cannabisnews.com: Procedure Stalls Medical Marijuana Week Vote Procedure Stalls Medical Marijuana Week Vote Posted by CN Staff on February 05, 2003 at 14:23:01 PT By Donna Horowitz, Staff Writer Source: Oakland Tribune The question of whether the Alameda County Board of Supervisors should support "Medical Marijuana Awareness Week" got mired Tuesday in conflicting procedural rules. Supervisor Nate Miley, who proposed the resolution to observe medical marijuana week from Feb. 15 to 22, agreed to continue the item so he could revise it to win acceptance from his colleagues. Passing resolutions rarely causes controversy. But this time a difference of opinion surfaced over how many votes it takes to pass a resolution. Board President Gail Steele said she thought passage of resolutions took a unanimous vote. That view would seem to be borne out by the board's own operating procedures prepared by County Counsel Richard Winnie and the board's clerk last month. Winnie told the board it can take a stand on a resolution with an affirmative vote of three supervisors. However, it can't send out such a resolution to the public with supporting arguments unless the vote is unanimous. Ultimately, Steele said she'd like the board to study its rules and clear up the discrepancy. The issue is expected to come up again at the board's Feb. 25 meeting. On the substance of the medical marijuana issue, Miley's field director, Joe DeVries, urged the board to adopt the resolution, criticizing the federal government for interfering with the state's ability to distribute medical marijuana -- an action allowed by passage of Prop. 215 in 1996. Three other speakers also argued for passage of the resolution. Miley also is proposing county-issued medical marijuana identification cards.Complete Title: Procedure Stalls Supervisors' Medical Marijuana Week Vote Source: Oakland Tribune (CA)Author: Donna Horowitz, Staff WriterPublished: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 Copyright: 2003 MediaNews Group, Inc. Contact: triblet angnewspapers.com Website: http://www.oaklandtribune.com/Related Articles & Web Site:Ed Rosenthal's Trial Pictures & Articleshttp://freedomtoexhale.com/trialpics.htmOfficials Oppose Pot ID Cards on Their Watch http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread15150.shtmlSupervisor Proposes IDs for Pot Users http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread14506.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #10 posted by p4me on February 05, 2003 at 22:09:29 PT P.S. to comment9 The most informational line in the article reads- Ron Starling, director of the state's unauthorized substances tax division, said North Carolina is among the 17 states that have the unauthorized substance tax law. [ Post Comment ] Comment #9 posted by p4me on February 05, 2003 at 21:57:38 PT Hickory paper reports drug dealers must pay tax The headline reads "State to drug dealers:Pay up- 34 drug dealers owe $500,000" - http://www.hickoryrecord.com/MGBG4P29UBD.htmlThe first four paragraphs read- HICKORY - The North Carolina Department of Revenue says 34 of Catawba County's convicted drug dealers owe a combined $500,000 in taxes.That's because those drug dealers did not pay taxes when they purchased drugs. In addition to breaking the law by selling drugs, the dealers broke another law which states they must contact the state Department of Revenue within 48 hours of their purchase and pay taxes on the drugs.Then the Revenue Department issues them unauthorized substance tax stamps which the dealers must attach to the drugs. If the dealer is busted with drugs without the stamps, they will be fined and ordered to pay the tax plus any interest that has accumulated. [ Post Comment ] Comment #8 posted by p4me on February 05, 2003 at 18:26:11 PT Stuff from Razor Wire The Razor Wire is a quarterly published by The November Coalition, a nonprofit organization that advocates drug law reform. - The winter edition is up now at http://www.november.org/razorwire/2003-01winter/news.htmlOne article addresses the issue of Hutchinson's successor now that he will be getting his check from the Department of Homeland Security. Copy follow:The Washington Times reported that DEA Deputy Administrator John Bert Brown III, in line to take over as interim DEA head, also has the inside track to permanently replace Hutchinson. According to the Post, Brown is a career drug warrior.In an article titled "British cops admit smoking pot" by Mark Harrison it says-Answering questions about prior marijuana use on a police department job application form is much different than answering those same questions in an anonymous survey, the Joseph Roundtree Trust Foundation learned from interviews with 150 police officers. Being absolutely assured their true identities would never reach police headquarters, half of the officers admitted to smoking marijuana in the past. Repeat: 75 out of 150 randomly selected police officers have put other people in jail for doing what they, themselves, have done. [ Post Comment ] Comment #7 posted by FoM on February 05, 2003 at 16:12:18 PT elfman_420 Happy Birthday to you! [ Post Comment ] Comment #6 posted by elfman_420 on February 05, 2003 at 15:34:44 PT START IT ON THE 10th OF FEBRUARY INSTEAD!!! it's my birthday =) [ Post Comment ] Comment #5 posted by delariand on February 05, 2003 at 15:28:32 PT sticky keys... gotta lay off the one handed typing ;) of course, by that I mean a joint in the other hand... get your mind out of the gutter :D [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by FoM on February 05, 2003 at 14:47:03 PT druid All Fixed Those sticky keyboards sure can be a bother! LOL! [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by druid on February 05, 2003 at 14:43:58 PT oops previous post title should be "Montana MMJ Bill Introduced"dang sticky keys :D [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by FoM on February 05, 2003 at 14:42:45 PT CASA Press Release Big Differences in Why Girls Vs. Boys Use Cigarettes, Alcohol And Drugs; Consequences Swifter And Harsher For Girls, Says CASA: http://www.usnewswire.com/topnews/qtr1_2003/0205-124.html [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by druid on February 05, 2003 at 14:42:43 PT Montana MMJ Bill Introduced Dear NORML Supporter:NORML is pleased to announce that HB 506, a bill to legally protect medical marijuana patients, has been introduced in the Montana Legislature. Now is the time to contact your state legislators and urge them to support this important piece of legislation.The question of the medical use of marijuana is a public health issue; it should not be part of the war on drugs. Modern research suggests that cannabis is a valuable aid in the treatment of a wide range of clinical applications. These include pain relief particularly of neuropathic pain (pain from nerve damage) nausea, spasticity, glaucoma, and movement disorders. Marijuana is also a powerful appetite stimulant, specifically for patients suffering from HIV, the AIDS wasting syndrome, or dementia. Emerging research suggests that marijuana's medicinal properties may protect the body against some types of malignant tumors and are neuroprotective. According to a 2001 national survey of U.S. physicians conducted for the American Society of Addiction Medicine, nearly half of all doctors with opinions support legalizing marijuana as a medicine.To deny an effective medication to the sick and dying, in order to "send a strong message to kids" against drug abuse, is cruel and unconscionable, and improperly interferes with the relationship between a patient and his/her physician. We already allow the medical use of many drugs, such as cocaine and morphine, which can be abused in a non-medical setting. Basic compassion and common sense demand that we allow the seriously ill to use whatever safe medication is most effective.This bill will help to ensure that medical marijuana patients in Montana will no longer have to fear arrest or prosecution from state law enforcement. However, it will only receive serious consideration if the elected officials in Montana hear an unmistakable message of support from their constituents. Please take two minutes of your time to write your state legislators and tell them how important it is that they support medical marijuana. NORML has created pre-written letters that you can send to your legislators by visiting: http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=1365716Thank you for your help.Sincerely,Kris Krane Assistant to the Director NORML [ Post Comment ] Post Comment