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Perspective

Aug. 2, 2012

Compassion in the 'gentle’ ban?

As it turns out, it is very difficult for one to obtain medical marijuana from a licensed healthcare provider. By Aaron C. Lachant of Fenton Nelson LLP


By Aaron C. Lachant


Safe access to medical marijuana is threatened under a new law passed by the Los Angeles City Council last Tuesday. The new law, a "gentle ban" in name only, places restrictions on qualified patients and regulates how and where these patients cultivate marijuana. The new restrictions are designed to make it very difficult, if not impossible, for qualified patients to comply with and obtain medical marijuana in a safe and affordable m...

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