Politics & Government
Department of Justice Memo Says Medical Marijuana Centers Could Face Prosecution
According to Projo.com and Associated Press, a memo released from the Justice Department says Rhode Island's medical marijuana centers could face prosecution.
A new memo uncovered at the Department of Justice could mean big trouble for the planned medical marijuana center in Portsmouth.
According to Projo.com, the Associated Press has obtained a memo from the U.S. Department of Justice. The memo warns of federal prosecution for "large-scale medical marijauana dispensaries," according to the article.
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In early May, Gov. Lincoln Chafee announced he was putting a hold on the opening of three medical marijuana centers, including one in Portsmouth, following a statement made by U.S. Attorney Peter Neronha.
Neronha reportedly said the cultivation of marijuana in great amounts "violates federal law."
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On March 15, the state Department of Health approved an application from to open a medical marijuana center or "compassion center" in Portsmouth. Bock's application for the Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center was among the three applications chosen by the Department of Health on Tuesday for a registration certificate.
Bock, who owns and operates the Newport Acupuncture and Wellness Spa in Middletown, intends to open a non-profit medical marijuana center at 200 Highpoint Ave., Unit B-6.
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