It's no secret that under state law it's not illegal to grow marijuana in many California communities under the Medical Marijuana Program. Here in San Diego, our mayor wants police to adhere to state law but the county is not so enthusiastic. So some folks who opt to grow indoors are uncovered in the strangest of ways. Recently, house fires and accidents have lead police to hidden pot farms in San Diego homes.
That lead us to point out a few mistakes made by those who decided to invest in their own pot plantation.
Tip #1: Check plugs and outlets
Consider Joshua Rasmussen and his mini pot farm of oh, 300 plants. He fell asleep in his Mira Mesa home one night and an attic fire broke out. While police are filing charges against Rasmussen, firefighters are looking into the source of the fire but they believe it may be the very equipment used in the indoor marijuana operation.
Tip #2: Opt for 'staycations.'
Consider the case in Pacific Beach. A couple decided to take a weekend ski trip out of town. What they couldn't anticipate is that while they're skiing at Mammoth, a neighbor will wreck his truck into their home and expose their bedroom greenhouse to the police.
Tip #3: Convince your parents to bill your electric to them
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Consider the Floyd family of Florida. All four members were arrested by Jacksonville deputies because their montly electric bill was $300 to $400 more than any of their neighbors, according to a published report.
If you're looking for more information on how to grow marijuana indoors, check the 10 Biggest Mistake Growers Make. Number 2 seems obvious - Don't Tell People.
