Pubdate: Fri, 05 Feb 2010
Source: Honolulu Advertiser (HI)
Copyright: 2010 The Honolulu Advertiser
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ADVOCATES URGE PASSAGE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAWS

A medical marijuana group is recommending that Hawai'i enact laws 
making it easier for patients to get the drug and to increase the 
number of marijuana plants they can grow.

The Medical Cannabis Working Group outlined its suggestions at the 
state Capitol yesterday.

The group's report says patients need a way to get marijuana so they 
don't have to resort to the black market. It also proposes that 
caregivers be designated to provide marijuana to patients.

The Medical Cannabis Working Group was formed by medical marijuana 
advocates in October after Gov. Linda Lingle said the state couldn't 
afford to fund a task force passed into law over her objections.

The group is made up of medical professionals, patients and caregivers.
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