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Open Letter to Governor Christie: Another hospice patient dies in needless pain

2012-01-31T11:01:00.005-05:00

January 20, 2012Dear Governor Christie,I am writing to you in regard to the Medical Marijuana (MM) issue. Recently, I lost my mom. She was receiving hospice services at home after her return from the hospital. She was being administered morphine, methadone and God knows what else. After her hospital stay she became worse and at home all hospice could do was to medicate her and assist her in

NJ Supreme Court Agrees: MS Patient Must Spend 5 Years in State Prison

2012-01-23T15:58:00.005-05:00

WHO: New Jersey Supreme CourtWHAT: Refused to hear the appeal of MS patient John Ray Wilson who was denied a medical defense for his use of marijuana WHEN: January 20, 2012WHERE: Trenton, NJWHY: The Supreme Court agrees there is no “personal use” exemption for the charge of "manufacturing" marijuana New Jersey multiple sclerosis (MS) patient John Ray Wilson is preparing to resume

Medical marijuana law: patients demand amendments and implementation

2012-01-17T14:32:00.004-05:00

WHO: Medical marijuana patients, families and advocates WHAT: Hold a Press Conference to demand that the Governor and the Legislature amend and implement the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, after two full years WHEN: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 12:00 noonWHERE: The State House steps, Trenton, NJWHY: The governor has delayed this law since he took office;

PRESS RELEASE: Patients demand Gov. Christie, Legislature amend and implement medical marijuana law

2012-01-17T13:37:00.003-05:00

The Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey - CMMNJPRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 17, 2012 CONTACT: Ken Wolski 609 394 2137Patients demand Gov. Christie, Legislature amend and implement medical marijuana law(Trenton) - Medical marijuana patients and advocates will demand that Governor Chris Christie and the New Jersey Legislature amend and implement New Jersey’s medical marijuana

Patients to protest 2-year delay of medical marijuana law in Trenton, 1/18/12

2012-01-12T14:16:00.007-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more info, contact: Ken @ (609) 394-2137Patients to protest Gov. Christie’s failure to implement medical marijuana law WHO: Medical marijuana patients, families and advocates WHAT: Press Conference to protest this administration’s failure to implement the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act for two full years after it was signed into lawWHEN:

CMMNJ Supports Marijuana Farming

2012-01-12T13:59:00.005-05:00

The Coalition for Medical Marijuana--New Jersey, Inc. (CMMNJ) supports Assemblyman O'Scanlon's legislation that would prevent local officials from stopping the cultivation of medical marijuana.The Upper Freehold Township Committee adopted an ordinance in December that was designed to ban medical marijuana facilities in its township. The committee said that they would not permit any facility

CMMNJ January 2012 Agenda & Dec. Minutes

2012-01-03T16:38:00.011-05:00

Monthly Public Meeting AgendaLawrence Township Library, Room #3Tuesday, January 10, 2012; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. Approve November 2011 minutes. Discuss:January 18, 2012 will be the second anniversary of the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act being signed into law. Press release and State House press conference planned for noon. Still, in NJ, there

CMMNJ Year End Report 2011

2011-12-29T14:46:00.010-05:00

2011 has been a very active year for the Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey (CMMNJ). Unfortunately, it has also been a very frustrating year of delays for New Jersey’s Medicinal Marijuana Program (MMP). Marijuana was officially recognized as medicine in this state when the “New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act” was signed into law on January 18, 2010. The law went into

Jim Miller travels to D.C. on behalf of veterans with PTSD

2011-12-12T10:47:00.005-05:00

We all know that the battle for medical cannabis is an uphill fight. The playing field is not level. That is for sure. However, every now and then a situation arises where the playing field is not just level, it is downhill all the way. The trick is to recognize that situation when it occurs and then hit it with all that you have. Be willing to commit. To that end I have suspended my efforts to

Medicinal Marijuana Head Faces Great Obstacles

2011-12-05T16:58:00.005-05:00

The Coalition for Medical Marijuana--New Jersey (CMMNJ) notes with interest the appointment by the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) of John H. O'Brien Jr., a 26-year veteran and retired lieutenant of the New Jersey State Police, as director of New Jersey’s Compassionate Use Medicinal Marijuana Program (MMP).CMMNJ has a deep respect for the superior officers of the New Jersey State

CMMNJ December 2011 Agenda & Nov. Minutes

2011-12-05T15:09:00.011-05:00

Monthly Public Meeting Agenda Lawrence Township Library, Room #1Tuesday, December 13, 2011; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. Approve November 2011 minutes. Discuss: NJDHSS adopts rules for Medicinal Marijuana Program 11/24/11; Former N.J. State Police lieutenant picked to run medical marijuana program 11/29/11; Groups in N.J

PTSD marijuana study for veterans stalled by feds

2011-11-29T11:17:00.005-05:00

219 Woodside Ave.Trenton, NJ 08618-3432November 29, 2011Congressman Rush Holt1214 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515Dear Congressman Holt: It is an outrage that veterans of the U.S. armed forces who are suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are denied access to a clinical trial of marijuana after this trial has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Every 80

NJ DHSS adopts rules for Medicinal Marijuana Program

2011-11-24T13:48:00.006-05:00

The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) announced on its web site this week (http://www.state.nj.us/health/medicalmarijuana/) that it has filed a Notice of Adoption with the Office of Administrative Law. What this means is that the DHSS has formally responded to all of the public comments it has received about its proposed Medicinal Marijuana Program and it has submitted

ATC Meeting Rescheduled Due to Overcrowding

2011-11-18T22:16:00.003-05:00

NJ.com reports that the medical marijuana meeting in Upper Freehold Township (UFT) scheduled for Thurs., 11/17/11 was canceled due to overcrowding. The crowd, both proponents and opponents, along with half a dozen state troopers and a slew of media, exceeded the 80-person capacity of the room. The Township Committee, on the advice of its lawyer said the meeting would be rescheduled to the

ATC Seeks Support in Upper Freehold

2011-11-16T15:38:00.002-05:00

Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center will be facing a lot of opposition in Upper Freehold Township when they discuss their plans for a medical marijuana production facility at a Township Committee Meeting on Thursday, November 17 starting at 6:00 PM.The meeting will take place at 314 ROUTE 539, CREAM RIDGE, NJ 08514 TELE: 609-758-7738.There has already been considerable local concern and

CMMNJ November 2011 Agenda & Sept. Minutes

2011-10-31T20:14:00.008-04:00

Monthly Public Meeting Agenda 855 Berkeley Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618 (Note new meeting place for Nov., 2011 meeting)Tuesday, November 8, 2011; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. Approve October 2011 minutes. Discuss:NJ's Medicinal Marijuana Program update. Maple Shade Zoning Board rejects state’s first ATC, 10/12. Federal crackdown continues. CMMNJ Board supports A4252 which

Protest planned for NJ medical marijuana patient who faces seven years in prison

2011-10-17T14:46:00.004-04:00

WHO: NJ medical marijuana patient and activist Ed Forchion (AKA Njweedman) WHAT: Demonstration to protest the prosecution for his use of marijuana WHEN: October 18, 2011, 9 AM WHERE: Superior Court of Burlington County, Mount Holly, New Jersey WHY: We must give full faith and credit to the laws of other states, as well as to the diagnoses and treatment plans of

NJ Medical Marijuana Patient Faces Seven Years in Prison

2011-10-12T12:41:00.004-04:00

WHO: NJ medical marijuana patient and activist Ed Forchion (AKA NJWEEDMAN)WHAT: Faces 7 years in prison for his use of marijuana WHEN: October 18, 2011 WHERE: Superior Court of Burlington County, Mount Holly, NJWHY: Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act fails to recognize out-of-state ID cards Medical marijuana patient Ed Forchion (AKA NJWEEDMAN) faces seven years in a New Jersey

CMMNJ October 2011 Agenda & Sept. Minutes

2011-09-30T16:47:00.012-04:00

Monthly Public Meeting Agenda Lawrence Twp. Library (Mercer County) Room #1 Tuesday, October 11, 2011; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. Approve September 2011 minutes. Discuss:NJ's Medicinal Marijuana Program is moving forward “expeditiously”? Latest count: 99 doctors have registered with DHSS. No ATC’s open yet. No ID cards issued yet. CMMNJ Board votes to support A4252

Resolution of support for A4252, which “Decriminalizes possession of 15 grams or less of marijuana” in New Jersey

2011-09-30T15:10:00.004-04:00

Jim Miller, co-founder and President of the Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey, Inc. (CMMNJ) said: “CMMNJ should support A4252 which decriminalizes possession of 15 grams of marijuana or less because it will provide a level of support for thousands of sick, disabled, and dying patients which New Jersey's medical marijuana law will not provide by virtue of their statuary exclusion.”

Medical Marijuana Patient John Wilson Faces Bail Hearing 9/29/11

2011-09-28T12:03:00.004-04:00

WHO: Multiple sclerosis (MS) Patient John Ray WilsonWHAT: Faces bail hearing WHEN: 1:30 PM, Thursday, September 29, 2011WHERE: Somerset County Courthouse – Somerville, NJ—with Judge Marino WHY: Appeal of conviction and sentence to New Jersey Supreme Court Multiple sclerosis (MS) patient and medical marijuana user John Ray Wilson will appear in the Somerset County Courthouse before Judge

Medical marijuana delays deny relief to patients

2011-09-22T10:03:00.002-04:00

On March 21, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) issued a release announcing the “Licensing of Six Nonprofit Alternative Treatment Centers for (the) Medicinal Marijuana Program.” Now, nearly six months later, the DHSS says that despite the March announcement, no licenses or permits have actually been issued (“Marijuana program’s leaders criticized — Background checks, progress

DHSS says no ATC permits have been issued yet for Medicinal Marijuana Program

2011-09-19T12:18:00.004-04:00

The Star-Ledger reported yesterday that not a single Alternative Treatment Center (ATC) has been issued a permit to operate by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).In January 2011, a full year after the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act was signed into law, the DHSS issued a Request for Applications (RFA) for ATCs to grow, process and distribute

CMMNJ September 2011 Agenda

2011-09-06T14:25:00.001-04:00

Monthly Public Meeting Agenda Lawrence Twp. Library (Mercer County) Room #1 Tuesday, September 13, 2011; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM 7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. Approve July 2011 minutes. Discuss: After a three-month delay, NJ's Medicinal Marijuana Program is moving forward “expeditiously” according to Governor Christie on 7/19/11. Latest count: 99 doctors have registered with DHSS

Medical marijuana and the case of a Jersey MS patient

2011-08-24T20:05:00.003-04:00

Published: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 By Times of Trenton guest opinion column By Ken Wolski John Wilson, a 38-year-old multiple sclerosis (MS) patient from Somerset, is appealing his recent marijuana conviction to the New Jersey Supreme Court. The trial judge kept crucial facts from the jury, yet an appellate court last month supported the judge’s decision. Now the Supreme Court will determine

Breaking: John Ray Wilson taken into custody over Medical Marijuana

2011-08-24T10:54:00.001-04:00

New Jersey MS Patient Sent to Prison over Medical MarijuanaJohn Ray Wilson was taken into custody today at the Somerset County Courthouse. He will begin serving a 5-year prison sentence. The 38-year-old MS patient was found with seventeen cannabis plants in 2008. After serving five weeks in prison in 2010, Wilson was allowed to remain with his family pending an appeal. The NJ Appellate Division

MEDIA ALERT: Medical Marijuana Patient John Wilson Faces Bail Hearing Today

2011-08-24T08:05:00.001-04:00

MEDIA ALERT: Medical Marijuana Patient John Wilson Faces Bail Hearing Today WHO: MS Patient John Ray Wilson WHEN: 9AM-11AM Wednesday August 24, 2011 WHERE: Somerset County Courthouse – Somerville, NJ WHY: Bail hearing CONTACT: Ken Wolski 609 394 2137, Chris Goldstein 267 702 3731, William Buckman 856 608 9797 John Ray Wilson will appear in the Somerset Count y Courthouse for a bail hearing

New Jersey MS Patient Takes Medical Marijuana Appeal to State Supreme Court

2011-08-16T10:47:00.004-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/16/2011The Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey (CMMNJ) CONTACT: Ken Wolski 609 394 2137, Chris Goldstein 267 702 3731, William Buckman 856 608 9797 New Jersey MS Patient Takes Medical Marijuana Appeal to State Supreme Court TRENTON - CMMNJ is pleased to learn that multiple sclerosis patient John Ray Wilson is appealing his marijuana conviction to the New Jersey

MS Society: Support National MS Clinical Cannabis Trial

2011-08-08T16:42:00.003-04:00

219 Woodside Ave. Trenton, NJ 08618 August 8, 2011 National Multiple Sclerosis Society 733 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017-3288 Dear Sir: The National MS Society, in an Expert Opinion Paper published in 2008, acknowledged "that cannabinoids have potential...for the management of MS symptoms such as pain and spasticity" and that "there are sufficient data available to suggest that cannabinoids

July 2011 Meeting Minutes & Update

2011-08-01T17:46:00.004-04:00

Monthly Public Meeting MinutesTuesday, July 12, 2011; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. June 2011 minutes approved. Discussion:There will be no monthly meeting in August 2011. The next public meeting will be Sept. 13, 2011 from 7 - 9 PM in Room #1 at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Twp. All are welcome. September’s Agenda will be sent at a later date.NJ's

John Wilson's Appeal Denied

2011-07-26T14:49:00.005-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more info, contact: Ken @ (609) 394-2137NJ MS Patient’s Appeal Denied; Faces Five Years in PrisonWHO: New Jersey MS patient and medical marijuana user John WilsonWHAT: Was denied his appeal of a five year prison sentence for medical marijuana useWHEN: July 26, 2011WHERE: Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate DivisionWHY: Medical/personal use exemption not allowedThe

NJ Gov. Christie Allows Medical Marijuana, Regulations Still Need Work

2011-07-20T12:19:00.003-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July, 20, 2011 The Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey (CMMNJ) www.cmmnj.org Gov. Christie Allows Medical Marijuana, Regulations Still Need Work Trenton - NJ Governor Chris Christie held a press conference on July 19, 2011 to address the status of the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act. He has decided to reverse his suspension of the program and allow six

CMMNJ July 2011 Agenda & June Minutes

2011-07-11T13:55:00.003-04:00

Monthly Public Meeting AgendaLawrence Twp. Library (Mercer County) Room #1Tuesday, July 12, 2011; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. Approve June 2011 minutes. Discuss:There will be no monthly meeting at the Lawrence Library in August 2011.NJ's Medicinal Marijuana Program is "on hold" according to Governor Christie. NJ AG asks guidance from feds; U.S. Dept. of Justice issues memo

CMMNJ June 2011 Meeting Agenda & May Minutes

2011-06-07T10:55:00.003-04:00

Monthly Public Meeting AgendaLawrence Twp. Library (Mercer County) Room #1Tuesday, June 14, 2011; 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. Approve May 2011 minutes. Discuss:NJ’s Medicinal Marijuana Program is “on hold” according to a spokesman from the Governor’s Policy Department. No word from ATC permit holders.CMMNJ Board members met with NJ A.G. Paula Dow on 5/24/11 to express our

CMMNJ Agenda for May 10, 2011; April Minutes

2011-05-03T17:22:00.004-04:00

Monthly Public Meeting Agenda Lawrence Twp. Library (Mercer County) Room #1 (note room change)Tuesday, May 10, 2011; 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. Approve April 2011 minutes. Discuss:May 10 meeting is only until 8:30 PM due to library construction. F/U at local restaurant?“Medical marijuana law could put dispensaries, state employees at legal risk, according to USDOJ memo.

NJ AG Dow wrong to seek federal advice on medical marijuana

2011-04-21T14:59:00.003-04:00

WHO: Attorney General Paula DowWHAT: Asked federal officials their plans to punish New Jersey’s Medicinal Marijuana Program participantsWHEN: April 19, 2011WHERE: Trenton, NJWHY: The federal government insists marijuana has no accepted medical uses in the U.S.Attorney General Paula Dow sent letters to federal officials on April 19th asking them if they intend to punish

New Jersey Medical Marijuana ATC Applications Released

2011-04-13T11:05:00.001-04:00

4/13/2011 - Documents from the application process in New Jersey for the medical marijuana Alternative Treatment Centers are being released. The Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey (CMMNJ) and Freedomisgreen.com acquired the six applications that were approved. They are posted online for public download here: http://www.scribd.com/NJcannabisDocsRequests for the information were filed

CMMNJ Agenda for April 12, 2011; March Minutes

2011-04-05T19:44:00.005-04:00

Monthly Public Meeting AgendaLawrence Twp. Library (Mercer County) Room #3 (note room change)Tuesday, April 12, 2011; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. Approve March 2011 minutes. Discuss:DHSS awards permits to six NJ ATCs on 3/21/11; DHSS Commissioner Alaigh and Deputy Commissioner Walsh both resign. ATC’s “well connected.” Dr. Alaigh: “Marijuana is not medicine.”New public

Medical Marijuana Group Responds to DHSS Resignations

2011-03-28T15:43:00.000-04:00

3/28/2011 - The Coalition for Medical Marijuana--New Jersey (CMMNJ) notes with great concern the sudden resignation of New Jersey’s two top health officials and the continued pressure from Governor Chris Christie to implement unworkable regulations for the medical marijuana program. Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Commissioner Dr. Poonam Alaigh and Deputy Commissioner Dr.

New Jersey Licenses Six Alternative Treatment Centers for Medical Marijuana

2011-03-21T17:32:00.002-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Ken Wolski or Chris Goldstein (609) 394-2137 media@cmmnj.orgNew Jersey Licenses Six Alternative Treatment Centers for Medical MarijuanaOn March 21, 2011 New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS)announced the winning applications for the medical marijuana Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) in the Garden State.Twenty-one applicants submitted

State may annouce first medical marijuana suppliers

2011-03-21T14:05:00.002-04:00

Today officials will announce the results of the application process for the first medical marijuana Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) in the Garden State. The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) confirmed in an email that they would release a statement. More than 20 applicants submitted exhaustive business plans along with a $20,000 filing fee. But the regulations

CMMNJ March 2011 Agenda, Minutes & Update

2011-03-04T14:25:00.003-05:00

Monthly Public Meeting AgendaLawrence Twp. Library (Mercer County) Room #1 (note room change)Tuesday, March 8, 2011; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. Approve February 2011 minutes. Discuss:DHSS Public Hearing on Medicinal Marijuana Program (MMP) rules is scheduled for Mon., 3/7/11 at the Trenton War Memorial, 10am-12noon. CMMNJ Press Conference noon – 1 pm on the War Memorial

NEW LOCATION for DHSS medical marijuana hearing Monday

2011-03-04T13:52:00.003-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/4/2011The Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey CMMNJwww.cmmnj.orgCONTACT: Ken Wolski 609 394 2137 ohamkrw@aol.comNOTE – New location for DHSS medical marijuana hearingThe NJ Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed regulations for the state medical cannabis program.The Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey (

Charges dropped against NJ medical marijuana patient; Christie’s broken promise

2011-02-28T16:10:00.003-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2/28/2011The Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey (CMMNJ)www.cmmnj.orgCONTACT: 609 394 2137, media@cmmnj.orgCharges dropped against NJ medical marijuana patient; Christie’s broken promiseFollowing the prosecutor’s recommendation a judge has dismissed minor marijuana possession charges against a resident waiting to register for the medical cannabis program. David Barnes

Maryland's Hearing on HB291, Public Health Medical Marijuana

2011-02-27T15:44:00.005-05:00

Ten months after the medical marijuana law was passed, with a poll now showing 82 percent of New Jerseyans favor it, you’d think suffering patients would be getting relief. But passing the bill was the easy part. Now the Legislature has to force Gov. Chris Christie to implement it.READ FULL ARTICLE: Legislature is right to kill Christie's

Gov Christie talks with medical marijuana patients on Twitter

2010-11-29T17:10:00.001-05:00

Here’s some of the conversation Chuck has been having with Gov Christie on Twitter. Nov 26- mmjblog Charles Kwiatkowski: @GovChristie Show compassion for patients in NJ and reverse the unworkable medical marijuana regulations proposed by the DHSS. Nov 26 GovChristie Governor Christie : @mmjblog NJ will not be allowed to become California or Colorado on my watch. Our regs will permit the truly

KenWolski: Marijuana therapy interruption is cruel

2010-11-24T08:38:00.001-05:00

Marijuana therapy interruption is cruelWednesday, November 24, 2010SPECIAL TO THE TIMESBy Ken WolskiThe proposal by the state Board of Medical Examiners (BME) to make New Jersey doctors try to wean their patients off of medical marijuana every three months is simply another example of how the crafting of medical marijuana regulations is being driven by fear, ignorance and hostility ("Christie:

NJ: Assembly rejects medical marijuana limits

2010-11-23T14:26:00.001-05:00

NJ: Assembly rejects medical marijuana limitsby Chris Goldstein 11/23/10 - The New Jersey Assembly sent a strong message to the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) that the new limitations on the medical marijuana program are outside the compassionate use law’s intent. Resolution ACR 151 was passed yesterday 48-22-7. Although voting was also expected in the state Senate sponsor

Media, editorials on NJ medical marijuana

2010-11-23T14:15:00.003-05:00

Some of the recent media coverage and newspaper editorials regarding the state's medical marijuana law.Courier-Post: Medical Marijuana rules need adjustingDaily Record: Medicinal pot not working as planned Star-Ledger: Easing of N.J. medical marijuana rules stalls in Senate from lack of support Star-Ledger: NJ Assembly calls on Christie to relax medical marijuana rulesKen Wolski in the Times of

NJ Legislature votes today on medical marijuana resolutions

2010-11-22T10:56:00.001-05:00

The New Jersey Senate and Assembly will vote on resolutions SCR 130/ACR 151 today. This is the first step in a process that would re-write the draft regulations for the medical marijuana program.The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) released the draft rules last month. Patients, advocates and the law’s sponsoring legislators agree that the proposed regulations are far outside of the

How to comment on NJ Medical Marijuana Program rules

2010-11-16T11:24:00.004-05:00

The NJ Department of Health and Senior Services issued the following press release on how to comment on the rules for the Medical Marijuana Program.November 15, 2010Poonam Alaigh, MD, MSHCPM, FACP CommissionerFor Further Information Contact:Office of Communications(609) 984-7160 Department of Health and Senior Services Proposes Medicinal Marijuana Rules N.J.A.C. 8:64 Medicinal Marijuana

BREAKING: DHSS posts regulations, public hearings scheduled

2010-11-15T12:37:00.002-05:00

The draft regulations for the New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program were officially published in the state Register today. The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has scheduled an event to gather public testimony.A public hearing on the proposed new rules will be held between 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. on Monday, December 6, 2010 at

ACTION ALERT - Contact NJ legislators to support medical marijuana

2010-11-12T15:26:00.003-05:00

National NORML has created a CAPWIZ so that NJ residents can easily contact their legislators. A pre-written letter created by Ken Wolski at CMMNJ is included.Please take a moment to support realistic regulations for our medical marijuana program:http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=19491501Thank you!

MS patient video to Gov Christie

2010-11-12T11:35:00.001-05:00

NJ MS Patient Charles Kwiatkowski recorded this video

NJ Legislators: Make the DHSS rewrite the Medicinal Marijuana Program Rules

2010-11-11T19:48:00.003-05:00

November 11, 2010Dear New Jersey Legislator:Please support Resolutions SCR130 and ACR151 introduced by Senator Nicholas Scutari and Assemblyman Reed Gusciora that will compel the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to rewrite the rules for the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act.The rules proposed by the DHSS for the Medicinal Marijuana Program are so

Resolutions pass supporting medical marijuana patients

2010-11-11T12:12:00.000-05:00

Resolutions pass supporting medical marijuana patientsStatement from Ken Woski RN, executive director of CMMNJ:“The Coalition for Medical Marijuana--New Jersey is grateful that Senator Scutari and Assemblyman Gusciora's concurrent Resolutions (SCR130/ACR151) passed favorably out of their respective committees yesterday after a full afternoon of testimony by supporters of safe cannabis access.

NJ medical marijuana committee hearings today

2010-11-08T09:01:00.004-05:00

The Senate and Assembly will have committee hearings on the draft regulations for the medical marijuana program today.Senate - 1:00PM Committee Room #1, State House Annex 1st FloorAssembly - 2:00PM Committee Room #13, state House Annex 4th FloorThose who cannot attend can listen live at http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/media/live_audio.asp

Senate and Assembly committees to hear medical marijuana resolution

2010-11-05T10:38:00.002-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey CMMNJwww.cmmnj.orgCONTACT: Ken Wolski 609 394 2137 ohamkrw@aol.comSenate and Assembly committees to hear medical marijuana resolutionOn Monday November 8, 2010 committees in both houses of the New Jersey legislature will hear new resolutions to address overly limiting rules proposed by the Christie Administration.The Department

Assembly Committee to hear resolution Monday 11/8

2010-11-05T09:56:00.000-04:00

ACR 151, sponsored by Assemblyman Gusciora, will also be heard on Monday, Nov. 8th. This hearing will take place in the Assembly Regulatory Oversight and Gaming Committee at 2:00 pm in Committee Room 13, 4th Floor of the Statehouse. ACR 151 / SCR 130 determines that the proposed program rules are inconsistent with the legislative intent of the Compassionate Use Act. A Senate committee will

Action Alert! Medical marijuana resolution at Senate committee

2010-11-03T17:17:00.003-04:00

The NJ Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee will hear a resolution regarding the medical marijuana law on Monday November 8th at 1PM. The hearing on SCR 130 takes place at the State House Annex, Committee Room 1 in Trenton.The Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey, NORML-NJ and the Drug Policy Alliance New Jersey are all asking potential patients and others

CMMNJ November Meeting Agenda 11/9/10

2010-11-02T15:54:00.003-04:00

Monthly Public Meeting AgendaLawrence Twp. Library (Mercer County) Room #3Tuesday, November 9, 2010; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM7:00 PM: Call meeting to order. Approve October 2010 minutes. Discuss:Senator Scutari’s resolution, SCR 130, which will compel the DHSS to completely re-do their draft medical marijuana regulations, will be heard on Monday Nov. 8th at 1:00 PM in the Senate Health Committee,

Thoughts on Prop 19 from CMMNJ

2010-11-01T15:37:00.003-04:00

The Coalition for Medical Marijuana—New Jersey (CMMNJ) is neutral on Prop 19, the initiative that will be voted on in California tomorrow to legalize marijuana for recreational and religious purposes. CMMNJ neither supports nor opposes Prop 19.The mission of CMMNJ is to educate the public about the benefits of medical marijuana for patients who are under the care of licensed physicians.

NJ DHSS starts marijuana registry for doctors

2010-10-26T13:05:00.005-04:00

The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) launched the physician registry for the Medial Marijuana Program today. No other state with a medical cannabis access law has this requirement.https://njmmp.nj.gov/njmmp/CMMNJ press release below:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey CMMNJwww.cmmnj.orgCONTACT: Ken Wolski or Chris Goldstein 609 394 2137

CMMNJ on FOX9 New Jersey Now

2010-10-25T13:51:00.000-04:00

NJ Medical Marijuana Patient Advisory Group at Jersey City Hall

2010-10-20T11:24:00.002-04:00

EVENT: Patient meetingLOCATION: Jersey City, City HallTIME: 7:00PM ETNJ Medical Marijuana Patient Advisory Group at Jersey City HallOn October 20, 2010 the Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey (CMMNJ) is hosting a meeting of the Patient Advisory Group (PAG) in Jersey City. New Jersey residents who are potentially qualifying medical

Demonstration for Medical marijuana in Trenton today

2010-10-18T07:57:00.000-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey CMMNJwww.cmmnj.orgCONTACT: Ken Wolski 609 394 2137 or Chris Goldstein media@cmmnj.orgMedical marijuana in Trenton today A press conference and a peaceful demonstration are scheduled for today, October 18 from 12:00NOON to 2:00PM. The location is the front steps of the State House in Trenton.Potential New Jersey medical

Limits on THC in medical marijuana unfounded

2010-10-17T08:16:00.001-04:00

Limits on THC in medical marijuana unfounded by Chris Goldstein - The Department of Health and Senior Services offered dozens of new restrictions on medical marijuana in their draft regulations for New Jersey’s law. But the limitation on THC content to just 10% is one of the key concerns. “Are they serious?” was an almost universal reaction from dozens of potential patients who contacted me

Medical marijuana in Trenton on Monday 10/18

2010-10-14T17:20:00.000-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - EVENTThe Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey CMMNJwww.cmmnj.org CONTACT: Ken Wolski 609 394 2137 or Chris Goldstein media@cmmnj.org Medical marijuana in Trenton on Monday A press conference and a peaceful demonstration are scheduled for Monday October 18 from 12:00NOON to 2:00PM. The location is the front steps of the State House in Trenton. Potential New

Change.org launches medical marijuana petition aimed at DHSS

2010-10-08T14:53:00.003-04:00

Change.org has launched a petition for the New Jersey Medical Marijuana ProgramPlease sign and pass on!http://criminaljustice.change.org/blog/view/scoffing_at_the_law_nj_governor_proposes_nations_most_restrictive_medical_marijuana_program2