GARDEN GROVE MAY HOLD OFF ON MARIJUANA CLUBS

In response to an attempt by medicinal marijuana advocates to establish a
distribution center in Garden Grove, city officials tonight are expected to
approve a moratorium on so-called cannabis clubs.

Council members will consider the temporary prohibition on organizations
attempting to distribute marijuana under terms of Proposition 215.

The move comes on the heels of a newly amended ordinance allowing the
revocation of business licenses issued to organizations found to be
illegal.

"We want to put the clubs on hold until we figure out the real issues and
how to make sure that land uses in the city are compatible," City Manager
George Tindall said.

Tindall said the moratorium will give the city time to research the issue.

California voters in 1996 approved the use of marijuana for medicinal
purposes, but questions remain on the legality of distributing the drug.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Community Meeting Center, 11300
Stanford Ave.

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