Pubdate: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 Source: Detroit Free Press (MI) Copyright: 2010 Detroit Free Press Contact: http://www.freep.com/article/99999999/opinion04/50926009 Website: http://www.freep.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/125 Cited: Rick Jones http://mapinc.org/url/49PN9YO7 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?275 (Cannabis - Michigan) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/topic/Michigan+medical+marijuana LANSING: BILL WOULD BAN MARIJUANA CLUBS Rep. Rick Jones, a Grand Ledge Republican, said Thursday that he is introducing legislation in the House to ban marijuana clubs because users shouldn't be encouraged to drive. He said it's a safety risk and that people authorized to use marijuana for medical purposes should do so at home. The bill would punish violators with up to 90 days in jail. Marijuana club owners say there's nothing prohibiting them from operating, and they provide an important service. Pending court cases that involve some clubs could set precedents for how they're allowed to operate. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake