Application forms for Michigan's Medical Marihuana ID Card Program have been posted here.
The Michigan Department of Community Health held a public hearing in Lansing on Monday, January 5th to solicit comments regarding the proposed rules for compliance with the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act. You can watch the testimony below.
Groups have been forming to help patients and caregivers across the state of Michigan. The ones we know about are listed below. If you know of more please let us know so we can share them with others.
There is not currently a list of physicians open to the concept of medical marijuana but there is one clinic that is being proactive in this situation.
If you know of other sites dedicated to helping patients and caregivers or physicians open to the potential of medical marijuana please contact us so we can post that information.
Posted on Thursday, November 13
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Posted on Tuesday, March 20
News: September Oakland NORML meeting
Hi All,
Oakland County NORML will hold it's next meeting Monday Sept 20th at 7 pm at the Bloomfield Township Public Library. The library is located at 1099 Lone Pine Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. A link to a map can be found at the bottom of this email.
During this meeting we will be discussing:
1. The recent raids of Oakland County care givers
2. This November's election including how the prospects of Anti Marijuana zealot Bill Schuette for Attorney General
3. International Convention Cup Oct 29,30,31. We are planning on having a booth and need volunteers to help staff it
4. Membership, Volunteer, and Education committee efforts
Thanks,
Neil
Map link to the library:
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Posted by MikeyZero Tuesday, August 31, 2010 (19:12:02)
Medical Marijuana: Protest Sept. 8Th 11:00Am Oakland County Courthouse
Mon, August 30, 2010 11:24:58 PM
Subject: Protest Sept. 8Th 11:00Am Oakland County Courthouse
All,
There will be a protest at the Oakland County Courthouse on Sept 8th at 11 am, and it is being organized in part by the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association. The protest is being organized to call attention to the Physical abuse and imprisonment of patients, the seizing of Patient protected Information to be used for intelligence gathering, the illegal seizure of patients medications, the questioning of the quality of our Medical Marijuana Physicians, and the Mocking of the sick that participate in our program.
Under no circumstances is it OK for an officer to draw a weapon or use physical violence against a sick person. This is nothing more than abusing the weak for some sort of sick gratification. NOTE: this email was mainly borrowed from an email by Joe Cain.
Thanks,
Neil
Posted by MikeyZero Tuesday, August 31, 2010 (19:13:33)
AP IMPACT: After 40 years, $1 trillion, US War on Drugs has failed to meet any o
Updated May 13, 2010
AP IMPACT: After 40 years, $1 trillion, US War on Drugs has failed to meet any of its goals
MEXICO CITY (AP) — After 40 years, the United States' war on drugs has cost $1 trillion and hundreds of thousands of lives, and for what? Drug use is rampant and violence even more brutal and widespread.
Even U.S. drug czar Gil Kerlikowske concedes the strategy hasn't worked.
"In the grand scheme, it has not been successful," Kerlikowske told The Associated Press. "Forty years later, the concern about drugs and drug problems is, if anything, magnified, intensified."
This week President Obama promised to "reduce drug use and the great damage it causes" with a new national policy that he said treats drug use more as a public health issue and focuses on prevention and treatment.
Nevertheless, his administration has increased spending on interdiction and law enforcement to record levels both in dollars and in percentage terms; this year, they account for $10 billion of his $15.5 billion drug-control budget.
Posted by MikeyZero Friday, May 14, 2010 (04:03:59)
News: Greg Piasecki's Memorial Service
Greg's Memorial will be held on Monday April 26th at 11:00AM at Meadow Brook Theater at Oakland University. (This is the indoor theatre not the amphitheater.)
Meadow Brook Theatre
207 Wilson Hall
Rochester Hills, MI
48309-4422
(248) 377-3300
Posted by oc_admin Friday, April 23, 2010 (03:50:25)
It is with great sadness that I report that Greg Piasecki passed away at 5:40 pm Tuesday. His passing was for the most part peaceful. While this is a tragedy losing Greg so young, his wife, Mary Pat was ready for his suffering to end.
Many of you no doubt knew Greg better than I, but I really enjoyed getting to know him better these last few months. He fought his fight against cancer as valiantly as his fight against Marijuana Prohibition. In death Greg will continue to inspire me (and hopefully others) to do what I can to end this injustice.
I believe the memorial service will be in a few weeks. I will continue to pass along info as it becomes available to me.
Somberly yours,
Neil
GREGORY SCOTT PIASECKI
Friday, April 09 2010 9:50 pm
GREGORY SCOTT PIASECKI
Gregory Scott Piasecki passed away on April 6, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 42.
Born on Feb. 4, 1968 in Hammond, IN, Greg grew up in Rochester, MI. A graduate of Oakland University, he worked at the Palace of Auburn Hills for over 19 years, and also the Meadow Brook Theatre as a Production Manager and carpenter.
Greg was the President of Oakland County NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws). Greg established the chapter and was able to successfully run one of the most active NORML chapters in the State of Michigan. He was the 2009 Michigan NORML Director of the Year.
Greg always had a kind word to say and very rarely met anyone that he did not like. He found pleasure from helping others, and even during his illness, remained upbeat. He always exhibited a quiet decency and had a smile for strangers and friends alike. His kind spirit will be greatly missed by all.
He is survived by his wife Mary Pat Clark; parents Bernard and JoAnne Piasecki of Holly; brothers, Bryan (Allison) Piasecki; Jeff (Hollie Bracken) Piasecki; nephew Jonathan; and nieces Hannah and Maezhen; good friend Lynn Granville.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 26 at Meadow Brook Theatre, 207 Wilson Hall, Oakland University, Rochester. Memorial donations may be made to the Meadow Brook Theatre, Oakland County NORML, Caring Bridge or Hospice of Michigan. Please visit www.caringbridge.com/visit/gregpiasecki for more donation information.
Posted by oc_admin Wednesday, April 07, 2010 (13:49:47)
Medical Marijuana: POLICE VISIT TO HOME OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENT, FLINT TOWNSHIP GRANDFATHER, R
Newshawk: Richard Lake
Pubdate: Fri, 3 Sep 2010
Source: Flint Journal (MI)
Webpage: http://mapinc.org/url/n5FPwnud
Copyright: 2010 Flint Journal
Contact: http://www.mlive.com/mailforms/fljournal/letters/
Website: http://www.mlive.com/flint/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/836
Author: David Harris, Flint Journal
POLICE VISIT TO HOME OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENT, FLINT TOWNSHIP GRANDFATHER, RAISES QUESTIONS REGARDING STATE LAW
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- Jim Lewis, a 76-year-old grandfather and former missionary worker, got a surprise visit from the police last month.
It was around dinnertime, when he heard a knock on the door of his Flint Township home. He answered the door and found police officers from the Flint Area Narcotics Group.
Someone had given a tip that there was an illegal marijuana growing operation and a possible methamphetamine lab, they said.
While there was no meth, police found an indoor growing operation in the basement with a kiddie pool-size tub full of 15 marijuana plants -- marijuana that Lewis legally grows to treat his arthritis and headaches, as well as provides to three patients, who also use the drug for medicinal purposes.
Police spent about 15 minutes in his house during the Aug. 17 visit and left. He was not arrested, and nothing was confiscated.
Although Lewis said he understood police were doing their jobs, he was a little confused as to why anyone would think a guy like him would take part in any illegal activities.
"I was accused by someone of growing and selling marijuana," said Lewis, adding that the officers were polite. "That is not the type of person I am."
Lewis is not alone in getting a visit from police officers who must differentiate between illegal and state-sanctioned marijuana growing operations.
Tuesday, a Lapeer County marijuana dispensary had nearly 50 marijuana plants seized and cash and scales confiscated by police, who believe its operators may be breaking laws governing who can sell and receive medical marijuana.
Last week, authorities in Oakland County raided three marijuana clinics and arrested 16 people.
Jeremy Rupinski, director of the Genesee County Compassion Club, said he knows of at least a dozen cases this year in which he has heard that police searched homes of people who are growing legally.
Posted by MikeyZero Friday, September 03, 2010 (18:59:58)
Medical Marijuana: MEDICAL MARIJUANA NOT ALLOWED ON CMU'S CAMPUS; LEGAL DISPUTES MOUNTING THROUGHOU
Newshawk: Michigan's Universities Are Violating Michigan's Law
Pubdate: Fri, 3 Sep 2010
Source: Central Michigan Life (Central MI U, MI Edu)
Copyright: 2010 Central Michigan Life
Contact: letters@cm-life.com
Website: http://www.cm-life.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2808
Author: Maria Amante
Cited: CMU Police http://www.cmich.edu/Police.htm
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/topic/Michigan+medical+marijuana
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?275 (Cannabis - Michigan)
MEDICAL MARIJUANA NOT ALLOWED ON CMU'S CAMPUS; LEGAL DISPUTES MOUNTING THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN
Marijuana is prohibited on Central Michigan University's campus, despites the state's legalization of the substance for medical purposes.
CMU must abide by federal law, which states the substance, whether medicinal or recreational, is illegal to use or possess.
"Federal law supersedes state law," said Joan Schmidt, associate director of Residence Life. "No marijuana is allowed on campus."
Campus Police Chief Bill Yeagley said the university policy forbids possession, storage and use of medical marijuana.
But he said Residence Life is willing to work with students who need marijuana for medical purposes.
"If (students) live on campus, they're not going to say, 'We're kicking you out,'" Yeagley said. "If you have an issue, you need to move off campus and it's a legit reason to move off campus."
Schmidt said the first offense of possession or use entails a fine of $100. Second offenses are punished with a possible suspension or $300 fine. She also said police may be involved, though whether to take legal action is ultimately their decision.
However, they yield to the office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Maura Casey, White Lake sophomore, said marijuana practices on campus should match the state's law.
"As long as you don't smoke on campus, possession shouldn't be a problem." Casey said.
Eastern Michigan University recently banned medical marijuana on their campus, according to reports from the Eastern Echo.
The penalty on EMU's campus for a first offense matches CMU's.
Legal Disputes
Medical marijuana has been a point of contention recently as a Mount Pleasant establishment, Compassionate Apothecary, was called to court by Isabella County Prosecutor Larry Burdick to dispute whether the dispensary is legal. No judgment has been released.
Similarly, in Dryden, the Lapeer County Sheriff seized 50 marijuana plants, scales and $3,500 from a dispensary called Compassionate Care.
James McCurtis, a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Community Health, said his department does not regulate dispensaries, nor do they deal with enforcement of the law; it simply decides who is able to receive a medical marijuana card.
"Dispensaries aren't even mentioned in the law," McCurtis said. "That is going to need to be clarified through the legislature or court system."
Rep. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, introduced a bill to stop consumption of marijuana on the premises of dispensaries.
Jones said the goal of this particular bill is not to make dispensaries illegal. However, he said medical marijuana should be treated like a standard pharmaceutical and given from a prescription by a doctor and brought to a pharmacy for distribution.
"I don't want dispensaries to become places where they smoke the product and then drive away," Jones said. "The ballot initiative was written very gray, it's not clear."
Posted by MikeyZero Friday, September 03, 2010 (16:47:16)
Medical Marijuana: JUDGE ALLOWS MEDICAL MARIJUANA DEFENDANTS' USE
Newshawk: Published Letters Archive http://www.mapinc.org/lte/
Pubdate: Fri, 3 Sep 2010
Source: Detroit Free Press (MI)
Copyright: 2010 Detroit Free Press
Contact: http://www.freep.com/article/99999999/opinion04/50926009
Website: http://www.freep.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/125
Author: Bill Laitner, Free Press Staff Writer
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/topic/Michigan+medical+marijuana
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/topic/Oakland+County
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?275 (Cannabis - Michigan)
JUDGE ALLOWS MEDICAL MARIJUANA DEFENDANTS' USE
A district judge in Ferndale said Thursday that he would allow state-approved medical marijuana defendants to keep using the drug while out on bond -- a sharp contrast to a Waterford judge's statement Tuesday that deemed marijuana use by defendants in a parallel case to be a bond violation.
The contrast in treatment for those arrested in metro Detroit's first major medical marijuana raids showed the breadth of interpretations for the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, Wayne State University law school professor Bob Sedler said.
After Thursday's brief hearings for 10 defendants, Ferndale District Judge Joseph Longo told the Free Press that any who were state-approved patients could use marijuana while awaiting trial. The defendants are to appear at a hearing Sept. 20.
Both sets of defendants were arrested Aug. 25 in raids by the Oakland County Narcotics Enforcement Team.
"They have every right to use whatever medications" their physicians prescribe, Longo said.
On Tuesday, Waterford District Judge Richard Kuhn Jr. said none of the 13 defendants in cases assigned to him could use marijuana while free on bond, despite any doctors' statements they offered about their medical conditions.
After Kuhn's ruling, former Oakland County Prosecutor David Gorcyca -- once a vehement foe of illegal drugs, now a defense attorney -- said the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act "gives any of these people the right" to use the drug as medicine.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said Thursday that the two groups included operators and customers of medical marijuana sales outlets, called dispensaries, which he said are not allowed by Michigan's law.
But medical marijuana advocates, as well as Bouchard, have said the raids and resulting criminal charges -- felonies with jail terms as long as seven years -- could become landmark cases that force Michigan's court system to decide such issues as whether dispensaries are legal. Voters in 2008 passed the state law that lets approved patients use medical marijuana and lets approved caregivers provide the drug.
Posted by MikeyZero Friday, September 03, 2010 (16:41:04)
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