A California appeals court issued a ruling yesterday in the lawsuit against the city of Anaheim’s three-year old ban on medical marijuana dispensaries. The decision was highly anticipated as it was expected to set a precedence once and for all as to whether cities have the right to disallow cannabis collectives to operate in spite of the passage of Proposition 215. The 4th District Court of Appeals returned a mixed bag on Wednesday sending the case back to a lower court for more hearings while declining to state whether or not California’s medical marijuana laws prevent city ordinances like those imposed in Anaheim and Santa Ana.
The silver lining in yesterday’s decision is that the appeals court did side with medical cannabis advocates in stating that it did not believe that the federal Controlled Substances Act took precedence over Prop 215 thus making dispensaries illegal. The argument had formed a basis for Anaheim’s ban. The significance of the opinion lies in the fact that cities and counties will no longer be able to carry out their ‘half-baked’ ordinances on the grounds of such a notion! City attorneys and the city council of Anaheim will soon meet to discuss what comes next after the appeals court ruling.
Meanwhile, dispensaries in the city continue to operate and advertise their services openly. While Mayor Pringle, Pro Tem Sidhu and the rest of the clowncil consider what to do, medical marijuana patients can get their medicated smoothie “ganja juice” on in Anaheim if they are so inclined. And if the fear of raids oppresses, what’s to stop anyone in the city from seeking their meds by taking a short drive to Long Beach? Taking a look at the reality on the ground: the appeals court rejected Anaheim’s contention (marijuana’s federal classification as a schedule 1 drug is a joke), people can obtain their medical marijuana elsewhere and dispensaries are in the city doing business anyway.
C’mon Sidhu, take a hit! Prohibition is stupid!
Did I write hit? I meant “hint” haha
Pot heads don’t vote, neither do the youth or even some of the people who run for office.
A lot of hi-paid government employees depend on pot being illegal.
So go and eat a Twinkie and vegetate and dream about the days you had lung capacity and get-up-and-go.
I just had a check up recently and my doc says I have some pretty damn healthy lungs. Vaporizing or edibles are healthier anyway.
Those potheads that you dismiss may surprise you. Given the number of inquiries and signed Yes on 19 pledges that we had at the US Surf Open and OC Pride, I would dare say that they and the non-users are very focused on getting this initiative passed. A lot of Californians realize that Prohibition is a failed policy and a waste of tax dollars that has done nothing but put our children and society in more danger.
How many street booleg liquor salespeople/moonshiners do you see hanging out in schoolyards? None. How many drug dealers do you know that check ID? None. How often does the clerk at the liquor store check for ID when you purchase a bottle of Jack? Almost every time.
Maybe Harry “I live everywhere in the OC” Sidhu should take a “hit.” It might mellow him and some of the uptight Drug Warriors out.
How often does the clerk at the liquor store check for ID when you purchase a bottle of Jack? Almost every time.
A little correction. You haven’t seen Cook. They don’t check his ID.
Ya know I am giving you a hard time, If this Prop gets the voters fired up and out to the preceincts. Go for it.
I am voting for it, the “tax the pot heads act” I am all for it.