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Pinoleville Pomo Nation files claim with county for marijuana raid

Friday, April 15, 2016

An aerial view of the Pinoleville Pomo Nation. Authorities in Medocino County, California, raided a marijuana farm that was located in the left corner. Image from Google Maps

The Pinoleville Pomo Nation of California is seeking more than $25,000 in damages in connection with a raid on its marijuana operation.

Authorities in Mendocino County destroyed the tribe's marijuana crops last September. The tribe says the raid violated numerous federal laws.

The tribe is seeking compensation for "Unlawful seizure and/or destruction of entire, nearly-mature crop of approximately 400 medicinal-grade cannabis plants growing on the Reservation property at 650 Pinoleville Dr.; damage to agricultural infrastructure and materials; cost of labor and materials to grow the plants," Chairwoman Leona L. Williams wrote in the claim.

The claim will be considered at a board of supervisors meeting on Monday. It is the first step toward filing a lawsuit.

Get the Story:
Pinoleville tribe files claim against Mendocino County for marijuana raid (The Ukiah Daily Journal 4/15)
Pinoleville Pomo Nation files claim against Mendocino County for pot raid (The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat 4/15)