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A second medical marijuana store has opened in Placer County. Located next to a pizza parlor on Highway 174 in Colfax, the Golden State Patient Care Collective began selling marijuana about a month ago.
Co-owner Jim Henry said his dispensary provides a needed service to foothills residents and others with health problems. "People come in every day and thank us for opening here," said Henry, who is also an emergency medical technician.
As with the medicinal "pot shop" that opened in Roseville in January, the Colfax store finds itself in some controversy.
At least one City Council member is unhappy that the issue of a medicinal marijuana shop was never publicly discussed by the council and says the store's presence is bad for the town's image.
"I don't think this type of business adds anything to the city," said Councilwoman Sherrie Blackmun. "I don't want Colfax to be known for this."
City administrators said the cannabis club went through all legal channels to obtain a business license, and adheres to Proposition 215, which was approved by state voters in 1996 and permits medicinal marijuana for qualified patients.
In addition, a new state law that went into effect this year allows qualified patients and caregivers to cultivate the plant.
However, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration refuses to recognize the legality of California's medicinal marijuana laws and cautions the Colfax store owner not to be surprised if agents pound on his door with an arrest warrant.
"Marijuana is not a medicine," said Richard Meyer, special agent for the DEA office in San Francisco. "We take issue with the term 'medical marijuana.' "
The threat from the federal agency worries Henry, 55, a Nevada County resident who along with co-owner Cheryle Reindeau, opened the Colfax store April 2.
Source: Sacramento Bee (CA)
Author: Art Campos -- Bee Staff Writer
Published: Monday, May 3, 2004
Copyright: 2004 The Sacramento Bee
Contact: opinion@sacbee.com
Website: Northern California Breaking News, Sports & Crime | The Sacramento Bee
Co-owner Jim Henry said his dispensary provides a needed service to foothills residents and others with health problems. "People come in every day and thank us for opening here," said Henry, who is also an emergency medical technician.
As with the medicinal "pot shop" that opened in Roseville in January, the Colfax store finds itself in some controversy.
At least one City Council member is unhappy that the issue of a medicinal marijuana shop was never publicly discussed by the council and says the store's presence is bad for the town's image.
"I don't think this type of business adds anything to the city," said Councilwoman Sherrie Blackmun. "I don't want Colfax to be known for this."
City administrators said the cannabis club went through all legal channels to obtain a business license, and adheres to Proposition 215, which was approved by state voters in 1996 and permits medicinal marijuana for qualified patients.
In addition, a new state law that went into effect this year allows qualified patients and caregivers to cultivate the plant.
However, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration refuses to recognize the legality of California's medicinal marijuana laws and cautions the Colfax store owner not to be surprised if agents pound on his door with an arrest warrant.
"Marijuana is not a medicine," said Richard Meyer, special agent for the DEA office in San Francisco. "We take issue with the term 'medical marijuana.' "
The threat from the federal agency worries Henry, 55, a Nevada County resident who along with co-owner Cheryle Reindeau, opened the Colfax store April 2.
Source: Sacramento Bee (CA)
Author: Art Campos -- Bee Staff Writer
Published: Monday, May 3, 2004
Copyright: 2004 The Sacramento Bee
Contact: opinion@sacbee.com
Website: Northern California Breaking News, Sports & Crime | The Sacramento Bee
