Eddie Bravo Talks about Marijuana!
8/19/2009

Yup thats right founder of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, Eddie Bravo addresses how he
feels about the future of Marijuana.

For more info check out: The Fight Network

Deadline for Advertising in next issue is coming!
8/17/2009

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Brad Pitt was a pot Artist
8/17/2009

What better way to start our Monday than to find out Brad Pitt himself was
a pot artist. Yup thats right Brad Pitt was a pot Artist! Watch the Video below
of Brad on the Bill Maher Show.

"Growing Like Weeds: OB Medical Pot Clinics Sprouting Up All Over"
8/10/2009

We found a very interesting article on http://obrag.org that takes a indepth
look at dispensaries popping up around San Diego and what the future holds
for shops opening up in San Diego County.

Read More HERE

"Federal Prosecutor Drops Medical Marijuana Charges"
8/10/2009

Scott Morgan posts on the Chronicle Blog "On June 30, 2009 in the Federal
District Court of New Mexico, Assistant US Attorney John Anderson agreed,
on the record, to Honor the Medical Marijuana Recommendation of Charles
Smith of Shasta Lake, California. Federal District Court Magistrate Judge
Lorenzo Garcia further agreed to accept the State’s proposed recommendation
of a Conditional Discharge upon provision of Mr. Smith’s Medical Marijuana
Recommendation to the US Attorney’s office. This historic moment occurred
during the federal Government’s prosecution of cases related to the Annual
Rainbow Gathering that occurs in different states around the country and
involves a large Federal Law Enforcement presence."

Read More HERE

"Patients Undergoing Treatment For Pot Usage Drink More"
8/7/2009

According to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
"Subjects undergoing treatment for so-called 'marijuana dependence' are
likely to increase their consumption of alcohol, according to clinical trial
data to be published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence."

Read More HERE

"Oregon Hemp Farming Bill Becomes Law"
8/5/2009

PRNewswire-USNewswire, Vote Hemp report, "the leading grassroots advocacy
organization working to give back farmers the right to grow industrial hemp
(the oilseed and fiber varieties of Cannabis), enthusiastically supports the
decision of Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski to sign SB 676 into law today.
The bill, which passed the House by a vote of 46 to 11 and the Senate by a
vote of 27 to 2, permits the production, trade and possession of industrial
hemp commodities and products. With the Governor's signature, it now makes
a politically bold commitment to develop hemp in a state whose slogan is
'Oregon - We Love Dreamers.'"

Read More HERE

"Company Tables Medical Marijuana for Swine Flu"
8/3/2009

According to Courtney Hutchinson of ABC News"When most people think of
swine flu, they probably don't think of marijuana. But then again, most people
aren't Robert Melamede.

He and his company, Cannabis Science, hope to one day make marijuana
available nationwide to kids and teens -- as well as adults -- in the form of a
medicinal throat lozenge."

Read More HERE

"Should We Ban Tobacco?"
8/3/2009

Tony Newman of CNN reports "Cigarettes kill; 400,000 people die
prematurely every year from smoking. When we analyze the harm from
drugs, there is no doubt that cigarettes are the worst.

They kill more people than cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and all other
illegal drugs combined."

Read More HERE

Urgency Ordinance
8/3/2009

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is hearing ordinances & actions
for dispensary regulations & a moratorium on Wednesday, August 5th at 9
a.m. at their usual committee meeting place on Pacific Highway. In order to
pass the moratorium, the action must receive 4 votes; So to prevent it, 2
people must vote against it.

In June, the Board implemented the State's most expensive id card system,
& passed an action to draft a moratorium ordinance. During the meeting,
Supervisor Ron Roberts suggested & voted against the action citing that many
people of the public come out to support medical marijuana & creating a ban
that would "prohibit illegal dispensaries" would only create further confusion
& could (would) stifle legitimate patients & providers. Supervisor Greg Cox
agreed, but voted in favor of the ordinance to see how it turns out.
Come down Wednesday morning at 9 am to the Board of Supervisors chambers
& remind Supervisor Roberts & Cox of what they said back in June, & urge
Supervisors Horn, Slater-Price, & Jacobs to respect patient's rights & State's
law &, for the sake of public health, safety, & welfare the communities public
welfare, DO NOT ENACT A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES.

SanDiegoMarijuana.com

From Board of Supervisors Planning & Land Use Agenda
6. SUBJECT: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ENACTING A MORATORIUM ON THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
OVERVIEW: On June 23, 2009 (20), the Board of Supervisors directed the
Chief Administrative Officer to amend the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit illegal
marijuana dispensaries from operating within the unincorporated area of the
county. In response, staff is developing an ordinance which will prohibit
marijuana dispensaries which do not qualify under provisions of State law
permitting use of marijuana for medical purposes. This letter proposes
development of regulations of those medical marijuana dispensaries not
covered by the Board's June 23, 2009 referral.

This letter also proposes that the Board adopt an interim urgency moratorium
on the establishment of marijuana dispensaries while the new regulations are
developed. Existing County codes, including the Zoning Ordinance, do not
specifically address or regulate the establishment, location or operation of
marijuana dispensaries. The establishment of marijuana dispensaries before
appropriate procedures and regulation are enacted has the potential to cause
adverse impacts to surrounding development and risks to public heath, safety
and welfare of the County’s residents and the general public. The interim
urgency ordinance would allow County staff the time needed to study how
marijuana dispensaries should be permitted and determine the appropriate
regulations for such uses before they are presented to your Board for
consideration.

FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: N/A

RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER- Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to
develop appropriate zoning and licensing regulations governing marijuana
dispensaries which qualify under provisions of State law permitting use of
marijuana for medical purposes, to assure that they fully comply with the
requirements and intent of State law and minimize impacts to communities.
Adopt the attached Form of Ordinance (Attachment A):

"D.A. office discusses medical Marijuana case "
7/30/2009

"Sacramento to Consider Pot Tax"
7/29/2009

According to Dave Marquis of News10 ABC "Oakland voters made that city
the first in the nation to put a tax on pot dispensaries. Los Angeles has put
the issue on its agenda. And in Sacramento, the city council will also be
taking a look."

Read More HERE

"Pot activists file ballot measure in California"
7/29/2009

MARCUS WOHLSEN of the Associated Press reports "Oakland pot activists
fresh off a victory at local polls on the taxing of medical marijuana took their
first official step Tuesday toward asking California voters to legalize pot.

A proposed ballot measure filed with the California attorney general's office
would allow adults 21 and over to possess up to an ounce of pot. Homeowners
could grow marijuana for personal use on garden plots up to 25 square feet."

Read More HERE

"Marijuana laws are being reformed right now & YOU can
be a voice that helps to bring about better policy."
7/29/2009

The City Council is thinking of re-implementing the Cannabis Patients' Task
Force & possibly more moratoriums.

Patients are encouraged to attend the:
Public Health & Safety Committee on Wednesday, July 29th @ 2PM @ the
City Council building at 2nd & C St in San Diego.
The County Board of Supervisors is now drafting an ordinance to prohibit
illegal medical marijuana dispensaries in the unincorporated area.
Ordinance action being heard on Friday, July 31ST @ 9AM @ the Registry of
Voters building on Ruffin Road
The District Attorney is prosecuting medical marijuana providers in San Diego
& has reportedly launched a new investigation targeting medical marijuana
providers. To help end medical marijuana prosecutions from the DA, there are
three things you can do right now!
1) Write to the Grand Jury & ask them to launch an investigation into
Operation Green Rx
2) Ask the City Council to launch a Grand Jury investigation.
3) Contact the District Attorney's office & ask them to drop all cases relating
to Operation Green Rx, discontinue any current medical marijuana prosecutions,
& refrain from them in the future.

Local news covering medical marijuana this week: Check it out here & here.

Things are happening right now, today & this week, in San Diego that will shape
our future.
Concerned? Get involved!!
Give San Diego safe access - Stop Operation Green Rx
Visit SanDiegoMarijuana.com for more info

"Eugene Davidovich is charged with illegally selling and
transporting the drug..."
7/28/2009

According to CBS8.com "A Mission Valley man who claims he was operating a
medical marijuana collective has become a local test case."

Watch the Video and Read More HERE

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