Pubdate: Sat, 23 Mar 2013
Source: Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ)
Copyright: 2013 The Arizona Republic
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Author: Michelle Ye Hee Lee
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NEV. LAWMAKERS TOUR GLENDALE MEDICAL-POT FACILITY

Nevada lawmakers on Friday toured a medical-marijuana dispensary in 
Glendale to learn how the system works in Arizona.

Arizona is still early in the process of opening dispensaries. Sen. 
Tick Segerblom of Nevada said there are concerns in Nevada that 
opening dispensaries there could open room for abuse, especially by minors.

"I figure that if Arizona can do it - the most conservative state in 
the country - there's no reason that Nevada can't do it," Segerblom said.

Four Nevada senators and an assembly member visited Arizona Organix 
on Friday, then traveled to the state Capitol to meet with Arizona legislators.

Bill Myer, an owner and director at Arizona Organix, called the visit 
"fantastic." He showed visitors cultivation facilities and varied 
security measures.

"They were taking notes fast and furiously," Myer said. Segerblom was 
impressed. "It's not just where you walk into the building and you 
give somebody $10 to hand you a joint," he said.
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