Year: 2012
Resolution Number: 60
Action Taken: Disapproved
Status:
Author(s): Donald R. Peven, MD
Sponsor: Donald R. Peven, MD
On behalf of:
Committee: B (Legislation)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That as an alternative to the current highly flawed Michigan “medical” marihuana program, MSMS should support passage of a ballot proposal to remove the prohibition against marihuana use by all persons over the age of 21 if such a proposal is placed on the ballot.RATIONALE: The Committee understands the frustration of the author in that this resolution speaks to the difficult position physicians find themselves in as it relates to the use of marijuana by patients. The Committee agrees that the law passed by the voters is extremely flawed. However, the Committee does not share the conclusion that because the current law is bad, that outright legalization would be an improvement or better for patients.
RESOLVED: That as an alternative to the current highly flawed Michigan “medical” marihuana program, MSMS should support passage of a ballot proposal to remove the prohibition against marihuana use by all persons over the age of 21 if such a proposal is placed on the ballot.RATIONALE: The Committee understands the frustration of the author in that this resolution speaks to the difficult position physicians find themselves in as it relates to the use of marijuana by patients. The Committee agrees that the law passed by the voters is extremely flawed. However, the Committee does not share the conclusion that because the current law is bad, that outright legalization would be an improvement or better for patients.
Fiscal Note: NULL
Resolution: View PDF for Support for Removal of the Prohibition Against Marihuana Use in Michigan