Monday, December 3, 2012

CMMNJ Agenda Dec., 2012




Monthly Public Meeting Agenda 
Lawrence Township Library, Room #3
Tuesday, December 11, 2012; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM

7:00 PM:  Call meeting to order.   Approve November 2012 minutes. Discuss:

Colorado & Washington State passed marijuana legalization laws; other states may follow.

NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program (MMP) is still not functioning. About 300 ID cards have been purchased by patients but no ATC’s open yet.  (Greenleaf ATC was reportedly awaiting decision on sales tax.)  The Christie administration’s Treasury spokesman said on 11/27/12 that NJ’s 7% sales tax will apply to medical marijuana sales.  CMMNJ calls decision “ill-advised.”

The lawsuit against DOH for failure to implement the state’s MMP is progressing and it asks the court to appoint CMMNJ monitor of the program. Reply from the state is expected this month.

Sen. Scutari’s bill, S1977 (to decriminalize 50 grams of marijuana), is not yet scheduled for a committee hearing.  (NJ Assembly passed A1465--decrim for 15 grams--on 6/25/12.)

Upcoming events: CMMNJ’s 10th anniversary is up-coming in March 2013.  Help plan for this event.  Best wishes for Jim Miller’s return to health, 6 months after his accident.  Harnessing Our Power for Victory – Americans for Safe Access National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference; February 22nd - 25th; Washington, D.C.

Treasury report: December is the season for tax deductible gifts to charities.  CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is an all-volunteer, non-profit educational organization.  Please help us to help you.  Use PayPal. Current finances: Checking account: $3230; PayPal account: $3353.

Schedule of CMMNJ 2013 meetings:  Lawrence Library is not available Feb. & Nov. 2013.  Otherwise, CMMNJ meetings are the second Tuesday of each month from 7 - 9 PM at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Twp., Tel. #609.882.9246.  All are welcome.  (Meeting at the library does not imply their endorsement of our issue.)  More info:

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Executive Director, Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey, Inc.
219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618   (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com www.cmmnj.org
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.


Monthly Public Meeting Minutes
November 13, 2012

7:00 PM:  Meeting called to order.   October 2012 minutes approved. Discussion:

Election 2012: Massachusetts becomes 18th medical marijuana state. Colorado & Washington state voters pass marijuana legalization laws.

NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program (MMP) is still not functioning. About 300 patient ID cards have been issued. Patients are calling around to find out why the delay in opening—the state says it is the ATC’s fault; Greenleaf ATC says it is the state’s fault.  Greenleaf Facebook page changed to secret.  Dir. O’Brien issues “final permit” to Greenleaf ATC; says supply of medical marijuana was not damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

The lawsuit against DOH for failure to implement the state’s MMP is progressing and it asks the court to appoint CMMNJ monitor of the program. A glaucoma patient at the Nov. meeting wants to join the lawsuit.  Since medical marijuana is not available to her, she faces blindness or risky and expensive surgery.

Sen. Scutari’s S1977 (to decriminalize 50 grams of marijuana) is not yet scheduled for a committee hearing.  (NJ Assembly passed A1465--decrim for 15 grams--on 6/25/12.)

Ed (NJWeedman) Forchion’s retrial for distribution charge: “not guilty” by a Burlington County jury of his peers, despite the fact that he admitted possessing a pound of marijuana.  

Recent events: NJ State Nurses Assn. gave Ken Wolski, RN “Don Award” for his medical marijuana advocacy, Atlantic City, 10/24/12.  ASA v. DEA oral arguments in federal court 10/16 & ASA’s 10-year benefit dinner in D.C.  (CMMNJ’s 10th anniversary upcoming in March 2013.)

Treasury report: Checking: $3255; PayPal: $3353.

Schedule of CMMNJ 2013 meetings:  Lawrence Library not available Feb. & Nov. 2013.  Otherwise, CMMNJ meetings will continue to be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 - 9 PM at the Lawrence Twp. Library.

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Executive Director, Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey, Inc.
219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618   (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com www.cmmnj.org
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.



Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:

Medical marijuana holdup: Sales tax question stalls N.J. legalization
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/11/medical_marijuana_holdup_sales.html

Medical marijuana in New Jersey offers gains, setbacks for Hunterdon and Warren county residents
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2012/11/new_jerseys_medical_marijuana.html

Dr. Jeffrey S. Pollack / New federal marijuana policy needed
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/opinion/commentary/dr-jeffrey-s-pollack-new-federal-marijuana-policy-needed/article_131323d4-81c8-5d21-bd7d-6c74f3fe91e5.html

N.J. to tax medical marijuana, Christie administration says
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/11/nj_to_tax_medical_marijuana_ch.html

My Uncle Says He Doesn’t Believe in Medical Marijuana
http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2012/11/my_uncle_says_he_doesnt_believe_in_medical_marijua.php

Medical Marijuana Is Now Law – Why the Delay?
http://princetoninfo.com/index.php?option=com_us1more&Itemid=6&key=11-28-12marijuana&more=1&action=comment

State: Medical Marijuana Will Be Subject To New Jersey Sales Tax
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/11/27/state-medical-marijuana-will-be-subject-to-new-jersey-sales-tax/

N. J. patients hopeful the last hurdle has been cleared for medical marijuana
http://articles.philly.com/2012-11-29/news/35412861_1_greenleaf-compassion-center-medical-marijuana-marijuana-sales

NJ says 1st medical pot dispensary has cleared all regulatory hurdles, but it's still not open
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/bdcb4cd1886f4979b8305e22255bd135/NJ--Medical-Marijuana-NJ

Don't tax medical marijuana
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2012/11/dont_tax_medical_marijuana.html

Is it fair to tax medical marijuana? N.J. state law exempts prescription and over-the-counter drugs
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/nj/Is_a_tax_on_medical_marijuana_fair_Philly_420.html

Taxing medical marijuana ill-advised
http://cmmnj.blogspot.com/2012/11/taxing-medical-marijuana-ill-advised.html

Editorial: Getting down to grass tax -- Exempt medical marijuana from N.J. sales tax
http://www.nj.com/times-opinion/index.ssf/2012/12/editorial_getting_down_to_gras.html

Medical marijuana law sponsors surprised Christie wants to impose sales tax on it
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20121203_Medical_marijuana_law_sponsors_surprised_Christie_wants_to_impose_sales_tax_on_it.html


Extra:

Harnessing Our Power for Victory – Americans for Safe Access National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference, taking place February 22nd - 25th at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C.
http://www.americansforsafeaccess.org/NationalConference2013

NY being pressured to legalize marijuana for medical uses
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/ny_rx_pot_pushers_yes_we_cannabis_vO25Qhi3BwEQslmfucXTnN

Marijuana for Symptoms of PTSD in Veterans of War
http://www.maps.org/research/mmj/marijuana_for_ptsd_study/

Spain Study Confirms Hemp Oil Cures Cancer without Side Effects
http://worldtruth.tv/spain-study-confirms-hemp-oil-cures-cancer-without-side-effects/

Mass. Medical Society Has New Policy on Medical Marijuana
http://www.wggb.com/2012/12/02/mass-medical-society-has-new-policy-on-medical-marijuana/

Marijuana And Cancer: Scientists Find Cannabis Compound Stops Metastasis In Aggressive Cancers
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/19/marijuana-and-cancer_n_1898208.html

New England Lawmakers Preparing State Marijuana Legalization Push
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/14/new-england-marijuana-legalization_n_2130925.html

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