ISAP Medical Marijuana Task Force
Michigan Medical Marijuana Law Recommendations 2011
In November, 2008, the voters of Michigan approved a ballot initiative that made it legal to use marijuana for medicinal purposes, under carefully prescribed circumstances. However, the federal Controlled Substance Act prohibits the possession of Marijuana even when state law authorizes its use to treat medical conditions. During the implementation of the law, local units of government and other interested parties have been asked to intervene to interpret and clarify details of the law implementation. It is in the implementation of the law that the Ingham Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition has suggestions for improvement to the Michigan Legislature. These recommendations are not the only recommendations, but the top three issues identified by ISAP. These recommendations were developed in conjunction with the Ingham County Health Department.
May 3rd - MPA Prevention Advocacy Day (Michigan Prevention Association)
The Michigan Prevention Association will hold a Prevention Advocacy Day on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at the Capitol in Lansing. The day will focus on issues and concerns about Michigan's Medical Marijuana Law. Registration for this event will be available soon. Date/Time: Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 9am - 2pm Location: Capitol Building, Speaker’s Library Downtown Lansing Registration: Required. Cost: $10 for lunch (Registration Form Coming Soon)
Agenda:
- 9:00 Registration
- 9:30 Updates from the Senate Judiciary Committee with regard to the Medical Marijuana Law
- 10:00 Local Community Perspectives
- 12:00 Lunch with Legislators and MPA members
- 1:30 Next Steps: Where do we go from here? (Visits to Legislators before and after lunch)
