STEVE KUBBY RELEASED FROM JAIL AFTER 20 DAYS

Medical marijuana advocate Steve Kubby was released from the Placer
County Jail Wednesday after serving one-third of a 60-day jail
sentence for violating probation. He was released early due to jail
overcrowding.

Kubby violated probation from a 2000 drug conviction when he failed
to return to the United States following a trip to Canada. He was
deported in January from Canada back to California.

While serving the 120-day sentence from his conviction, Kubby
requested marijuana in jail to control symptoms from adrenal cancer.
His request was denied and he was administered Marinol, a synthetic
form of marijuana. Kubby served 40 days of that sentence before being
released and going back to jail for probation violation.

Kubby said Wednesday afternoon shortly after being released for the
second time that he is pleased to close that chapter of his life. He
looks forward to new business ventures and supporting his family.

"Whatever I have endured, my wife has shown so much more bravery and
courage in protecting my children and keeping my family together," he said.

He said the experience showed that Marinol could control his blood
pressure and he is considering using it in addition to his medical
marijuana prescription.

"I'd like to express my appreciation to jail and medical staff," he
said. "They were professional, dedicated, and I felt they were there
to protect me."