August 03, 2001
CARSON CITY -- The state Department
of Agriculture has scheduled public workshops in Sparks and Las Vegas to
explain how the new medical marijuana law will work.
The law that goes into effect Oct.
1 allows people with chronic or debilitating illnesses to seek a registry
card from the state agency allowing them to possess 1 ounce of marijuana
and three mature and four immature plants.
People 18 must have the permission
of their parents, who would be responsible for controlling the drug.
Individuals must have a statement
from their physician that the medical use of marijuana would help ease
the pain or suffering from such illnesses as AIDS, cancer and glaucoma.
The department will hold the first
hearing Tuesday in Sparks and the second at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Las Vegas
at the Sawyer State Office Building. Officials will explain the qualifications
and the registration procedures to qualify for the cards.
A person who is denied a card must
wait six months before re-applying. And the individual can file a court
challenge.
Voters in two elections approved
the proposed constitutional amendment allowing medical use of marijuana.
And the Legislature set up the law, establishing the guidelines.
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By Cy Ryan
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