To the Editor:

Capt Kuhns is incorrect the following is in the OARs:

333-008-0010 Definitions For the purposes of OAR 333-008-0000 through 333-008-0120, the following definitions apply:

(9) "Marijuana" means all parts of the plant Cannabis family Moraceae, whether growing or not; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant or its resin. ...

Most patients who choose to refine their cannabis to hashish use an ice water extraction method that purifies the herb. No petroleum-based products are used. This is very effective for using it as suppositories and edibles for those who cannot smoke or vaporize.

As a person struggling in the twilight of a life ending disease I find it very disconcerting that law enforcement officers think they should be defining law to the detriment of the sick and dying.

Jim Klahr

Brookings, OR

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