Pubdate: Thu, 30 Jun 2005
Source: Medford Transcript (MA)
Copyright: 2005 Medford Transcript
Contact:  http://www2.townonline.com/medford/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3622
Author: Steven S.  Epstein
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis)

LEGISLATION HAS NEW NUMBER

Fran Lombardo should check his facts. The bill number he references 
for the marijuana legislation filed by Rep. [Patricia] Jehlen is the 
number it was assigned last session. This session the "Act to Impose 
a Civil Fine for the Possession of Marijuana" is House 862 
www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/ht00/ht00862.htm and Senate Bill 1151 
www.mass.gov/legis/bills/senate/st01/st01151.htm, a similar bill was 
again filed  by Sen. Charles Shannon before his passing. As Mr. 
Shannon's support from 2001 demonstrates, marijuana law reform is 
neither a left  nor right issue.

Steven S.  EpsteinAttorney

Georgetown
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