Pubdate: Tue, 25 Sep 2007
Source: Contra Costa Times (CA)
Copyright: 2007 Knight Ridder
Contact:  http://www.contracostatimes.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/96
Author: Eric Kurhi
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Marijuana - Medicinal)

LIVERMORE JOINS OTHER CITIES IN BANNING POT CLUBS

LIVERMORE -- Livermore joined neighbors Dublin and Pleasanton in 
banning medical cannabis dispensaries within city limits by passing a 
similar ordinance Monday night.

The new law was approved after its second reading without any 
opposition or fanfare. Broader discussions on the topic were held 
last November, at which time it was decided that secondary impacts of 
such facilities -- most notably increased crime -- outweigh the 
benefits to the community.

At that time, City Manager Linda Barton told the Council that based 
on findings in other communities that allow medical marijuana 
facilities, it would add significantly to the police department's 
workload and could require additional staff.

Pleasanton banned the dispensaries in June, but are trying to work 
with Alameda County to see how great the demand is for such facilities.

Dublin passed a ban last year.

Other Bay Area cities with bans on dispensaries include Concord, 
Dublin, Pleasanton Hill, Antioch, Oakley, Pinole, San Pablo and Hercules. 
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