NOT YOUR PARENTS' SYMPOSIUM

Medical marijuana, since the beginning in 1996, has been a gray area
of the law, constantly redefined by court rulings and shifting law
enforcement policies. In light of statements made by the Obama
Administration regarding medical marijuana use, the owners of the
Smoker's Hut in Nipomo are seeking to clear the air with a little
discussion: the Central Coast Cannabis Symposium. The June 6 event
will feature local attorney Lou Koory, who has represented clients in
several high profile medical marijuana cases in the county. It will
also feature marijuana garden guru Ed Rosenthal of High Times magazine.

Smoker's Hut owner Charles Shapiro said the main purpose of the
symposium is to educate people on the local marijuana ordinances as
well as state and federal regulations.

We're trying to support our community and educate the people who need
to know these laws," Shapiro said. "It's a good thing for anyone with
an interest in medical marijuana to come. We're going to lay down
hard facts about what are your rights."

The symposium begins at 10 a.m. at the Smoker's Hut, 671 Tefft St.,
and is followed by a gardening class with Rosenthal. The class is $85.