Modesto Patients Block Ban!, March 16 Sacto CC Mtg

Modesto Patients Block Ban!
Last night Modesto's medical marijuana patients scored a victory for
the movement, blocking an attempt to permanently ban dispensaries in
the city! In January, Modesto's Health & Safety Committee recommended
that the city enact an emergency moratorium on dispensarie and
prepare an ordinance to permanently ban dispensaries, as the City of
Rocklin did last year.

At the City Council meeting last night, twenty people spoke in favor
of medical marijuana rights, and only one speaker expressed concerns
about dispensaries. Due to this incredible show of support, the City
Council said that they favor regulating dispensaries rather than
seeking a permanent ban. The Council enacted a 45-day moratorium, and
directed the Health & Safety Committee to work with the patients,
caregivers and community to draft a fair ordinance, and to deal with
the dispensaries already open in the city.

Thanks to all the Modesto patients and supporters who helped to block
the ban!!!
More news online: http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/phpBB2
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March 16th: Compassionate Coalition Meeting in Sacramento - New
Location!!
Please join The Compassionate Coalition for planning and
information-sharing! Agenda items include: The April 9th California
State Capitol Rally, Dispensary Regulation, and more.

When: March 16th (Wed) at 7:15 PM.
New Location: 2020 16th St., Building C, Sacramento, CA. 95621.

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Remember to Connect to The Medical Marijuana Community! Join
patients, dispensaries, caregivers and activists to talk about the
movement! Get connected, give your comments, ask questions and more!
Just click here: http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/phpBB2
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The E-Dispensary - March 9th, 2005
Editors:
Nathan Sands - nathan [at] CompassionateCoalition.org
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Peter Keyes - peter [at] CompassionateCoalition.org
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The Compassionate Coalition - http://www.CompassionateCoalition.org
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