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Tampa Will Finally Get Medical Marijuana 08/25/2017	Two local mothers showed up at the pow-wow to voice their concerns about an influx of dispensaries. One of the mothers, Teresa Miller, believes cannabis acts as a gateway drug. “Years ago, when my son smoked pot and spring boarded to opioids, a severe addiction, I told myself if I could save one family from going through what our family and thousands of families around our state have gone through with a disease of addiction, then I would,” Miller said. Miller also showed the council a map of 15 local pharmacies. She claimed she was worried that the dispensaries would expand to a similar number. “If we get that many pot dispensaries around our country, it’s going to be disastrous. We need to protect our children and our communities.” Miller noted. Tampa City Council, miller, zoning
Medical marijuana gets the green light in Tampa 08/25/2017	Two local mothers spoke out against the plan at Thursday night's meeting. Teresa Miller, of south Tampa, provided maps showing clusters of local pharmacies. "Within a two-mile radius there's 15 pharmacies," said Miller. "If we get that many pot dispensaries around our country, it's going to be disastrous. We need to protect our children and our communities." Tampa City Council, miller, zoning
After vote, up to 19 dispensaries can open in Hillsborough Co. 06/08/2017	Several other residents spoke in favor of more government regulations on medical marijuana dispensaries. Ellen Snelling said she voted against Amendment 2, which was overwhelming approved by voters in 2016. "Medical marijuana is a drug. It is harmful and addictive. Limiting the number of dispensaries is a good public health policy," said Snelling. She told commissioners she is concerned that too much access will lead to marijuana getting into the wrong hands and being used for recreation. "Remember the pill mills? Strict regulations will help prevent pot mills," said Snelling. County commissioner, Snelling, zoning
Hillsborough Commission votes to increase number of medical marijuana dispensaries to approximately 19 06/08/2017	“The pill mills were everywhere,” said Teresa Miller. We had our van stolen from our front yard one Saturday night, and it was abandoned in Brooksville with drugs in it. I don’t want this to happen again, and I don’t want that type of clientele walking through our neighborhood again.” County commissioner, miller, zoning
Miami Beach Wants Ultrastrict Medical Pot Rules: "Odor Management," 21-and-Up Patients, and Visitor Logs 05/21/2017	Commissioners will consider banning anyone under 21, requiring dispensaries to keep visitor logs and extensive surveillance cameras, and even imposing "odor maintenance plans" on the three dispensaries the city plans to allow in designated zones. zoning, moratorium, Miami, Florida
Legalized marijuana turns Colorado resort town into homeless magnet 05/21/2017	The town suddenly became a haven for recreational pot users, drawing in transients, panhandlers and a large number of homeless drug addicts, according to officials and business owners. Many are coming from New Mexico, Arizona and even New York. He said he’s also noticed an uptick in crime in the area. Shoplifting, he said, has become a major problem in Durango and business owners are becoming fed up. Colorado, homeless, zoning, crime
Utah's Sheriff Association 2017 Position Paper 05/20/2017	“So called medical marijuana in other states has become a farce and a sham. The average user of smoked medical marijuana has no chronic illness and is a white male in his mid-30s with a history of drug and alcohol abuse. . . In the last 20 years and due to market demand, constant genetic engineering has increased THC potency in marijuana plants, and extraction-concentration methods are becoming extremely popular and widespread. become addicted.”Marijuana is the 2nd leading cause of impaired driving arrests. One in six adolescents trying marijuana will become addicted. “In the city of Denver since the legalization of marijuana Denver Police Department is dealing with a 900% increase in the unlawful cultivation and manufacture of marijuana concentrate, and a 99% increase in unlawful distribution of marijuana and marijuana concentrate. Marijuana is the #1 problem in Colorado schools. In school year 2015-16, 63% of all drug related school suspensions were for marijuana. 58% of all drug related school expulsions were for marijuana. 73% of all drug related school referrals to law enforcement were for marijuana violations. Youth past month marijuana use is 74% higher than the national average. Utah, postition statement, Sheriff, Black Market, youth usage, zoning, dropout
Miami attorney compares legalizing medical marijuana to legalizing pedophilia 05/18/2017	The position that medical marijuana dispensaries are prohibited due to the conflict in federal law is not unique. Coral Gables, for instance, holds the same opinion. Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article151193... zoning, Miami, dispensaries, pot shops
Tampa extends moratorium on new local rules for medical marijuana dispensaries 04/20/2017	“Instead of people seeing this as a medicine, a lot of people see it as a big business,” anti-drug activist Teresa Miller said. “And it will change our landscape if we end up with pot shops on every corner.” miller, Tampa City Council, zoning, Amendment 2
2nd lawsuit claims unfair San Diego pot laws will cause undue pollution 08/15/2014	Business, Environment, zoning