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California Non-Profit Sells Weed via Twitter

by Caleb Johnson on July 6, 2009 at 01:38 PM

It's a stoner's dream come true. California residents can get dope delivered straight to their doors. All it takes is a doctor's recommendation and a simple tweet, and, just like that, there's a doorbell ring and a dime bag waiting.

The medical marijuana delivery service, which is the brainchild of Artists Collective founder Dann Halem, aims to provide shut-ins with weed while using the profits to establish artists' grants, according to ABC News. The project, which began about 18 months ago, offers assorted strains (from Blackberry Kush to Baby Crunch) and a bounty of pot-infused baked goods via the organization's Twitter page. The best part is that the service is free, although drivers do appreciate tips.

While this creative effort is legal under California law, it's still in violation of Federal law. If the Feds stay away, though, similar services could spring up in the twelve other states that have legalized medical marijuana. After all, prescription drugs are already delivered to the front door. Now, if the Artists Collective would only deliver pizza, too... [From: ABC News]

Tags: california, drugs, health, legislation, marijuana, medical, medical marijuana, MedicalMarijuana, twitter

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