Ron Strider
Well-Known Member
Alarmed by several explosions in residential areas caused by drug processing labs, the state Assembly on Thursday voted to ban home manufacturing of marijuana concentrates using volatile solvents.
The action comes ahead of plans by the state to begin issuing licenses in January to firms for the manufacture and sale of marijuana products in California.
"As California comes to terms with newly legalized recreational cannabis, we must continue to protect public safety and keep these potentially explosive extractors out of residential neighborhoods," Marc Steinorth (R-Rancho Cucamonga) told his colleagues during the floor discussion.
The concentrate, often referred to as "hash oil" or "honey oil," is manufactured through extraction with a solvent. Explosions can occur when butane that extracts the oil from marijuana fails to dissipate, builds up in an enclosed space and is ignited when it comes in contact with a spark.
Steinorth cited a recent explosion at a drug lab in San Bernardino County in a house across the street from a middle school.
The measure, which next goes to the Senate for consideration, would ban the use of the volatile solvents and require those making hash oils and other cannabis concentrates to get a special permit.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: California lawmakers seek to ban marijuana oil processing labs from neighborhoods - LA Times
Author: Patrick McGreevy
Contact: Contact Us - LA Times
Photo Credit: Glendale PD
Website: Los Angeles Times - California, national and world news - Los Angeles Times
The action comes ahead of plans by the state to begin issuing licenses in January to firms for the manufacture and sale of marijuana products in California.
"As California comes to terms with newly legalized recreational cannabis, we must continue to protect public safety and keep these potentially explosive extractors out of residential neighborhoods," Marc Steinorth (R-Rancho Cucamonga) told his colleagues during the floor discussion.
The concentrate, often referred to as "hash oil" or "honey oil," is manufactured through extraction with a solvent. Explosions can occur when butane that extracts the oil from marijuana fails to dissipate, builds up in an enclosed space and is ignited when it comes in contact with a spark.
Steinorth cited a recent explosion at a drug lab in San Bernardino County in a house across the street from a middle school.
The measure, which next goes to the Senate for consideration, would ban the use of the volatile solvents and require those making hash oils and other cannabis concentrates to get a special permit.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: California lawmakers seek to ban marijuana oil processing labs from neighborhoods - LA Times
Author: Patrick McGreevy
Contact: Contact Us - LA Times
Photo Credit: Glendale PD
Website: Los Angeles Times - California, national and world news - Los Angeles Times
