Michigan officially becomes the 13th state to legalize medicinal marijuana, as lawmakers debate on a proposal to do the same in Illinois.
Under the law enacted in Michigan, residents must obtain written consent from a doctor and apply through the state to use medical marijuana, CBS affiliate WWMT-TV in Kalamazoo reported. Those who apply for the license must pay a $100 fee.
Jon Dunbar told WWMT that he has been dealing with constant from spinal problems for several years. He says marijuana has relieved his pain, and nothing else has succeeded in doing so. He said he has tried phentanol, oxycodin, morphine and vicodin. He says it's about time Michigan legalized medical marijuana.
But there is concern from some in the law enforcement that the new rules will be difficult to enforce.
In Illinois, two bills are pending calling for the legalization of medical marijuana. One, Senate Bill 1381, was voted out of the Rules Committee last week, but was placed on hold after some state senators called for numerous amendments to the proposal, Chi-Town Daily News reported.
The state Senate is going on hiatus next week and returning April 21. The bill will be revisited then, State Sen. William R. Haine (D-Alton) told Chi-Town Daily News
The Senate bill would legalize marijuana for those suffering from debilitating medical conditions, including some cancers.
A similar bill, HB 2514, is pending in the state House.
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Under the law enacted in Michigan, residents must obtain written consent from a doctor and apply through the state to use medical marijuana, CBS affiliate WWMT-TV in Kalamazoo reported. Those who apply for the license must pay a $100 fee.
Jon Dunbar told WWMT that he has been dealing with constant from spinal problems for several years. He says marijuana has relieved his pain, and nothing else has succeeded in doing so. He said he has tried phentanol, oxycodin, morphine and vicodin. He says it's about time Michigan legalized medical marijuana.
But there is concern from some in the law enforcement that the new rules will be difficult to enforce.
In Illinois, two bills are pending calling for the legalization of medical marijuana. One, Senate Bill 1381, was voted out of the Rules Committee last week, but was placed on hold after some state senators called for numerous amendments to the proposal, Chi-Town Daily News reported.
The state Senate is going on hiatus next week and returning April 21. The bill will be revisited then, State Sen. William R. Haine (D-Alton) told Chi-Town Daily News
The Senate bill would legalize marijuana for those suffering from debilitating medical conditions, including some cancers.
A similar bill, HB 2514, is pending in the state House.
News Hawk- Ganjarden 420 MAGAZINE ® - Medical Marijuana Publication & Social Networking
Source: CBS2Chicago.com
Contact: CBS2Chicago.com
Copyright: 2009 MMIX, CBS Broadcasting, Inc.
Website: Medical Marijuana Now Legal In Michigan
