MEDICAL MARIJUANA BILL UP FOR HEARING AT CAPITOL

DENVER - The first attempt to try to regulate Colorado's medical
marijuana industry is up for its first vote at the state Capitol.

The Senate Health & Human Services Committee is holding a hearing on a
bill aimed at preventing doctors from issuing medical marijuana
recommendations to recreational users.

Under the proposal, doctors would have to give medical marijuana
patients a physical exam and provide follow up care. Those under 21
would need to get the approval of two doctors.

Medical marijuana advocates are divided on Sen. Chris Romer's
proposal. Some dispensaries want clear regulations that they can plan
their businesses around. But others fear that requiring follow up
visits could cost patients hundreds of extra dollars a year.