New Jersey: Bills Would Delay Medical Marijuana Startup

Submitted by restore on Fri, 06/25/2010 - 22:24

There is a truth that must be heard! TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Bills introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would delay the start of the state's new medical marijuana law until Jan. 1.

Legislation introduced in the Senate and Assembly calls for a three-month delay in the law giving chronically ill patients access to marijuana.

The bill would give the state Health Department more time to set up the system under which AIDS, cancer and MS patients could legally access the drug.

On Friday, Gov. Chris Christie proposed a centralized growing and distribution program with Rutgers University and state hospitals playing major roles.

Sen. Nick Scutari, a sponsor of the medical marijuana act, says he's considering Christie's suggestions.


Source: http://cbs3.com/wireapnewsnj/NJ.bill.would.2.1763870.html

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