Pubdate: Sat, 29 Mar 2003 Source: North County Times (CA) Copyright: 2003 North County Times Contact: http://www.nctimes.com Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1080 Author: John Byrom Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n000/a069.html Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/topics/paraphernalia KEEP DRUG PARAPHERNALIA AWAY FROM KIDS In response to Mr. William Bruinsma's letter on March 16, he needs to know that the state of California's Health and Safety Code 11364.5 allows drug paraphernalia to be sold with some restrictions. The state and federal government have different laws concerning drug paraphernalia. Another state law that contradicts federal law is California's Proposition 215, which allows medical marijuana. The Oceanside Planning Commission showed great leadership in wanting to regulate these head shops. It will protect our youth from the pro-drug messages these businesses promote. John Byrom Oceanside - --- MAP posted-by: Doc-Hawk