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10-02-2008, 08:10 AM
KMPH Fox 26 Central San Joaquin Valley News Source in Fresno, California Entertainment, News, Sports and Weather | Fresno County To Begin Issuing Medicinal Marijuana Cards (http://www.kmph.com/Global/story.asp?S=8986047&nav=menu612_2_7)
Some Fresno County Residents will soon be able to use marijuana for medicinal purposes.
The County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to begin issuing medicinal marijuana cards before the end of the year. After a 3-1 vote, Fresno County will now become the 41st county in the state to participate in California's Medical Marijuana Program registry.
The board of supervisors reached the decision, after several discussions, and years of research.
While marijuana use is against federal law, back in 1996 California legislatures passed the Compassionate Use Act which allows patients with a valid doctor's recommendation, and their designated primary caregivers, to possess and cultivate marijuana for personal medical use.
In 2003, the identification card law was added in hopes of protecting medical-marijuana patients and caregivers from being put under arrest.
The health department believes more than 500 residents will sign up for the card this year.
While medicinal marijuana is a "controversial" topic, supporters say this is good news for people living with cancer, arthritis, and other chronic illnesses that keep them from eating.
Stay with KMPH and KMPH.com as we continue to follow this story.
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I wonder how many plants this county will allow patients to have.
Some Fresno County Residents will soon be able to use marijuana for medicinal purposes.
The County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to begin issuing medicinal marijuana cards before the end of the year. After a 3-1 vote, Fresno County will now become the 41st county in the state to participate in California's Medical Marijuana Program registry.
The board of supervisors reached the decision, after several discussions, and years of research.
While marijuana use is against federal law, back in 1996 California legislatures passed the Compassionate Use Act which allows patients with a valid doctor's recommendation, and their designated primary caregivers, to possess and cultivate marijuana for personal medical use.
In 2003, the identification card law was added in hopes of protecting medical-marijuana patients and caregivers from being put under arrest.
The health department believes more than 500 residents will sign up for the card this year.
While medicinal marijuana is a "controversial" topic, supporters say this is good news for people living with cancer, arthritis, and other chronic illnesses that keep them from eating.
Stay with KMPH and KMPH.com as we continue to follow this story.
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I wonder how many plants this county will allow patients to have.