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The Mendocino County grand jury on Thursday issued a report on marijuana in the county which gathers a lot of well-known information about the state of marijuana growing in this county and basically recommends that the county allow the sheriff to continue to do his job to crack down on it and the District Attorney's Office do a better job of prosecuting cases even-handedly.
The grand jury also found that much of the marijuana illegally grown here may be contaminated with chemical poisons harmful to marijuana smokers.
The grand jury also recommends that:
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors use the zip-tie funds for a six-month full-time position for the administration of the program.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office continue to administer the "zip-tie"program and develop other programs that will eliminate costs and create revenue.
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors not decrease the number of sheriff's deputy positions in the budget.
Law enforcement and the legal community establish a uniform definition of a "mature" marijuana plant.
The grand jurors concluded that "There is controversy regarding the effectiveness of marijuana for the relief of some symptoms of illnesses and disabilities. Marijuana grows contribute to an environment of crime, an underground economy, social problems, costs for government services, and environmental degradation.
"Witnesses stated that when there is excessive use of rat poison or pesticides in a wet or irrigated area, it will be absorbed by any plant in close proximity, and is unfit for human consumption. The unknown chemicals used in marijuana grows can negatively affect your health. Caveat fumor; let the smoker beware."
The grand jury says while its investigation shows that pot growing is still causing criminal and environmental problems in this county, the laws and regulations affecting marijuana cultivation continue to be complex and confusing.
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Source: The Ukiah Daily Journal
Contact: The Ukiah Daily Journal
Copyright: 1999-2008 The Ukiah Daily Journal
Website: http://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/ci_15274976
The grand jury also found that much of the marijuana illegally grown here may be contaminated with chemical poisons harmful to marijuana smokers.
The grand jury also recommends that:
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors use the zip-tie funds for a six-month full-time position for the administration of the program.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office continue to administer the "zip-tie"program and develop other programs that will eliminate costs and create revenue.
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors not decrease the number of sheriff's deputy positions in the budget.
Law enforcement and the legal community establish a uniform definition of a "mature" marijuana plant.
The grand jurors concluded that "There is controversy regarding the effectiveness of marijuana for the relief of some symptoms of illnesses and disabilities. Marijuana grows contribute to an environment of crime, an underground economy, social problems, costs for government services, and environmental degradation.
"Witnesses stated that when there is excessive use of rat poison or pesticides in a wet or irrigated area, it will be absorbed by any plant in close proximity, and is unfit for human consumption. The unknown chemicals used in marijuana grows can negatively affect your health. Caveat fumor; let the smoker beware."
The grand jury says while its investigation shows that pot growing is still causing criminal and environmental problems in this county, the laws and regulations affecting marijuana cultivation continue to be complex and confusing.
News Forum: rollitup.org
Source: The Ukiah Daily Journal
Contact: The Ukiah Daily Journal
Copyright: 1999-2008 The Ukiah Daily Journal
Website: http://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/ci_15274976