Medical marijuana: largest provider closed, some alternatives available

AIDS Treat News. 1998 Jun 5:(No 296):1, 7.

Abstract

AIDS: The Cannabis Healing Center, the largest of the medical marijuana buyers' clubs in San Francisco, was shut down on May 25 due to a court order obtained by State Attorney General Dan Lungren. The closure creates an emergency situation for thousands of persons who obtained the drug through the center. City officials are exploring ways to develop guidelines for the medical usage of marijuana that would be consistent with California Proposition 215. Proposition 215 does not nullify Federal laws against marijuana, however, Federal authorities usually allow State or local jurisdictions to handle marijuana enforcement. The three other buyers' clubs in the city are unable to meet the needs of everyone due to insufficient staffing. The closure also shut down the campaign office of Dennis Peron, who was the founder of the previous Cannabis Buyers' Club, and who was running for governor. Contact information and documentation requirements are included for the buyers' clubs.

Publication types

  • Newspaper Article

MeSH terms

  • Cannabis / therapeutic use*
  • Health Facility Closure*
  • Humans
  • Legislation, Drug*
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Politics
  • San Francisco