Pubdate: Fri, 11 Oct 2013
Source: Cadillac News (MI)
Copyright: 2013 Associated Press
Contact:  http://www.cadillacnews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3750
Author: Jeff Broddle
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?275 (Cannabis - Michigan)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/people/John+Ter+Beek
Referenced: ACLU hearing details
https://www.aclu.org/criminal-law-reform/crucial-medical-marijuana-case-heard-michigan-supreme-court

CITY'S MEDICAL MARIJUANA BAN AT SUPREME COURT

WYOMING, Mich. (AP) -- The Michigan Supreme Court has heard arguments 
about a Grand Rapid suburb's efforts to ban medical marijuana, even 
though it's legal under state law.

The court held a hearing Thursday on a challenge to the law that the 
city of Wyoming adopted in 2010 ordinance.

The law bars activities that conflict with federal law. Those 
activities would include growing or possessing marijuana.

Wyoming is appealing a decision that struck down the ordinance.

The American Civil Liberties Union represents Wyoming resident John 
Ter Beek, who's registered to use medical marijuana.

ACLU lawyer Daniel Korobkin says the case has "far-reaching 
implications" for Michigan and patients who use marijuana.

An association of Michigan prosecutors is supporting the city. A 
handful of other communities have similar laws.
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MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom