Pot Vending Machines in San Diego

Pot Vending Machines

Harry J. Anslinger doesn't need an introduction as he is known for one of the most influential movements of The United States of America. He was known for his statement that means- As known to everyone, Marijuana- an addictive drug instills criminality, insanity and even brings death to its users.  Decades later San Diego is    busy discussing on similar topic. This is because news is doing rounds that San Diego will have pot vending machines installed all over the city. City leaders are going to have a meeting to zero in on the subject. Mayor Bob Filner who was not in favour of getting these machines installed in the first place, wants this to be discussed from every aspect, including the legal aspect.

According to the news , Med Box is planning to setup 30 marijuana vending machines. Although there is a debate going on in San Diego on the viability of the decision. Some say that these machines will not be secure as dispensaries can be assaulted, while Med Box CEO Dr. Bruce Bedrick disagrees. On the contrary , he believes that marijuana sales can be regulated by marijuana vending machines. Bedrick said that the machines that were installed in Canada and U.S 4 years ago are absolutely safe and crime free as they are armour coated.

How will it Work :

Usually, vending machines dispense products in exchange of a money. It will not be quite easy to obtain marijuana like normal vending machines as one would need to obtain a prepaid card before getting marijuana. In order to prohibit unauthorised access, fingerprint technology will be deployed as well. Prescriptions and dosage amounts will be confirmed using a software. The ordinance that will allow permits to be issued for marijuana dispensaries will be discussed on the 25th March, 2013. Med Box has started collecting deposits for these machines which is no less than an astronomical $50.000.

Some interesting facts about Marijuana:

1. The name marijuana comes from a Mexican slang for cannabis.
2. Paraguay is the world's largest producer of marijuana.
3. Marijuana plant can grow almost in any environment and it can grow upto 18 feet in ideal conditions.
4. Cannabis is the international and scientific name for marijuana; however it is popularly known as marijuana in the United States.