THE LOS ANGELES JOURNAL FOR EDUCATION ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA — VOL 4 NO 7 JULY 2009 Share This Article Print This Page
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Wm. Kroger, attorney at law

If I own a collective, is it alright to have a big marijuana leaf on the front of it?

Right now in the city of Los Angeles there are really no guidelines as to storefronts.

So under the law you could. However, using common sense would dictate that it is probably unwise to do. Think about it, if you have a big leaf on the front of the store and the neighbors get all up in arms about it, they could use it to complain to the local law enforcement agency that you are corrupting their neighborhood.

In turn this information could be used at their local neighborhood city council meetings, and reported to your local councilman or police department. This could cause you problems that you don’t want or need.

So, while it is legal, it’s not a bright idea unless you are in a jurisdiction that allows for it.

Where is the best place to carry my medicine when I leave my collective?

The best place to keep it is in the trunk.

Always try to keep it in the original package and never medicate while driving. If you are walking, keep it in the original packaging from your collective and do not medicate while walking. Complaints from the neighbors are followed up by law enforcement agents and could cause a problem for the collective.

Are the DEA still cracking down on collectives?

The Attorney General, Eric Holder stated that the federal government will not be taking action against anyone following within the California State Laws.

Most collectives/dispensaries in Los Angeles are not following the California State Laws and could have action taken by the Feds. In addition the LAPD has recently received a directive from the Captain to start enforcement of the dispensaries/collectives that are not acting within the California Law. The Devonshire Division has raided four dispensaries in their jurisdiction and has stated that there will be more to come.

For more information visit: krogerlawgroup.Com or call Mr. Kroger at: 323 655-5700 to discuss your matter in confidence.



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