Pubdate: Thu, 16 Jul 2015
Source: Ukiah Daily Journal, The (CA)
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Author: Adam Randall

PINOLEVILLE ASKED TO MOVE POT PLANTS

Marijuana plants that could be seen from inside a fenced-off area 
from Highway 101 at the Pinoleville Pomo Nation were recently moved 
at the request of the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Tom 
Allman said Wednesday.

Allman said approximately 40 plants were on the property Tuesday 
morning and because of his concerns for residential safety in the 
area, he made a request to the Pinoleville Tribal Council that the 
plants be moved. Allman cited the MCSO's request was made because of 
the proximity of the plants to the roadway, and drug seeking behavior 
that has led to past home invasions in the area.

As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, the plants were moved elsewhere, according to Allman.

"It was a very cooperative conversation and they understood where we 
were coming from," Allman said.

A message was left for Pinoleville Business Board President Mike 
Canales seeking comment.

The Pinoleville tribe has been in the process of establishing a 
cooperative medical marijuana growing facility on its Ukiah property 
with Denver-based United Cannabis, and FoxBarry Cos. LLC out of Kansas.
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