Michigan medical marijuana is here!!!!!

ScooterMan · 10-19-2008, 01:41 PM

It's on the ballot this year, and all of us Michigan Marijuana users need to VOTE!!!!! Tell your friends, get out and vote YES on the proposal!!!! It's the first step, and our illustrious guvner Jenny GrandBone is against it, so you know it's a good idea!!! REMEMBER, don't cry about the laws if you don't do anything about them!!!! VOTE YES

State proposal for medical marijuana

The Michigan Coalition for Compassionate Care is seeking to legalize marijuana use for medical purposes in the state.

The state Board of Canvassers has approved petitions collected by the group, and the proposal is pending in the Legislature.

If the Legislature doesn't pass the proposal into law within 40 days, it will be placed on the Nov. 4 general election ballot.

Leaders in the House and Senate have said legislative action on the initiative is unlikely. Gov. Jennifer Granholm said she opposes the proposal.
Getting high for health

Nearly 50 medical groups nationwide have announced their support of legalizing marijuana for medical use through a doctor's prescription, obtaining it through a doctor's recommendation or researching it as a treatment option.

Twenty-nine medical organizations, including the American Nurses Association, the American Medical Student Association and the American Preventive Medical Association, support allowing a doctor to prescribe marijuana to a patient.

Eight medical organizations support patients' access to marijuana with a doctor's recommendation, including the Florida Medical Association, the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association and the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine.

Nine organizations, including the American Cancer Society, the American Medical Association, the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the British Medical Association, have issued statements supporting research of medical marijuana as a treatment option, and/or have published material supporting doctors' and patients' rights to discuss using marijuana and other treatment options.

View a complete list of organizations, as of 2006, that have announced support for relaxing laws regarding medical use of marijuana.

Initiative

The proposal would allow for seriously ill patients, with approval of their primary-care physicians, to possess and use marijuana to treat their symptoms. The individual and his or her physician could not be criminally prosecuted.

Eligibility

Eligible would be those with a ``debilitating medical condition'' such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, glaucoma, hepatitis C and debilitating symptoms from other diseases. It's estimated about one-half of 1 percent of Michigan residents, between 40,000 and 50,000 people, would be eligible for medical marijuana use.

Requirements

At least 18 years old; must register with the Michigan Department of Community Health and carry a state-issued ID card indicating registration.

Penalties

Users who sell their marijuana would have their ID cards revoked and be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of up to $2,000, in addition to other penalties.

Amount

A registered user could have up to 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana at one time and cultivate up to 12 marijuana plants. The usable marijuana and plants would be kept in an enclosed, locked location.

Other cities, states

In Michigan, five cities -- Ann Arbor, Detroit, Ferndale, Flint and Traverse City -- have medical marijuana ordinances, while 14 states have a medical marijuana law. If voters pass the proposal, Michigan would become the first state in the Midwest to adopt such a law.

LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

Xil · 10-19-2008, 01:51 PM

I dont live in Michigan, but this could have huge implications for all of the midwest! I hope the people of michigan really take this one seriously!

Mahavishnu · 10-20-2008, 02:43 PM

i commented about this in another thread in the politics section. i'm not sure if it will pass, but people seem to support it, and there hasn't been a strong media backlash against it like there is for prop 2 (stem cells, been alot of vague adds about it).

Ziggy Fry · 10-20-2008, 06:50 PM

I really hope this passes.

Most people I talk to are actually for this, including my parents.

Sin.Ziggy.

smashignchuck · 11-05-2008, 10:08 AM

OK, the prop passed, so know what's the next step to get a card?

Rubix · 11-05-2008, 12:48 PM

i think politicians can still amend the new law before the 30 days but maybe thats not for all states idk

11-05-2008, 01:39 PM

I've found nothing stating either ; Michigan Medical Marijuana Initiative ,or the Stem Cell Research props. received enough votes.

found this pretty easy tho...

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there is a vid embedded above....not sure why it's not working.

fuck it...go here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVWFl...opotshops.com/

Captdoug713 · 11-05-2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Tonight, Michigan became the thirteenth state to legalize the physician supervised possession and use of cannabis. According to early returns, more than 60 percent of Michigan voters decided in favor of Proposal 1, which establishes a state-regulated system regarding the use and cultivation of medical marijuana by qualified patients.

Voters endorsed the measure despite a high profile, deceptive, and despicable ad campaign by Prop. 1 opponents — who falsely claimed that the initiative would allow for the open sale of marijuana “in every neighborhood, just blocks from schools.” (In fact, Proposal 1 does not even allow for the creation of licensed cannabis dispensaries.)

Marijuana Law Reform - NORML

ScooterMan · 11-14-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubix

i think politicians can still amend the new law before the 30 days but maybe thats not for all states idk

The law goes into effect on December 4! The Department of Health has until May to establish the guideline specifics, NOT THE LAWMAKERS! Thus far, a certified "patient" can have 2.5 oz on hand, and grow 12 plants. Or, a "licensed caregiver" can grow for 5 "patients", 12 plants per patient, 60 (!) total. The law can be used by unlicensed "patients" and "caregivers" as a defense against prosecution for either cultivation, possession, or use if the individual can show it helps a personal medical issue or it's for someone else with a medical issue. That's a nice little footnote, eh? Here's some info I found:

ScooterMan · 11-14-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roach

I've found nothing stating either ; Michigan Medical Marijuana Initiative ,or the Stem Cell Research props. received enough votes.

found this pretty easy tho...

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KVWFlYXb6v4&hl=en&fs =1"></param><param name="allowFullScree n" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptacc ess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KVWFlYXb6v4&hl=en&fs =1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="a lways" allowfullscreen="tru e" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

there is a vid embedded above....not sure why it's not working.

fuck it...go here.

YouTube - Vote No on Proposal 1

You can access Dr. Wagoners video from the same post ( Thanx, Roach!) It just so happens that Dr. Wagoner is a friend of myself and my parents, and his situation was the reason my 70 year old parents voted yes on prop 1.

Gimly · 11-19-2008, 01:25 AM

That video is ridiculous!

So how is the new law in Mich. going to work? How will people access the marijuana legally?

**~~91SmokeReefer19~~** · 01-22-2009, 08:23 PM

that would be the shit
i from wisconsin michigan's like 4 hrs away
it would be goin down if it did happen

10-19-2008, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
ScooterMan He was a quiet man.. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: third stone from the sun Posts: 250 Thanks: 66 Thanked 51 Times in 34 Posts	Michigan medical marijuana is here!!!!! It's on the ballot this year, and all of us Michigan Marijuana users need to VOTE!!!!! Tell your friends, get out and vote YES on the proposal!!!! It's the first step, and our illustrious guvner Jenny GrandBone is against it, so you know it's a good idea!!! REMEMBER, don't cry about the laws if you don't do anything about them!!!! VOTE YES State proposal for medical marijuana The Michigan Coalition for Compassionate Care is seeking to legalize marijuana use for medical purposes in the state. The state Board of Canvassers has approved petitions collected by the group, and the proposal is pending in the Legislature. If the Legislature doesn't pass the proposal into law within 40 days, it will be placed on the Nov. 4 general election ballot. Leaders in the House and Senate have said legislative action on the initiative is unlikely. Gov. Jennifer Granholm said she opposes the proposal. Getting high for health Nearly 50 medical groups nationwide have announced their support of legalizing marijuana for medical use through a doctor's prescription, obtaining it through a doctor's recommendation or researching it as a treatment option. Twenty-nine medical organizations, including the American Nurses Association, the American Medical Student Association and the American Preventive Medical Association, support allowing a doctor to prescribe marijuana to a patient. Eight medical organizations support patients' access to marijuana with a doctor's recommendation, including the Florida Medical Association, the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association and the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine. Nine organizations, including the American Cancer Society, the American Medical Association, the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the British Medical Association, have issued statements supporting research of medical marijuana as a treatment option, and/or have published material supporting doctors' and patients' rights to discuss using marijuana and other treatment options. View a complete list of organizations, as of 2006, that have announced support for relaxing laws regarding medical use of marijuana. Initiative The proposal would allow for seriously ill patients, with approval of their primary-care physicians, to possess and use marijuana to treat their symptoms. The individual and his or her physician could not be criminally prosecuted. Eligibility Eligible would be those with a ``debilitating medical condition'' such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, glaucoma, hepatitis C and debilitating symptoms from other diseases. It's estimated about one-half of 1 percent of Michigan residents, between 40,000 and 50,000 people, would be eligible for medical marijuana use. Requirements At least 18 years old; must register with the Michigan Department of Community Health and carry a state-issued ID card indicating registration. Penalties Users who sell their marijuana would have their ID cards revoked and be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of up to $2,000, in addition to other penalties. Amount A registered user could have up to 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana at one time and cultivate up to 12 marijuana plants. The usable marijuana and plants would be kept in an enclosed, locked location. Other cities, states In Michigan, five cities -- Ann Arbor, Detroit, Ferndale, Flint and Traverse City -- have medical marijuana ordinances, while 14 states have a medical marijuana law. If voters pass the proposal, Michigan would become the first state in the Midwest to adopt such a law. LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN!!! __________________ Let me get this straight, I can go to the store and buy a bottle of legal poison and get drunk, and buy a pack of cancer, but I can't use a plant that grows wild in the ditch and has never killed anyone? Hypocrisy is never intelligent.

10-19-2008, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Xil OD'ing on sobriety Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mizzura Posts: 3,334 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 1,158 Times in 717 Posts	I dont live in Michigan, but this could have huge implications for all of the midwest! I hope the people of michigan really take this one seriously! __________________ "we'll show these fascists what a couple of hillbillies can do"

10-20-2008, 06:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ziggy Fry This is not a pipe. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 45°22'21.80 N 85°58'18.03 W Posts: 375 Thanks: 118 Thanked 62 Times in 51 Posts	I really hope this passes. Most people I talk to are actually for this, including my parents. Sin.Ziggy. Last edited by Ziggy Fry; 10-26-2008 at 06:55 PM.

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11-05-2008, 10:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
smashignchuck YaHookan Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK, the prop passed, so know what's the next step to get a card?

11-19-2008, 01:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gimly YaHookan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: northwest pa Posts: 96 Thanks: 32 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	That video is ridiculous! So how is the new law in Mich. going to work? How will people access the marijuana legally?

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~~91SmokeReefer19~~ Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	that would be the shit i from wisconsin michigan's like 4 hrs away it would be goin down if it did happen

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