Posted on 01/03/2006 1:00:01 PM PST by SmithL
Providence, R.I. (AP) --
Rhode Island on Tuesday became the 11th state to legalize medical marijuana and the first since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that patients who use the drug can still be prosecuted under federal law.
The House overrode a veto by Gov. Don Carcieri, 59-13, allowing people with illnesses such as cancer and AIDS to grow up to 12 marijuana plants or buy 2.5 ounces of marijuana to relieve their symptoms. Those who do are required to register with the state and get an identification card.
Federal law prohibits any use of marijuana, but Maine, Vermont, Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington allow it to be grown and used for medicinal purposes.
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I believe he said that right before he ruled on the case, using the interpretations and definitions of the U.S. Constitution established by prior courts.
No contradiction there.
As long as you've got yours, does it matter?
There's lots of for sale signs. Waiting for a freebie?
Predictably, that's not an answer.
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