Posted on 07/27/2010 7:59:59 AM PDT by walkerk
After the last several WAMMFests encountered challenges, organizers of Santa Cruz's annual medical marijuana awareness event appear to be in for an easier time getting the city's nod of approval.
Today, the City Council will consider lifting a smoking ban at San Lorenzo Park for five hours Sept. 25 to allow authorized pot users to medicate inside open-air tents designed to create privacy. The item is on the council's consent agenda, indicating that it may not be as controversial as in years past.
“For the city, it's a matter of course,” Mayor Mike Rotkin said.
(Excerpt) Read more at santacruzsentinel.com ...
Some years ago, I went to a John Prine concert. EVERYONE was smoking. I was the only one with cigarettes.
Getting busted for smoking straight tobacco at a weed-smoke-in would be about right for Santa Cruz.
Love the idea that potheads will be allowed five hours to “medicate.”
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