San Bernardino marijuana ordinance

SAN BERNARDINO >> Marijuana cultivation and sale will remain illegal in unincorporated areas of the county even if state voters approve recreational marijuana, the Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday. County staff wrote the updated ordinance so that a possible change in state law would not alter the prohibition on marijuana in unincorporated areas that’s been in force since 2011. That’s the oppositive of the approach taken in other cities, including San Bernardino, which put measures 
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Bankrupt California city eyes marijuana for revenue

By Kelley Beaucar Vlahos The bankrupt California city of San Bernardino has a new idea for raising revenue – legalize medical marijuana, and tax the pot. Ironically, the plan was spurred by concerns about not having enough resources to crack down on the illegal medical marijuana dealers springing up all over town. So the city is now looking at legalizing the sellers, and using the proceeds to enforce the regulations. It’s not quite “if you 
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