News (Media Awareness Project) - US HI: Rules For Medical Marijuana Detailed |
| Title: | US HI: Rules For Medical Marijuana Detailed |
| Published On: | 2000-12-20 |
| Source: | Los Angeles Times (CA) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-09-02 08:22:33 |
RULES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA DETAILED
Hawaii announced its medical marijuana rules, saying certified
patients will be allowed to possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana and
grow up to seven plants. Ted Sakai, director of the Department of
Public Safety, detailed the regulations under a law passed earlier
this year. Doctors can get a registration certificate for a patient
to use marijuana to ease pain caused by debilitating diseases such as
cancer and AIDS. The rules take effect Dec. 28. Other cultivation or
possession of marijuana is illegal under state law.
Hawaii announced its medical marijuana rules, saying certified
patients will be allowed to possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana and
grow up to seven plants. Ted Sakai, director of the Department of
Public Safety, detailed the regulations under a law passed earlier
this year. Doctors can get a registration certificate for a patient
to use marijuana to ease pain caused by debilitating diseases such as
cancer and AIDS. The rules take effect Dec. 28. Other cultivation or
possession of marijuana is illegal under state law.
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