Pubdate: Sun, 20 Jun 2010
Source: San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Copyright: 2010 San Jose Mercury News
Contact:  http://www.mercurynews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/390
Author: Alesha Boyd

MARIJUANA RULES TOO RESTRICTIVE

The medical marijuana regulations proposed by San Jose's city staff and the 
city attorney at the June 7 council meeting are unreasonable and unacceptable.

The council will vote Tuesday on the Medical Marijuana Urgency Ordinance. I 
oppose this ordinance. The city is suggesting that there only be 10 
collectives allowed. San Jose is the 10th largest city in the country 
covering 178.2 square miles with a population of nearly 1 million. The 
minimum for the city should be 100.

The staff recommended that a lottery be used for dispensary applicants. The 
city should review each applicant and determine their eligibility based on 
their application, business plan and background checks ­ not a lottery.

Alesha Boyd

Member Americans For Safe Access Silicon Valley Chapter 
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