Monthly Public Meeting Agenda
Lawrence Township Library
Room #2
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM
Approve September 2016 minutes. Discuss:
Gov. Christie signed A457 into law on 9/14/16. This fulfills CMMNJ's commitment to make PTSD the first added condition to NJ's MMP. Thank you to the many volunteers who worked so hard to get this done! Thanks also to the NJ legislators and the governor for making this happen.
NJ DOH accepted Petitions to add qualifying conditions to the state’s MMP. DPA submitted Petitions for Chronic Pain and PTSD; CMMNJ submitted Petitions for Osteoarthritis, Opiate Use Disorder, Autism, Anxiety, Migraine Headaches, & Neuropathic Pain. (Will the panel OK marijuana therapy as a first-line treatment for PTSD?) Public comment period, including addressing the panel directly on these Petitions, should begin sometime in November 2016.
Asm. Carroll (R-Morris) introduced A4193 to legalize marijuana, treating it like tobacco, which is sold only to those over 19 years of age and expunging certain past marijuana offenses. Asm. Gusciora's bill A2068 would legalize the possession of an ounce or less and the growing of no more than three mature, flowering cannabis plants.
Jen Lehman, Asm. Greenwald’s aide, is coordinating testimony on A4026, which creates “secondary” caregivers for MMP; eliminates psychiatrist requirement for minors; and OKs treatment with marijuana as a first resort, and for organ transplants; introduced to Assembly Health Committee.
A3852, Asw. Lampitt’s bill, also in Health Committee, says parents may be caregivers for more than one minor, and parents may designate another caregiver, besides themselves, for a minor.
On 9/15 during a Podcast paying tribute to Roger Barbour at the Trenton statehouse, CMMJ publicly thanked the governor for signing the PTSD bill. Thursday Podcasts from 11-2 pm will continue until Thanksgiving.
CMMNJ toured Compassionate Sciences ATC; see Peter’s review of their new topicals.
NJWeedman Update: Ed Forchion argues that his ‘cannabis temple’ deserves religious freedom. TPD harassing NJ Weedman? VICE TV reporting extensively on the case.
H.R. 1538: CARERS Act of 2015 now has 41 cosponsors (27 Dems, 14 Reps).
Upcoming Events:
“CMMNJ TV” will next tape on 10/18/16. Scheduled are Zoe Patchell, Dana Beal and Tony L.
Recent events: CMMNJ tabled at Lawrence Community Day on 10/2/16.
Boston Freedom Rally, 9/17 & 18/2016.
NJ Celebrates Recovery, 9/18/16 Middletown Arts Center.
Dana Beal urges rescheduling of marijuana, various venues. What Nurses Need to know about Medical Cannabis, 9/28/16, Schnecksville, PA.
Treasury report: Checking: $2166; PayPal: $3629. Multicolored hemp bands from Romania--Suggested retail price: $1/apiece; 3 for $2. Wholesale prices are available.
CMMNJ's meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7 - 9 PM at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Twp., 08648. All are welcome. (Meeting at the library does not imply Mercer County’s endorsement of our issue.)
More info: Ken Wolski, RN, MPA
(609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com http://www.cmmnj.org
Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.
Monthly Public Meeting Minutes
September 13, 2016
NJ DOH accepted Petitions to add conditions to the state’s MMP in August 2016. DPA submitted Petitions for Chronic Pain and PTSD; CMMNJ submitted Petitions for Osteoarthritis, Opiate Use Disorder, Autism, Anxiety, Migraine Headaches, & Neuropathic Pain. Petitions to be posted on ScribD. Unknown what criteria panel will use to approve submissions—greater standard than original approved conditions?
NJ Senate passed A457 (to add PTSD to NJ's MMP) on 8/1/16, 28 – 9. The bill passed in the entire Assembly on 6/16/16, 56 – 13. The bill went to the governor’s desk for his action on 8/1.
The governor must take action on the bill by 9/15/16 or it becomes law without his signature.
Topicals are available from Compassionate Sciences ATC as a container of 2 syringes of oil with 150 mg of THC each. Suggested dose is 10 mg; price is $75 per container (counts as 1/8 of an ounce of flowers of the 2 ounce/month allotment). Lozenges expected by the end of the month.
A4026 to be introduced soon to Assembly (Health?) Committee. The bill will ease caregiver restrictions in schools. Jen Lehman, Asm. Greenwald’s aide, is coordinating testimony.
DEA again insists marijuana belongs in its absurd Schedule I classification—46 years of federal propaganda with exaggeration of the dangers and denial of marijuana’s medical benefits--continues. DEA now proposes to place kratom as a Schedule I narcotic on 9/30/16.
“CMMNJ TV” taped 9/6/16 in Princeton; next taping date is scheduled for October 18, 2016.
NJWeedman Update: Ed Forchion to argue that his ‘cannabis temple’ deserves religious freedom. VICE TV reporting extensively on the case.
Upcoming Events: CMMNJ to table at Lawrence Community Day on 10/2/16.
Boston Freedom Rally, 9/17 & 18/2016.
NJ Celebrates Recovery, 9/18/16 Middletown Arts Center, 1 pm (CMMNJ table and speakers).
Dana Beal’s efforts to reschedule marijuana—9/7/16 at the Intrepid, NYC, and TBA. What Nurses Need to know about Medical Cannabis, 9/28/16, Schnecksville, PA.
Moorestown Meetup, Tech and Innovation of Cannabis Industry, 11/14.
Mike Brennan speaking at cannabis event in Manhattan, 9/28/16.
Recent events: Slightly Stoopid concert, Stone Pony 8/19 (Thanks to Amanda, & Eric).
Compassionate Sciences (CS) ATC expects to have lozenges and topicals soon.
CS ATC had an educational program on PTSD on 8/24/16.
Jessie Sanders court date was 8/23/16; the court dismissed the case!
Patient Outreach at “The Joint” in Trenton.
Sudden deaths of Roger Barbour, Esq., and husband of JoAnne Zito.
Treasury report: Checking: $2092; PayPal: $3629. Multicolored hemp bands from Romania--Suggested retail price: $1/apiece; 3 for $2. Wholesale prices are available.
CMMNJ's meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7 - 9 PM at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Twp., 08648. All are welcome. (Meeting at the library does not imply Mercer County’s endorsement of our issue.)
More info: Ken Wolski, RN, MPA
(609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com http://www.cmmnj.org
Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/
Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:
Christie Signs Bill Approving the Use of Medical Marijuana for PTSDhttp://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/09/15/christie-signs-bill-approving-use-medical-marijuana-treat-ptsd.html
N.J. Marijuana Legalization Bill Would Treat Weed Like Tobacco
http://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/n-j-marijuana-legalization-bill-would-treat-weed-tobacco
Legalize marijuana push in N.J.: Should it be treated like cigarettes or booze?
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/09/nj_lawmakers_trying_to_decide_if_weed_is_more_like.html
In New Jersey, a renewed push to make marijuana legal
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20161003_In_New_Jersey__a_renewed_push_to_make_marijuana_legal.html
Drug Czar Admits Feds Blocked Marijuana Research
http://www.marijuana.com/blog/news/2016/10/drug-czar-admits-feds-blocked-marijuana-research/
Stop the DEA's War on Kratom
https://engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/senate-kratom-dea
Compassionate Sciences Cannabis Oil Extraction Facility
http://cannajersey.weebly.com/cannajersey/compassionate-sciences-cannabis-oil-extraction-facility
Using the New Cannabis Extract Products
http://cannajersey.weebly.com/cannajersey/using-the-new-cannabis-extract-products
U.S. Attorney General Says Cannabis Is Not a Gateway Drug
https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/u-s-attorney-general-says-cannabis-not-gateway-drug/
Giant great's new career is pushing medical marijuana
http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2016/09/giant_greats_new_career_is_pushing_medical_marijuana.html
No ‘edible’ marijuana: Is NJ making a mistake?
http://nj1015.com/no-edible-marijuana-is-nj-making-a-mistake/?trackback=tsmclip
Christie signs medical marijuana bill, but PTSD sufferers still must wait on Health department
http://www.njbiz.com/article/20160915/NJBIZ01/160919884/christie-signs-medical-marijuana-bill-but-ptsd-suffers-still-must-wait-on-health-department
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