Category Archives: Drugs
Marijuana Policy To Be Debated At N.H. Statehouse
In September, possessing three-fourths of an ounce of marijuana became a violation rather than a crime. Those caught get a $100 fine and no jail time. But before the law changed, people were arrested for having this amount and that … Continue reading
SHOULD NH USERS OF MEDICINAL POT BE ASKED TO VOLUNTARILY SURRENDER THEIR GUNS?
Honolulu’s police department recently sent letters to registered medicinal pot users, stating they had 30 days to voluntarily turn in their guns—that is, until public outcry prompted a review and ultimate reversal of the policy. … he department issued the order … Continue reading
N.H. Part of Nationwide Settlement…
New Hampshire will get about $144,000 as part of a nationwide, multimillion-dollar settlement against a company accused of off-label marketing for four of its drugs. All 50 states participated in the $13.5 million settlement against Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, or BIPI. The states … Continue reading
Posted in Drugs, Health Care
Tagged Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Settlement
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Renny Cushing: It’s time to end the failed war on weed
Back in the last century, when I was a boy growing up in Hampton, a number of things that were considered “social evils” were prohibited by state law and local ordinance. Gambling and “intoxicating spirits” were two of the vices … Continue reading
Marijuana Legalization Study Panel to Hold Third Meeting
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A committee studying the legalization, regulation and taxation of marijuana in New Hampshire is hearing from several experts. The committee is holding its third meeting on Monday. The panel is expected to hear from representatives of the state … Continue reading
Legalizing Marijuana is Wrong for NH
Currently, the New Hampshire Legislature is considering HB 656-FN-A-LOCAL. This bill proposes to legalize and regulate the personal use of marijuana by persons 21 years or older. It also calls for retail sales and state the generation of revenue through … Continue reading
Lawmakers endorse bill to legalize retail pot sales
A commission to study the legalization, regulation, and taxation of marijuana in New Hampshire held its first meeting last week with considerable fanfare, even though not much happened. More substantive action on the marijuana front was taken just a few days … Continue reading
New Hampshire Marijuana Legalization Study Commission Begins Review Process
The commission tasked with studying the potential impacts of legalizing, regulating, and taxing marijuana in New Hampshire met for the first time Tuesday, beginning a review process on how the state may implement a commercialized cannabis market. HB 215, which … Continue reading
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Tagged Decriminalization, HB 215, Legalization, Marijuana
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Newport NH Chief calls new marijuana law a ‘flawed system’
Newport Police Chief Jim Burroughs doesn’t have much positive to say about New Hampshire’s new marijuana law. “It’s a flawed system. We’re trying to make the best out of it.” “The Legislature didn’t legalize marijuana. It just decriminalized areas of … Continue reading
Plan calling for jail time for addicts revived by Manchester responders faces criticism
MANCHESTER — Stupid, absurd, expensive. Those are some of the reactions to a plan of Manchester aldermanic candidate Bob O’Sullivan to jail and treat addicts who overdose and are revived by Manchester first responders. O’Sullivan said his 30-60-90 Treatment Based … Continue reading
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