Pubdate: Tue, 29 Dec 2009
Source: Calgary Sun, The (CN AB)
Page: 20
Copyright: 2009 The Calgary Sun
Contact:  http://www.calgarysun.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/67
Author: Qmi Agency
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmjcn.htm (Cannabis - Medicinal - Canada)

BUSINESSMAN SEES POT-ENTIAL GROWTH

TORONTO -- A licensed B.C. pot grower was in Toronto yesterday trying 
to take a bite out of Health Canada's monopoly on medicinal marijuana.

Sam Mellace, 56, is allowed to grow 292 plants, which he does in a 
Racle Valley, B.C., "industrial-style" operation that yields about 
seven kilograms of marijuana every four to six weeks.

Mellace is seeking permission to compete with Health Canada to grow 
and distribute "high grade" pot to users across Canada with doctors' 
prescriptions.

"I am hoping to become Canada's first private-sector provider of 
medicinal marijuana."
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