DEA considers rescheduling marijuana derivatives - Episode #53, Mar 16, 2011

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: * Email from Steve from Humboldt. * Shakedown - Thanks for the scoops on Kentucky and Oregon. * Thanks Mike for the ACLU scoop. * Thanks Matt for the thoughtful email. We’re saving your ideas and questions in hopes of finding an expert to come on the show and answer them. * Puna Bud contacted us with big Hawaii news! * We received several invites to the NORML network, we’re gonna find out more. NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT * [DEA Considering Reclassifying Plant-Derived THC Under Federal Law](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPgsAPKO6Yk) \[clip\] * [ACLU Says "Let Dr. Lyle Cracker GROW!"](http://www.cannabisnews.org/united-states-cannabis-news/aclu-calls-on-dea-to-allow-sale-of-med-marijuana/) ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA NEWS (IDAHO?) * [Federal raids target MMJ in Montana](http://www.kulr8.com/home/related/Federal-Raids-Target-Medical-Marijuana-117972329.html) * [New legislation creates stricter restrictions for medical marijuana dispensaries](http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhiei6_new-bill-would-put-most-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-out-of-business_news) \[clip\] * [Target 13 “undercover” special portrays Colorado system as abusive](http://www.indyarocks.com/videos/Target-13-Investigation--Medical-Marijuana-in-Colo-2400159) \[clip\] * [Colorado lawsuit will challenge medical marijuana restrictions](http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xha59n_lawsuit-will-challenge-medical-marijuana-restrictions_news) \[clip\] * [Medical-marijuana skin patch may be marketed in Colorado](http://nwmca.com/mmds-acquires-patent-for-medical-marijuana-patch/) CANNABIS ETIQUETTE/CULTURE * Don’t shop when you’re high? Do you agree? CALIFORNIA UPDATE * [7% marijuana tax hits San Jose, Santa Cruz county considering taxes too](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYnyt4WtuW4) \[clip\] * [More on the San Jose dispensary tax](http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhjovt_medical-marijuana-tax-on-tap-in-san-jose_news) \[clip\] POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST * [Former MMA star sued over outdoor grow](http://content.usatoday.com/communities/mma/post/2011/03/report-matt-lindland-sued-over-marijuana-plants/1) HAWAII HIGHS * Puna Bud reports in with promising news from Hawaii! * SB1460 would decriminalize one ounce or less of marijuana. * SB1458 creates licenses for medical marijuana compassions centers, establishes sales tax, and may contain an exception for out-of-state cardholders. * SB175 transfers jurisdiction from State Department of Public Safety to Department of Health. CANNABIS TRIVIA * From Trucker Bill: Does holding in pot smoke for as long as possible really get you higher? STONED IN THE SOUTH * [Florida representative seeking to implement MMJ legislation](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PGadSGGs9s) \[clip\] * [Kentucky legislators downgrade several drug offenses](http://reason.com/blog/2011/03/10/kentucky-cuts-drug-sentences) TOPICS BARELY WORTH ANY OF OUR TIME * [A border patrol agent uses his keen intuition to capture 700 pounds of marijuana - Subtitle: Meanwhile, 7000 pounds are smuggled without being caught](http://www.fancast.com/tv/Border-Wars/106403/1409028054/Marijuana-Bust/videos) \[clip\] EAST COAST SCOOP * [RI names three locations for MMJ compassion centers](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F-7h3NpUGg) \[clip\] * [Connecticut Rep. Toni Walker on medical marijuana](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiJhk9YM2xY) \[clip\] BUT IS IT SOPHISTICATED? * [Baltimore police make largest grow bust ever](http://fedstv.com/Video/Baltimore-Co--Makes-Biggest-Marijuana-Drug-Bust-Ever--2-People-Arrested--.aspx?bcmediaid=c4d5da51-17e8-4a60-8a1d-50450295190b) \[clip\] CLIP FOR END OF SHOW * [Dr. Lester Grinspoon on Penn & Teller’s Bullshit](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEtpxPWjcrw) \[clip\]