Discovering A Legal Santa Cruz Dispensary

By Annabelle Holman


While most outlets in the Bay area follow legal State guidelines, many still have issues. Some have been closed, while others have flourished. Whether a Santa Cruz dispensary or a patient, individuals operating outside guidelines, especially with regards to growing and distribution can often face a number of criminal charges. There are legal and illegal ways to obtain medical marijuana in California.

Santa Cruz is a popular destination for fun in the Sun. It is also a popular destination for California Medical Marijuana patients. Having been reported has having some of the most interesting dispensaries in the State. Patients visiting the city may want to be sure and visit the Santa Cruz boardwalk, the many coffee shops, ice cream parlors and restaurants on Pacific Street and the Santa Cruz diner while in town.

Patients, following local laws and guidelines are often okay. Others, who do not can often have difficulty if and when found in the possession of marijuana, medical or otherwise. It is also important that patients carry a California patient ID card at all times.

As Colorado and Washington voted for full legalization and California failed, it is still a blessing that Prop 215 has been in effect for so long in the State. Many legalization supporters are still in shock that the referendum failed to pass in 2012. It is now hoped by many that the legalization in Colorado and Washington has set a precedent in which it is hoped other States will follow suit.

If and when Colorado and Washington can prove the decrease in crime rates and added State budget surplus are the result of legalization, there are other states that will never follow suit. Some actually believe that only Federal interference and legalization on the Federal level is the only way many states will see the legalization of marijuana or gay marriage.

Industrial hemp has become more popular but many areas still frown on widespread use. Like tobacco, marijuana was sold on the open market. After which, it became illegal based what many believe were merely lies and peer pressure. Individuals are taught at an early age about the downsides of marijuana. Doctors, in many areas now believe the focus should have been on the positive uses for the healing herb. A view that has gained in popularity in the recent past and continues to do so.

Medical and recreational use is already at an all high time. Over 50% of United States citizens believe it should be legalized. While this is the case, even Colorado and Washington are setting strict guidelines with regards to driving under the influence and use in public forums. So, while legal, there are still issues in which an individual can get in trouble.

While cannabis is less potent than alcohol, there are some intense strains. When consuming these strains, individuals should not drive or operate heavy machinery. Warning labels from medical dispensaries in California and other states which recognize medical marijuana make this clear. As with alcohol, individuals need to act responsibly when consuming it whether as a recreational drug, or medication.




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