WATCH THE LAW WITH THOSE BEST BUDS

Re "Better than HBO" by Tokie Bowles (SN&R Best Buds, March
31):

I hate to be "that guy," but people should know that butane hash oil
is against California law and not included in the Compassionate Use
Act (Proposition 215).

The California Supreme Court ruled on this in 2008, and subsequently
the following was put into law: Section 11379.6(a) states: "Except as
otherwise provided by law, every person who compounds, converts,
produces, derives, processes, or prepares, either directly or
indirectly by chemical extraction or independently by means of
chemical synthesis, any controlled substance shall be punished by
imprisonment in the state prison for three, five, or seven years and
by a fine up to $50,000."

Suggesting patients use this product is putting them at risk for legal
problems, and they should be aware of this.

Ron Mullins

Sacramento