A new piece on ynn reports that upstate prosecutors have come out against the medical marijuana law. There is nothing new in their arguments; indeed the recurrence of the identical arguments in every statement of opposition to the therapeutic use of cannabis [or any use, of course] ever more strongly suggests that the opposition derives… Read More More New York prosecutors grossly mischaracterize the proposed law
The medical marijuana bill which I described in my first post has changed as the legislative year draws to a close. As I read the revised bill, I reach one paramount conclusion: someone in Albany is taking seriously what is happening with medical marijuana in other states. Why do I say that? I detect in… Read More Changes to the proposed New York law
A recent op-ed in the Times Union (Albany) demonstrates the essential logic of the camp arrayed against therapeutic uses of psychedelics: society must be protected from the doctors. Keep control over psychedelics in the hands of the police. The op-ed calls for all reasonable men to oppose the proposed medical marijuana law because of the… Read More Save us from the doctors
In case you have not seen it, here is the New York Times feature article on the medical marijuana market in Colorado. I have just started reading the new Colorado statute, since I have been focusing on events here in the Northeast, but from what I have seen so far it is a fascinating mix… Read More NY Times article on Colorado market
Chris Goldstein of Philadelphia NORML reported that the NJ legislature has granted only a minor amendment to the NJ medical marijuana law. If so, then the legislature did not acquiesce in Governor Christie’s proposal to eviscerate the law by allowing only Rutgers University to cultivate cannabis and allowing only hospitals to dispense to patients. Instead… Read More NJ legislature allows only a limited amendment to the state’s medical marijuana law
As discussed in my post from this past Saturday, New York City Special Narcotics Prosecutor, Bridget Brennan, has publicly stated opposition to the proposed medical marijuana bill now pending in the New York State legislature. I wondered if Brennan’s position represents an authentic statement of New York City’s position on the bill. Apparently it does:… Read More Bloomberg and Brennan come out against NY medical marijuana law
This article from Friday explains a lot about what is happening in NJ. Basically, according to the article and – as usual – I have not yet seen the text of the actual proposal by the State – Governor Chris Christie wants to eliminate the ability of nonprofit dispensaries to participate in the supply-side of… Read More More on how the executive branch can prevent implementation of a medical marijuana law – NJ Governor wants to dispense only through hospitals
