By Ray Stern | Phoenix New Times
The state Court of Appeals has ruled that the scent of marijuana alone can no longer be used as probable cause for a search warrant in Arizona because of the 2010 Medical Marijuana Act.
The ruling provides more legal protection for medical-marijuana users and industry workers, as well as for anyone involved with the plant. But don’t go puffing willy-nilly on that blunt, thinking cops are likely to ignore the distinctive, herbal odor — this new ruling comes with several important caveats.
