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Federal and state policy (e.g. ONDCP, NIDA, FDA), statements/ responses from elected officials
Congressmen that support Medical Marijuana H.R. 2835 and Personal Use H.R. 2943
Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act H.R.2835 was introduced June 11, 2009 by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) along with Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Farr, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Paul, Ms. Woolsey, Mr. Rohrabacher, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. George Miller of California, Mr. Stark, Mr. Hinchey, Mr. Olver, and Ms. Baldwin http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c111:1:./temp/~c111WNKdlj:: Along with Personal Use [...]
Oakland voters pass first-in-nation marijuana tax
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland residents overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to approve a first-of-its kind tax on medical marijuana sold at the city’s four cannabis dispensaries. Preliminary election results showed the measure passing with 80 percent of the vote, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters. The dispensary tax was one of four measures in [...]
Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN) on Marijuana Law Reform
Marijuana is a very dangerous drug and the legalization of it is a controversial issue. Our nation is looking for ways to prevent our young people smoking cigarettes while also dealing with the enormous health costs associated with long-term smoking. If we were to simultaneously eliminate society’s attempts to restrict marijuana smoking, we would be [...]
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) on Marijuana Reform Law
Thank you for contacting me regarding the use of marijuana for medical purposes. I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue. As you may know, in July 2007, the House rejected the Hinchey-Rohrabacher amendment, which would have prevented federal enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) against medical marijuana users and providers in the [...]
Rep. Don Young (R-AK) on Marijuana Law Reform
Thank you for your recent communication concerning the legalization of marijuana. I appreciate hearing from you on this subject. H.R. 2943, the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act, would eliminate federal penalties for the possession and distribution of small amounts of marijuana. This bill would also eliminate federal penalties prohibiting the personal use [...]
Colorado Board of Health votes 6-3 to kill 5-patient limit for caregivers
(Denver Post) A proposal that would have effectively shut down medical-marijuana dispensaries was rejected Monday night by the Colorado Board of Health. In addition to voting down a plan to limit medical-marijuana caregivers to five patients each, the board also refused to require that caregivers help patients with daily activities. The board did, however, agree [...]
Massachusetts Legislature Considers Medical Marijuana Reform
Ask your elected officials to support H 2160 and S 1739
California Gov. Schwarzenegger Says It’s Time To Debate Legalizing Marijuana
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Illinois House Takes Summer Recess Without Acting on Medical Marijuana Legislation
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