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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

San Francisco Approves Marijuana Club Applications

"Sativa Steve"  shows off one of dozens of varieties of pot in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005. People with a doctor's recommendation and a card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store.The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states.   (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
"Sativa Steve" shows off one of dozens of varieties of pot in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005. People with a doctor's recommendation and a card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store.The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)


SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Efforts to regulate San Francisco's Cannabis Clubs have gotten off to a slow start, officials and club operators say.

The San Francisco Chronicle reported Monday that although the city's Board of Supervisors approved legislation requiring medical cannabis clubs to get city permits in late 2005, few permits have been issued.

The newspaper said the city has issued 10 permits to cannabis clubs, with 13 more in progress. Officials said there are currently 23 pot clubs in the city, compared with more than 40 when the regulatory process began in 2005.

While five applications have been denied, many medical Marijuana dispensaries apparently closed on their own, the Chronicle reported.

"The process is difficult -- that's why less than half of the clubs have completed it," said Charlie Pappas, who owns Health and Wellness Alternatives. "But I really give city officials and staff credit for trying to make it work and not dragging their feet."

An employee prepares a "joint" for sale in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005. People with a doctor's recommendation and a card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store.The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states.   (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
An employee prepares a "joint" for sale in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005. People with a doctor's recommendation and a card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store.The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)

Sativa Steve (R) smells a marijuana bud as he waits on a customer in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005. People with a doctor's recommendation and a card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store.The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states.   (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
Sativa Steve (R) smells a marijuana bud as he waits on a customer in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005. People with a doctor's recommendation and a card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store.The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)

"Sativa Steve" waits on a customer in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005. People with a doctor's recommendation and a card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store.The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states.   (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
"Sativa Steve" waits on a customer in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005. People with a doctor's recommendation and a card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store.The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)

"Sativa Steve" (R)  works the counter in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005. People with a doctor's recommendation and a card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store.The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states.   (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
"Sativa Steve" (R) works the counter in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005. People with a doctor's recommendation and a card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store.The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)

Sativa Steve (R) and Rachel work the counter in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005.People with a doctor's recommendation and a card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store. The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states.   (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
Sativa Steve (R) and Rachel work the counter in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005.People with a doctor's recommendation and a card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store. The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)

Sativa Steve (L)  handles a transaction while Rachel gives a smell to a customer in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005. People with a doctor's recommendation and a card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store.The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states.   (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
Sativa Steve (L) handles a transaction while Rachel gives a smell to a customer in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005. People with a doctor's recommendation and a card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store.The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)

"Sativa Steve" assists a customer as Rachel as Rachel weighs a purchase in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005. People with a doctor's recommendation and card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store. The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states.   (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
"Sativa Steve" assists a customer as Rachel as Rachel weighs a purchase in a medicinal cannabis shop in San Francisco on June 7, 2005. People with a doctor's recommendation and card from the California Department of Public Health can purchase from the store. The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the medical marijuana movement 6/6, ruling that the federal government can still ban possession of the drug in states. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)