Pubdate: Wed, 22 Nov 2006
Source: San Francisco Chronicle (CA)
Page: B - 3
Copyright: 2006 Hearst Communications Inc.
Contact:  http://www.sfgate.com/chronicle/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/388
Author: Charlie Goodyear
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San Francisco

FINAL OK FOR EASED POT ENFORCEMENT

The Board of Supervisors gave final approval Tuesday to legislation 
that would set most marijuana-related crimes as the lowest law 
enforcement priority for the San Francisco Police Department.

The board voted 7-3 to approve the legislation, sponsored by 
Supervisor Tom Ammiano. Under the legislation, the city's police 
force would be directed to essentially ignore most marijuana offenses 
unless the crimes involve minors, acts of violence, sales on public 
property or driving under the influence. Police officials have said 
the legislation is consistent with department policy.

In other action, supervisors confirmed the reappointment of Bill Lee 
and Sue Lee, no relation, to the city's Planning Commission for terms 
expiring in 2010. 
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