First Medical-Marijuana Hearing To Be Held In Des Moines

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Fans and opponents of medical marijuana will have their first shot to sway state regulators during a hearing Aug. 19.

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy decided earlier this week to hold a series of hearings on the controversial issue. Friday, the board’s executive director said the first hearing would be from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 19 at the State Historical Building in Des Moines. Other hearings are to be held around the state later in the summer and fall, though the times and places have not been set.

Board members, most of whom are pharmacists, help determine how drugs are classified in Iowa. They plan to make a recommendation to the Legislature about medical marijuana after hearing Iowans’ opinions on the matter.

Marijuana proponents want Iowa to follow 13 other states in allowing its use for patients with chronic pain, nausea and other ailments. Opponents fear such a move would give marijuana legitimacy and encourage its recreational use.


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Source: The Des Moines Register
Author: TONY LEYS
Contact: The Des Moines Register
Copyright: 2009 The Des Moines Register
Website: First Medical-Marijuana Hearing To Be Held In Des Moines

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And "Opponents?" Thanks Tony Leys. This is an example of the Des Moines Register's opinion. They are anti-medical marijuana. As is the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. The first 'open meeting' will be held August 19, 2009 from 1 to 5 pm at the Historical Bldg in Des Moines, Iowa. All those who want Medical Marijuana for Iowa must show up for support. If you are a Medical Marijuana patient, like me, prepare a 5 minute paper you can read and submit to the pharmacy board on how marijuana helps you medically. FYI the remarks posted here regarding the Des Moines Register and the Iowa Board of Pharmacy are only my personal opinion. But its the right opinion.