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Posted by CN Staff on March 01, 2006 at 08:08:11 PT By The Associated Press Source: Associated Press 
Providence, R.I. -- Rhode Islanders are moving a step closer to acquiring marijuana for medical use.The Health Department intends to start issuing registration cards on April 3 to allow patients with certain illnesses and their caregivers to grow limited amounts of marijuana. Rhode Island last month became the 11th state to allow sick people to use marijuana for medicinal purposes. But federal law still bans it, and so far no state has found a way for patients to legally, conveniently and safely acquire it. The bill passed by the General Assembly restricts the use to patients with illnesses such as cancer, glaucoma, AIDS and hepatitis C. The patients would have to obtain certification from their doctors before they can apply for the cards. With the cards, patients or their primary caregivers can possess no more than 12 plants and 2.5 ounces per patient. A caregiver can only help five or less patients obtain the drug. At a brief hearing Tuesday, five people spoke out, mostly objecting to a proposed $75 registration fee. Steve Brown, executive director of the Rhode Island affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, suggested charging lower fees for those on public assistance, similar to a system in Oregon. Complete Title: Registration Date in April for Medical Marijuana Use Source: Associated Press (Wire) Related Articles: Medical Marijuana is Victory for Patients Cannabis Law Leaves Open Key Question Cheers, Concerns Greet Medical Marijuana Bill Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help |
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| Comment #5 posted by FoM on March 01, 2006 at 10:29:29 PT |
| I am looking forward to seeing John Stewart hosting the Oscars. I don't usually watch the whole event unless there is a movie up for an awards that I really liked. This year I don't even know what was nominated. [ Post Comment ] |
| Comment #4 posted by whig on March 01, 2006 at 10:29:26 PT |
| http://tinyurl.com/ru4c7 [ Post Comment ] |
| Comment #3 posted by whig on March 01, 2006 at 10:11:14 PT |
| And then Jon Stewart hosts the Oscars! [ Post Comment ] |
| Comment #2 posted by FoM on March 01, 2006 at 09:04:04 PT |
| 60 Minutes Gives Time to Pot Activist Marc Emery Mar, 01 2006 - 3:10 AM VANCOUVER/CKNW(AM980) - B-C's Prince of Pot has caught the attention of the CBS-TV program 60 Minutes with 12 to 14 million viewers set to hear his story on Sunday. Award-winning journalist Bob Simon has interviewed Marc Emery, Canadian police, and the U-S Drug Enforcement Administration, delving into the drug charges Emery faces south of the border and his possible extradition. If extradited and convicted, Emery could face between 10 years and life in prison. In a statement on cannabisculture.com, the BC Marijuana Party Leader says the CBS segment will examine his life-long battle against prohibition and his unique strategy to accomplish that aim by selling marijuana seeds around the world. The program airs on Sunday, March 5th at 7pm. [ Post Comment ] |
| Comment #1 posted by FoM on March 01, 2006 at 08:57:05 PT |
| City Passes Marijuana Ordinance *** First-time offenders to face $200 fine, drug evaluation By Chad Lawhorn Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Complete Article: http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2006/mar/01/city_passes_marijuana_ordinance/?city_local [ Post Comment ] |
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