The thing it DOES have going for it, though, is the fact that NC has a VERY large veteran population and LOTS of broke tobacco farmers.

If it doesn't pass this year, I wouldn't expect it to just disappear. I think we have the chance of getting mmj in NC in the next couple of years.

Take a look at this. It's pretty informative.

YouTube - Information about HB 577 North Carolina Medical Marijuana Act
BloddyHeel Reviewed by BloddyHeel on . bill that will legalize medical marijuana in north carolina GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2011 H D HOUSE DRH50108-LH-10 (10/13) Short Title: Amend Possession of Marijuana. (Public) Sponsors: Representative K. Alexander. Referred to: *DRH50108-LH-10* A BILL TO BE ENTITLED 1 AN ACT TO AMEND THE PENALTY IMPOSED FOR POSSESSION OF CERTAIN 2 QUANTITIES OF MARIJUANA AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPUNCTION OF A 3 CLASS 3 MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION OF POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA THAT 4 OCCURRED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 1, 2011. 5 Rating: 5