US CA: San Diego Halts All Actions Against Marijuana Shops

Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan 2013 – SAN DIEGO – At the order of newly elected Mayor Bob Filner, the city is dropping all legal efforts aimed at forcing marijuana dispensaries out of business. In memos last week to the San Diego Police Department and code compliance officers, Filner ordered that "targeted code enforcement" against marijuana dispensaries end "immediately." Both departments report to the mayor.