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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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The cannabis forum panel consisted of five speakers from various fields. (From left to right) Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey, University Police Chief John Reid, Butte County Health Department Officer Dr. Andy Miller, Fire Pharmaceuticals CEO Samuel Monteon and Inland Cannabis Farmers' Association Executive Director Jessica MacKenzie. Photo credit: Alex Grant

Chico State Cannabis Forum sparks up conversation on recreational and medical cannabis

Roberto Fonseca // April 19, 2018

The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center hosted a cannabis forum to inform students and community members on the laws, risks and benefits of marijuana/cannabis use Wednesday. The panel of speakers...

A sign posted at a house on West First Avenue warns marijuana users to not use the property to smoke weed. Despite California having laws that allow medicinal marijuana, restrictions still remain that limit where it can be used. Photo credit: William Rein

Medical marijuana use limited by location

William Rein // February 10, 2015
The crackdown on a frequent smoker spot by a property owner raises questions of restrictions on places where medicinal use is prohibited.
Astrid Vera, a senior communication sciences and disorders major, signs a petition to overturn new marijuana regulations.Photo credit: Annie Paige

Marijuana patients petition new rules

Tj Carter // February 28, 2014
Volunteers gather signatures on campus to overturn stricter county growing rules.
Medical patients will be limited to growing 12 marijuana plants in Shasta County.Photo credit: Tj Carter

Stricter grow laws may hit Butte County

Tj Carter // February 2, 2014
New medical marijuana laws pose stricter limitations on growers in Shasta County. Butte County to vote on new laws next week.
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