rancher
December 8th, 2006, 03:34 PM
Proposed motions for December ACMM Meeting
Madam Chair:
I propose that the following draft motions be made part of the agenda for the December 13 meeting of the Advisory Committee on Medical Marijuana:
The ACMM resolves:
Any future legislation or administrative rules modifying the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act (ORS 475.300 to 475.346) shall in no way infringe upon a registry identification cardholder’s ability to produce their medical marijuana or to designate a registered cardholder to do so for them as provided under the Act.
2. The ACMM makes the following finding:
Many patients and persons responsible for grow sites have had difficulty maintaining their seedlings or starts under 12 inches tall or wide, hindering patients’ supply of medicine. The 12 inches limit has added uncertainty and confusion to the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act (OMMA).
The ACMM resolves:
The ACMM advises the Oregon Legislature to amend ORS 475.306(3) as follows:
The Department of Human Services shall define by rule when a marijuana plant is mature and when it is immature. The rule shall provide that a plant that has no flowers [and that is less than 12 inches in height and less than 12 inches in diameter] is a seedling or start and is not a mature plant.
Therefore, ORS 475.306(3) would read:
The Department of Human Services shall define by rule when a marijuana plant is mature and when it is immature. The rule shall provide that a plant that has no flowers is a seedling or start and is not a mature plant.
3. The ACMM makes the following finding:
Some patients participating in the medical marijuana programs of other states have been arrested in Oregon because the OMMA created no reciprocity that would exempt them from arrest like Oregon cardholders.
ACMM proposes that the following language be added to amend OMMA:
Any person who is a permanent resident of another state with a medical marijuana program, and who is enrolled in that program, and presents documentation of enrollment, shall be provided the same rights and privileges as cardholders registered in the OMMP.
Or
The laws and rules of states with medical marijuana laws shall be given full faith and credit by the state of Oregon.
4. The ACMM makes the following finding:
Accurate information regarding the efficacy and safety of medical marijuana as used by OMMP registrants is unavailable. OMMP policy has been that no statutory authority exists to collect scientific information relevant to the OMMP program. The registry program of over 15,000 patients presents an opportunity to collect crucial information for future health policies.
The ACMM resolves that the OMMA be amended creating such authority and that the health department begin conducting surveys and scientific research that will be useful to doctors and patients participating in OMMP.
The following language could be added to OMMA:
The OMMP shall conduct research into the efficacy and safety of medical marijuana use by OMMP registrants. The purpose of this research shall be to assist doctors and patients in evaluating the risks and benefits of medical marijuana.
5. The ACMM resolves that:
The ACMM shall ask the Oregon Legislature to forward all proposed legislation affecting medical marijuana patients or the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act to the ACMM in accordance with ORS 475.303(6).
6. The ACMM makes the following finding:
The arbitrary prohibition of reimbursement for labor and other expenses makes it harder for patients to obtain medical marijuana. Allowing patients and caregivers to reimburse growers for all costs associated with providing a patient with medical marijuana will increase the number of willing growers. Many people are able to find growers within the current rules but the confusion and gray areas in the law add obstacles to patients trying to develop a safe reliable supply.
The ACMM resolves:
The ACMM advises the Oregon Legislature to amend ORS 475.306(7) as follows:
A registry identification cardholder or the designated primary caregiver of [the] a cardholder may reimburse [the] a person responsible for a marijuana grow site for the costs [of supplies and utilities] associated with the production of medical marijuana. [for the registry identification cardholder. No other costs associated with the production of marijuana for the registry identification cardholder, including the cost of labor, may be reimbursed.]
Therefore, ORS 475.304(7) would read:
A registry identification cardholder or the designated primary caregiver of a cardholder may reimburse a person responsible for a marijuana grow site for the costs associated with the production of medical marijuana.
7. The ACMM makes the following findings:
The Oregon Medical Marijuana Act (OMMA) has allowed over 15,000 Oregon patients to register with the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) and be exempted from arrest. Marijuana has been shown to be effective medically and has been recommended by over 2000 Oregon physicians.
A major problem with OMMA is that many patients cannot obtain medical marijuana.
Many patients need medical marijuana immediately, cannot grow for themselves, or cannot find a reliable grower. Patients need a timely, reliable, safe, high quality source of medical marijuana.
The ACMM resolves:
OMMA should be amended to insure that qualified OMMP patients have the ability to obtain their medicine through a state regulated medical marijuana supply system.
Madam Chair:
I propose that the following draft motions be made part of the agenda for the December 13 meeting of the Advisory Committee on Medical Marijuana:
The ACMM resolves:
Any future legislation or administrative rules modifying the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act (ORS 475.300 to 475.346) shall in no way infringe upon a registry identification cardholder’s ability to produce their medical marijuana or to designate a registered cardholder to do so for them as provided under the Act.
2. The ACMM makes the following finding:
Many patients and persons responsible for grow sites have had difficulty maintaining their seedlings or starts under 12 inches tall or wide, hindering patients’ supply of medicine. The 12 inches limit has added uncertainty and confusion to the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act (OMMA).
The ACMM resolves:
The ACMM advises the Oregon Legislature to amend ORS 475.306(3) as follows:
The Department of Human Services shall define by rule when a marijuana plant is mature and when it is immature. The rule shall provide that a plant that has no flowers [and that is less than 12 inches in height and less than 12 inches in diameter] is a seedling or start and is not a mature plant.
Therefore, ORS 475.306(3) would read:
The Department of Human Services shall define by rule when a marijuana plant is mature and when it is immature. The rule shall provide that a plant that has no flowers is a seedling or start and is not a mature plant.
3. The ACMM makes the following finding:
Some patients participating in the medical marijuana programs of other states have been arrested in Oregon because the OMMA created no reciprocity that would exempt them from arrest like Oregon cardholders.
ACMM proposes that the following language be added to amend OMMA:
Any person who is a permanent resident of another state with a medical marijuana program, and who is enrolled in that program, and presents documentation of enrollment, shall be provided the same rights and privileges as cardholders registered in the OMMP.
Or
The laws and rules of states with medical marijuana laws shall be given full faith and credit by the state of Oregon.
4. The ACMM makes the following finding:
Accurate information regarding the efficacy and safety of medical marijuana as used by OMMP registrants is unavailable. OMMP policy has been that no statutory authority exists to collect scientific information relevant to the OMMP program. The registry program of over 15,000 patients presents an opportunity to collect crucial information for future health policies.
The ACMM resolves that the OMMA be amended creating such authority and that the health department begin conducting surveys and scientific research that will be useful to doctors and patients participating in OMMP.
The following language could be added to OMMA:
The OMMP shall conduct research into the efficacy and safety of medical marijuana use by OMMP registrants. The purpose of this research shall be to assist doctors and patients in evaluating the risks and benefits of medical marijuana.
5. The ACMM resolves that:
The ACMM shall ask the Oregon Legislature to forward all proposed legislation affecting medical marijuana patients or the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act to the ACMM in accordance with ORS 475.303(6).
6. The ACMM makes the following finding:
The arbitrary prohibition of reimbursement for labor and other expenses makes it harder for patients to obtain medical marijuana. Allowing patients and caregivers to reimburse growers for all costs associated with providing a patient with medical marijuana will increase the number of willing growers. Many people are able to find growers within the current rules but the confusion and gray areas in the law add obstacles to patients trying to develop a safe reliable supply.
The ACMM resolves:
The ACMM advises the Oregon Legislature to amend ORS 475.306(7) as follows:
A registry identification cardholder or the designated primary caregiver of [the] a cardholder may reimburse [the] a person responsible for a marijuana grow site for the costs [of supplies and utilities] associated with the production of medical marijuana. [for the registry identification cardholder. No other costs associated with the production of marijuana for the registry identification cardholder, including the cost of labor, may be reimbursed.]
Therefore, ORS 475.304(7) would read:
A registry identification cardholder or the designated primary caregiver of a cardholder may reimburse a person responsible for a marijuana grow site for the costs associated with the production of medical marijuana.
7. The ACMM makes the following findings:
The Oregon Medical Marijuana Act (OMMA) has allowed over 15,000 Oregon patients to register with the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) and be exempted from arrest. Marijuana has been shown to be effective medically and has been recommended by over 2000 Oregon physicians.
A major problem with OMMA is that many patients cannot obtain medical marijuana.
Many patients need medical marijuana immediately, cannot grow for themselves, or cannot find a reliable grower. Patients need a timely, reliable, safe, high quality source of medical marijuana.
The ACMM resolves:
OMMA should be amended to insure that qualified OMMP patients have the ability to obtain their medicine through a state regulated medical marijuana supply system.