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Article: County joins medical marijuana lawsuit: San Diego County files suit against state over legality of drug program.
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- Daily Press (Victorville, CA)
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- January 26, 2006
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Byline: Tracie Troha
Jan. 26--SAN BERNARDINO -- The County of San Bernardino has joined a lawsuit against the state to clarify the legality of medical marijuana.
The lawsuit was filed in federal court by the County of San Diego in an effort to address the confusion between state and federal laws regarding the drug.
San Bernardino County Counsel Ron Reitz said under federal law, it is illegal to be in possession of marijuana, regardless of whether it is designated as "medical" or not.
For nearly 10 years Californians have had the right to use medical marijuana if recommended by their doctor. In 2003, California Legislature enacted a ...