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Montgomery’s Office Drops Charge on MMJ Patient Busted with Infused Candy

On March 4, 2014 By

By Ray Stern Tue., Mar. 4 2014, Phoenix New Times

Bill Montgomery has been stymied in two separate cases of medical-marijuana patients who possessed small amounts of concentrated marijuana.

Records show that the Republican county attorney will continue to try to saddle one of the valid patients with a felony conviction.

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List of Operating Arizona Licensed Dispensaries—as of 08/30/2013

On September 5, 2013 By

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Tempe Dispensary now open!

On May 8, 2013 By

Exciting news for East Valley patients comes this week, as a real dispensary is now open. Harvest of Tempe, located at 710 W Elliot Rd #102  is open for business Monday – Friday: 12p – 6pm and Saturday: 10am – 4pm.
http://harvestoftempe.com/dispensary-menu/
At this time they have a very limited menu other […]

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First medical marijuana dispensary in Phoenix opens

On April 26, 2013 By

by Steve Bodinet
Posted on April 24, 2013 at 6:37 PM

PHOENIX — A steady stream of people flowed into Phoenix’s first medical marijuana dispensary on its first day of business.

Deborah Howard of Scottsdale says this is the nearest location, as she’s trying marijuana as medicine for the first time.

Howard suffers from nerve […]

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THE FATE OF CANNABIS CONCENTRATES IN ARIZONA

On July 27, 2012 By

Arizona has one of the most up-to-date and tightly regulated Medical Marijuana Programs in the country. The state has learned from the “Wild-West” MMJ states like California & Colorado, and designed a very efficient and tightly regulated industry for “ganjapreneurs” to compete in. Having these strict guidelines to abide by works in favor […]

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Arizona Medical Marijuana Program Expansion Considered

On May 4, 2012 By

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Reefer Resources

The Arizona Department of Health Services could add more conditions to its list of patients who qualify for medical marijuana. Those conditions include anxiety, depression, PTSD and migraines.

Currently, about 25,000 Arizona patients have qualified for a medical marijuana card.

An expansion in the program could potentially […]

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Now accepting renewal applications!

On March 23, 2012 By

The Arizona Medical Marijuana Program is now accepting renewal applications. For additional information about the renewal process, please visit the Renewal Information page of the AZDHS website.

Arizona Medical Marijuana Program Registry Identification Cardholders (cardholders) must renew their cards annually. There are various steps required to complete the renewal process that Green […]

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State Laws: Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Program

On February 27, 2012 By

SUMMARY: Just over 50 percent of voters (50.13 percent) approved Proposition 203 on November 2, 2010. The law removes state-level criminal penalties on the use and possession of marijuana by patients who have “written certification” from their physician that marijuana may alleviate his or her condition. The law took effect on April 14, 2011. Patients […]

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AZ Medical Marijuana Dispensary Application Process to Proceed

On January 20, 2012 By

January 13th, 2012 by Will Humble

Last May (after receiving a threatening letter from the Arizona U.S Attorney’s Office) the Governor suspended the dispensary portion of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act with a genuine concern that state employees would be federally prosecuted.  Last year, we asked the federal court to provide us […]

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Dr. Oz on Medical Marijuana

On January 9, 2012 By

Watch the Dr.Oz episode on the Topic of Medical Marijuana, commercial free. Program guest Montel Williams explains how marijuana helps Multiple Sclerosis pain, and credits cannabis for “Giving his life back” in this emotional interview.

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