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NJ Legislature Approves Medical Marijuana Bill 
Posted by CN Staff on January 11, 2010 at 17:31:47 PT
By Angela Delli Santi, Associated Press Writer
Source: Associated Press
Trenton, N.J. -- The Legislature on Monday approved a bill that would allow chronically ill patients access to marijuana for medical reasons. Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine supports the legislation and could sign it before leaving office next week, which would make New Jersey the 14th state to allow medicinal marijuana use. The bill allows patients with ailments such as cancer, AIDS and multiple sclerosis to buy up to 2 ounces of marijuana a month at state-monitored dispensaries.
Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, a Trenton Democrat, was a co-sponsor of the bill and pushed for it for years. He said medical marijuana can alleviate suffering and there's no evidence it increases overall drug use."I don't think we should make criminals out of our very sick and terminally ill," he said.Incoming Republican Gov. Chris Christie, a former federal prosecutor, said he supported the concept of the bill but remained concerned that a loophole could lead to abuses.A compromise bill was worked out after some lawmakers expressed concerns about potential abuses. For example, a provision allowing patients to grow marijuana was removed.Driving while high would continue to be against the law.The other states that permit medical use of marijuana are Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.New Jersey's legislation authorizes the Department of Health to issue to patients with "debilitating medical conditions" registry ID cards that allow them to use marijuana. Patients with specified diseases such as cancer and glaucoma must also demonstrate severe or chronic pain, nausea, seizures, muscle spasms or wasting syndrome to qualify.Patients with registry cards would be immune from arrest or prosecution for the medical use of marijuana.Gusciora said the legislation, titled the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, would be the nation's strictest such law.The Senate vote was 25-13; the Senate previously approved a less restrictive version. The Assembly vote was 48-14.Advocates and patients, who had waited for hours for the final vote, cheered the outcome.Complete Title: NJ Legislature Approves Bill To Make State 14th with Medical Marijuana; Governor Supports ItSource: Associated Press (Wire)Author: Angela Delli Santi, Associated Press WriterPublished: January 11, 2010Copyright: 2010 The Associated PressURL: http://drugsense.org/url/F2qARpH2CannabisNews Medical Marijuana  Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/medical.shtml
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Comment #14 posted by FoM on January 12, 2010 at 17:33:48 PT
HempWorld - Comment #6
There was a big earthquake today in Haiti. Thousands Feared Dead as Huge Earthquake Destroys Haiti Presidential PalaceJanuary 13, 2010URL: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6985798.ece
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Comment #13 posted by Hope on January 12, 2010 at 06:21:09 PT
That story from New Zealand
Pot clubs go nationwide "Live like it's legal"?That is unreal.Of course over here, there would very likely have been great violence and killing involved if such a thing happened.
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Comment #12 posted by Hope on January 12, 2010 at 06:09:57 PT
Sinsemilla Jones comment 10
There's a poll there at that article from New Zealand.Comment 11. "Geezer" drug use? That one's good.
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Comment #11 posted by Sinsemilla Jones on January 12, 2010 at 04:34:42 PT
And what message does this send to the...
...adults?"Geezer" Drug Use to Have Ripple Effecthttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/08/health/main6072883.shtml
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Comment #10 posted by Sinsemilla Jones on January 12, 2010 at 04:26:51 PT
The Garden State is smoking! (and vaping)
If not quite gardening, yet.Meanwhile, on the other side of Earth:Pot clubs go nationwide -http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3218470/Pot-clubs-go-nationwide Next month founding members of New Zealand's first cannabis connoisseurs' club, Auckland's Daktory, plan to meet fellow users throughout the country to help set-up Daktories in other cities."We have demand from virtually every city in the country," Daktory founder Dakta Green told Sunday News." I would expect to see in the next 12 months Daktories in every major city in this country, every city should have at least one - 2010 is the year people within our culture are demanding changes throughout the world." snipped
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Comment #9 posted by Paint with light on January 12, 2010 at 00:04:11 PT
How High?
"Driving while high would continue to be against the law."Does the bill say how high?The alcohol limit is .08 in most places.Are just metabolites a qualifier for "being high"?Does it say by what method "highness" will be determined?"Give me your drivers license, registration, proof of insurance, and a sample of your urine/blood".If you are determined to be high, will they then address you as, "Your Highness"?Legal like alcohol.
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Comment #8 posted by FoM on January 11, 2010 at 19:21:16 PT
HempWorld
I hope the Big One doesn't happen soon. It's not going to be nice when it does. 
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Comment #7 posted by John Tyler on January 11, 2010 at 19:20:19 PT
Wonderful news
Way to go New Jersey!
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Comment #6 posted by HempWorld on January 11, 2010 at 19:10:52 PT
OT warning, major earthquake in Cali soon ...
This is what I see ...
Prepare ...
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Comment #5 posted by runruff on January 11, 2010 at 18:34:06 PT
"loophole could lead to abuses."
In 1937 they made a tiny loophole in the constitution with the stamp act [which proved to be unconstitutional when challenged] then in 1970 Nixon tore a loophole big enough to drive Stick's semi through with his perversion of the commerce clause by creating the CSA!Let's see now if there are any abuses to report in the enforcement of the drug laws and if prohibition has led to any abuses of public power or funds or asset forfeiture?
Any lives lost due to DEA abuse of power?So what is the good gov talking about, that someone some where might abuse the medical cannabis law and have a puff? Idiot boy, look around you, You live in Jersey!
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Comment #4 posted by rchandar on January 11, 2010 at 18:20:47 PT:
Yes...Yes....Yes....
Racks, baby, racks! I'm very happy that our cause is still in focus. Thanks, FoM and everyone.--rchandar
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Comment #3 posted by FoM on January 11, 2010 at 18:05:32 PT
HempWorld 
I'm sorry but I thought of something funny. Did you ever try to drive in New Jersey! LOL!Seriously this is a big step for the east coast. New Jersey is right next door to New York City and Pennsylvania. Washington D.C. appears to be moving in the right direction too. A good number of people live in those areas.
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Comment #2 posted by HempWorld on January 11, 2010 at 17:57:37 PT
Thank You FoM!
But, why this: "Driving while high would continue to be against the law."I guess it is a sign of the paranoia that exists among the prohibitionists, that now everything is allowed ...
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Comment #1 posted by FoM on January 11, 2010 at 17:34:49 PT
Good News
Always makes me smile!
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