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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

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.



mediabygary visits Huntington Beach California, Medical Marijuana Dispensary 

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Santa Ana California police raid med pot dispensary,
destroy surveillance cameras, threaten
disabled amputee in wheelchair,
eat edibles,

Santa Ana California Police Raid Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Destroy Security Cameras, Threaten Disabled Woman,  Eat Edibles..


by gary ratchford


A Santa Ana marijuana dispensary security video
released by attorney Matthew Pappas shows police
entering Sky High Holistic May 26, 2015, and forcing patients to the ground.

Patrons inside are assumed medical
patients as a medical i.d. is required for entry.in California.

I recently returned from a trip to California just last week, and was denied entrance at another dispensary in Huntington Beach as a journalist .  No i.d.
No entrance.  No exceptions. Photos at a Huntington Beach Dispensary show me with a patient
on photos at MarijuanaVoters, and mediabygary on Twitter, and Electorate MarijuanaVoters Google +

In California medical marijuana is legal, and recreational marijuana is illegal.

The dispensary manager Marla Janes is an amputee who said she was victimized, and intimidated.

The video shows a male officer asking another female officer "Did you punch that one legged guerita"

The female officer replied, "I was about to kick her in the (expletive) nub ."

Santa Ana Police had been investigating the dispensary for supposedly operating illegally.

Pappas says he's not sure that the officers were eating marijuana edibles because he "can't see the labels,"  but points out an officers close examination of the wrapper, and other evidence that they were getting high on the job.

The Santa Ana Police Department sent a cease, & desist order on Feb 26 , but the dispensary remained open.

An Internal Affairs Investigation into the officers actions is underway, Santa Ana Police Chief Carlos
Roja said.

Rojas said it is likely the officers had been eating their own snacks, and that a drug test will be given.

The police officers are not on administrative leave .

Pappas, and his client plan to file a  lawsuit.

http://youtu.be/JTKTfUHfeKM

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Medical Marijuana In Florida Legalized As Path Clears 


Growers must be able to grow 400,000 plants.

by gary ratchford 


Administrative Law Judge David Watkins cleared
path for Medical Marijuana Wednesday May 27, 2015
and gave the go ahead to grow, and distribute
Compassionate cannabis in Florida.

Judge Watkins ruled The Florida Department of Health
second efforts to develop the regulatory platform for the
Implementation of the state of Florida's Compassionate
Medical Cannabis Act " well reasoned, and thorough.

State Rep Matt Gaetz is a leading advocate for compassionate cannabis said the judges ruling removes the last legal obstacle which was passed in 2014 faced.

Charlotte's Web is a strain of marijuana low in euphoria-induced tetrahydrocannabinal or THC , and
high in CBD, or cannabadiol.  "Oil"

The department of health is committed to ensure safe access to Charlotte's Web to children with refractory epilepsy, and patients with advanced cancer, and other ailments such as Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Eligible patients
are placed on a state run "compassionate use" registry.

The Florida Department of Health should begin accepting applications from eligible growers within weeks.  Growers must meet criteria to be able they must have been in business for 30 years, be able to grow at least 400,000 plants to apply for 1 in 5 licenses to grow, and distribute marijuana within the state of florida.

The fight for legalizing medical marijuana is not over.

John Morgan, Florida attorney, and owner of the law firm Morgan and Morgan, and Chairman of United For Care is leading the fight for medical marijuana to be on the 2016 ballot in Florida.


Saturday, May 30, 2015

M-series  CBD Treatment free for children and palliative care patients in Canada.  Individualized treatment.  CBD oil 

....http://www.cbd-canada.net/welcome-to-cbd-canada.html

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Update :  March 22, 2016 


Governor Scott signed bill (SB 228) online voter registration into law May 15, 2015. The Bill was overwhelming supported by both #Republicans and #Democrats .  Florida's county election supervisors also backed the bill.

Online voting information, support, and help will be given again on MarijuanaVoters on Twitter as in the 2014 election, and here for #Electorate2016 .

by Gary Ratchford 


#vote #onlinevoting #election #GovernorScott #Florida #Republican #YesOn2 #UnitedForCare





by Gary Ratchford 


Online Absentee Ballot requests information will be sent again for Electorate 2016 MarijuanaVoters , and MarijuanaVoters Twitter as illustrated, and as before as demonstrated on MarijuanaVoters 2014 absentee ballot requests. . Electorate MarijuanaVoters 2016 We service voters, voting, for the vote ☺️ #election #voting #voters #vote #ballot #online


Friday, April 10, 2015

Photo of florida United4Care Campaign Bus electorate 2016 ON THE ROAD AGAIN !
Follow the Link to MarijuanaVoters CAMPAIGNING FOR FLORIDA !
MarijuanaVoters florida campaigning with United4Care electorate 2016 medical marijuana for the patients...
Marijuana Voters , & United4Care " medical marijuana " florida .. Campaigning strong for a big win " electorate 2016 " Get on the bus, or get out of the way ! For the patients.. Thank you !













Marijuana Voters , and United4Care team are back campaigning for electorate 2016

by Gary Ratchford