Pubdate: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 Source: New York Times (NY) Section: Nation Briefs Copyright: 2006 The New York Times Company Contact: http://www.nytimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298 Author: Katie Zezima Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Cannabis - Medicinal) RHODE ISLAND: NEW MARIJUANA LAW Rhode Island has become the first state to enact a law sanctioning the use of medical marijuana since the Supreme Court ruled in June that the authorities could prosecute users, even in states with laws that allow its use. The State House of Representatives overrode the veto of Gov. Donald L. Carcieri, a Republican who rejected the measure last year, 59 to 13. Rhode Island is the 11th state to allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake