Activist sues, says medical marijuana violates law

[VancouverIslander]

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Originally posted by Mimosa

What are the laws in BC - Mr Canada ?
Been hearing for many years now that BC Bud is da bomb - second to Humbolt and 3rd to Puna Buttah ,and B4 Mrs Ray Gun started her just say NO Thank You to beer and whiskey and driving under the influence of same deadly carcinogens.
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Aloha mai e, Mrs. Mimosa:

Since you asked, the laws in BC are very similar to Hawai'i. It is illegal at the federal level, but enforcement is a very low priority in the Province (RCMP) and cities (city police). Medical marijuana is legal. The feds are planning legalization recreationally for next year, but we'll see what happens. I couldn't tell you the relative quality of BC bud, not in my area of expertise, but I hear that a lot of mortgages were being paid by growing it in various communities.

I suspect the green harvest is a way to provide work for our local PD and that's the main reason it's carried out. It's not like they make arrests, just fly around and chop down any obvious plants in the jungle. It's fun to watch, but can interrupt a good afternoon nap if they fly through at the wrong time. I know it upsets a lot of citizens and neighbors.

The law suit is obviously a ploy to revert to the way things were done before the dispensary law or to push for a more open set of regulations.

Me ka ha`aha`a,
Mike