SJR 14: Harmonizing Federal Law with California Medical Marijuana Laws

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Authored by Senator Mark Leno

June 9th, 2009



Senate Joint Resolution 14 urges the federal government to end medical cannabis raids in California and to "create a comprehensive federal medical marijuana policy that ensures safe and legal access to any patient that would benefit from it." California Senator Mark Leno (D-SF) introduced this Americans for Safe Access sponsored resolution in support of our national policy agenda.

If adopted, SJR 14 will be the first time a state legislature has officially called for a change in federal medical cannabis policies!

The resolution calls for (1) an end federal raids, intimidation, and interference with state medical cannabis laws, (2) policies and laws to encourage advanced clinical research trials into the therapeutic use of cannabis, (3) an affirmative defense to medical cannabis charges in federal court, and (4) a comprehensive federal medical cannabis policy that ensures safe and legal access for patients.

We have only a short time to get this resolution adopted this year. Please visit our online action center today to urge your California state senator to support support
Senator Leno’s SJR 14.

SJR 14 Resources:
SJR 14 bill text
SJR 14 fact sheet