MEETING ON NEW MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW SET IN SAGINAW

The Tri-City Chapter of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association is
hosting an informational meeting to educate residents about the new
medical marijuana law and registration process.

The session will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium at Hoyt
Library, 505 Janes.

The state began accepting applications Monday for ID cards that
protect people from arrest while growing and using marijuana to treat
pain and other symptoms.

Association members have established what they call "compassion
clubs" across the state to inform prospective medical marijuana users
and caregivers about the law's details, help complete the
applications and provide networking.

"We've got a pretty good handle on the law as it stands presently,"
said Gregory R. Switala, meeting organizer and an association member
from Clio. "The law is silent on where seeds, genetics and usable
marijuana are to be acquired.

"The law is pretty clear on the fact that once it does come into the
possession of a registered patient or caregiver, it becomes legal to possess."

Switala said the group can't "point people to any kind of resource
where they can acquire" seeds or pot, but growers, patients and
physicians are available after the meeting for networking
opportunities. He recommends visiting michiganmedicalmarijuana.org.

For more information, call Switala at (810) 919-7433.