Bill Montgomery believes marijuana dispensaries will be looked upon by unscrupulous people as a "magnet" for criminal activity.
A tough warning to Valley medical marijuana dispensaries preparing to open for business.
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery says anyone who opens a facility to sell, grow, or distribute pot will be prosecuted. He intends to send a letter next week to local law enforcement outlining his expectations. Montgomery says his interpretation of the law is anyone who grows marijuana whether it is an individual, caregiver, or dispensary is committing a crime.
Montgomery believes marijuana dispensaries will be looked upon by unscrupulous people as a "magnet" for criminal activity. He points out that could also lead to possible violent crimes.
Some organizations involved in Tuesday's lotto dispensary drawing are expected to open up shop within the next couple of months.
