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US MD: House Approves Easing Penalty For Medical Marijuana
ccguide Wednesday 19 Mar 2003 Pubdate: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 Source: Baltimore Sun (MD) Copyright: 2003 The Baltimore Sun, a Times Mirror Newspaper. Contact: Website: http://www.sunspot.net/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Cannabis - Medicinal) HOUSE APPROVES EASING PENALTY FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA The Maryland House of Delegates approved a bill yesterday that would lessen the penalty for sick people found with marijuana if they can prove they possessed it for medical reasons. In a 73-62 vote, the House passed what is called a "defense bill." The measure doesn't make marijuana legal for those who say they need it, but it allows a judge to impose just a $100 fine if it is shown the drug is a medical necessity. "I am not for expanding drug rights," said Del. Gail H. Bates, a Howard County Republican, "but ... there are times when medications do not work. I don't see this as being anybody's first choice." The Senate bill is in committee, where senators were waiting for House action. - --- MAP posted-by: Doc-Hawk
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