While most outlets in the Bay area follow legal State guidelines, many still have issues. Some have been closed, while others have flourished. Whether a Santa Cruz dispensary or a patient, individuals operating outside guidelines, especially with regards to growing and distribution can often face a number of criminal charges. There are legal and illegal ways to obtain medical marijuana in California.
Santa Cruz is a popular destination for fun in the Sun. It is also a popular destination for California Medical Marijuana patients. Having been reported has having some of the most interesting dispensaries in the State. Patients visiting the city may want to be sure and visit the Santa Cruz boardwalk, the many coffee shops, ice cream parlors and restaurants on Pacific Street and the Santa Cruz diner while in town.
While there have been problems with patients, it is more often the dispensaries who face the most risk legally. In California, if a patient follows all the rules and guidelines, most often there will be no issue. Whereas, when patients go outside the law, buy and sell or distribute to others, then the patient can lose the right as a patient and face criminal action.
While Washington and Colorado passed legalization in the 2012 election, California failed to do so. Many legalization supporters are still in shock at this result. Supporters now just hope that Colorado and Washington have set a precedent for legalization in California and other States in 2016. It is currently reported that next in line for legalization are most likely Alaska and Oregon.
If and when Colorado and Washington can prove the decrease in crime rates and added State budget surplus are the result of legalization, there are other states that will never follow suit. Some actually believe that only Federal interference and legalization on the Federal level is the only way many states will see the legalization of marijuana or gay marriage.
Industrial hemp has become more popular but many areas still frown on widespread use. Like tobacco, marijuana was sold on the open market. After which, it became illegal based what many believe were merely lies and peer pressure. Individuals are taught at an early age about the downsides of marijuana. Doctors, in many areas now believe the focus should have been on the positive uses for the healing herb. A view that has gained in popularity in the recent past and continues to do so.
Even though there is a 50 percent plus majority for legalization, each State has to pass its own laws. Colorado and Washington have taken the lead on this by passing legalization in 2012. The only issues with legalization at the moment appears to be in relation to driving under the influence. As with alcohol, when arrested for DUI, it can take massive amounts of money, time and possible jail time or community service to have the charge removed.
Whether traveling to, or through a State with medical or recreational use laws, it is important to review the law in its entirety before traveling through the area. Otherwise, while totally innocent of knowingly breaking the law, one could still be responsible for doing so.
Santa Cruz is a popular destination for fun in the Sun. It is also a popular destination for California Medical Marijuana patients. Having been reported has having some of the most interesting dispensaries in the State. Patients visiting the city may want to be sure and visit the Santa Cruz boardwalk, the many coffee shops, ice cream parlors and restaurants on Pacific Street and the Santa Cruz diner while in town.
While there have been problems with patients, it is more often the dispensaries who face the most risk legally. In California, if a patient follows all the rules and guidelines, most often there will be no issue. Whereas, when patients go outside the law, buy and sell or distribute to others, then the patient can lose the right as a patient and face criminal action.
While Washington and Colorado passed legalization in the 2012 election, California failed to do so. Many legalization supporters are still in shock at this result. Supporters now just hope that Colorado and Washington have set a precedent for legalization in California and other States in 2016. It is currently reported that next in line for legalization are most likely Alaska and Oregon.
If and when Colorado and Washington can prove the decrease in crime rates and added State budget surplus are the result of legalization, there are other states that will never follow suit. Some actually believe that only Federal interference and legalization on the Federal level is the only way many states will see the legalization of marijuana or gay marriage.
Industrial hemp has become more popular but many areas still frown on widespread use. Like tobacco, marijuana was sold on the open market. After which, it became illegal based what many believe were merely lies and peer pressure. Individuals are taught at an early age about the downsides of marijuana. Doctors, in many areas now believe the focus should have been on the positive uses for the healing herb. A view that has gained in popularity in the recent past and continues to do so.
Even though there is a 50 percent plus majority for legalization, each State has to pass its own laws. Colorado and Washington have taken the lead on this by passing legalization in 2012. The only issues with legalization at the moment appears to be in relation to driving under the influence. As with alcohol, when arrested for DUI, it can take massive amounts of money, time and possible jail time or community service to have the charge removed.
Whether traveling to, or through a State with medical or recreational use laws, it is important to review the law in its entirety before traveling through the area. Otherwise, while totally innocent of knowingly breaking the law, one could still be responsible for doing so.
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