Washington DC; Puffing the Magic Dragon - Legally

[DavidBriggs]

Although it will still be a few months before Washington DC begins allowing the sale of Medical Marijuana, a law has taken effect Tuesday July 27th authorizing up to eight dispensaries for the city. The Democratic controlled Congress declined to intervene.

The Dispensaries will be

* forced to charge on a sliding scale so that the City's poorest receive
their meds free.
* more than 300 feet from a school
* only able to grow 95 plants in any one location
* paying a 6% Sales Tax

Although the city of Washington DC passed a referendum to allow medical marijuana in 1998 by 69% Congress has blocked the city from enacting it until now. By allowing this law to take effect Congress can be perceived as taking a much more positive stance on Cannabis.

DavidBriggs Reviewed by DavidBriggs on 07-28-2010. Washington DC; Puffing the Magic Dragon - Legally Although it will still be a few months before Washington DC begins allowing the sale of Medical Marijuana, a law has taken effect Tuesday July 27th authorizing up to eight dispensaries for the city. The Democratic controlled Congress declined to intervene. The Dispensaries will be * forced to charge on a sliding scale so that the City's poorest receive their meds free. * more than 300 feet from a school * only able to grow 95 plants in any one location * Rating: 5

[boaz]

more great news! the speed of the rushing water is accelerating. :jointsmile:


Congrats to the folks in Washington's District!

let freedom grow
:s4:

[MMLoco]

Wonder if that means VA and MD residents can benefit from this

[ForgetClassC]

I'm pretty sure its only for DC residents.

-C

[boaz]

I was thinking MD already had MMJ or was about to get it. I've lost count. :greenthumb:

edit: oh yeah, here is NORML's map but its from last year, need to get a new one soon. :jointsmile: