Corry suing state over 1284

[copobo]

interesting.

Pro-Medical Marijuana Attorney To Sue State Of Colorado « CBS Denver (http://denver.cbslocal.com/2011/05/28/pro-medical-marijuana-attorney-to-sue-state-of-colorado/)

DENVER (CBS4) â?? A pro-medical marijuana attorney is planning to sue the state of Colorado over a measure just weeks away from becoming law.
The challenges include limits on whether convicted drug felons can sell medical marijuana. Attorney Rob Corry is challenging the new rules. He says the attorney general will have to defend the same marijuana laws heâ??s been fighting.
Itâ??s no secret that Attorney General John Suthers does not like the state law that allows medical marijuana dispensaries to operate. But now, because of what Corryâ??s doing, thereâ??s a lawsuit Suthers will have to defend. Meanwhile, the new rules for the industry take effect July 1.
â??Prices are higher, selection is down,â?� Corry said..
Corry says a requirement that a new medical marijuana business must grow 70 percent of what itâ??ll sell is absurd.
â??There is no other industry in the world that has to comply with that,â?� Corry said. â??Does the supermarket have to grow 70 percent of its own apples that it puts on the shelves? Certainly not.â?�
Corry also says itâ??s wrong to prevent a felony drug offender from having a medical marijuana license.
â??If a convicted felon for any crime has served his sentence, paid his debt to society, then we should let that person rejoin society in every way,â?� he said.
Corry is also fighting a five patient rule for marijuana caregivers.
â??It could be restraint of trade; itâ??s certainly infringing on human freedom and peopleâ??s ability to associate with each other.â?�
Corry notified the Suthers about his lawsuit, which Corry says forces Suthers to defend whatâ??s heâ??s been fighting.
â??Heâ??s in a tough spot â?? the attorney general under his own analysis could be looking at a potential federal indictment if heâ??s involved with this lawsuit.â?�
CBS4 tried to get a comment from Suthers and heard from his office that itâ??s not likely to happen. However, in a letter to Corry, the attorney generaâ?�s office writes, â??We disagree with your analysis in its entirety, and therefore do not believe there is any room for compromise.â?�
Corry plans to file his lawsuit within the next two weeks in Boulder District Court.

[senorx12562]

interesting.

Pro-Medical Marijuana Attorney To Sue State Of Colorado « CBS Denver (http://denver.cbslocal.com/2011/05/28/pro-medical-marijuana-attorney-to-sue-state-of-colorado/)

DENVER (CBS4) â?? A pro-medical marijuana attorney is planning to sue the state of Colorado over a measure just weeks away from becoming law.
The challenges include limits on whether convicted drug felons can sell medical marijuana. Attorney Rob Corry is challenging the new rules. He says the attorney general will have to defend the same marijuana laws heâ??s been fighting.
Itâ??s no secret that Attorney General John Suthers does not like the state law that allows medical marijuana dispensaries to operate. But now, because of what Corryâ??s doing, thereâ??s a lawsuit Suthers will have to defend. Meanwhile, the new rules for the industry take effect July 1.
â??Prices are higher, selection is down,â?� Corry said..
Corry says a requirement that a new medical marijuana business must grow 70 percent of what itâ??ll sell is absurd.
â??There is no other industry in the world that has to comply with that,â?� Corry said. â??Does the supermarket have to grow 70 percent of its own apples that it puts on the shelves? Certainly not.â?�
Corry also says itâ??s wrong to prevent a felony drug offender from having a medical marijuana license.
â??If a convicted felon for any crime has served his sentence, paid his debt to society, then we should let that person rejoin society in every way,â?� he said.
Corry is also fighting a five patient rule for marijuana caregivers.
â??It could be restraint of trade; itâ??s certainly infringing on human freedom and peopleâ??s ability to associate with each other.â?�
Corry notified the Suthers about his lawsuit, which Corry says forces Suthers to defend whatâ??s heâ??s been fighting.
â??Heâ??s in a tough spot â?? the attorney general under his own analysis could be looking at a potential federal indictment if heâ??s involved with this lawsuit.â?�
CBS4 tried to get a comment from Suthers and heard from his office that itâ??s not likely to happen. However, in a letter to Corry, the attorney generaâ?�s office writes, â??We disagree with your analysis in its entirety, and therefore do not believe there is any room for compromise.â?�
Corry plans to file his lawsuit within the next two weeks in Boulder District Court.

I wonder which amendment to the constitution contains the right to "human freedom."

[HighPopalorum]

Hmmm. When it comes to allowing felons back into retail MMJ, my interests as a patient are pitted against my interests as a libertarian. I'm OK with allowing them back, but it means more due diligence on the part of patients to make sure their medical information, credit card numbers and SSN do not fall into the hands of criminals. I think a compromise would be best: allow all marijuana-related felons back into the business, but keep people with a history of medical fraud and identity theft out of MMCs.

[Zedleppelin]

Hmmm. When it comes to allowing felons back into retail MMJ, my interests as a patient are pitted against my interests as a libertarian. I'm OK with allowing them back, but it means more due diligence on the part of patients to make sure their medical information, credit card numbers and SSN do not fall into the hands of criminals. I think a compromise would be best: allow all marijuana-related felons back into the business, but keep people with a history of medical fraud and identity theft out of MMCs.



Well thats the problem, as it is now marijuana felons are forever banned and the types of crimes you mentioned are allowed 5 years after their conviction. Charley Manson could own a dispensary in Colorado but some guy that sold a joint 30 years ago cannot.

[senorx12562]

Hmmm. When it comes to allowing felons back into retail MMJ, my interests as a patient are pitted against my interests as a libertarian. I'm OK with allowing them back, but it means more due diligence on the part of patients to make sure their medical information, credit card numbers and SSN do not fall into the hands of criminals. I think a compromise would be best: allow all marijuana-related felons back into the business, but keep people with a history of medical fraud and identity theft out of MMCs.

Why should MMC's be subject to any different rules than any other retail establishment? Or do you believe people with such a history should also be prohibited from working at Home Depot or the local liquor store?

[copobo]

I think felons can work at a Doctor's office?

I would think most of the mmc's do bg checks now anyway. If someone had done theft/id/breach of trust crimes, they are likely not going to get control of cash or records, if the business is going to make it.

I'm far more concerned about intranets at the DOR/BOH, and the chance that everyone's info will be accessed & abused there.

[HighPopalorum]

Both are legitimate concerns. One of the reasons I'm so eager to move beyond medical marijuana is that it would obviate most of my trepidations regarding fraud and medical privacy, both at the retail end and at the registry itself. Restrictions on felons are not needed (and not included) in ballot initiatives legalizing recreational use.

[SoCoMMJ]

LoL... how ironic that AG Suthers now has to DEFEND the marijuana law that he hates so much.

Good one Rob !

[copobo]

LoL... how ironic that AG Suthers now has to DEFEND the marijuana law that he hates so much.

Good one Rob !

that is funny and ironic as hell.

I am going to be a cautious Corry supporter for a bit and see if he follows through on this.

[Dorje113]

I hope the 5 patient limit for caregivers gets overturned... It would mean more competition for MMCs, and with the overhead of a MMC, they won't be able to compete with caregivers that do not have to operate a retail shop. If Corry gets this done I think a lot more MMCs will end up closing because hundreds of private cgs will rent warehouse space to provide for their patients.

[GratefulMeds]

read the State Constitution about the rights of Felons it is clearly spelled out all rights as a citizen are restored. and there are only 2 amendments to that, they cant possess a firearm and the sex offenders list. to toss them out without a constitutional amendment is clearly unconstitutional.

[GratefulMeds]

I think felons can work at a Doctor's office?

I would think most of the mmc's do bg checks now anyway. If someone had done theft/id/breach of trust crimes, they are likely not going to get control of cash or records, if the business is going to make it.

I'm far more concerned about intranets at the DOR/BOH, and the chance that everyone's info will be accessed & abused there.
I worked at several hospitals for years with a marijuana felony they knew and did not care, hospitals are some of the few places that do hire felons.

[SoCoMMJ]

I hope the 5 patient limit for caregivers gets overturned... It would mean more competition for MMCs, and with the overhead of a MMC, they won't be able to compete with caregivers that do not have to operate a retail shop. If Corry gets this done I think a lot more MMCs will end up closing because hundreds of private cgs will rent warehouse space to provide for their patients.

yeah, but the Health department is working on elimination of a vast majority of caregivers with their new regs.

[GratefulMeds]

yeah, but the Health department is working on elimination of a vast majority of caregivers with their new regs.

lawsuits are our only hope, and I think Kathleen has the best lawyer and case, he is a constitutional law lawyer.