Surf City, Huntington Beach, California
Medical Marijuana Dispensary
written by, gary ratchford
While visiting family last week in Los Angeles on 06-07-2015 I took the opportunity as mediabygary to speak with employees, and a few medical patients at a Huntington Beach California Medical Marijuana Dispensary.
Marijuana dispensaries in California are often referred to as "pot shops", and since about 2011 Los Angeles District Attorney's along with the federal govt. began serious crackdown on different accusations of violations of laws.
In 2009, then Attorney General, Eric Holder's comments were interpreted by many to mean the federal govt. would not prosecute medical marijuana in California.
What Holder actually said was, "It would not be a priority to prosecute patients with serious illnesses, or their caregivers who comply with state laws on medical marijuana, but he would not tolerate drug traffickers , who hide behind the pretense of compliance"
Fast forward to June 03, 2015 on Wednesday The House Of Representatives voted to reauthorize an amendment protecting medical marijuana business from the federal govt. interfering in states like California where the drug is legal.
Medical marijuana laws are in effect in 23 states, and vary in different cities, counties, and states so be careful to research, and obey the laws, and regulations. When traveling it's wise to research laws before you begin.
An overwhelming majority of Americans agree that medical marijuana is an issue that is best left to states like California.
My visit at Surf City, Huntington Beach California on 06-07-2015 began, and ended with a friendly conversation, about the governing laws. No Exceptions / No California Residency/ No California Medical I.D. Card / No Entrance .
I smiled .. because I knew that employees, and medical patients like this can make this work for everyone.
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