Marijuana News In San Diego

Some Cities Take their Time with Medical Marijuana

By Tom Fudge

Monday, July 27, 2009

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SAN DIEGO — Politicians in South County want to know what they're
getting into before they approve medical marijuana dispensaries.

Chula Vista and National City have passed 45-day moratoriums that
prohibit the licensing of marijuana dispensaries. Chula Vista city
councilman Steve Castaneda says he believes the majority of his council
is willing to allow the dispensaries. But they want to make sure they
understand the state law and can be sure the businesses will follow the
law. Castaneda says the city's power to license and permit allows it to
regulate medical marijuana distribution.

"Now, the question is, if we want to allow these businesses to exist:
How do we want them to operate, and where do we want them to operate?"
he says.

Casteneda says the city may want to audit the dispensaries to make sure
they aren't engaging in illegal sales. State law allows non-profit
groups to collectively grow and distribute marijuana for medical use.

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