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Pot grower argues state versus federal law
September 22, 2010 9:38 AM
A suburban Denver pot grower who faces federal drug charges is making his case for why he should be able to use state medical marijuana law in his defense. Prosecutors have asked a federal judge to ban Christopher Bartkowicz from using state marijuana law in his defense. Bartkowicz... more » -
Federal court in Colorado bars marijuana defense
August 19, 2010 10:41 AM
A Colorado pot grower facing federal drug charges after he bragged about his marijuana business to a TV station won't be allowed to use the state's medical marijuana law in his defense. U.S. District Judge Philip Brimmer has sided with federal prosecutors in their case against Chris Bartkowicz. ... more » -
Western Colorado communities OK ballot spot on pot
July 20, 2010 8:07 AM
Officials in Mesa County and Grand Junction, the county seat, have voted to reserve spots on the November ballot for medical marijuana issues in case proposals come in. County commissioners on Monday approved setting aside a spot on the ballot for a possible question asking voters whether to ban... more » -
Vail approves ban on medical pot dispensaries
June 3, 2010 8:29 AM
Government officials in Vail have voted to ban medical marijuana dispensaries from ever operating within the popular skiing destination. Vail Council members who voted for the ban Tuesday say marijuana dispensaries would contradict with the image they've tried to set for the town. One of the seven council members... more » -
Aurora will put marijuana question to voters
May 24, 2010 8:10 AM
In Aurora, the question of whether to allow medical marijuana dispensaries is going to voters. Aurora City Council members agreed Saturday to place marijuana on November ballots. Voters will decide whether the city should allow dispensaries. Aurora now has a moratorium on pot shops, but it's going to... more » -
Pot dispensary rules up for vote in Colorado Senate
May 5, 2010 3:55 PM
Backers of regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries are trying to fend off last-minute changes they say could unravel the proposal. The state Senate debated the legislation Wednesday and was expected to take an initial vote later in the day. The bill would allow local voters or governments to... more » -
Senate passes medical marijuana bill
February 1, 2010 2:36 PM
The Senate has passed a bill preventing recreational pot users from skirting the law to obtain medical marijuana is headed. The Senate voted 34-1 on Monday to back the measure, Senate Bill 109, and send it to the House. It would bar doctors from writing recommendations inside dispensaries... more » -
Pueblo appears headed for extended pot moratorium
December 16, 2009 8:18 AM
The Pueblo City Council has given preliminary approval to a proposal to extend a moratorium on licensing medical marijuana dispensaries until June 1. Council approved the proposed extension on first reading Monday night and will give the measure final consideration in two weeks. City officials have said they hope state... more » -
Bill would impose stricter rules on Colorado pot dispensaries
December 8, 2009 11:46 AM
A state lawmaker from Denver is proposing stricter regulations on medical marijuana providers and patients. Sen. Chris Romer says about half of Colorado's dispensaries could be driven out of business by the legislation he's drafting. The bill would allow dispensaries and growers to be licensed by both the state and... more »
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