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Iowa Pharmacy Board Opens Door for Med Marijuana
Posted by CN Staff on February 17, 2010 at 11:36:44 PT
By Tony Leys
Source: Des Moines Register
Des Moines -- The Iowa Board of Pharmacy voted unanimously this afternoon to recommend legislators reclassify marijuana in a way that could open the door to medical uses.The board recommended that legislators reclassify the drug from Schedule I, for which there are no permitted uses, to Schedule II, which could allow medical uses.
The board also recommended the state set up a broad task force, including patients, medical professionals and law enforcement officers, to come up with a way to safely implement a medical marijuana program.Marijuana proponents cheered after the vote was taken, but they acknowledged that hurdles remain before the drug could become available to patients."This is a big thing. This is momentum," said Carl Olsen, one of the measure's main Iowa proponents. He said he didn't expect legislators to consider the matter until next year's legislative session.A Des Moines Register Iowa Poll released this week found that 64 percent of Iowans support allowing patients to use marijuana if their doctors approve.Source: Des Moines Register (IA)Author: Tony LeysPublished: February 17, 2010Copyright: 2010 The Des Moines RegisterContact: cdavis dmreg.comWebsite: http://desmoinesregister.comURL: http://drugsense.org/url/ngKW3M1uCannabisNews Medical Marijuana Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/medical.shtml
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Comment #21 posted by Paint with light on February 17, 2010 at 20:38:46 PT
Thanks Ray
Thanks Ray for paving the way in your state and setting an example for the rest of to follow.Legal like medicine, then alcohol.
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Comment #20 posted by Paint with light on February 17, 2010 at 20:22:48 PT
Tennessee
Maybe Tennessee can join the rest of the states before too long.This is not our first bill over the years but I expect it to get the best publicity and discussions.Education time for Tennesseans.If you watch the video in the link I am posting, notice Bernie Ellis. He was caught growing and they wanted to take all of his farm and send him to prison.Sound familiar?I think his case was finally settled with him giving up a portion of his farm(value over 125.000.00).http://www.wkrn.com/global/story.asp?s=11993538
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Comment #19 posted by Canis420 on February 17, 2010 at 20:20:55 PT:
I am happy for Ya'all in Iowa
As long as we keep movin forward and the medical agenda is a precursor to full legalization...im soooo freakin tired of being criminalized for recreational use down here near Tampa...its like a witch hunt here still!
Peace
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Comment #18 posted by FoM on February 17, 2010 at 19:45:35 PT
Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Tennessee
February 17, 2010URL: http://drugsense.org/url/cL3ySEMS
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Comment #17 posted by FoM on February 17, 2010 at 19:23:30 PT
RevRayGreen
I'm sure you are very happy tonight. Good job to you and all those who are working to get medical marijuana in your state.
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Comment #16 posted by RevRayGreen on February 17, 2010 at 19:05:56 PT
Video clips
Board Votes to Recommend Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Use - DES MOINES - The Iowa Board of Pharmacy voted Wednesday to recommend to state lawmakers they reclassify marijuana and set up a task force to study how to administer a medical marijuana program. http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/84595217.htmlThis link has moi speaking.......well my cousin Roy :)The unanimous approval of the recommendation brought a round of applause from advocates of medical marijuana like Roy Lakers of Des Moines. "I have Multiple Sclerosis, and you may look at me and think this guy may not look that sick. But I'm able to maintain my health because I use marijuana," he said.http://www.whotv.com/news/who-story-medical-marijuana-02172010,0,2227092.story
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Comment #15 posted by RevRayGreen on February 17, 2010 at 19:00:10 PT
Thanks for the love all
it was a tough room today, today scoreboard says the thruth wins.
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Comment #14 posted by Hope on February 17, 2010 at 16:09:38 PT
The good Rev...
Anti-motivational syndrome?He and all the rest of you. George. The doctor that testified by telephone. All the people that attended all the meetings. Everyone! It's just so great! Unanimous!Thank you so much for all your diligent attention to this problem and working so hard, so diligently, to rectify it.
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Comment #13 posted by runruff on February 17, 2010 at 14:40:22 PT
Rev Ray!
We're proud as springs bucks to know ye!So for my next trick, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!Oops! Wrong hat!
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Comment #12 posted by Hope on February 17, 2010 at 14:21:03 PT
Comment 9
Yes. Me, too.And I know so many people are rejoicing. It's great.
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Comment #11 posted by greenmed on February 17, 2010 at 14:05:13 PT
great news
Way to go, Iowa! It is refreshing to see this decision made unanimously. When presented with the facts, the board members made the right decision. If only members of Congress were so open to the truth.Thank you Rev Ray and all the patients and activists who attended the board meetings. You made it happen.
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Comment #10 posted by The GCW on February 17, 2010 at 13:22:33 PT
unanimously
Unanimously good news.
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Comment #9 posted by FoM on February 17, 2010 at 12:15:15 PT
Hope
It's really good news. I am so happy particularly for our Rev.
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Comment #8 posted by Hope on February 17, 2010 at 12:14:33 PT
And good work, Ray!
I know you did your part in bringing the board to this decision.Thank you!Great work!
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Comment #7 posted by FoM on February 17, 2010 at 12:14:14 PT
Expanded Des Moines Register Article
URL: http://drugsense.org/url/erX1yAHF
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Comment #6 posted by Hope on February 17, 2010 at 12:13:00 PT
Rejoicing.
I love it! We need more rejoicing. Always.I'm so thankful.
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Comment #5 posted by Hope on February 17, 2010 at 12:11:30 PT
6 to 0!
I can't believe it! It's wonderful!It sure did sound like it was going to be such a vote when they first started.Way to go Iowa Pharmacy Board!Wow!
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Comment #4 posted by Hope on February 17, 2010 at 12:07:38 PT
People in Wisconsin,
Jacki, Gary, Jim and many others come to mind, have worked so very hard for so very long. It's just got to pass. It's just got to.
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Comment #3 posted by Hope on February 17, 2010 at 12:05:28 PT
Wow!
Yaaay! Yaaay! Yaaay!What wonderful good news!Congratulations, Ray! Congratulations Iowa!,
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Comment #2 posted by mydnytmover on February 17, 2010 at 11:45:20 PT
Awesome
Hard work is paying off, I hope it pass's in Wisconsin as people are working Very hard to get it passed here to.
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Comment #1 posted by FoM on February 17, 2010 at 11:38:01 PT
Good News
Go Iowa and I know RevRayGreen must be very happy.
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