PHARMACY BOARD SCHEDULES MEDICINAL POT HEARINGS

DES MOINES -- The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has announced the dates and
locations of four upcoming public hearings on medical marijuana.

The board is seeking scientific evidence on the pros and cons of
using marijuana for medical purposes. The board could decide to make
a recommendation to the Iowa Legislature based on the information
gathered at the hearings.

The first hearing is set for Aug. 19 in Des Moines. The hearing will
be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Iowa State Historical Building.

Other dates include the following:

. Sept. 2 in Mason City. The hearing will be held from 10 a.m. to 7
p.m. at Music Man Square.

. Oct. 7 in Iowa City. The hearing is scheduled from noon to 7 p.m.
at the Bowen Science Building on the University of Iowa campus.

. Nov. 4 in Council Bluffs. The hearing will be held from 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. at Harrah's Council Bluffs, Ballroom 1.

Speakers will be limited to five-10 minutes per person, based on the
number of people attending each hearing.

Those wishing to set an appointment to make oral comments at a
pre-arranged time are asked to contact Debbie Jorgenson at (515)
281-6674 or debbie.jorgenson@ibpe.state.ia.us.