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Although medical marijuana is legal in [[California]] state law it still remains illegal in the [[United States]] federal law.Because there is no exception for medical marijuana distribution under the federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. §§ 801-971.However, to be classified under a schedule 1 drug, there is to be no known medical benefits. Ironically, Medical Marijuana is a schedule 1 drug, yet there are multiple medical benefits which marijuana provides. <ref>{{cite web|title=Medical Marijuana Benefits|url=http://coloradoindependent.com/81475/first-federal-agency-to-acknowledge-medical-marijuana-removes-anti-tumor-information-from-database|accessdate=6 April 2011}}</ref>. During the 2008 presidential campaign, when President Obama was asked about his stand on medical marijuana he did state his administration would no longer spend political capitol on the issue. This included raids on businesses complying with the state laws. <ref>{{cite web|title=President Obama|url=http://www.sfweekly.com/2011-04-06/news/medical-marijuana-raids-obama-eric-holder-legalization-dispensaries-chris-roberts/2/|accessdate=6 April 2011}}</ref>Attorney General Eric Holder’s statement that the Drug Enforcement Administration would end its raids on state-approved marijuana dispensaries,Obama said during the presidential campaign that he supported the controlled use of marijuana for medical purposes, when attorney |
Although medical marijuana is legal in [[California]] state law it still remains illegal in the [[United States]] federal law.Because there is no exception for medical marijuana distribution under the federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. §§ 801-971.However, to be classified under a schedule 1 drug, there is to be no known medical benefits. Ironically, Medical Marijuana is a schedule 1 drug, yet there are multiple medical benefits which marijuana provides. <ref>{{cite web|title=Medical Marijuana Benefits|url=http://coloradoindependent.com/81475/first-federal-agency-to-acknowledge-medical-marijuana-removes-anti-tumor-information-from-database|accessdate=6 April 2011}}</ref>. During the 2008 presidential campaign, when President Obama was asked about his stand on medical marijuana he did state his administration would no longer spend political capitol on the issue. This included raids on businesses complying with the state laws. <ref>{{cite web|title=President Obama|url=http://www.sfweekly.com/2011-04-06/news/medical-marijuana-raids-obama-eric-holder-legalization-dispensaries-chris-roberts/2/|accessdate=6 April 2011}}</ref>Attorney General Eric Holder’s statement that the Drug Enforcement Administration would end its raids on state-approved marijuana dispensaries,Obama said during the presidential campaign that he supported the controlled use of marijuana for medical purposes, when attorney General Eric Holder was ask about medical marijuana policy in the US he replayed “What the president said during the campaign ... will be consistent with what we will be doing here in law enforcement,” he said. “What (Obama) said during the campaign ... is now American policy.”<ref>{{cite web|title=Eric Holder|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29433708/ns/health-health_care/|accessdate=7 April 2011}}</ref> |
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Scott Feil | |
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| Born | Scott Eric Feil May 5, 1966 |
| Occupation(s) | Founder - UMCC LLC, Business Owner, Cannabis activist |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Website | http://www.fightfederalinjustice.com/ |
Scott Feil (born May 5, 1966, Petaluma, California) is a White American husband and father, medical cannabis activist, and businessman. Most known for his involvement in the continuing court case involving Los Angeles Police Department illegal seizure of 209 pounds of medical marijuana, 21 pounds of hashish, 12 pounds of marijuana oil and amounts of U.S. legal tender amounting to $186,416.00 from his Los Angeles based United Medical Caregivers Clinic medical cannabis dispensary, UMCC LLC[1].
Biography
Early Life
Scott grew up in Rohnert Park, California, Son of Walter and Mary Feil. His father was a truck driver of German and White decent.
Later Years
He moved to Redwood Valley California where he married his wife Diana Feil. He has 3 sons (Syth, Eric, Bryan) and 1 daughter (Sierra). After Scott's father passed his life took an immediate change in direction with a minor medical background and a large passion to help. He became an activist for patient safe access to alleviate pain and suffering.
Career
At the age of 12 years old he started his first business in electronics fixing CB radios for his fathers and friends. At age 17 he started a carpet cleaning business and then went into floor maintenance with Miracle Maintenance. In the late 80's he brought a new technology to California in floor enhancement for retail stores (Food 4 Less, Albertsons, Safeway, K mart, Grand Auto). After his fathers death in 1996, he invested in UMCC(United Medical Caregivers Clinic). He now works in the hospitality industry and owns several hotels.
Legal battles
UMCC
In 2003 United Medical Caregivers Clinic Inc. opened its doors to medical patience of medical marijuana. UMCC was working completely legitimately legal under the laws of Compassionate Use Act of 1996 otherwise know as prop 215. On March 15th 2005 LAPD Sergeant Miguel Lopez received complaints of marijuana smoking near the UMCC offices on Wilshire Boulevard. UMCC was raided by the LAPD seizing 09 pounds of medical marijuana, 21 pounds of hashish, 12 pounds of marijuana oil and $186,416.00. No Criminal Charges were ever filed. Because of Scott's declaration stating “All cannabis products obtained or produced by UMCC are only distributed to patient members of UMCC․, UMCC does not allow the distribution of cannabis products to non-patients or non-members.” testimony in the state court connection to the motion was connected to all of the seized assets. Proceedings 9th Circuit Court of Appeals: UNITED STATES v. $186,416.[2]
===Controversy===
Although medical marijuana is legal in California state law it still remains illegal in the United States federal law.Because there is no exception for medical marijuana distribution under the federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. §§ 801-971.However, to be classified under a schedule 1 drug, there is to be no known medical benefits. Ironically, Medical Marijuana is a schedule 1 drug, yet there are multiple medical benefits which marijuana provides. [3]. During the 2008 presidential campaign, when President Obama was asked about his stand on medical marijuana he did state his administration would no longer spend political capitol on the issue. This included raids on businesses complying with the state laws. [4]Attorney General Eric Holder’s statement that the Drug Enforcement Administration would end its raids on state-approved marijuana dispensaries,Obama said during the presidential campaign that he supported the controlled use of marijuana for medical purposes, when attorney General Eric Holder was ask about medical marijuana policy in the US he replayed “What the president said during the campaign ... will be consistent with what we will be doing here in law enforcement,” he said. “What (Obama) said during the campaign ... is now American policy.”[5]
Activist
Scott Feil has always been in full support of NORML and ASA with fundraisers and speaking at monthly meetings.
See also
- Legal and medical status of cannabis
- Places that have decriminalized non-medical marijuana in the United States
- Removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act
- Medical cannabis in the United States
- California Proposition 215 (1996)
References
- ^ "United States Court of Appeals,Ninth Circuit". Reuters. 2009-03-12. Retrieved 2011-03-26.
- ^ "United States Court of Appeals,Ninth Circuit". Reuters. 2009-03-12. Retrieved 2011-03-26.
- ^ "Medical Marijuana Benefits". Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ^ "President Obama". Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ^ "Eric Holder". Retrieved 7 April 2011.
External links
- [1] LA Times an article by Brian Braiker about Scott Feil's various legal problems and UMCC.
- Lake County News An article written by Elizabeth Larson
- Fight Federal Injustice Scott Feil's website containing details on Scott Feil's legal battles
- Findlaw.com Following of the case 9th Circuit Court of Appeals - UNITED STATES v. 186 416 00 IN CURRENCY.
- [2] LA Times June 03, 2009 | John Hoeffel.
- LinkedIn Scott's business page.