Title:
N.C.: Medical marijuana study bill introduced
Message:
Medical marijuana is once again before the North Carolina Legislature to consider; this time as a study bill. Earlier this session, Rep. Kelly Alexander introduced legislation to create a compassionate medical marijuana program in North Carolina. A short time later his obstructionist colleagues shelved it before any real debate could take place. Yesterday, Rep. Alexander introduced a bill – H941 – that would require the legislative research commission to study medical marijuana related issues. The very least your lawmakers can do for patients is study medical marijuana; ask them to do so today!
Rep. Alexander has proven himself to be a champion for marijuana policy reform. Earlier this week, he introduced legislation to downgrade the penalty for possession of a small amount of marijuana. He also introduced medical marijuana legislation in 2011 and 2012. However, Rep. Alexander can’t change the law on his own; he needs your help. Please ask your lawmakers to downgrade the penalty for marijuana possession and then urge them to study medical marijuana.
There is much support for marijuana policy reform in the Tar Heel State, but lawmakers tend to lag behind the public. After you’ve written your lawmakers, urge your friends to do so as well!
