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Going To Pot
Posted by CN Staff on July 11, 2003 at 09:20:13 PT
By Eleanor Cameron - Staff Writer
Source: Chico Enterprise-Record 
He told the police. He told the district attorney. He told the entire community. Joel Castle told everyone he would be opening the doors to a medical marijuana dispensary in the heart of downtown Chico on July 10. He didn't.Castle, an advocate for the legalization of marijuana, said distribution from the back of the Mustang Jones clothing store on Fifth Street has been delayed - apparently because he has no marijuana to give away.
Castle announced his plans to open a marijuana dispensary in June. At the time, he asked for law enforcement agencies to "donate" seized marijuana to his endeavor. "They're not coming down to help," he said of city and county law enforcement agencies."Am I a bad guy or a good guy?" he asked. "I'm not doing anything wrong."After throwing his plans in the face of law enforcement and the district attorney, Castle and the clothing store received an eviction notice from the building's owners. Mustang Jones is in the process of selling what remains of their goods. Sandals can be had for $5. A display case of glass pipes, bongs and other items has been moved into the main display area from a back room. A sign on the case reads: "If you are under 18 and purchasing a pipe, it is for art only."The signs hung in the windows are not typical for a going-out-of-business sale: Instead of offering deals on discounted clothing and shoes, the signs promote marijuana use and legalization.The office of the attorney handling the eviction was already closed for the day when called for comment. Complete Title: Going To Pot: Lack of 'Free' Marijuana Stalls Opening of Chico DispensarySource: Chico Enterprise-Record (CA)Author: Eleanor Cameron - Staff WriterPublished: Friday, July 11, 2003Copyright: 2003 The Media News GroupContact: letters chicoer.comWebsite: http://www.chicoer.com/ Related Articles & Web Site:American Voteshttp://www.americanvotes.com/Authorities Not Going Along With MMJ Dispensaryhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread16609.shtmlMarijuana Advocate Pursuing Chico Dispensary http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread16600.shtml
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