HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpiceCITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2011
AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE:
Report on the sale and possession of a synthetic marijuana compound commonly known as `Spice or
K2'.
PREPARED BY: Manuel Rodriguez, Assistant Chief DEPARTMENT: Police
PHONE: 4512 APPROVED BY.
EXPLANATION:
It is recommended the City of National City adopt an ordinance prohibiting the sale and possession of
synthetic marijuana commonly referred to as 'Spice' or 'K2'. A review of the literature on the effects of
'Spice' confirm it can be hazardous to individuals who use it; some individuals have experience heart
rhythm problems, severe agitation, hallucinations and vomiting when using `Spice' or `K2'.
While state laws are pending to address the issue of "Spice" they may not address the issue of
possession. According to the Issuing Juvenile Deputy District Attorney, police officers cannot arrest and
charge juveniles per 308(b) Penal Code (Juvenile in Possession of Smoking Paraphernalia) since the
product is not manufactured for smoking. At the present time, the DEA is using its emergency
scheduling authority to temporarily control some of the synthetic ingredients used to manufacture 'Spice'
type products; but they currently do not exist.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
ACCOUNT NO.
N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
APPROVED:
APPROVED:
Finance
MIS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommends Approval
BOARD ! COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
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