Pubdate: Thu, 14 Mar 2013
Source: Patriot Ledger, The  (Quincy, MA)
Copyright: 2013 GateHouse Media, Inc.
Contact:  http://www.patriotledger.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1619
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v13/n100/a03.html
Author: Steven S. Epstein

NO NEED TO REGULATE MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES

Concerns over the location of treatment centers selling plant matter 
("Our Opinion: Cities and towns need pot shop zoning guidance now"), 
which should be treated like any other herb, except for punishing the 
selling or gifting of it to children without parental consent, proves 
"reefer madness" persists in the minds of a minority who believe in a 
"nanny state." Except for the prohibition of sales to children, it 
should be sold like any other herb. That is, weighed on scales 
certified accurate by the Sealer of Weights and Measures, subject to 
the warranty of merchantability in accordance with other existing 
laws applicable to farm-stands and grocery stores.

Attorney Steven S. Epstein of Georgetown is a founder of the 
Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition.
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