For those of you wondering why many people who are currently in the medical cannabis or cannabis industry in general are voting NO on proposition 19 I want to take a minute to talk turkey. Other than the fact that Prop 19 IS poorly written and creates a LOT of ambiguity when it comes to the cities and whether or not it TRULY will be legal, there are other reasons that I think many people need to consider…. READ ON.

As the general election in November approaches the people of California will have the right to vote on the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes. But if it passes, will it be legal?? If you read the fine print of the Proposition, each INDIVIDUAL CITY will still be able to keep it illegal if they choose to. In many cities they have already preempted the law and have already banned the recreational sale of marijuana. WHY WOULD THE FINE PRINT SAY THAT?? GOOD QUESTION…. READ ON

As medical director for medical cannabis of southern california I have dedicated my professional life to evaluating patients to use cannabis legally for medicinal purposes. For the past two and a half years I have taken care of thousands of patients who qualify under CA Proposition 215 and helped them find relief from whatever ailment they suffer from. It has been an incredible journey and each day I am inspired by my patients stories of healing and humbled by their suffering. I truly feel honored and blessed to have this opportunity each day.

I just got off the phone with an attorney who is representing one of my patients where local law enforcement raided his property where he was cultivating for personal use with one other patient and is being charged a bunch of crimes. She was pretty shocked about how willing I was to come down to San Diego and testify on his behalf. I told her it was a no-brainer. I have all the documentation including his medical records and can easily explain to the court why he qualifies as a legal patient. I asked her if she has had any issues with doctors coming to testify on behalf of her clients and she replied “the last case I had the doctor REFUSED to come and testify and when we ultimately sent him a subpoena he said he had medical issues and COULD NOT COME TO COURT”

Tax and Regulate 2010 is a initiative being placed on the November ballot which would essentially legalize cannabis up to 1 ounce for personal use (RECREATIONAL AND MEDICINAL) for 21 years old and over. From what I understand, cities will still be able to determine whether or not it is legal in their particular city. There are restrictions about not using it in public or in the presence of a minor (<21y/o).