Pubdate: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 Source: Cape Gazette (DE) Copyright: 2011, Cape Gazette Contact: http://www.capegazette.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2722 Referenced: Senate Bill 17 http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS146.nsf/vwLegislation/SB+17?Opendocument Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?253 (Cannabis - Medicinal - U.S.) Bookmark: http://www.drugsense.org/cms/geoview/n-us-de (Delaware) SENATE PASSES MEDICAL MARIJUANA BILL Under legislation passed by the Senate March 31, patients using medical marijuana would legally be allowed to purchase up to 6 ounces each month. Passed 18-3, Senate Bill 17 decriminalizes the possession of marijuana for patients with certain illnesses. The bill creates a system of identification for eligible patients and allows them to hold marijuana products. The bill now heads to the House, where a date for a vote has yet to be determined. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake