New Medical Marijuana laws in Vermont!

[Shovelhandle]

Subject: Victory! Vermont medical marijuana improvement bill becomes law
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:40 PM

Marijuana Policy Project Alert: Vt. May 31, 2007


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FROM: Zane Hurst, MPP legislative analyst



Victory! Vermont medical marijuana improvement bill becomes law
Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas (R) let S.7, the bill to improve Vermont�s current medical marijuana statute, become law without his signature. It will take effect July 1. This will help many suffering Vermonters by adding conditions under which patients can qualify to use medical marijuana. Previously, Vermont�s law was the most restrictive of all the states with medical marijuana laws, because only patients suffering from cancer, HIV/AIDS, or multiple sclerosis could qualify. Under the new legislation, the state will add serious conditions that cause nausea, wasting, chronic pain, or seizures to the law.
The new Vermont law will also increase the number of plants patients and caregivers are allowed to grow. Currently, patients in Vermont can only grow three plants, which does not allow them to produce nearly enough medicine each year. The new law will allow patients to grow nine plants.

Additionally, the new law reduces the nonrefundable annual application fee from $100 to $50. It will also allow doctors in New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire to recommend medical marijuana for their Vermont patients.
Thank you to everyone who took time to write and call your legislators and Gov. Douglas. MPP would like to especially thank Steve Perry, Steve Merrill, Mark Tucci, Dr. Joe McSherry, Vince Mulac, and all of the other patients and activists who testified in favor of S.7. Your bravery, sacrifice, and tenacity are inspiring to all of us.

We�d also like to thank Adam Necrason of Sirotkin & Necrason for his dedicated work at the Statehouse to ensure that this bill became law. And, of course, we want to thank all of the sponsors of S.7: Sens. Dick Sears (D-Bennington), John Campbell (D-Windsor), Ed Flanagan (D-Chittenden), and Jeanette White (D-Windham).

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Shovelhandle

[Sir Bliss]

Congrats Vermont!

One state at a time. We're making progress no doubt.

[UTD Toker]

I don't know how many of yall know this, but in the past 3 months like 3 states have made medicinal MJ legal. WERE MAKING SOME SERIOUS PROGRESS:thumbsup:

[Sir Bliss]

It's definitely a start, but there's just so much more that has to be done. Sure, we've got a couple states here and there, but it still seems like we're fighting a war that may never go exactly the way we'd like.

Still, we're making at least a little difference. And that's good.

[Markass]

soon maybe the puppets will be able to realize that with 12 states allowing use for medical purposes....the federal government is absolutely utterly wrong in saying that marijuana has "absolutely no accepted medical value whatsoever"

as more states pass laws, I think more people are going to become aware of its benefits, I can tell you that much..

[mattks1]

sweet, bring it on down the east coast

[mfqr]

soon maybe the puppets will be able to realize that with 12 states allowing use for medical purposes....the federal government is absolutely utterly wrong in saying that marijuana has "absolutely no accepted medical value whatsoever"

as more states pass laws, I think more people are going to become aware of its benefits, I can tell you that much..

Yep, you're right. Once the truth is realized by a lot of people, we'll make even bigger steps.

Also, congratulations on the success. May more success come... such as full legalization! :thumbsup:

[Peruvian Devil]

That's awsome, i dont really follow that kinda stuff, i dunno why, but i should. hopefully the progress will stay stable and reach New York :rastasmoke:

[M3nt0R]

Well New york has it decriminalized anyway, carry less than an ounce and you get a $100 fine the first time..better than 6 months in jail and 1000 dollar fine like we have here in jersey :)

Anyway, people who don't smoke or don't have an interest in smoking don't know anything about it. I guarantee you if you ask the average person, they won't know that the federal government thinks that 'there is no medical benefit of marijuana' and that one reason it has non is because you have to smoke it and smoking anything isn't healthy, but you can vaporize for 100% smoke-free.

[Reefer Rogue]

good stuff