Pubdate: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 Source: Appeal-Democrat (Marysville, CA) Copyright: 2015 Appeal-Democrat Contact: http://www.appeal-democrat.com/sections/services/forms/editorletter.php Website: http://www.appeal-democrat.com Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1343 Author: Pete Garcia RE: MARIJUANA ORDINANCE Very soon, the Yuba County supervisors will meet to modify the current marijuana cultivation ordnance. I think before any new ordinance that allows marijuana cultivation is put into law, the supervisors should consider the following: There is not enough personnel now to enforce the current ordinance; will the county be able to hire additional officers under a new ordinance? Consider why people move here: It has nothing to do with living in a county that has the most liberal pot laws in the state. Check with our county sheriff and other law enforcement agencies on the amount of crime committed related to marijuana growing and sales. And does the county have the resources to deal with these type of crimes? Don't kid yourself into believing the argument that marijuana grown here is for medicinal purposes. Currently, there is no evidence to even suggest that marijuana cures any type of illness; the United States Controlled Substance Act lists marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug right along with heroin and LSD. It's about money; when you see automobiles roaming the back roads of the county from place like Ohio, Florida, and New Jersey, they are not here to visit. There are several counties in California that have very strict laws limiting the amount, and where marijuana can be grown, which makes it less attractive for those who grow and sell marijuana for profit; add Yuba County to that list. Lastly, ask yourself: Would you want marijuana in any amount under and any conditions being grown next door to you? Pete Garcia Loma Rica - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom