New Jersey: ”When the now disgraced Gov. Jon Corzine signed the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act into law on January 18, 2010. As initially passed, the law was scheduled to take effect in July 2010. However, lawmakers in June amended the legislation at the behest of Republican Gov. Chris Christie to delay the enactment of the law until October 1, 2010. The law mandates the state to promulgate rules governing the distribution of medical cannabis to state-authorized patients. These rules shall address the creation of up to six state-licensed “alternative treatment centers.” Patients diagnosed with the following illnesses are afforded legal protection under this act: cancer, glaucoma, seizure and/or spasticity disorders (including epilepsy), Lou Gehrig’s disease, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, HIV/AIDS, inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn’s disease), any terminal illness if a doctor has determined the patient will die within a year. Other conditions are subject to approval by the state Department of Health. Patients authorized to use marijuana under this act will not be permitted to cultivate their own cannabis, and are limited to the possession of two ounces of marijuana per month.”
Maine: At this pivotal time in America's history, when lawmakers motivated by lobbyists and money in several states are hunting for new ways to restrict or suspend their voter approved medical marijuana programs, Maine’s pro-constituent politicians are expanding its patient’s protections and access under the law.
Massachusetts: Massachusetts helps America turn 18. Okay that was just for headline sake – but they were the 18th state in the US to allow marijuana for medicinal purposes. With an impressive 63% approval, Massachusetts became the 18th state to permit their doctors to recommend marijuana for medicinal use. Within the Massachusetts statute patients will be allowed to possess up to a 60 day supply of pot for their medicinal purposes. Good to hear.
New Hampshire: Twice Medical marijuana bills have sent up to the New Hampshire governor for his signature, first in 2009 , and most recently in 2012, and both times they were sent back vetoed then eventually shelved. With the pot hating Gov. of New Hampshire John Lynch getting ready to hang up his hat and call it a day, his political replacement is a long time medical marijuana supporter Maggie Hassan. Apparently she stands ready to jump at the opportunity to finally green light this bill and puff, puff, pass it into law with a governor’s “John Hancock” in 2013.
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