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 - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D