I know this has been covered a lot on TWB, but with something so important, too much is never enough. I received this from MPP. I would like to see a true program in place, but this is still a great step:
Maryland Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Defense Bill!
Posted: 12 May 2011 10:08 AM PDT
Dan Riffle, Deb Miran, Barry Considine, Marybeth Nelson, and Karen O’Keefe in Maryland to witness the signing of SB 308!
Great news! Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has signed SB 308! As of June 1, patients in Maryland charged with possession of up to one ounce of marijuana who can show they’ve been diagnosed with a debilitating condition that is resistant to other treatments will be found “not guilty” if they demonstrate they’re likely to benefit from medical marijuana.
Congratulations to everyone who helped make this day possible. Del. Dan Morhaim, Sen. Jamie Raskin, and Sen. David Brinkley worked tirelessly to secure their colleagues’ support. Allied drug policy organizations were also instrumental in helping achieve this victory. Finally, and most importantly, brave patients and their loved ones came from all over the state to courageously share their stories with legislators and members of the media. We simply would not be here without their efforts.
This is a proud day for MPP. We’ve been leading the lobbying effort in Maryland for a decade, securing passage of the original Darrell Putman Compassionate Use Act, and now today’s improvement legislation. And we’ll be back next year to help pass a comprehensive law that includes legal access for patients and protection from arrest.
Thank you for all your support!
Dan Riffle, Del. Don Murphy, and Karen O’Keefe
