the new 'tax remittance card' which is availabe from Medical Marijuana Inc, (PINKSHEETS: MJNA), dispensary/collective operators keen to stay within the bounds of the law, can now demonstrate a fully trackable distribution and payment system, alowing the operator to hopefully head off any federal (read 'tax') issues later.
And many state sanctioned marijuana vendors, including another 3 Californian operators now believe not having a computerised safety net to fall back on simply isn't worth the risk.
Dianna Kaplan is the marketing consultant assisting Medical Marijuana Inc. Speaking to CannaZine Cannabis News recently she said, "The addition of these collectives shows their intent to comply with tax laws and provides a more solid basis to build their business on."
The Healing Centers 1 & 2 in Orange County, California, 2 Green Thumbs in Tuolomne County, California and Mother Nurture Collective in San Diego County, California plan to implement the tax remittance card in September 2009.
The Healing Centers of Laguna Hills and Irvine, California in Orange County began operating because of the foresight they had in assisting qualified patient access to medical marijuana. The Healing Center embraces all aspects of the professional operation of medical marijuana collectives from staff to education in the medical marijuana industry.
For more information visit: http://medicalmarijuanainc.com/
And many state sanctioned marijuana vendors, including another 3 Californian operators now believe not having a computerised safety net to fall back on simply isn't worth the risk.
Dianna Kaplan is the marketing consultant assisting Medical Marijuana Inc. Speaking to CannaZine Cannabis News recently she said, "The addition of these collectives shows their intent to comply with tax laws and provides a more solid basis to build their business on."
The Healing Centers 1 & 2 in Orange County, California, 2 Green Thumbs in Tuolomne County, California and Mother Nurture Collective in San Diego County, California plan to implement the tax remittance card in September 2009.
The Healing Centers of Laguna Hills and Irvine, California in Orange County began operating because of the foresight they had in assisting qualified patient access to medical marijuana. The Healing Center embraces all aspects of the professional operation of medical marijuana collectives from staff to education in the medical marijuana industry.
For more information visit: http://medicalmarijuanainc.com/
Medical Marijuana, Inc. Signs the First Cannabis Collective in Venice, California to Use Tax Remittance Card
MARINA DEL REY, CA--(Marketwire – July 2, 2009) - Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) expands into Venice, California by signing ‘99 High Art Collective,’ which will begin to implement Medical Marijuana, Inc.’s tax remittance card in the 4th quarter 2009. “The high energy marketing efforts of our Agents are building major momentum, moving us full steam ahead, as we now have 13 Cannabis Collectives who have agreed to use our Tax Remittance Card”, says Rob Griffin, Chief Operations Officer of Medical Marijuana, Inc.
High Art, High Love, High Quality Medicine. A Cutting Edge Art Gallery Opens Up In Venice Beach With Light Paintings of Psychedelic Pioneers By Dean Chamberlain. Breaking away from the typical gallery model, "99 High Art Collective" will open its doors on July 3rd 2009, not only as a high art gallery, but also as a Medicinal Cannabis dispensary, with world renowned artists and according to their proprietor and patients, "...very high quality art, love and organic medicine".
Medical Marijuana, Inc is developing a suite of solutions and tools for the Medical Marijuana Industry that will enable efficient tax compliance and business management, delivered in a secure (patent pending) infrastructure.
For further details on Medical Marijuana, Inc. contact: info@medicalmarijuaninc.com
www.medicalmarijuanainc.com
www.twitter.com/medmarijuanainc
www.MySpace.com/marijuanainc
High Art, High Love, High Quality Medicine. A Cutting Edge Art Gallery Opens Up In Venice Beach With Light Paintings of Psychedelic Pioneers By Dean Chamberlain. Breaking away from the typical gallery model, "99 High Art Collective" will open its doors on July 3rd 2009, not only as a high art gallery, but also as a Medicinal Cannabis dispensary, with world renowned artists and according to their proprietor and patients, "...very high quality art, love and organic medicine".
Medical Marijuana, Inc is developing a suite of solutions and tools for the Medical Marijuana Industry that will enable efficient tax compliance and business management, delivered in a secure (patent pending) infrastructure.
For further details on Medical Marijuana, Inc. contact: info@medicalmarijuaninc.com
www.medicalmarijuanainc.com
www.twitter.com/medmarijuanainc
www.MySpace.com/marijuanainc
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