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Marijuana Laws in California: The Truth Behind the Smoke-screen

By Steven Rodriguez

Throughout California, and especially in Los Angeles, Marijuana laws are an ever changing area. Although California’s laws on pot are much more liberal than most other states, the penalties, restrictions and punishments can shift yearly, and sometimes even differ from city to city. For example, it was recently reported that a new type of vending machine in Los Angeles distributes pot. The machine requires a fingerprint identification and a card with a magnetized strip on it. Marijuana for medical use is legalized, however the state of California and the federal government disagree over use, distribution and other matters regarding the drug. California tends to be one of, if not the, most progressive states in terms of the law. Part of California’s industrial makeup includes the adult film industry, and their drug laws are no different...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on March 01, 2008 (boomark / email).