Medical marijuana clean-up bill on governor's desk'act today

On Thursday, July 2, the California Assembly passed S.B. 1494 by a 41-34 vote. The bill, which would make many minor improvements to the state's medical marijuana law, is now on the desk of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R).

Please contact the governor today and urge him to sign S.B. 1494. To do so, visit Take Action. After you choose your favorite pre-written letter and type in your address, our site will automatically e-mail your letter to Gov. Schwarzenegger … all with the click of a few buttons. The whole process takes less than two minutes, but it makes a world of difference. Also, you can print the letter and send it to Gov. Schwarzenegger through regular mail.

Among its other provisions, the bill would clarify that "a qualified patient, person with an identification card, or any designated primary caregiver may possess any amount of marijuana consistent with the medical needs of that qualified patient or person with an identification card." Under current law, this provision is not explicit and has led to some confusion between law enforcement and patients.

Also, the bill would assert that a person with a medical marijuana identification card or a designated primary caregiver could not be subject to arrest for possessing up to eight ounces or up to six mature or 12  immature plants, or any medically necessary amount (per a physician's recommendation).

To see more information about the bill, please click here now.

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