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Jun 16, 2022

Bill would aim to offer marijuana buyers what they want

State lawmakers are moving to ensure that marijuana buyers are getting what they asked for -- and not the things they don't want.

Apr 23, 2020

Ballot measure groups file fundraising, spending reports – weed leads

Backers of an effort to legalize adult-use marijuana have raised abundantly more funds than their opposition, and are burning money faster than a skinny joint.

Jan 16, 2019

Medical marijuana purchases outpace users

The number of pounds of medical marijuana being purchased and consumed in Arizona is increasing twice as fast as the number of people legally entitled to use it.

Aug 24, 2017

Medical pot dispensaries to start paying personal property tax, assessor announces

Taxing personal property at medical marijuana dispensaries and growth operations may net Maricopa County schools more than $1 million, and likely more once the county assessor completes audits of taxes owed in previous years.

Jan 25, 2017

Marijuana consumption translates into 58,600 bags of Oreos

Arizona’s more than 114,000 medical marijuana patients smoked, ate or otherwise consumed more than 29 tons of the drug last year.

Dec 9, 2013

Medical marijuana businesses worry about legalization legislation

Phoenix Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego’s proposed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona has some in the medical marijuana industry worried about losing their businesses.

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Nov 27, 2013

Judge: County now lacks zoning law for pot shops

A judge has ruled that Maricopa County now doesn't have an enforceable zoning ordinance limiting where medical marijuana dispensaries can be located.

Arizona marijuana law to be tested in court
Nov 11, 2013

Arizona targets lax medical marijuana doctors

Arizona health officials are looking to root out physicians who are improperly recommending medical marijuana for patients who claim to suffer from chronic pain.

Oct 15, 2013

Judge overturns zoning law on medical marijuana

A judge has overturned Maricopa County's zoning ordinance for medical marijuana dispensaries, ruling that the law was a "transparent attempt" to keep the businesses out of unincorporated areas of the county.

Jun 5, 2013

Judge plans July 16 hearing for pot dispensaries

A judge has scheduled a July 16 hearing on whether applicants for would-be operators of medical marijuana dispensaries will get more time to be ready to open for business.

Aug 27, 2012

Medical marijuana dispensaries rekindle debate over health benefits, legality

As the Arizona Department of Health Services approved nearly 100 dispensary application certificates, the battle over whether medical marijuana will be distributed on a large scale in Arizona is far from over.

Apr 12, 2012

Arizona to begin taking marijuana dispensary apps

Arizona's health department will begin taking applications for medical marijuana dispensaries after the Attorney General's office signed off on the program.

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