TNGA HN0368: Tennessee Medical Marijuana Act of 2009

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These two legislators should also introduce a bill legalizing hemp contingent upon the U.S. Congress ever passes legislation the cultivation of hemp within the United States (several other states already have such laws "on the books" in anticipation of kicking-off hemp as agricultural products with their states)):

HB 0368 by *Richardson ( *SB 0209 by *Marrero B)
Drugs - As introduced, enacts "Medical Marijuana Act of 2009."
http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0368

HB 0368/*SB 0209 - Adobe Acrobat .pdf
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/106/Bill/HB0368.pdf

Bill Summary
Present law prohibits the possession, use, cultivation, transfer, or transportation of marijuana. The penalty depends on the amount of marijuana and the specific activity involved. This bill authorizes the medical use of marijuana for persons with ...



Rep. Jeanne Richardson, D-Memphis
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h89.html
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Senator Beverly Marrero, D-Memphis
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s30.html
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TN420.org
http://www.tn420.org/tn420/intro/newintro.html

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1. NORML - Tennessee: Marijuana laws

NORML - Tennessee: Marijuana Laws
http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4565

NORML - Tennessee: Marijuana Laws Adobe Acrobat .pdf
http://www.norml.org/pdf_files/state_penalties/NORML_TN_State_Penalties.pdf

NORL - Tennessee (news)
http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=4565&wtm_view=news

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2. NORML Action Alert - Tennessee Legislature Considers Medical Marijuana Reform

NORML Action Alert - Tennessee Legislature Considers Medical Marijuana Reform
Support SB 209 and HB 368
http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=12671336

The Tennessee Senate is considering Senate Bill 209, the Medical Marijuana Act of 2009.  This measure, which seeks to allow for the use of medical cannabis by terminally ill patients, is now before the Senate Standing Committee, General welfare, Health and Human Resources.

As introduced, SB 209 seeks to allow state-qualified patients to possess up to eight ounces of medical cannabis and/or 18 plants (six mature, twelve immature).  

A companion bill, HB 368, is also pending in the House.

Please take a moment today to contact your elected officials and ask them to support SB 209 and HB 368. For your convenience, a pre-written letter will be e-mailed to your elected officials when you enter your contact information below.

Thank you for supporting NORML's marijuana law reform efforts in Tennessee.