Pubdate: Thu, 19 Jan 2017
Source: Fresno Bee, The (CA)
Copyright: 2017 The Fresno Bee
Contact:  http://www.fresnobee.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/161
Author: Rory Appleton
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CHOWCHILLA CITY COUNCIL MOVES AGAINST RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA

The Chowchilla City Council voted unanimously this week to ban marijuana
dispensaries, cultivation, manufacture and transport within city limits.
The move comes on the eve of an election in which Californians will vote
on Proposition 64, which would legalize recreational pot.

City Manager Brian Haddix said the council wanted to act now to ensure
stricter restrictions were in place prior to the Nov. 8 election. He noted
that marijuana is still a Schedule 1 substance under the Federal
Controlled Substances Act.

Mayor Waseem Ahmed said the move was necessary to "walk the talk of being
a family friendly city."
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